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Justin Herbert

Mentioned in 28 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

A quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers who is frequently discussed in NFL podcasts for his elite talent and arm capabilities, yet remains a subject of debate regarding whether he consistently performs at an elite level, particularly in playoff situations. Podcasts analyze his potential for improvement under new offensive schemes and compare his play to other young NFL quarterbacks, while also examining the gap between his regular season performance and postseason results.

Episode Appearances

3 and Out with John Middlekauff

3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Apr 15, 2026

Where will Love go, Dontayvion Wicks or AJ Brown in Philly, Mailbag

Analyzed for playoff performance expectations; 2025 season critical for career trajectory evaluation

2025 NFL Draft StrategyRunning Back Evaluation and ValuationQuarterback Development and Support Systems
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3 and Out with John Middlekauff

3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Apr 10, 2026

NFL Offseason Mailbag: Mendoza Overhyped? Herbert, Hurts, or Darnold? Criticism for Dak?

Evaluated as preferred QB option over Hurts/Darnold despite playoff performance concerns; compared to Peyton Manning trajectory

Manny Mendoza quarterback evaluation and NFL readinessJustin Herbert playoff performance criticism and long-term viabilityJalen Hurts vs Dak Prescott roster construction narratives
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First Things First

First Things First · Apr 2, 2026

Victor Wembanyama scores 41 back-to-back, Raiders sign Kirk Cousins, Lakers vs. Thunder, BUD List

Chargers QB; discussed in context of offensive improvements and coaching hire

NBA MVP Award Voting Criteria and Narrative BiasWembanyama vs. Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Doncic MVP RaceKirk Cousins Contract Structure and Offset Language
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Felger & Massarotti

Felger & Massarotti · Apr 2, 2026

Christian Gonzalez and Drake Maye Contract Talks // 5 Questions with Murray - 4/2 (Hour 3)

Precedent for year three extension; signed $262M deal in July 2023

NFL Contract Extensions - Rookie Year Three TimingPatriots Salary Cap and Cash Budget ManagementChristian Gonzalez Contract Negotiation Strategy
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First Things First

First Things First · Apr 1, 2026

Luka and Lakers dominate March, Jalen Hurts & Eagles struggles, Tiger Woods arrested, Nick’s Tiers

Paired with Harbaugh and McDaniel; playoff performance questioned but arm talent and toughness praised

NBA MVP Race 2024-25Lakers Playoff ContentionJalen Hurts Leadership Style
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First Things First

First Things First · Mar 6, 2026

Nuggets beat Lakers, Jayson Tatum to return from Achilles tear, Brou’s NBA MVP Ballot, Title Pie

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback; analyzed regarding AJ Brown trade fit and offensive line needs

NBA Defensive Performance and Team ChemistryAchilles Tear Recovery and Return-to-Play ProtocolsNBA MVP Race and Championship Contention Analysis
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3 and Out with John Middlekauff

3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 27, 2026

LIVE from The NFL Combine Day 3, Longtime NFL reporter Albert Breer stops by, NFL Films Sr Producer Greg Cosell joins the show

Chargers quarterback discussed regarding talent evaluation and playoff performance criticism

Fernando Mendoza quarterback evaluation and Raiders fitBill Walsh quarterback coaching philosophy and modern applicationMax Crosby trade value and contract structure
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Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler

Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler · Feb 27, 2026

Quarterback Carousel Check-In + Combine News & Rumors

Chargers QB; discussed for potential breakout under new OC Mike McDaniel's flexible scheme

NFL Trade Market DynamicsQuarterback Carousel and Free AgencyDefensive Line Scheme Fit
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First Things First

First Things First · Feb 26, 2026

Spurs on 10-game winning streak, Jaylinn Hawkins joins the show, BUD List, Bills S.B.o.B?

Chargers QB debated whether he qualifies as elite despite elite traits and new offensive coordinator

NBA Championship Contention Without Star PlayersCeltics Injury Impact on Eastern Conference DynamicsSpurs Youth Movement and Playoff Experience
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3 and Out with John Middlekauff

3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 26, 2026

LIVE from The NFL Combine, Seahawks GM John Schneider stops by, Los Angeles Chargers voice Matt "Money" Smith joins

Chargers quarterback; analyzed for playoff underperformance despite regular season talent

Super Bowl team building and organizational cultureNFL coaching coordinator hiring and retentionQuarterback evaluation and playoff performance metrics
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Locked On Packers - Daily Podcast On The Green Bay Packers

Locked On Packers - Daily Podcast On The Green Bay Packers · Feb 23, 2026

HEAD OF THE PACK: Jordan Love is THE young quarterback to build around in the NFC

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback; tied with Love and Rodgers on turnover-worthy play rate rankings

Jordan Love quarterback evaluation and efficiency metricsNFC quarterback comparison analysisPackers Super Bowl contention window
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The Herd with Colin Cowherd

The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 12, 2026

THE HERD - Hour 2 - QBs that overcame adversity, the drama between Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors, Trent Dilfer

NFL QB; used as comparable for Mendoza's Hall of Fame talent with remedial progression

G League Ignite vs. College Basketball Development PathsQuarterback Adversity and Career Resilience BuildingJonathan Kuminga Warriors Trade and Player Management
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The Herd with Colin Cowherd

The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 11, 2026

THE HERD - Hour 2 - The early top 10 teams for 2026, NFL draft prospects, Greg Cosell

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback; team investing in offensive line protection

NFL Coaching Hires and Carousel Impact2026 Super Bowl Favorites RankingsDefensive Scheme Film Analysis
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The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Bill Simmons Podcast · Feb 9, 2026

Seattle Spanks the Patriots, Drake Maye’s Mystery Stinker, and Parent Corner With Cousin Sal

Seahawks quarterback who won Super Bowl MVP award

Drake May Playoff Performance AnalysisSeattle Seahawks Defensive Scheme and ExecutionSuper Bowl MVP Voting Criteria
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The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny

The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny · Jan 29, 2026

Maye Day Maye Day? MVP and Every NFL Award

Los Angeles Chargers QB; included in Mina's MVP voting as impact player despite team performance

MVP Voting Criteria and MethodologyQuarterback Statistical Metrics (EPA, QBR, CPOE, Completion Percentage Over Expected)Strength of Schedule Analysis (DVOA vs EPA)
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The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · Jan 22, 2026

The duality of this cycle's coaching hires, and the moves still to come, with Jourdan Rodrigue

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback; paired with McDaniel to implement new offensive system

NFL Head Coaching Hires 2025Organizational Stability vs. Coaching TalentQuarterback Path Impact on Coaching Decisions
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PTI

PTI · Jan 21, 2026

Should the MLB Implement a Salary Cap?

Chargers QB; discussed in context of Mike McDaniel joining as offensive coordinator

MLB Salary Cap ImplementationDodgers Payroll StrategyKyle Tucker Contract Valuation
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Collector Nation

Collector Nation · Jan 16, 2026

Sports Cards Aren’t a Hobby Anymore… They’re an Industry

LA Chargers quarterback; biggest weekly loser with 9% card value decrease and drop from player ranking 48 to 235

Sports Card Marketplace CompetitionFanatics Collect Platform StrategyeBay Dominance in Secondary Markets
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The Ringer NFL Draft Show

The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Jan 14, 2026

Mike Tomlin Steps Down! Steelers' Next Steps, and Hottest Coaches Available.

Chargers QB; discussed as reason Chargers offensive coordinator job is attractive to rising coaching candidates.

Mike Tomlin's 19-year tenure and departure from Pittsburgh SteelersNFL head coaching vacancies and candidate evaluation (2025 cycle)Defensive scheme adaptation vs. philosophical rigidity in modern NFL
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The Ringer NFL Draft Show

The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Jan 12, 2026

Wild-Card Recap: Comeback Caleb, 49ers Shock Eagles, Bills Bounce Jags, and Taco Bell Zyns

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback who was most-hit QB this season; wristband malfunction during broadcast highlighted equipment management issues

NFL Playoff Game Analysis - Wild Card RoundQuarterback Performance Evaluation - Caleb Williams, Josh Allen, Jalen HurtsCoaching Decision-Making and Game Management
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The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jan 12, 2026

Round 1 Winners (Da Bears!) and Losers (the Eagles!), Plus Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal

Chargers quarterback struggling with offensive line protection and hand injury in playoff loss to Patriots

NFL Wild Card Playoff AnalysisQuarterback Performance EvaluationCoaching Decision-Making in Playoffs
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The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jan 10, 2026

A Hawks Power Play, Plus a Round 1 Playoff Mega-Preview With Joe House and Billy Gil

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback discussed for playoff history and fumbling concerns

NBA Trade Analysis: Trae Young to Washington WizardsPlayoff Betting Manifesto and Historical PatternsWild Card Round NFL Predictions and Analysis
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The Ringer NFL Draft Show

The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Jan 9, 2026

Dolphins Fire McDaniel, Wild-Card Preview, and Craig Watched 'Lord of the Rings'

Chargers QB facing 54 sacks this season due to offensive line injuries; Patriots matchup critical

NFL Wild Card Playoff Preview and PredictionsDolphins Head Coach Firing and John Harbaugh PursuitMichigan Network Effect in NFL Hiring
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PTI

PTI · Jan 7, 2026

Why Washington Star QB Demond Williams Entering Portal Sparked Drama!

Chargers QB facing Drake May Sunday Night; constrained by run-first offense despite elite ability

John Harbaugh Coaching AvailabilityDemond Williams Transfer Portal DecisionNIL Contracts and College Athletics
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The Ringer NFL Draft Show

The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Jan 5, 2026

Week 18 Recap: The Most Steelers Game Ever, Seattle's Dominance, MVP Debates, Playoffs are Set, Myles Garrett's Record, and Madonna is Before Our Time

Chargers QB whose absence highlighted team's vulnerability despite 11-win season with backup QB

NFL Playoff Seeding and MatchupsMVP Award Voting Criteria and BiasDefensive Scheme Innovation and Complexity
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The Ryen Russillo Show

The Ryen Russillo Show · Dec 29, 2025

NFL Franchise QB Value Rankings w/ Mike Sando, Plus CFB Playoff Quarterfinal Confidence Rankings w/ Danny Kanell

Included in top-tier trade value group; physical durability and consistency highlighted

NFL Quarterback Trade Value RankingsCollege Football Playoff Quarterfinal PreviewJacksonville Jaguars Playoff Positioning
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The Ringer NFL Draft Show

The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Dec 29, 2025

Week 17 Recap: Purdy-Caleb Magic, Maye MVP Hype, Classic Steelers L, Playoff Murderers, and Fish Brosmer

Carrying team with 7 different left tackles; MVP-caliber performance despite roster limitations

NFL Playoff Seeding and Division Clinching ScenariosQuarterback Performance Analysis (Purdy, Williams, Maye, Stroud)Offensive Line Injuries and Impact on Quarterback Play
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The Ringer NFL Draft Show

The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Dec 22, 2025

Week 16 Recap: Lawrence’s Leap, Steelers LMAO, Seahawks Insanity, Clutch Caleb, Old Al Michaels, and the Holidays Are Coming

Playing with broken hand post-surgery; dragging mediocre team despite injuries and limited support

Trevor Lawrence's late-season MVP-caliber performance and Jaguars playoff positioningCaleb Williams' clutch fourth-quarter heroics and Bears' turnaround narrativeSeahawks-Rams controversial backwards pass ruling and officiating consistency
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