Los Angeles Chargers general manger Tim Telesco admitted the imminent record-breaking contract for Justin Herbert is a ‘good problem’ for the franchise despite the ‘big numbers’ to be involved.
The Chargers hope to surround Herbert with weapons so the quarterback can lead the team to Super Bowl glory. The 25-year-old has become one of the best signal-callers in the NFL and he is now eligible to receive a long-term - and very lucrative - contract this offseason.
Herbert was selected sixth overall by the Chargers in the 2020 NFL Draft, and he was the third quarterback off the board after Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa went to the Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins respectively. The former Oregon star was named Offensive Rookie of the Year and he has enjoyed a steady improvement in his game, leading the Chargers to the Play-Offs for the first time since taking the starting role.
