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Justin Herbert, Chargers adjusting to Mike McDaniel's new emphasis on quick timing throws
McDaniel is teaching Herbert to release the ball faster as the Chargers try to cut sacks and hits after last season’s playoff loss.
- On Tuesday, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert participated in organized team activities, focusing on new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's quick-pass scheme designed to reduce sack totals through faster releases.
- Last season, Herbert took a career-high 54 sacks in 16 regular-season games, culminating in an AFC wild-card loss to the New England Patriots. Head coach Jim Harbaugh then fired Greg Roman and hired McDaniel to overhaul the offensive approach.
- McDaniel's scheme prioritizes releasing the ball within 2.4 seconds, a target where Herbert completed roughly 80% of his passes during film study. This approach aims to maximize yards after catch while reducing wear on the 28-year-old quarterback.
- During Tuesday's practice, Herbert focused on footwork without throwing to save his arm. Tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater are expected to be fully cleared in coming weeks, bolstering pass protection Herbert previously lacked.
- Training camp in late July serves as the target for full implementation of the quick-pass system. The team intends to integrate skill players while relying on Alt and Slater's return to secure the pocket.
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When the Los Angeles Chargers got on the field for the first time with new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, quarterback Justin Herbert was instructed to get the ball out of
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Justin Herbert, Chargers adjusting to Mike McDaniel's new emphasis on quick timing throws
When the Los Angeles Chargers got on the field for the first time with new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, quarterback Justin Herbert was instructed to get the ball out of his hands as quickly as possible on every throw.
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