Overview
- The Chargers are 0-2 through two games with an offense averaging 14 points per game and Justin Herbert completing 59.3 percent of passes for 401 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.
- NFL insider Tom Pelissero says the franchise currently has no plans to trade Herbert and that his no-trade clause would make any deal difficult to execute.
- Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel acknowledged the offense is below expectations and said he is considering changes including shrinking the playbook to speed up Herbert’s comfort in the system.
- Protection and self-inflicted errors have compounded the problem with Pro Football Focus logging a 45.5% pressure rate on Herbert’s dropbacks and the team committing multiple fumbles and 15 penalties for 109 yards.
- Critics have intensified scrutiny of McDaniel’s complex, motion-heavy scheme and insiders warn that a slide through upcoming games against Buffalo, Seattle, Denver and Kansas City could force more dramatic personnel or strategic moves.