Harbaugh backs Herbert despite Chargers' winless start

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 22:24 · Archive

LA Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh defended quarterback Justin Herbert after the team's fourth straight loss.

The Chargers lost 30-23 to the Seahawks on Sunday, extending their winless streak to four games. Justin Herbert threw two interceptions in the match, bringing his total for the season to six, and was sacked four times as the offense continued to struggle.

Coach Jim Harbaugh defended both himself and Herbert at his Monday news conference. When a reporter questioned the team's ability to build around Herbert following the 0-4 start, Harbaugh felt insulted by the line of questioning and rejected suggestions that either his job or the quarterback's position was in jeopardy.

How it is being reported

• Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh gets defensive with media after Justin Herbert ‘insult’While the Chargers’ season has gotten off to a nightmarish start, coach Jim Harbaugh will keep defending Justin 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. Jim Harbaugh tells reporter...New York Post · 6 Oct, 22:12
• LA Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh insists Mike McDaniel's job is 'not in jeopardy' despite miserable 0-4 startThe Chargers were beaten 30-23 by the Seahawks on Sunday, with McDaniel's offense struggling once more. Justin Herbert threw two more interceptions - for six on the season - and was sacked four times.Daily Mail Sport · 5 Oct, 12:32

In this story: Jim Harbaugh · Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Seattle Seahawks

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