Speculation is swirling about a potential blockbuster trade that would see the Los Angeles Chargers trade quarterback Justin Herbert in exchange for a chance to draft C.J. McCarthy in the 2024 NFL Draft. Sportsbooks have reported a significant shift in odds, with the Chargers’ odds to draft a quarterback in the first round moving from +10000 (100-1) to +600 (6-1). The rumors have been fueled by Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh’s vocal admiration for McCarthy, who he coached to a College Football Playoff National Championship in 2023. Harbaugh’s comments suggest that he rates McCarthy above other highly-touted quarterback prospects such as Arch Manning, Cade Klubnik, and Drake Maye. While Herbert is widely regarded as a franchise quarterback, he has not yet achieved the same level of success as some of his 2020 NFL Draft classmates, such as Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa.