Rams Safety Quentin Lake Mocks Herbert After Chargers Loss
WHO:
Bleacher Report - Chargers tight end Charlie Kolar was the target of the out route Quentin Lake intercepted.
Bleacher Report - An unnamed AFC executive told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that Herbert “doesn't seem comfortable in the offense” and questioned whether it was a good schematic fit.
NY Post - Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh was asked about Quentin Lake’s comments.
Newsweek - Quentin Lake is a Los Angeles Rams safety; Justin Herbert is a Los Angeles Chargers quarterback.
NY Post - Quentin Lake is a Los Angeles Rams safety; Justin Herbert is a Chargers quarterback.
Pro Football Network - Quentin Lake is a Rams defensive back; Justin Herbert is a Chargers quarterback.
WHAT:
Bleacher Report - Herbert completed 24 of 32 passes for 257 yards and threw two interceptions.
Bleacher Report - Herbert had 10 interceptions, the most in the NFL, and a 32.6 QBR, the lowest among qualified players, according to ESPN.com.
Bleacher Report - The AFC executive said Herbert was throwing interceptions because “he simply isn't seeing defenders” and added, “I don't know how it gets better.”
Newsweek - Jim Harbaugh rejected Lake’s criticism of Herbert.
NY Post - Lake made the comments on the “St. Brown Podcast,” saying Herbert “was throwing deli meat out there. He’s seeing ghosts.”
NY Post - Harbaugh responded, “Everybody’s entitled to their opinion.”
Newsweek - Lake directed a “brutal jab” at Herbert after a Rams-Chargers game.
NY Post - Lake mocked Herbert for “throwing deli meat” after intercepting him.
Pro Football Network - Lake mocked Herbert’s performance after recording an interception from him; the Rams won 24-9.
WHERE:
Pro Football Network - The Rams defeated the Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
WHY:
NY Post - Harbaugh was asked about Lake’s comments on the podcast.
NY Post - Lake’s mockery followed his interception of Herbert.
Pro Football Network - Lake’s mockery followed his interception of Herbert.
HOW:
Bleacher Report - Lake intercepted Herbert by jumping an out route intended for Charlie Kolar.
Newsweek - The article characterized Lake’s jab as “brutal.”
NY Post - Lake used the phrase “throwing deli meat” to mock Herbert.
Pro Football Network - The article’s headline quoted Lake as saying, “He’s Seeing Ghosts.”
Rams safety Quentin Lake intercepted Justin Herbert, then mocked the Chargers quarterback’s performance. Herbert threw two interceptions, including one on an out route intended for Charlie Kolar. Coach Jim Harbaugh brushed off Lake’s criticism, saying everyone is entitled to their opinion.