In his first year, 1930, the Packers continued their success and won another title with Herber playing tailback in the famous Notre Dame Box formation.

The NFL did not start keeping statistics until 1932—when they did that year, Herber finished as the top passer in the league with 639 yards and nine touchdowns.

[4] But Herber reached his peak as a pro starting in 1935 with the arrival of Don Hutson, the league's first true wide receiver, who changed the game with his graceful moves, precise patterns, and superb hands.

Hutson's first NFL reception was an 83-yard touchdown pass from Herber on the first play of the game when the Packers beat the Chicago Bears, 7–0.

Green Bay finished 10-1-1 and went to the NFL title game, which they won 21–6 over the Boston Redskins at the Polo Grounds in New York.

In the 1938 championship game, Green Bay lost to the New York Giants 23–17 at the Polo Grounds despite another touchdown pass from Herber.

[7] In 1940, Isbell began to get more playing time and Herber was waived at the end of training camp in 1941,[8] and retired after 11 seasons with Green Bay.

Herber was the first great long thrower in the NFL and his success paved the way for truly "modern" quarterbacks Sammy Baugh and Sid Luckman.