Justin Herbert discusses contract extens

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is off to the greatest start for any quarterback in NFL history, rewriting the league record books after just two seasons in the league. Herbert has the most completions (839) and pa sing yards (9,350) through the first two seasons of a career in league history, while also being the first quarterback to throw 30-plus touchdown pa ses in each of his first two seasons.Herbert's 2021 season was one of the best for a second-year quarterback in history. He completed 65.9% of his pa ses for 5,014 yards with 38 touchdowns to 15 interceptions for a 97.9 pa ser rating -- becoming just the third player to throw for at least 5,000 yards in a season in one of his first two years ( and Dan Marino are the others). LAC QB #10 CMP%65.9YDs5014TD38INT15YD/Att7.46 What Herbert has accomplished this early in his career has made him one of the NFL's youngest superstars. Becoming one of the faces of the league, Herbert is the newest member of co-founded NFT company, Autograph, to launch his collection that will promote young superstar athletes. "The Future Is" collection features Herbert, PGA Champion Collin Morikawa, WNBA All-Star Sabrina Ionescu, tennis star Coco Gauff, and NBA All-Star Devin Booker in a series of NFTs . Herbert's collection in the series Mark Giordano Men Jersey drops next Tuesday.In an exclusive interview with CBS Sports, Herbert discu sed the ' stellar offseason, and also opened up on his role with the Chargers organization, contract extension talks, and the improvements he's making to his game for this season and beyond. The last time we spoke, the AFC West didn't have and in it. You know all the other moves the division made over the past few months. What was your reaction to the division getting even better?Herbert: "It's tough, but I think it's a great opportunity for us to go play the best. The have gotten better, the have gotten better, and the have gotten better -- and that's exactly what you want. We believe we can play really good football and it's up to us to go out and execute."At the end of the day, if you want to be the best you have to beat the best. Those guys have certainly proved that over the past couple years. This is going to be a fun division to be a part of." The Chargers were able to keep in the fold for you Haydn Fleury Women Jersey . How has he aided your development over the last two years?Herbert: "Mike Williams has been huge. He's one of those guys that if you need a conversion on third down -- he's going to be open. As special and as talented as he is as an athlete, he's an even better teammate. For us to keep him around, I thought that was big for this franchise because he's such a big part of our offense."Without him, we're not the same team. It was really good to keep him."What steps has Williams taken to improve his game and build upon last year?Herbert: "Just being out there timing wise and having more reps with him in OTAs. It's all optional. He didn't have to be out there and for him to commit and be there for the team (was great). I thought we got a lot of time together. We Riley Sheahan Men Jersey got to work on a lot of reps, a lot of routes together. I feel more comfortable throwing him the ball and I hope he feels the same way about me." This is your second year with Brandon Staley and Joe Lombardi (offensive coordinator). How are you feeling more comfortable going into this season with this staff knowing what to expect?Herbert: "The tough part about last year was we didn't get a whole lot of reps. Walkthroughs were great, but there's nothing like a live rep and going against a team. I thought it was great we were able to do that this year. We got to see a live defense. We got to see our guys on defense like move around and I thought it was a great opportunity for us to get better."All that competition that we had, I think it helps. That was much better this year." How's J.C. Jackson been looking, since you brought him up?Herbert: "He looks good. He can fly around. There's not too much separation between the receivers and him and he's done such a great job of establishing himself as a corner over the past few years. He's definitely picking up where he left off."Talks of an extension will be coming your way shortly since you're going into your third year. Have the Chargers approached you regarding an extension at this point?Herbert: "We haven't discu sed anything but I've been so fortunate to play for the Chargers. Whatever happens, happens. I'm just so excited to be here and play football. This has been a great opportunity and I don't wish it went any other way. "I love that I was drafted here and that I have been able to play here. I think we're doing all the right things. I believe in the staff, all the teammates, the front office. So all I can do is hope for the best. It's out of my control, but I'll keep playing football."One of the criticisms that seem to come your way is you haven't played in a playoff game yet. I know that's not your fault, but how do you handle that adversity and how important is it for you to get to the playoffs and establish your own legacy there?Herbert: "The great thing for me is that I don't spend too much time on social media, so I don't get to see all that stuff. It's always Jeremy Lauzon Jersey a challenge of being better and we haven't won a playoff game in the past two years. That's obviously a tough challenge, but I believe in our team and the coaching staff. "It's up for us to play football and continue to execute.At the end of the day you can't get too worried about all these outcomes because you can't control them. All you can do is your best and whatever happens, happens."What aspects of your game are you looking to improve upon heading into year three?Herbert: "A lot of it is footwork. I think I can continue to step up in the pocket, feel pre sure and get the ball out. I think if you can remain calm in the pocket, go through all your reads, and find a tailback if if all else fail. I think that's the huge part about playing quarterback and (Chargers quarterbacks coach) Shane Day and all the quarterbacks in our room have been working on that a bunch. "And just being comfortable and moving. Small, quick movements and being able to get the ball out. I think that's been really helpful too."From Year 1 to Year 2, what did you think was the biggest gain in your development as a quarterback?Herbert: "I just think experience. Seeing all the defenses and going through the game and realizing just how fast Alexander Wennberg Women Jersey the game really is. Everyone on defense is faster than I am so I have to be protective of my body and not take too many shots and hits like that. But just being out there and seeing it and understanding more about defenses and