Anthony Lynn says Chargers are going back to Tyrod

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Chargers lost by 5 to a really mediocre Panthers squad.

Herbert threw another really bad interception in Panthers territory at the end of the 2nd quarter that was returned about 70 yards to set up a FG as time expired on the half. That was a 6 point swing. In a game they lost by 5.

That's EXACTLY the sort of concern that Anthony Lynn has with Herbert, fellas. That's another game where you just don't throw that pick or if you just pick up the dude on the blitz that forced the fumble, you probably win.

50 passes attempted and 16 points to show for it against a rebuilding squad w/ a new coaching staff that had been giving up 33/gm prior to the game.

It's moot since it appears Taylor's not playing again for quite some time, but we saw again why Lynn is nervous about Herbert out there. He's not moving that offense up and down the field and he IS making some pretty brutal mistakes at key times that have arguably cost his team both of the games he's started.

While I thought (and still think) Herbert will be a bust, I still thought he was clearly better than Taylor after our game.

Now, not so much.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by staylor26

While I thought (and still think) Herbert will be a bust, I still thought he was clearly better than Taylor after our game.

Now, not so much.

I really needed a re-watch to realize how firmly mediocre he was in the Chiefs game.

It was all training wheels, all the time (and justifiably so) - and the dude STILL made 2 massive mistakes that cost them the game.

I'm not on the Hebert's a Bust train or anything - but man I think he's gonna be up and down. He wasn't a top 10 caliber prospect, IMO - there's just too much variance there. At the same time, you can't win in this league without a top 10 QB and he DOES occasionally demonstrate that kind of talent.

So taking him where they did is defensible given how critical the position is.

I do recognize that he has a strong arm and plus athleticism - but he's an erratic decisionmaker with accuracy that comes and goes. That may change in a year or two but it damn sure hasn't changed in 9 months. He's still that same guy.

Chargers fans (and the national media) trying to convince themselves otherwise are doing him a disservice. They're setting the bar too high for him and he WILL fail.

Ultimately Taylor's probably gonna miss 3-4 more games and if so, Herbert's just gonna keep the job by default. Either he'll win a few games and Lynn 'rides the hot hand' or they lose a few more and ultimately it's a lost season. The decision was largely made for him.

But ultimately Herbert ain't ready for this gig.