The Chargers made the right move for Justin Herbert when they passed on star receiver Malik Nabers in favor of stud tackle Joe Alt in last year’s draft. They also had Herbert in mind when they took running back Omarion Hampton with their first-round pick in April and when they locked up Pro Bowl tackle Rashawn Slater with a lucrative contract extension in the summer.
These were all moves to take pressure of L.A.’s franchise quarterback, with a less-is-more approach to keep Herbert upright and save his best for when it matters most in the winter months.
