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New York Post
· collected 2026-10-06 · by Thomas L. Murray
During a Monday press conference, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh defended quarterback Justin Herbert against what he perceived as an insulting question about the team’s struggles with protecting their star player. The reporter questioned why Herbert still faces high pressure despite being drafted to reduce such issues. Harbaugh emphasized Herbert’s resilience and leadership but acknowledged ongoing challenges in improving the offensive line, noting that Herbert has been among the most sacked quarterbacks this season with 12 sacks in four games.
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On Monday, Jim Harbaugh, coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, expressed frustration during a news conference after being questioned about the team's performance and quarterback Justin Herbert. The reporter asked why, despite an 0-4 start to the season, Herbert still had to be a "superhero" for the team to win games, implying criticism towards Harbaugh’s strategy in building around Herbert since he joined the team two and a half years ago. Harbaugh responded by calling the question an insult rather than a legitimate inquiry, emphasizing instead that Herbert's resilience and competitive spirit are inspiring to his teammates.
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While the Chargers’ season has gotten off to a nightmarish start, coach Jim Harbaugh will keep defending Justin Herbert.
asserted
Harbaugh → get → Herbert
During his Monday news conference, Harbaugh was left feeling insulted by a reporter’s line of questioning after he was asked about the team’s inability to build around Herbert, following their 0-4 start.
asserted
he → leave → start
The exchange started when Harbaugh was asked: “I don’t know if it’s the group in front of him, his protection, what’s going on, but when you came here, your charge was to get him protected.
asserted
him → start → him
Mike’s [McDaniel] charge was to make sure he didn’t have to be a superhero, but 2.5 years later, like you said, he still has to be a superhero for you guys to have a chance to win the game.
asserted
guys → make → game
Harbaugh immediately paused and drew a blank face after he was asked the question and said, “Yeah, that just sounds like an insult than it does a question, but that’s the way you look at it.
asserted
you → pause → it
I’m saying it’s the kind of competitor that he is where I’ve never seen him flinch; I’ve never seen him rattled.
asserted
him → say → that
He’s an amazing inspiration, and that’s what we do.”
asserted
we → ’ → what
Harbaugh said the entire team feeds off Herbert.
asserted
team → say → Herbert
“You ask me what gives me optimism?
asserted
what → ask → optimism
What gives me hope with this football team?
asserted
What → give → team
Because I see that throughout the entire team.
asserted
I → see → team
And, yeah, we attack, we improve, can’t improve everything all at once, but we can improve on thing at a time, all the time.
asserted
we → attack → time
And that’s what this team is doing.”
asserted
team → ’ → what
After Harbaugh finished speaking, the reporter responded and told him his question wasn’t meant to be an insult.
asserted
question → speak → him
“I’m just asking if it’s the third season now and he’s still among the most pressured and hit quarterbacks.
asserted
he → ask → quarterbacks
I’m just asking you why that is?”
asserted
that → ask → you
Despite having an offensive line that features Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt at tackle, Herbert is among the NFL’s most sacked quarterbacks (12), behind Baker Mayfield and Aaron Rodgers (13).
asserted
Herbert → have → Mayfield
In Sunday’s 30-23 loss to the Seahawks, Herbert was sacked four times and faced a pressure rate of 55% in his dropbacks; it was the second-highest pressure rate he’s faced this season.
asserted
he → sack → dropbacks
Herbert will likely continue to face significant pressure this season.
asserted
Herbert → continue → pressure
He will likely be without Slater, who is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain.
asserted
who → believe → sprain
With the team’s slow start and a difficult schedule that features the Broncos, Chiefs, Rams, Texans and Ravens, Harbaugh is on the hot seat, and McDaniel might soon find a spot next to him.
uncertain
McDaniel → feature → him
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