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Chargers Rumors: Justin Herbert Won't Be Rushed to Start Games in 2020

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It's a new era for the Los Angeles Chargers with Philip Rivers on the Indianapolis Colts and rookie Justin Herbert set to be the quarterback of the future, but the Oregon product may not be under center right away.

"I would not look for that to bear out anytime soon," ESPN's Adam Schefter said of Herbert starting games (h/t Evan Silva of Establish The Run). "Justin Herbert needs time to grow … they're not going to rush him in there."

The Chargers selected Herbert with the No.