As Justin Herbert mends and Chiefs game looms, Taylor Heinicke wins over the Chargers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

As Justin Herbert mends and Chiefs game looms, Taylor Heinicke wins over the Chargers

LA Times  

Taylor Heinicke is not supposed to be in the spotlight like this. “The most important thing in that room,” Herbert said, “is everyone wants to win.” Chargers quarterback Taylor Heinicke came off the bench to replace an injured Justin Herbert against the Steelers. “That’s what, in my opinion, has allowed Taylor to stay in the league this long because he’s so cerebral,” former Old Dominion coach Bobby Wilder said. Chargers quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who came off the bench to replace the injured Justin Herbert against the Steelers, hands the ball off to running back Gus Edwards. “You wouldn’t think it’d be that big of a difference,” center Bradley Bozeman said, “but for us, it’s huge.” But there are things about Herbert that Heinicke can’t copy.

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Justin Herbert can't transform Chargers into winners by himself
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Justin Herbert can't transform Chargers into winners by himself

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert peers over the line before being sacked by Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy during the Chargers’ 30-23 loss at SoFi Stadium on Monday night. The Chargers scored just three points in the second half before running back Gus Edwards’ garbage-time touchdown, but coach Jim Harbaugh nonetheless described Herbert’s play as “incredible.” If the quarterback was “incredible,” …

Justin Herbert wakes up Chargers’ offense with his arm and legs to defeat Saints
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Justin Herbert wakes up Chargers’ offense with his arm and legs to defeat Saints

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert runs away from the Saints’ defense for a 38-yard gain in the first half. The sight of the Chargers’ quarterback absorbing a bone-shaking hit while scrambling made fans at SoFi Stadium hold their breath and nearby teammates rush to his aid, but Herbert popped right back up to his feet, extended the ball in his right …

Justin Herbert can't keep taking hits for Chargers to succeed
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Justin Herbert can't keep taking hits for Chargers to succeed

LA Times  

Chris Jones chases Justin Herbert as the Chiefs tackle is being held by center Sam Mustipher. Between the footage of Harbaugh and Reid, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was shown slamming his helmet with both hands into the backrest of one of his team’s metal benches. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is sacked by Chiefs Chris Jones and Felix Anudike-Uzomah in the …

Chargers vs. Steelers takeaways: Slew of injuries forces Jim Harbaugh into backup mode
3 months ago

Chargers vs. Steelers takeaways: Slew of injuries forces Jim Harbaugh into backup mode

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Taylor Heinicke hands off the ball to running back Gus Edwards during the fourth quarter Sunday. With just 24 days of experience with the organization, Heinicke entered the game in the third quarter and completed both of his pass attempts for 24 yards, but was sacked three times behind an offensive line that lost starting left tackle Rashawn …

Why Chargers’ run-heavy offense can be Justin Herbert’s ‘best friend’
3 months ago

Why Chargers’ run-heavy offense can be Justin Herbert’s ‘best friend’

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has been handing the football off a lot so far this season, especially to J.K. Dobbins. “A running game,” Chargers quarterbacks coach Shane Day said, “is a quarterback’s best friend.” Through two games, Herbert’s personal stats have been mostly forgettable. … As long as I’m doing that, I’m doing my job.” Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has …

Taylor Heinicke goes from watching a documentary about Jim Harbaugh to playing for him with Chargers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Heinicke goes from watching a documentary about Jim Harbaugh to playing for him with Chargers

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Taylor Heinicke was watching Netflix last Wednesday night when he received a call from Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris that he had been traded to the Los Angeles Chargers. Really fun to be around, so excited to work for him,” Heinicke said of Harbaugh, who led Michigan to the national title last season but was suspended …

Chargers newcomers out to prove themselves amid whirlwind of kickoff week
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers newcomers out to prove themselves amid whirlwind of kickoff week

LA Times  

Quarterback Taylor Heinicke looks to pass during a preseason game between the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars on Aug. 23. Heinicke, defensive back Elijah Molden and running back Hassan Haskins crisscrossed the country multiple times last week while settling into life with the Chargers and tying up loose ends from their previous teams. Heinicke was watching Netflix’s newly released documentary …

Chargers continue upgrading roster by acquiring QB Taylor Heinicke from Falcons
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers continue upgrading roster by acquiring QB Taylor Heinicke from Falcons

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz has not been content to stand pat with seeing how his roster develops, especially when it comes to quarterback. Coach Jim Harbaugh said his father, Jack Harbaugh, came up with the nickname “Chef Hortiz” after seeing the moves he has made. He throws with good accuracy and plays his …

Chargers acquiring quarterback Taylor Heinicke from Falcons, AP sources say
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers acquiring quarterback Taylor Heinicke from Falcons, AP sources say

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers are acquiring quarterback Taylor Heinicke from the Atlanta Falcons, two people familiar with deal told The Associated Press. Easton Stick started in Herbert’s place after the injury and got the majority of playing time at quarterback during the preseason, but didn’t show any signs of progress. Stick’s best play in the preseason …

He’s back! Justin Herbert takes part in Chargers drills for first time since July 31
4 months ago

He’s back! Justin Herbert takes part in Chargers drills for first time since July 31

LA Times  

For Jim Harbaugh, the return of star quarterback Justin Herbert to practice for the first time since July 31 after injuring the plantar fascia in his right foot was a moment so uplifting it should have come with the “Voices of Angels.” Herbert was back slinging the football during seven-on-seven drills. Harbaugh was pleased with Herbert’s return, noting he looked …

Faced with a short week, Justin Herbert is unlikely to play against the Raiders
1 year ago

Faced with a short week, Justin Herbert is unlikely to play against the Raiders

LA Times  

Justin Herbert watched the second half of the Chargers game from the sideline, his fractured index finger on the throwing hand kept warm in his sweatshirt. Speaking to reporters Monday, coach Brandon Staley offered no timetable for Herbert’s return and didn’t rule him out for the game against the Raiders. But we’re going to make sure — whatever it is …

Chargers lose Justin Herbert to injury and any realistic chance of making playoffs
1 year ago

Chargers lose Justin Herbert to injury and any realistic chance of making playoffs

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is sacked by Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian during the first half of the Chargers’ 24-7 loss Sunday. “You never want to be taken out of the game.” The second half Sunday represented the first significant stretch Herbert has missed because of injury since taking over as the Chargers’ starter in Week 2 of the 2020 season. …

Chargers’ finishing touches a New England mantra: ‘Have to be honest with ourselves’
1 year ago

Chargers’ finishing touches a New England mantra: ‘Have to be honest with ourselves’

LA Times  

Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and quarterback Justin Herbert need to execute the right plays down the stretch of games. “I don’t really worry about my reputation,” Herbert said, before adding that he’s more concerned about being the best quarterback, leader and teammate possible, a line he has uttered repeatedly over the last three-plus seasons. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is …

Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke always a locker room favorite, but how long will he start?
1 year, 1 month ago

Falcons QB Taylor Heinicke always a locker room favorite, but how long will he start?

New York Times  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Taylor Heinicke played in his first big-time football game on Aug. 29, 2008. “I saw our kids getting up off the bench like, ‘He’s in,’” said Kevin Reach, Collins Hill’s then-offensive coordinator and soon-to-be head coach. “They were excited about it.” Fifteen years later and twenty miles up the road from that game against Parkview, Heinicke’s …

Once again, Justin Herbert can't rescue Chargers in clutch
1 year, 2 months ago

Once again, Justin Herbert can't rescue Chargers in clutch

LA Times  

The Chargers have an offensive-ground-game problem. Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons sacks quarterback Justin Herbert during the Chargers’ last drive. Chargers coach Brandon Staley blamed the unremarkable performance on his team’s inability to run the ball, which he said allowed the Cowboys’ pass rush to “really express itself.” However, that particular defense of Herbert couldn’t be applied to the two particular …

Nothing has changed for Justin Herbert except for bank account and expectations
1 year, 3 months ago

Nothing has changed for Justin Herbert except for bank account and expectations

LA Times  

The contract extension — and all its zeroes, history and possibilities — never came up. “The whole thing has kind of been, ‘Has this really happened to Justin Herbert?’ ” said Lane Johnson, who coached Herbert at Sheldon High. Even as he performed so well that Taylor never started another game for the Chargers — hell, poor Tyrod played only …

Taylor Heinicke or Carson Wentz? Commanders still have to choose — Aldridge
2 years ago

Taylor Heinicke or Carson Wentz? Commanders still have to choose — Aldridge

New York Times  

— So, you’d like Ron Rivera’s job, would you? You either stay with Taylor Heinicke, who put the ball on the ground twice at the worst possible time Sunday — or go back to Carson Wentz, who hasn’t played in eight weeks and didn’t look all that good when he was on the field. But if we can get back …

Justin Herbert's play evokes memories of a young Kobe Bryant
2 years ago

Justin Herbert's play evokes memories of a young Kobe Bryant

LA Times  

The Titans’ Bud Dupree pursues Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, who led a spectacular drive for the deciding field goal. “It’s like poetry in motion, watching Justin,” said Chargers defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day. “Every Sunday he’s doing something.” Chargers linebacker Drue Tranquill celebrates his sack of Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill. If you’re able to put it anywhere around him, he’s …

Heinicke wins starting job after Commanders top Texans 23-10
2 years, 1 month ago

Heinicke wins starting job after Commanders top Texans 23-10

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — After Taylor Heinicke led the Washington Commanders to yet another win, coach Ron Rivera made the announcement that had become inevitable: Heinicke is no longer the backup to Carson Wentz. I just want to keep this thing rolling.” Davis Mills threw two interceptions and Houston mustered a season-low 148 yards of offense as the Texans lost their fifth …

‘Underdog’ Heinicke changes Washington Commanders identity
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Underdog’ Heinicke changes Washington Commanders identity

Associated Press  

Taylor Heinicke is not Carson Wentz. But he does bring what coach Ron Rivera called an “underdog mentality” to the Washington Commanders as their starter with Wentz injured, and Heinicke’s philosophy on playing football has shifted their identity on offense with him in charge. “Two years ago I was out of the league, so every time I go out on …

Justin Herbert keeps showing why he might be NFL's best QB
2 years, 3 months ago

Justin Herbert keeps showing why he might be NFL's best QB

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert passes during a 24-19 season-opening win against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. Enough happened Sunday for the 120-yard-long electronic display to be renamed HerbertVision, the third-year quarterback passing for 279 yards and three touchdowns in the Chargers’ season-opening 24-19 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. It was low and he went down …

Rivera names Heinicke starting QB for finale vs. Giants
2 years, 11 months ago

Rivera names Heinicke starting QB for finale vs. Giants

Associated Press  

Taylor Heinicke is expected to get a 15th consecutive start at quarterback for Washington in the team’s season finale at the New York Giants. A week after broaching the possibility of playing Kyle Allen some in the final two games, coach Ron Rivera said Monday, “We’ll start off with Taylor and then we’ll go from there.” Heinicke took every snap …

Taylor Heinicke, Washington stumble to 27-20 loss to Cowboys
3 years ago

Taylor Heinicke, Washington stumble to 27-20 loss to Cowboys

Associated Press  

— Washington quarterback Taylor Heinicke had just been strip-sacked by Micah Parsons and stayed on the turf for an extra moment, kneeling and bowing his head, as Dorance Armstrong returned the fumble 37 yards for a touchdown. — matter, Heinicke and the rest of coach Ron Rivera’s club came back to earth, turning in an awful performance Sunday in a …

Franchise QB (Taylor’s Version): Heinicke does it his way
3 years, 1 month ago

Franchise QB (Taylor’s Version): Heinicke does it his way

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Taylor Heinicke had a cooler full of Bud Lights waiting for him after a big win against Tom Brady and the defending Super Bowl champions. Growing up a Green Bay Packers fan, Heinicke would imagine what it was like for those players to face “Superman Cam,” and draws from his own childhood excitement playing Madden video games …

Herbert, new coach Staley look to get Chargers back on track
3 years, 3 months ago

Herbert, new coach Staley look to get Chargers back on track

Associated Press  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Justin Herbert and Brandon Staley have created plenty of buzz around the Los Angeles Chargers. Herbert looks to take another step forward among the league’s top quarterbacks after winning AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors last season. “It’s always a tough situation when you bring in a new staff and a lot of new …

Justin Herbert is looking for answers from Drew Brees and other veteran quarterbacks
3 years, 10 months ago

Justin Herbert is looking for answers from Drew Brees and other veteran quarterbacks

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert says he will reach out to veteran quarterbacks this offseason as he works to build on his impressive rookie season. Justin Herbert said Brees is among the quarterbacks he’ll connect with in the next few months as he continues his development after an award-winning rookie season. I’ve talked to a couple of them already.” Herbert said …

Chargers QB Justin Herbert wins NFL offensive rookie of the year award
3 years, 10 months ago

Chargers QB Justin Herbert wins NFL offensive rookie of the year award

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has brought smiles to a lot of faces with his rookie season performances. The Chargers quarterback capped his impressive arrival Saturday by winning the NFL’s offensive rookie of the year award. “Being a rookie quarterback is probably the hardest situation to be in in the NFL,” teammate Justin Jackson said. “I wanted to come in and …

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert prepares to learn yet another new offense
3 years, 10 months ago

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert prepares to learn yet another new offense

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert runs during a game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 17. “But that doesn’t look too likely after these past few years.” During his time at Oregon, Herbert had three head coaches and two offensive coordinators. Chargers New Chargers coordinator Joe Lombardi looks to build offense around Justin Herbert As the Chargers’ new offensive coordinator, …

Chargers lose in OT to Chiefs, but gain confidence with top pick Justin Herbert at QB
4 years, 3 months ago

Chargers lose in OT to Chiefs, but gain confidence with top pick Justin Herbert at QB

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert passes under pressure during a 23-20 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. At Track Town Pizza in Eugene, Ore., one of Herbert’s college haunts, socially-distanced diners followed his every snap against the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. “I kind of joked with him, ‘Protect yourself on some of …

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