Justin Herbert drops cryptic response about Netflix’s 'Quarterback' amidst rumored feature with Joe Burrow

Casting for the second season of the hit Netflix docuseries 'Quarterback' is currently underway, and one name has seemingly already been confirmed: Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow.

Even though the Bengals star had claimed otherwise last week, NBC's Peter King broke the announcement on Tuesday anyway:

BREAKING: Cincinnati #Bengals superstar quarterback Joe Burrow will star in the Netflix show the “Quarterback,” per @peter_king of @NBCSports.

Last week Burrow said he would NOT be appearing on the show this year.

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The question now remains as to who might join him next season.

One possibility is the Los Angeles Chargers' Justin Herbert. He hinted at being able to appear on the show, provided he had the right mindset, on 'The Pat McAfee Show':

"I haven't seen this Netflix documentary yet. You know, I'm sure they've done a great job with it, the three pretty impressive quarterbacks. But I think it could go either way.

"You know, if you let it be a distraction, it can be a distraction. But if you're focused and you stay dialed in, you know, you know what's most important, though, it probably wouldn't be too much of an issue."

"If you let it be a distraction it could be a distraction but if you're dialed in I don't think it'd be too much of an issue" ~ Justin Herbert

It sounds like you're on season two of Quarterback 😂😂 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/GvjhG5jPfC

NFL players who have declined to appear on Season 2 of 'Quarterback'

While Herbert is seemingly still on the fence about whether or not to show himself before Netflix's screens, at least three players are already adamant about not wanting to be seen in Season 2 of the show.

According to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec, Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson was offered a starring role but declined, choosing to focus on football, especially after his record-breaking five-year contract is set to commence this season.

Lamar Jackson said Netflix reached out to him about their quarterback series and he was appreciative. But he’s focusing “on ball” right now.

The Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott also declined, saying after camp:

“I get enough media. This team gets enough coverage.”

A lower-profile player who has declined is Washington Commanders' sophomore Sam Howell. When asked about the subject by Zrebiec's crosstown colleague Ben Standig, he said he had seen the show, but would rather focus on his development.

Asked Sam Howell if he would consider getting filmed for "Quarterback" if Netflix asked.

He said he watched the show, but not for him this year. Learning the position/starting is the priority. Understandable.

Tua Tagovailoa has also watched 'Quarterback', but according to Cameron Wolfe, it would require him to show aspects of his personal life that he would rather continue to hide:

Tua Tagovailoa says he was approached by Netflix in regards to being apart of the Quarterback series but he’s not interested right now.

Tua said he watched it this summer but it showed too much of personal and family life that he feels comfortable showing as a private person. pic.twitter.com/kfYh7wLsbf

The Chicago Bears' Justin Fields shared a similar sentiment. Speaking to reporters after camp, he said:

“Just having cameras around the building, I think that might change the vibe of everyone. I just want to keep it natural and organic and really just focus on what’s going on in the building.”

Omaha Productions and Netflix want three characters for 'Quarterback': an A-lister, which Joe Burrow will likely fill, a mid-tier player and a struggler. However, with their options seemingly dwindling, finding focal characters for next season may prove to be a challenge.