US EditionChargers Review: QB Justin Herbert Needed Help, but Didn’t Get It Sunday
The Chargers must decide on offensive coordinator Greg Roman's future and address interior offensive line issues after scoring only 3 points in their playoff loss, with top cap space available.
- In New England, the Chargers fell 16-3 to the New England Patriots on Sunday, failing to score a touchdown as Justin Herbert appeared dejected after the loss.
- Because of repeated injuries along the offensive line, nine different line combinations were used, and Herbert finished 19-of-31 for 159 yards, with six sacks and no touchdowns.
- Justin Herbert finished 19-of-31 for 159 yards with no touchdowns, absorbing six sacks and a lost fumble; he said, `Quarterback play wasn't good enough`, while Mekhi Becton defended him.
- An offseason reckoning centers on Greg Roman's future as Jim Harbaugh declined to commit to Roman's status and promised a review of staff and play-calling after the loss.
- With $103 million in cap space, the Chargers can address interior O-line needs through free agency and the NFL draft beginning April 23, with five picks available.
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Chargers review: QB Justin Herbert needed help, but didn’t get it Sunday
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert looked like a beaten man after the team’s 16-3 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday night, ending another otherwise stellar season in the AFC wild-card round for the second consecutive season and for the third time in four seasons. He looked spent physically and emotionally. Here’s what else we learned, what we heard and what comes next after Coach Jim Harbaugh referred to Herbert as a “warrior” despite …
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