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If the Chargers ever entertained a trade for star quarterback Justin Herbert the asking price would start at four first round picks, and even with that haul, Los Angeles would hang up the phone. Daniel Wade and David Droegemeier break down the ESPN trade value rankings, revealing why talents like Herbert, Joe Alt, and Rashawn Slater are nearly untouchable. The duo explores how star edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu and the team’s elite tackle duo are a great foundation for any NFL roster, while questioning whether playoff wins matter more than individual brilliance for a quarterback’s legacy.
The discussion also examines the franchise’s impressive track record at QB, the risks of trading away proven talent, and how rare it is to find players of Herbert’s caliber. With nods to trade history involving Deshaun Watson and Russell Wilson, the hosts assess if Chargers fans would ever accept a rebuild. Will the Chargers’ stacked core finally translate to postseason success, or is their window now?
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