How Is Herbert This Good This Fast?

[Silversurfer]

Wonder if our O-line full of Uber drivers is making him better? He has no time to sit in the pocket and think so hes getting the ball out, blessing in disguise. Or could he be even that much better with a wall of an O-line throwing on target?

[AK47]

What went through Herbert's mind in the span of 3 seconds the moment Lynn told him he's starting at QB.

He then proceeds to play with no signs of getting rattled.

[like54ninjas]

Re: simplified reads, no pre snap adjustments, half field stuff. -- Ben Roethislburgler did the same thing with the Steelers. But he did it for about the first 4-5 years of his career. Took Ben a little (long?) while to be able to evolve mentally to the game. But he was still extremely succesful because of the strong team he was on.

TG

Isn’t that the timeframe of the Steelers most recent SB victories?
I like that formula.

[21&500]

I am blown away by how good Herbert has been, especially given the college offense he was in and the lack of a preseason for him. I am a little worried that the hype train is getting a little out of control after only 5 games played. Just look at the QB we face this week - he was 4-1 5 games into his career and the Broncos thought they had their QB of the future - and then the wheels fell off. Now Herbert has a way higher ceiling than Lock so I am not worried he'll flame out, but he could still face some struggles as teams adjust more to what we are doing.

ya I constantly think of this and try to temper my expectations
because based on his progress from Oregon to today, he looks to project as the best quarterback ever hahaha
so realistically, i'm sure he'll have a few games where he struggles this year,
but moreso, next season when DCs REALLY breakdown his film, they will be ready
no QB is perfect and there are always ways to scheme against them

wts I have little concern that JH will eventually be able to full-read the field and be a elite qb for years to come.

[Velo]

ya I constantly think of this and try to temper my expectations
because based on his progress from Oregon to today, he looks to project as the best quarterback ever hahaha
so realistically, i'm sure he'll have a few games where he struggles this year,
but moreso, next season when DCs REALLY breakdown his film, they will be ready
no QB is perfect and there are always ways to scheme against them

wts I have little concern that JH will eventually be able to full-read the field and be a elite qb for years to come.

This reporter opines that Burrow is better than Herbert, even though Herbert has produced slightly better stats, because Burrow's supporting cast is not as good as Herbert's.

[21&500]

This reporter opines that Burrow is better than Herbert, even though Herbert has produced slightly better stats, because Burrow's supporting cast is not as good as Herbert's.

I think that’s at the least debatable

[FoutsFan]

This reporter opines that Burrow is better than Herbert, even though Herbert has produced slightly better stats, because Burrow's supporting cast is not as good as Herbert's.

He makes a lot of excuses for Burrow but does not give Herbert the same as far as the lack of run game. He talks about how close Burrow has kept it against lousy teams, and the one tough team they played (Ravens) blew out the Bungles, yet Herbert has played against Myhomie and went to OT. Played against Brady and should have won and played against Brees and again should have won. Not the Clowns or Jets or whatever Schlub teams the Bungles have played against. Very shoddy writing and reasoning just an opinion based on opinion which is fine but no real arguments to back it up.

[gzubeck]

What went through Herbert's mind in the span of 3 seconds the moment Lynn told him he's starting at QB.

He then proceeds to play with no signs of getting rattled.

Sort of Like when the fans are stunned that thor can go toe to toe with the Hulk!

:ml:

[Heatmiser]

I think one thing that helps Herbert is that he is playing in empty stadiums. The way he appears to be wired, it lets him process and play like it is practice. He doesn't appear to be a player who needs to get 'pumped up' to play. This is an ideal situation, as he can learn and read defenses and grow this season without being exposed to hostile crowds (at home!)

TG

[chargeroo]

I think one thing that helps Herbert is that he is playing in empty stadiums. The way he appears to be wired, it lets him process and play like it is practice. He doesn't appear to be a player who needs to get 'pumped up' to play. This is an ideal situation, as he can learn and read defenses and grow this season without being exposed to hostile crowds (at home!)

TG

You may be on to something. He's sure use to roaring crowds in his home games at Eugene though.

As a Duck fan I;ve followed him for his entire college career and I never expected him to perform this well in the NFL.

I remember back when Indy was able to replace Payton with Luck and I thought, "wow, how did they get that lucky"? So now I think our team did it too - ain't it neat!

[21&500]

I think Herbert mentions this in the recent Dan Patrick interview
something to the effect of “its just like a practice”

great, he’s going to regress when the fans come back
jk

[like54ninjas]