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How Justin Herbert learned to embrace the Chargers' leadership challenge

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Los Angeles Chargers players are noticing something different about quarterback Justin Herbert lately.

He’s more vocal. His voice is heard in the locker room. And he’s seen smiling a lot more, all according to edge rusher Khalil Mack.

“He’s coming around as a leader,” Mack said.

Once seen as a quiet presence who intently went about his business, Herbert appears “more comfortable in every setting,” wide receiver Keenan Allen said.

“[On the] sideline, in the huddle before we got out, in the huddle breaking us down,” Allen said.