Overview
- McDaniel, speaking Friday at rookie minicamp, said Justin Herbert has already exceeded his early expectations.
- He set a target to cut Herbert’s average time to throw from 2.93 seconds to about 2.4 seconds to speed decisions and reduce sacks and strips.
- The plan centers on tighter footwork and faster reads so Herbert can, in McDaniel’s words, 'own the position' and play his best football.
- The Chargers will begin installing the tweaks at OTAs on May 26 with a deeper evaluation at mandatory minicamp on June 16.
- Los Angeles added protection help such as center Tyler Biadasz and a blocking tight end, and analysts describe McDaniel as the club’s most impactful offseason addition as Herbert pursues his first playoff win.