“I think that the history of this team will tell you that this franchise knows how to find quarterbacks - when you go all of the way back to (Hall of Famer) Dan Fouts and Stan Humphries, Philip Rivers and Drew Brees, and, now, Justin - we’re very, very fortunate. I thought that it was a really good contract for both sides,” Staley said. “The respect on both sides was really high. I think it might be my turn to make up for some of that.”Įven though he received plenty of questions about Herbert’s extension during the offseason, coach Brandon Staley said it wasn’t hovering over the team as a distraction.
I’m just so loyal to them and so thankful to their support along the way. “We know there are some really selfless guys on this team. Khalil Mack has done an incredible job (last year) of taking care of our offense and taking care of the defense, as well,” Herbert said. He intimated that with the extension, the one area where he is hoping to develop more is being one of the team leaders. Herbert celebrated with teammates on Tuesday once the deal was announced. This offseason was a lot of fun with them.” We have the right guys in that locker room. I’m exactly where I need to be with this team.
I don’t have to worry about anything else. That’s the biggest focus right now, is just football. “I feel free and just excited to go play football.
I’m still trying to process the whole thing,” he said. “Words are hard to find for this process.
Herbert then chatted with owner Dean Spanos for a couple minutes before being interviewed by reporters about his five-year, $262.5 million extension.īesides an immense amount of gratitude, Herbert was relieved that the extension was able to be completed before the start of camp. The Los Angeles Chargers signal-caller had his share of dynamic throws and then for nearly 25 minutes went up and down the sidelines signing autographs for fans and posing for pictures. (AP) - Less than 24 hours after becoming the NFL’s highest-paid quarterback by annual salary, Justin Herbert’s first training camp practice on Wednesday didn’t appear different from past seasons.
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