Man, what a gut punch that 32-29 loss to the 49ers was. Hurts, right? But even with our hearts still stinging from that one, the NFL world keeps spinning, and some wild rumors are flying around. Case in point: the idea of trading Justin Herbert is reportedly a “non-starter” for the Los Angeles Chargers, a stance they’re making crystal clear ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline.
Three First-Round Picks? Seriously?
So, here’s the deal: ESPN’s Adam Schefter stirred the pot by talking to a “high-level league executive.” This exec floated the idea that it would be “really interesting” if the Chargers, sitting at a brutal 0-5, decided to trade Herbert for three first-round picks. Three firsts! That’s a massive haul for anyone, let alone a star QB. You can see why a desperate team might think about blowing it all up after such a rough start. The speculation was out there, fueled by their miserable record.
The Chargers Are NOT Budging on Herbert
But don’t get it twisted. If you thought the Chargers were even *thinking* about that kind of move, you’d be wrong. Schefter took this hypothetical trade idea straight to someone within the Chargers organization. And what happened? The person “basically cut me off mid-sentence, stopped me in my tracks.” Talk about a firm response! They didn’t just dismiss it, they shut it down cold. The source said, “let me be very clear about this. We have never even discussed that idea. The sentence should we trade Justin Herbert has never once been uttered in our organization, nor will it be.” That’s 35 words of pure, unadulterated commitment to their guy. They are doubling down, big time.
So, while the NFL rumor mill might be churning with wild ideas about franchise QBs, the Chargers are making it abundantly clear that Justin Herbert isn’t going anywhere. With the Nov. 10 deadline looming, they’ve definitively staked their claim on their quarterback, no matter what their 0-5 record looks like. They’re sticking with Herbert, and that’s that.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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