The Los Angeles Chargers are one of several teams with shaky quarterback situations heading into the upcoming season. The team recently opted to select former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert with the sixth pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. With long-time gunslinger Philip Rivers now out of the picture, Herbert would have to compete with backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor for the position.
After weeks of training camp, it turned out that the ten-year veteran won the starting job over the rookie. ESPN Senior NFL insider Adam Schefter reported the news on Twitter:
Taylor's relationship with Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn played a big factor in landing the primary playmaker role. The two go way back during their days together on the Buffalo Bills where Lynn served as the offensive coordinator for 14 games during the 2016 season.
The former Virginia Tech product primarily played the role of second-string quarterback for starter Philip Rivers last season. He saw action in a total of eight games and recorded 33 passing yards on six attempts and a scored touchdown for the Chargers. He is also set to enter the final year of his two-year contract signed back in 2019.
Despite being years removed from his heydays in Buffalo, Taylor is still a serviceable quarterback to play under center. He was also a 2015 Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl XLVII champion back with the Baltimore Ravens in 2012.
Lynn's decision of starting Taylor over the rookie Herbert will be judged starting on Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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