Justin Herbert and Madison Beer: Why the Chargers’ crisis runs deeper than romance

NFL insider Tom Pelissero has suggested that the Minnesota Vikings may be better off without quarterback Justin Herbert. The Los Angeles Chargers' recent 0-5 start has led to speculation that head coach Jim Harbaugh could move on from the talented quarterback, with the Chargers potentially receiving a haul of draft picks in return.

The Vikings, who currently have Kyler Murray on a one-year deal and recently failed to draft a rookie quarterback with J.J. McCarthy, might prefer to avoid a hefty contract and draft price for Herbert. Both Pelissero and Bill Simmons discussed the possibility on The Ringer, with Pelissero stating that any team acquiring Herbert would be sacrificing in other areas due to his high contract.

The Minnesota Vikings have been successful under head coach Brian Flores, with their defense being the best in the league. The offense has also performed sufficiently to keep the team competitive. Pelissero believes that the Vikings could find success with different quarterbacks, such as Murray and Sam Darnold, who were on cheaper deals.

Solidifying the quarterback position may be a long-term goal for the Vikings, but the current structure allows them to experiment with various options and still maintain a competitive team.