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Justin Herbert's Release Compared to Vinny Testaverde's by Chargers QB Coach

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Vinny Testaverde was a two-time Pro Bowler who played 21 seasons for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterbacks coach Alfonza "Pep" Hamilton Jr. sees a lot of Testaverde in rookie Justin Herbert.

"We already know he can really throw the football," Hamilton said, per Jim Trotter of NFL.com. "I haven't coached a quarterback that just had the natural release and spin on the ball that Justin has since Vinny Testaverde—a tall, linear guy, a long-levered guy who really just has a great release and can make all the throws.