Chargers' Justin Herbert talks admiration for Tom Brady's longevity, being part of next era of star QBs

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LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Chargers star Justin Herbert is one of the players who will usher in a new era of quarterbacks after the retirements of Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger over the last month.

Herbert, the 2020 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, and the other crop of young quarterbacks have some big shoes to fill in the wake of the recent retirements.

Herbert told Fox News Digital in a recent interview he admired the way Brady competed at a high level for more than two decades.

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Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates with teammate Ryan Groy #72 after throwing a touchdown during the third quarter of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on October 04, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)

"I think the way that he took care of his body in the way he was able to play for 22 or 23 years was incredible. And at the same time, he found a way to win all those years. It might not have been the prettiest of games, but found a way to win," Herbert said. "And I think that's what's most important about the quarterback position is putting your team in a position to win it. You know, whether that's getting the ball out quickly, finding checkdowns. Making sure that you're playing the game the way you need to be played, not the way that you want to play. I think he was the best at that."

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