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NFL Notebook, Week 11: Browns-Steelers incident, Tua injury, awards and more

By Zach Cohen

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 14: Defensive end Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns hits Quarterback Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers over the head with his helmet during the second half in the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 14, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 14: Defensive end Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns hits Quarterback Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers over the head with his helmet during the second half in the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 14, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 02: Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks passes during the first half against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 02, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 02: Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks passes during the first half against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 02, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Draft Spotlight

Every week, I’ll dissect a college football player who recently grabbed the spotlight and what his future holds in the NFL. This week, I’ll be looking at (something about him) 

Who: Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon

What Works

  • Above-average athleticism
  • Arm strength
  • Character
  • Football intelligence
  • Mobility
  • Pocket awareness
  • Poise
  • Size (6-6, 235 pounds)
  • Throwing on the run
  • Twenty-eight touchdowns and three interceptions!

What Needs Work

  • Footwork
  • Inconsistency
  • Scheme concerns
  • Tends to struggle on the left, a la Mitchell Trubisky
  • Working through reads

The Scout’s Opinion 

"“You could put together a cut-up of plays and make Herbert look like the best quarterback in the last decade. You could put together another cut-up and make him look like a late-round pick. The talent is there. He just needs to put it all together for an entire season.” – Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com"

Outlook: Herbert’s physical tools and character will likely overshadow his inconsistency for some teams, though some experts wonder if Herbert will be limited early by his inexperience in an NFL-style offense.

Early Projection: Top-10 Pick

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