Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has expressed strong confidence in quarterback Justin Herbert, saying during an appearance on the podcast "The White House with Michael Irvin" that he believes Herbert could be remembered as the greatest quarterback of all time. Harbaugh, entering his third season with the Chargers, is well known for his ability to develop quarterbacks. He coached future NFL stars like Andrew Luck and J.J. McCarthy in college and helped improve the play of Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick during their NFL careers. Herbert, the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, is known for his physical abilities, including strong arm strength and athletic versatility. To support Herbert’s development, Harbaugh recently hired Mike McDaniel, a former Miami Dolphins head coach and quarterback specialist, as the team’s offensive coordinator. McDaniel was expected to help bridge the gap between Herbert’s natural talent and his on-field production, following his previous work with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. However, the Chargers struggled in a recent game, losing 26-14 to the Arizona Cardinals despite a week in which many NFL offenses performed well. Herbert, making his first start of the season, completed 17 of 27 passes for 209 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. Harbaugh described the performance as “sloppy” and admitted the team wasn’t as prepared as it should have been, noting that they didn’t play enough in the preseason. Herbert also acknowledged issues with execution during the game. According to analyst Mike Sando of The Athletic, Herbert was ranked sixth in his annual QB Tiers list but finished 15th in passer rating last season. In 2024, among quarterbacks with at least 500 plays, Herbert ranks 17th in adjusted expected points added per play and 20th in success rate, according to RBSDM. The Chargers face a difficult schedule ahead, with games against multiple MVP candidates, recent Super Bowl champions, and teams with strong defenses. For Herbert to meet the high expectations set by his coach and the NFL, the offense must show significant improvement in the coming weeks.