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“Justin Doesn’t Look Comfortable”: NFL Legend Calls Out Chargers QB for Costly Errors Amid Offense’s Struggles

Fans have long asked the same question: How can a year-seven quarterback suddenly forget how to play football? This criticism comes amid the Los Angeles Chargers franchise quarterback, Justin Herbert, throwing straight to opposing defenders and leading his team to…

By Dhruv Singh · Essentially Sports

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 4:29 AM

Key Things to Know

Kurt Warner stated Justin Herbert looks uncomfortable executing offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's coverage-based read passing scheme.
The Los Angeles Chargers have started the season 0-5 following a 23-17 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Justin Herbert has thrown seven interceptions and been sacked 17 times through the team's first five games.

The Story in 60 Seconds

NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner criticized Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's recent performances, stating that Herbert does not look comfortable in the offensive system. Speaking on The Rich Eisen Show, Warner argued that offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's coverage-based read scheme conflicts with Herbert's natural progression-read style, contributing to costly turnovers and an 0-5 start for the Chargers.

Herbert has thrown seven interceptions and suffered 17 sacks across the first five games of the season. Despite the mounting pressure and a 23-17 loss to the Denver Broncos, head coach Jim Harbaugh defended both Herbert and McDaniel, attributing the turnovers to on-field desperation rather than systemic failure ahead of a matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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