Deep roots characterize the quarterback legacy of the Chargers, featuring prominent figures like Dan Fouts and Philip Rivers, but a Super Bowl triumph has remained out of reach.
Currently, Justin Herbert seems to be treading a similar path, and despite Jim Harbaugh taking over from Brandon Staley and instilling a sense of stability, the team still grapples with familiar challenges.
This struggle became particularly clear when Herbert and the Chargers fell short against the Houston Texans during the Wild Card Round.
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III highlighted the resemblance between Herbert and Rivers on “The Dan Patrick Show.”
He stated, “Justin Herbert is Philip Rivers. That’s what he is right now,” effectively drawing a compelling comparison between the two quarterbacks.
Griffin elaborated on this analogy, suggesting that Herbert might follow a career trajectory similar to that of Rivers without experiencing considerable changes.
While Rivers enjoyed a remarkable NFL career with steady performances, he was unable to attain the playoff success that marked the careers of legends like Peyton Manning.
Herbert’s path has been fraught with constant transitions, including three head coaches and four offensive coordinators, prompting many to attribute his playoff challenges to these external circumstances.
However, Griffin did not shy away from stating that Herbert must rise to the occasion in critical moments, regardless of the surrounding factors.
While acknowledging Herbert’s remarkable talent, he insisted that accountability for quarterbacks should be uniformly applied, much like the standards set for Lamar Jackson and Dak Prescott.
