The fine line is evident between the Chargers’ starting quarterback Justin Herbert and his backups. On the second day of Herbert’s absence from the team, quarterback Easton Stick threw two picks in his first few reps of camp.
Friday was full of interceptions from Stick and fellow backup quarterback Max Duggan. The first interception from Stick took place during a two-minute drill. His pass was deflected at the line of scrimmage and cornerback Kristian Fulton picked off the ball.
Duggan’s performance wasn’t much better. He tried to force the ball into the hands of rookie receiver Brenden Rice but rookie cornerback Cam Hart batted the ball in the passing lane and linebacker Nick Niemann snagged the ball, then returned it for a score.
The final play of 11-on-11 ended with yet another pick. Stick threw down the middle where linebacker Troy Dye was in position to tip the ball and get the interception.
The interceptions weren’t the end of the nightmarish day for the Chargers offense. Stick missed various receivers as he overthrew Stone Smartt and Hayden Hurst. Out of six passes by Stick, four were broken up by the defense. Defensive backs Ja’Sir Taylor, Asante Samuel Jr., AJ Finley, and Tarheeb Still were all able to add to the tally.
