McDaniel's aim? Help QB Herbert 'own the position'...
Key takeaways
- "He has the capability of mastering every tool in the toolbox," Mc Daniel said.
- McDaniel pointed to the success Herbert has had with 2.4 seconds to throw or on extended plays but noted that Herbert's efficiency drops as that time to throw reaches three seconds.
- "He's got a very strong arm with a lot of ball speed, so typically guys like that have to wait to see something open and then throw it," McDaniel said.
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif -- Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike Mc Daniel outlined his plan Friday to reshape the way Justin Herbert plays quarterback: refining Herbert's footwork, timing and anticipation to unlock the "best football of his career."
"He has the capability of mastering every tool in the toolbox," Mc Daniel said. "... For him to own the position in a way he never has and ultimately for it to be obvious to everyone around, he's playing the best football of his career."
In Mc Daniel's first news conference, he said that he planned to make sure that the offense didn't rely too much on "Justin's ability to do above and beyond." That process began in earnest during the Chargers' offseason program, which started last month.