What happened: Dan Orlovsky expects Herbert to contend for MVP honors during the upcoming season.
Why it matters: The endorsement raises the preseason bar, but Herbert's candidacy will hinge on regular-season production and postseason results.
By the numbers: The 2026 campaign will be Herbert's seventh NFL season and his fifth with a different playcaller.
What to watch: The first test is whether the reworked offense turns preseason optimism into sustained scoring.