Kyle Van Noy Calls Out Los Angeles Chargers' Justin Herbert: "Relax A Bit"

The Los Angeles Chargers, led by quarterback Justin Herbert, reached the postseason but suffered a decisive 32-12 Wild Card round loss to the Houston Texans. Herbert had a poor performance in that game, completing only 43.8% of his passes for 242 yards and one touchdown, while throwing four interceptions and being sacked four times.

Former Chargers teammate and current Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy criticized Herbert, suggesting he needs to do more to connect with his teammates beyond attending team dinners. Van Noy acknowledged Herbert's strong work ethic but believes his perfectionism is an issue, advising him to relax, rely more on instincts, and potentially reassess his preparation balance.

Despite the criticism and playoff disappointment, Herbert had a strong regular season statistically, throwing for 3,870 yards and 23 touchdowns. New head coach Jim Harbaugh, hired ahead of the 2024 season, guided the team to the playoffs and is determined to maximize Herbert's potential, aiming for eventual Pro Football Hall of Fame recognition.

Looking ahead to the 2025 season, Herbert and Harbaugh enter their second year together. Key offensive developments include the emergence of rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey (1,149 yards, 7 TDs) and significant veteran additions to bolster the unit: offensive lineman Mekhi Becton, center Andre James, tight end Tyler Conklin, wide receiver Mike Williams, and running back Najee Harris. These additions aim to support Herbert and open up the offense.

The Chargers, competing in a tough AFC West, aim to build on their playoff appearance and make a deeper postseason run in 2025.