Jake Plummer Expects Huge Growth From Justin Herbert Under Jim Harbaugh

Fantasy Soccer nerds, hear up … Jake Plummer says he is anticipating a monster yr from Justin Herbert — telling TMZ Sports activities he thinks Jim Harbaugh will get the easiest out of the Chargers star.

Plummer performed within the NFL similtaneously Harbaugh within the late Nineties — and it is clear as day he grew a ton of respect for the Bolts’ head man. A lot so, he believes Herbert’s recreation will soar to new heights beneath his tutelage.

The previous Arizona State star quarterback says as a result of Harbaugh wasn’t essentially the most athletic signal-caller, he grew a large soccer IQ … and he anticipates that being handed on simply to Herbert.

Plummer stated certainly one of Harbaugh’s most up-to-date hires — offensive assistant Marc Trestman — must also play a task in Herbert’s improvement … explaining to us the longtime coach will get the 26-year-old actually able to shred defenses.

In fact, Plummer was already excessive on Herbert’s recreation earlier than the hires — however he advised us with the 2 guys on the Chargers’ workers, “Maybe we haven’t seen the best of him yet!”

Plummer additionally spoke to us about this yr’s crop of NFL draft quarterback prospects … and he — like everybody else — says Caleb Williams must be the No. 1 overall choice.