Bill Barnwell delivers hilarious eulogy for ‘Justin Herbert excuse machine’ after Chargers move to 0-8
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After seven seasons of relentless optimism, the Los Angeles Chargers’ Justin Herbert has finally silenced the endless debate over whether he was being held back by his surroundings. With the team dropping to an 0-8 record this weekend—solidifying their status as the NFL’s most disappointing franchise—ESPN’s Bill Barnwell delivered a poignant farewell to what he called the ‘Justin Herbert excuse machine.’ In a heartfelt eulogy on *The Domonique Foxworth Show*, Barnwell acknowledged the machine’s resilience, noting it had weathered poor offensive lines, inconsistent running games, and even Herbert’s own injuries, including broken ribs and fingers.
Despite never winning a playoff game or finishing in the top eight for MVP voting, Herbert’s supporters had repeatedly predicted breakthrough seasons. Barnwell closed by praising the machine’s longevity before shifting focus to the next narrative: Lamar Jackson’s potential postseason run.
