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Jim Harbaugh does no favors defending Justin Herbert after Rams safety deli meat comments
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh defended Justin Herbert after Rams safety Quentin Lake mocked the quarterback’s two interceptions as “deli meat” throws. Harbaugh said he did not see it that way, while acknowledging Herbert had two passes he would want back in the Chargers’ 24-9 defeat.
The loss left the Chargers without a touchdown for a second consecutive week. Herbert has thrown at least one interception in each of the team’s seven games and has been intercepted 10 times this season; Lake and Trent McDuffie each picked him off against the Rams. Harbaugh said the team was focused on preparing to win its next game.
In short
- Harbaugh rejected Lake’s criticism of Herbert’s throws.
- Herbert has been intercepted in all seven games.
- The Chargers have gone two weeks without a touchdown.
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The case for
Harbaugh’s defence can be seen as a coach protecting his quarterback from a rival’s taunt and keeping the team focused after a heavy defeat. He acknowledged Herbert had two passes he would want back, while avoiding language that might undermine the player’s confidence or distract from preparations for the next game.
The case against
Given Herbert’s interceptions in all seven games and the Chargers’ second straight week without a touchdown, critics could argue that a firmer public assessment would better reflect the team’s recurring problems. Minimising the significance of the two picks may make it harder to convey urgency and accountability, even if Harbaugh’s private view is more critical.
Explained simply
Justin Herbert is the Los Angeles Chargers’ starting quarterback, responsible for leading the team’s passing attack. Jim Harbaugh is the Chargers’ head coach, while Quentin Lake plays safety for the Los Angeles Rams, the Chargers’ local rivals in the NFL.
Interceptions happen when a pass is caught by a player on the opposing team, ending the attacking team’s possession. Repeated interceptions can make it harder for a team to score and put pressure on its quarterback. The Chargers’ recent struggles matter because they have gone two games without a touchdown, while preparing for their next fixture.
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