Chargers QB Justin Herbert a dark horse MVP candidate in 2021

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert won the 2020 Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Can Herbert add to his trophy case this upcoming season?

Good Morning Football’s Peter Schrager believes so.

The GMFB crew listed their early dark horse MVP candidates for the 2021 season, and Schrager tabbed Herbert as his.

Schrager highlights the new offensive system playing to Herbert’s strengths and the revamped offensive line as some of the main reasons why he believes the 22-year old can take the next step in 2021.

Herbert set rookie records for total touchdowns (36), passing touchdowns (31), completions (396), multi-passing touchdown games (10), games with 300 yards passing (8) and three-passing touchdown games (6).

Heading into 2021, the former Oregon product could be in for an even bigger season, given the fact that he will have all key skill players from last year returning, with the additions of Jared Cook and Josh Palmer.

Most importantly, Herbert will have plenty of time to distribute the wealth to those guys knowing that he will have a competent offensive line that features All-Pro center Corey Linsley, Matt Feiler, Oday Aboushi and first-round pick Rashawn Slater.

Sure, there is the possibility of a slight regression knowing that teams will have more film on Herbert. But the players around him coupled with his natural talent and high football IQ might be able to mitigate that from occurring.

Herbert currently has the ninth-best odds to win MVP this upcoming season.

To watch Schrager’s explanation, click on the video below and fast forward to the 2:55 mark.