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Eric Williams
NFC West Writer
Both Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh and GM Joe Hortiz opened their introductory press conferences with promises of multiple Super Bowl titles, but the team’s prized quarterback, Justin Herbert, has not won a playoff game in his four-year NFL career.
Are the Chargers putting too much pressure on the Oregon product? Harbaugh doesn’t think so.
“He’s as good as they get in the National Football League,” Harbaugh said in a recent conversation with Colin Cowherd on “The Herd.” “He’s the crown jewel in every way. He’s got it. He’s tough. He’s got the arm talent and leadership. In just games he’s played, I’ve marveled watching him.”
It’s Harbaugh’s job to get Herbert and the Chargers playing at a championship level. And he can start by teaching his new quarterback and team how to close out close games in the fourth quarter.
The Chargers finished 0-7 last season in games decided by three points or fewer. According to FOX Sports research, the Bolts and Pittsburgh Steelers (0-2) were the only winless teams in such games in 2023.
Over the past three seasons, the Chargers are 15-19 in one-score games, No. 24 in the NFL with a .441 winning percentage.
During his four seasons as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers from 2011 to 2014, Harbaugh finished 23-11-1 in one-score games. His .671 winning percentage in one-score games was No. 1 in the NFL over that stretch, according to FOX Sports research.
Led by offensive coordinator Greg Roman, San Francisco controlled the tempo of games by creating balance on offense, taking pressure off the quarterback by running the football. San Francisco finished in the top 10 in rushing yards all four years Roman led the offense for the 49ers.
Harbaugh, who has hired Roman as the Chargers’ OC, said it’s important to protect Herbert by playing good defense, running the football and not putting everything on the QB to carry the offense.
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Publish date : 2024-02-21 18:54:53
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