NFL Network host Rich Eisen was psyched to talk with Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh on Tuesday. Eisen, a Michigan alum, got immense joy from Harbaugh leading the Wolverines to the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2023. Now, Harbaugh is back in the NFL hoping to capture a Lombardi Trophy.
If the Chargers are going to shock the world and win Super Bowl LIX, they’ll need quarterback Justin Herbert to play at a high level. Luckily for Los Angeles, Harbaugh is taking extra precautions to make sure he stays healthy. On The Rich Eisen Show , he confirmed to Eisen that he doesn’t allow Herbert’s teammates to high-five him with their right hand.
Harbaugh asked Eisen if he thought the prohibition was dumb. Eisen said, “ It’s called covering all your bases .” Harbaugh added he doesn’t believe anyone appreciates the sanctity of a high-five more than he does.
However, he questions everything when he goes to high-five Herbert. Herbert was considered a solid signal-caller through his first four seasons, but he has taken his game to another level under Harbaugh. The fifth-year pro has recorded a passer rating of 90 or better in all 10 of his 2024 starts.
He’s just the sixth quarterback in NFL history to open a season in that fashion: If Harbaugh has his way, he won’t coach another signal-caller in his career. When Eisen asked him if he felt this way, he said, “God willing.” Los Angeles’ dynamic combo has the Chargers (7-3) well-positione.