Herbert Impresses on Day 3 of Chargers Camp as McDaniel Pushes Faster Throws
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Updated · Chargers.com · Jul 31
Herbert Impresses on Day 3 of Chargers Camp as McDaniel Pushes Faster Throws
3 articles · Updated · Chargers.com · Jul 31
Summary
Day 3 in El Segundo centered on Justin Herbert, whose Thursday tape left Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel "extremely happy" after several deep completions and what he called four or five key firsts.
McDaniel said the bigger breakthrough was Herbert throwing with more anticipation — releasing the ball earlier instead of waiting for confirmation — even when that meant stepping outside his comfort zone.
Herbert also drew praise for offseason work on shotgun footwork and timing, including throwing with his brother Patrick, which McDaniel said helped him return to camp cleaner in the offense installed this spring.
That adjustment process extends beyond the quarterback, with Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey saying the receiving group is still learning the new scheme's tempo, timing and technique but already seeing explosive-play potential.
For McDaniel, now in his 20th NFL season and first play-calling offensive coordinator role after four years as Miami's head coach, the camp progress reflects a broader effort to reshape the Chargers offense around his system.