Justin Herbert might be struggling on the football field, but Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson may have finally discovered a possible explanation.
And no, it has nothing to do with defensive schemes, offensive line problems, or questionable play-calling. The conversation turned to Herbert’s rumored romantic connection with pop star Madison Beer, and suddenly, the former NFL stars had questions of their own.
Apparently, all it took was a quick internet search for Shannon and Ocho to see things differently. Who knew a little research could change an entire football discussion?
Herbert has been under plenty of pressure following some rough performances. The Los Angeles Chargers have stumbled to an 0-5 start in the scenario discussed, leaving fans frustrated and critics ready to grab their microphones.
When a quarterback struggles, everyone wants answers. Is he injured? Is the offense broken? Does the coach need to make changes? Or is somebody spending too much time thinking about his love life?
Enter Madison Beer.
The pop star’s name came up during a discussion between Sharpe and Ochocinco about Herbert’s performance. At first, the two former athletes appeared ready to question whether the quarterback had been distracted by his relationship with the singer.
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Then they decided to look her up. And suddenly, the conversation took a hilarious turn.
Let’s just say the two men seemed to understand why a young quarterback might have a lot on his mind. Beer is known for her music, beauty, and massive online following. After seeing her pictures, Sharpe and Ochocinco appeared much less interested in criticizing Herbert’s supposed distractions.
The jokes practically wrote themselves.
One moment, Herbert was being discussed like a quarterback who needed an emergency meeting with his coaching staff. The next, the conversation had turned into an unofficial appreciation session for his rumored romantic interest.
Football analysis can be a strange business.
Perhaps the Chargers should focus on winning games first, because right now, Herbert’s relationship rumors are generating more excitement than his team’s results.
And that is probably not the kind of highlight the Chargers want making the rounds.
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