Before We All Jump On The Justin Herbert Hype Train...

[gzubeck]

Right now, Herbert looks like another Sam Darnold or Daniel Jones-the things they did in college to get noticed just won't work in the pros. The game is too fast. But, on paper at least, the Giants and Jets seem to be wrecks when it comes to talent. I think the talent around Herbert can make him better. I think we can give him a "pass" if he can't stand toe-to-toe with Brady or Brees but if he can't take on the Jets or Dolphins, then maybe it will be time to worry just a bit,

Watched the jets game recap and Herbert is twice as good as darnold. Not even close.

[Classic]

Right now, Herbert looks like another Sam Darnold or Daniel Jones-the things they did in college to get noticed just won't work in the pros. The game is too fast. But, on paper at least, the Giants and Jets seem to be wrecks when it comes to talent. I think the talent around Herbert can make him better. I think we can give him a "pass" if he can't stand toe-to-toe with Brady or Brees but if he can't take on the Jets or Dolphins, then maybe it will be time to worry just a bit,

Lmao you're already ready to move on from Herbert after 2 starts but think Darnold and Jones still have a chance.

[jubei]

watch lynn will tear the rook a new one for the INT, and proclaim he's a backup for a reason and that they cant run the offense they wanna run.

[Steve]

Right now, Herbert looks like another Sam Darnold or Daniel Jones-the things they did in college to get noticed just won't work in the pros. The game is too fast. But, on paper at least, the Giants and Jets seem to be wrecks when it comes to talent. I think the talent around Herbert can make him better. I think we can give him a "pass" if he can't stand toe-to-toe with Brady or Brees but if he can't take on the Jets or Dolphins, then maybe it will be time to worry just a bit,

QB don't play each other. They play against defenses. And even some bad teams have good defenses.

Another thing to note was that rookie/2nd year Brady and Brees didn't look like the Brady and Brees of today, who are not the Brady and Brees in their primes. Herbert has left points on the field and is not playing at an all pro level. But everyone has to learn to crawl before they can walk.

[AFboltfan]

Herbert is the best QB on this roster...

[richpjr]

Herbert is the best QB on this roster...

After 2 games with a limited offseason and no preseason games, Herbert already has a higher QB rating than Taylor does for his career.

[Silversurfer]

He was making some un believable throws, they got to set this kid up with some better play calling and blocking. I think my Madden play calls would be better than what the team is calling right now.

[Velo]

Right now, Herbert looks like another Sam Darnold or Daniel Jones-the things they did in college to get noticed just won't work in the pros. The game is too fast. But, on paper at least, the Giants and Jets seem to be wrecks when it comes to talent. I think the talent around Herbert can make him better. I think we can give him a "pass" if he can't stand toe-to-toe with Brady or Brees but if he can't take on the Jets or Dolphins, then maybe it will be time to worry just a bit,

I don't know how you reach this conclusion after watching him for two games. What he has accomplished in his first two starts has only been accomplished by two other QBs: Cam Newton and Kyler Murray. That is pretty good company to be in.

[Parcells]

Let’s also remember that he had a 50 yard strike called back for a ticky tacky OPI call on Mike Williams. Add that in and he’s at 380 yards. But that throw went almost 60 yards in the air and was a throw that a majority of starting QBs in his league can’t make, probably including Brady and Brees. These throws along with his mobility will make him a nightmare to game plan against.

[floydefisher]

He’s a rook who’s footwork/mechanics have been coached up. Muscle memory yet? Not likely.
Justin will have ups and downs as a rookie QB.
We will CHEER and we will cringe.

I like this take.

I'm going to be honest here....I never expected this year to go all that well.

There has been no offseason practices, there has been no pre-season scrimmage games.

And the starting QB situation is the equivalent to the keys to a championship F-1 race team being handed to a 16 year old Go-Kart champ.

A good driver, but driving a Go Kart is not the same thing as driving an F-1 car.

The same is true for Herbert....College football is not the same as the pros, and it shows.

At least give him time to develop before passing judgment, ok?

[richpjr]

Knocking Herbert at this point with the tremendous upside he is showing despite the truncated offseason, lack of preseason games, only having a single week of practice with the starters, and playing behind a bad offensive line is just bizarre. People should be ecstatic about what we will get from him with more experience and coaching. The future is bright at QB, despite the occasional rookie mistakes he will make.

[Velo]

Knocking Herbert at this point with the tremendous upside he is showing despite the truncated offseason, lack of preseason games, only having a single week of practice with the starters, and playing behind a bad offensive line is just bizarre. People should be ecstatic about what we will get from him with more experience and coaching. The future is bright at QB, despite the occasional rookie mistakes he will make.

This.