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Texans officially name Taylor as starting quarterback
While fantasy owners had assumed as much, Houston Texans head coach David Culley confirmed over the weekend that TYROD TAYLOR will be the starting quarterback when the team opens the season… More against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fellow quarterback DESHAUN WATSON remains on the roster, but time will tell when and if he ever plays for the Texans again. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Factoid: Quarterback rushing
Following up on the Kyler Murray story I posted a couple of days ago. Murray suggested he'd run less this season, in order to protect himself from injury. That could happen, but most likely he'll still be one of the league's better running quarterbacks. Two years into his career, he's been one of the very best in this regard from the past decade, even if he's no Cam Newton (pictured). more »
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Texans sign another QB, add veteran Driskel on one-year deal
The Houston Texans signed 28-year-old JEFF DRISKEL to a one-year contract this week, giving the team five quarterbacks heading into the upcoming season. The Texans are Driskel’s fifth team since he… More entered the league as a sixth-round draft choice of the San Francisco 49ers in 2016. With DESHAUN WATSON’s status in limbo, the Texans added rookie third-round pick DAVIS MILLS along with RYAN FINLEY and TYROD TAYLOR. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Texans agree to one-year deal with QB Taylor
With star quarterback DESHAUN WATSON still seeking a trade and a ticket out of Houston, the Texans signed veteran quarterback TYROD TAYLOR to a one-year contract this week. Taylor recently played… More for Texans pass game coordinator Pep Hamilton while also working with new head coach David Culley during his time in Buffalo. Less
Source: Team Blog
Chargers QB Taylor medically cleared to play
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback TYROD TAYLOR has been medically cleared from a punctured lung suffered when a team doctor injected a pain killer to alleviate rib discomfort before the team’s Week… More #2 game. While Taylor was out, rookie quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT dominated and took over the starting gig on a permanent basis. Taylor could be available as the backup for Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Less
Source: Team Blog
Chargers change direction, Herbert era officially begins
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said on Thursday that rookie quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT will be the starter for the remainder of the season. The announcement means that team captain… More and former starter TYROD TAYLOR is now the backup quarterback. Taylor has now lost his starting job three times with three different teams. Herbert, the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, has improved with every start while battling the likes of TOM BRADY and PATRICK MAHOMES. Less
Source: Los Angeles Daily News
Chargers QB Herbert making case for starting gig
While Los Angeles Chargers quarterback TYROD TAYLOR remains sidelined by an unfortunate injury, rookie signal-caller JUSTIN HERBERT is making a strong case to keep the starting job. Herbert threw 3 touchdowns… More in a loss to TOM BRADY and the Tampa Bay Bucs on Sunday. The rookie continues to perform well even while the Chargers continue to fall short on the scoreboard. Less
Source: Team Blog
Chargers QB Taylor’s lung punctured by team doctor
Los Angeles Chargers starting quarterback TYROD TAYLOR reportedly missed Sunday’s game because a team doctor accidentally punctured Taylor's lung while trying to administer a pain-killing injection to his cracked ribs. Taylor’s… More injury is not career threatening, but he will not be available for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers. Rookie quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT, who did well in his unexpected start, will lead the Chargers until Taylor is healthy enough to return. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Chargers QB Taylor a late scratch with chest pains
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback TYROD TAYLOR developed chest pains just before Sunday’s game against Kansas City and was taken to the hospital. The pain was reportedly related to a rib injury… More suffered late in the week. Taylor was released from the hospital but his status for next Sunday’s game is to be determined. Head coach Anthony Lynn said that Taylor will be the starter when he is healthy. In Taylor’s absence, rookie first-round pick JUSTIN HERBERT performed well in an unexpected start. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Factoid: Tyrod Taylor
Mike Williams has a shoulder injury that's expected to sideline him for part (all?) of September. Often when a starting wideout is going to miss time, you take a look at the fill-in candidates, wondering if one of them will put up significant production. That's probably not going to happen for the Chargers. more »
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Tyrod Taylor era begins in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said on Wednesday that veteran TYROD TAYLOR will be the team’s starting quarterback for the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Lynn has consistently… More said that Taylor would be the starter, even after the Chargers selected quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT in the first-round of April’s NFL Draft. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Fantasy News: Chargers running backs
I have interest in the Chargers’ running backs. Not only Austin Ekeler, but Justin Jackson. They could both outperform where they’re drafted. more »
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Chargers considered QB Newton
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn admitted that the team did consider free agent quarterback CAM NEWTON at one point. Given the questions about Newton’s health and other factors, the… More Chargers passed on signing him and instead decided to move forward with veteran TYROD TAYLOR and rookie JUSTIN HERBERT. Newton, meanwhile, remains unsigned. Less
Source: NFL.com
Chargers draft QB Herbert with first-round pick
The Los Angeles Chargers selected quarterback JUSTIN HERBERT with the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft on Thursday night. Veteran quarterback TYROD TAYLOR is projected to be the starter when the season begins, but the selection of Herbert signals that Taylor is likely a short-term option.
Source: Los Angeles Times
Around the NFL: Tyrod Taylor
In Peter King's latest column, which is an interesting read primarily for its NFL Draft tidbits, he says he's been told that Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn is legitimately high on Tyrod Taylor as the team's starting quarterback. It's exactly what I'd want people to think if I was hoping to draft or trade up for a top prospect, but let's take him at his word for a moment. more »
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