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Justin Herbert Is One Of The NFL’s Greatest Talents But History Won’t Wait
- Herbert faces more scrutiny after a third consecutive playoff defeat, this time to the Patriots in Foxborough.
- Herbert’s career shows a rise from a three-star recruit to a top NFL prospect drafted in 2020.
- In three playoff games, Herbert is 58/106 for 674 yards with two TDs, four interceptions and a 0-3 record.
- Injuries to two All-Pro tackles and drops by receivers have hampered the Chargers’ offense.
- Herbert acknowledged the poor performance, saying, “I didn’t play well enough and didn’t make any plays.”
- The piece frames Herbert as a talent defined by elite regular-season output but playoff moments still need breakthroughs.
- The article notes injuries to two All-Pro tackles as a major factor in offensive struggles.
- Herbert’s career crossroads mirror those faced by great quarterbacks at similar junctures.
- The piece closes with optimism about Herbert’s potential breakthrough next season.
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