That said, the career trajectory for Herbert — who was the 2020 Offensive Rookie of the Year and a 2021 Pro Bowler — has slowed down the last two years. The 27-year-old is 0-2 in the playoffs, and that includes an ugly postseason loss to the Houston Texans last season in which Herbert threw four interceptions. The football world took notice.

The Chargers offense got a boost over the offseason — especially in the draft — and Justin Herbert has seen the benefits of it so far through camp. The Bolts franchise quarterback has been letting it loose to rookie receivers such as Tre’ Harris and KeAndre-Lambert-Smith as he continues to gain a connection with them in practice.

With Ladd McConkey sitting out, Harris was quarterback Herbert's go-to target on multiple third-down snaps for the starting offense.