Trying to improve footwork Herbert believes he'll benefit from a full offseason of practices, with improving his footwork in the pocket being a key point of emphasis, Jeff Kerr of CBSSports.com reports. Impact Herbert is in the midst of his first "normal" offseason, as his first two years in the NFL coincided with the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chargers also had a major coaching staff change between Years 1 and 2, with Los Angeles bringing in head coach Brandon Staley and offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi last winter. Both are back for 2022, as are Herbert, running back Austin Ekeler and wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. The biggest offseason loss might be tight end Jared Cook, who was replaced by Gerald Everett, while the key addition could be first-round pick Zion Johnson at right guard. On paper, the Chargers have their best offensive line in years, with 2021 first-round pick Rashawn Slater entrenched at left tackle and 2021 free-agent additions Corey Linsley and Matt Feiler joining Johnson on the interior. If the offense has a weakness, it's either tight end or right tackle, though even that might be nitpicking. In other words, Herbert is well positioned for another top-five fantasy showing among quarterbacks.
JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE