The Los Angeles Chargers have high hopes for Justin Herbert, who has put up outstanding numbers in three NFL seasons. GM Tom Telesco speaks out about contract negotiations in an interview.

Justin Herbert has earned a fat contract in the NFL. Not only many experts think so, but also the Los Angeles Chargers.

General manager Tom Telesco now spoke openly about negotiations with the quarterback, who in three years has already risen to become the face of the franchise. There is nothing new to report, he explained in an interview with “SiriusXM NFL Radio”.

But Telesco elaborated, “There’s a lot that plays into it, obviously, with that kind of contract and the amount of numbers.” Having such a franchise quarterback in his ranks “brings a lot of benefits with it. “

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At the same time, the GM admitted, “The flip side of that coin is we’re going to build the team a little differently. We will be transitioning to that in the next few years. “

Because Herbert should, of course, be rewarded according to his achievements. In 2023 – the final year of his rookie contract – his base salary is €4.2 million. A new contract could probably pay him ten times that per year.

After all, the 25-year-old delivered a staggering 95 passing touchdowns with 35 interceptions in 50 games and ran into the end zone eight times with the ball in his hands. Through the air, Herbert has already covered more than 14,000 yards – and set a record for the first three NFL years.

Chargers GM: “Will win a Super Bowl with him “

So the Chargers will have to dig deep. Telesco is confident that both sides will come to an agreement: “I’m not going to sleep badly over this. Yeah, I know the numbers are going to be big. He’s earned it, but I think we’re going to win a Super Bowl with him.”

The Chargers are still waiting for their first championship in the NFL. Their only Super Bowl appearance to date dates back to January 1995, when the then San Diego-based franchise lost 26-49 to the San Francisco 49ers. Last season, the club reached the playoffs for the first time in four years.

@chargers GM Tom Telesco breaks down the latest with LA’s offseason, including a future contract extension for QB Justin Herbert….

“…you know you have a franchise quarterback…we think we can win a Super Bowl with him…”

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– SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) March 31, 2023