Quarterback Justin Herbert looked sharp during the Chargers’ first practice of training camp.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chargers franchise quarterback Justin Herbert, coming off season-ending surgery on a fractured index finger last season, appears to be fully recovered. The football was coming out of his hand well.
Harbaugh had high praise for his new quarterback, saying Herbert has command of the offense and just needs to focus on being better than the day before.
“He’s mastered everything in terms of the offense — the plays, the cadences, and the defensive structure with protections,” Harbaugh said. “The amount of work he’s put in is incredible.”
Early in the practice, Herbert and the new receiving corps looked a bit out of sync. As practice progressed, however, they began to connect, especially when they worked against the defense in the red zone.
With veteran wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams gone, Herbert has had to quickly develop a rapport with his new and inexperienced corps.
“The next step is building time and trust with those guys,” Herbert said. “We’ve had plenty of reps so far, and you come into camp comfortable knowing these guys can be in position.
“I’m really excited to see what these guys can do,” Herbert said.