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Tagged: Tyrod Taylor (99 Results)

Apr
2

Taylor in driver’s seat for starting QB gig

Los Angles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said this week that TYROD TAYLOR is in the driver’s seat for the starting quarterback role. Unfortunately for fantasy owners crafting their draft boards,More Lynn followed up his comment by adding that “nothing is finalized”. With quarterbacks like CAM NEWTON and JAMEIS WINSTON still available in free agency, and the NFL Draft on the horizon, this is a situation worth watching in the weeks ahead. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Mar
19

QB Taylor could start for Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers are not expected to sign or trade for a veteran quarterback, meaning the team could head into the 2020 season with TYROD TAYLOR as their starter. HeadMore coach Anthony Lynn has consistently praised Taylor’s leadership and ability to run the offense. Fantasy owners, meanwhile, will proceed with one eyebrow raised. Less

Source: NFL.com

Feb
17

Chargers QB Taylor could win starting gig in 2020

With the Los Angeles Chargers officially moving on from long-time quarterback PHILIP RIVERS, head coach Anthony Lynn said recently that backup TYROD TAYLOR could have an opportunity to earn the startingMore job in 2020. Taylor’s mobility appears to be a good fit for Lynn’s offense, and the head coach praised him for his ability to take care of the football – something Rivers struggled to do. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Feb
13

Chargers, Rivers officially part ways

The Los Angeles Chargers officially decided to move on from 38-year-old quarterback PHILIP RIVERS this week. The assumption is that Rivers’ age and his decline in production during a contract yearMore were key reasons for the decision to move along. Coach Anthony Lynn has also been clear about wanting a mobile quarterback to run his system. Current Charger TYROD TAYLOR fits the description, but he’s not someone that fantasy owners are likely to get excited about. Less

Source: Team Blog

Mar
14

Chargers add Tyrod Taylor as backup QB

The Los Angeles Chargers signed quarterback TYROD TAYLOR on Wednesday as the backup to veteran starter PHILIP RIVERS. Considering that Rivers has not missed a start since taking over in 2006, Taylor is not likely to help fantasy teams any time soon.

Source: Los Angeles Times

Sep
28

Taylor clears concussion protocol

Former Cleveland Browns starting quarterback TYROD TAYLOR has been cleared from the concussion protocol and returned to practice on Thursday. Despite the clearance, Taylor is also dealing with a sore backMore so the Browns are preparing DREW STANTON for backup duty behind new starter BAKER MAYFIELD. The Browns play on Sunday at the Oakland Raiders. Less

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sep
25

Mayfield replaces Taylor as Cleveland starter

As expected, the Cleveland Browns officially announced that rookie BAKER MAYFIELD will be the team’s new starting quarterback. Mayfield replaces TYROD TAYLOR and becomes the 30th quarterback to start a game for the Browns since 1999.

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sep
22

Mayfield to be named starter on Monday

Cleveland head coach Hue Jackson will meet with quarterbacks TYROD TAYLOR and BAKER MAYFIELD when the team returns to work on Monday. Jackson is set to announce Mayfield as the BrownsMore starting quarterback after that meeting. With Taylor suffering his third concussion in the last 13 months and Mayfield leading the Browns to a long-awaited win in relief, the move was just a matter of time. Less

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sep
21

Mayfield leads Browns to first win since 2016

He may not be ready to help your fantasy team anytime soon but Cleveland rookie quarterback and top overall draft pick BAKER MAYFIELD led the Browns to their first win sinceMore 2016 on Thursday night. Mayfield replaced TYROD TAYLOR after Taylor left the game with a concussion. Time will tell if Taylor keeps his starting job. Less

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Aug
31

Mayfield sharp in preseason win

Cleveland rookie quarterback BAKER MAYFIELD looked sharp through two quarters of action in Thursday night’s preseason win over Detroit. Despite the solid performance, TYROD TAYLOR is set as the starter in Cleveland and it could be a while before fantasy owners see Mayfield again.

Source: ESPN.com

Aug
25

Taylor has rough day at the office

Cleveland starting quarterback TYROD TAYLOR suffered a bruised left hand and a dislocated pinky finger in Friday night’s preseason game against Philadelphia. Fortunately for the Browns and fantasy owners, Taylor is not expected to miss any time due to the injuries.

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Aug
24

Taylor injures hand but returns for Browns

Cleveland starting quarterback TYROD TAYLOR left Thursday night’s preseason game against Philadelphia with an injury to his left hand in the first quarter. Fortunately for the Browns and any fantasy owners that Taylor may have, he was able to return in the second quarter.

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Aug
17

Stanton ahead of Mayfield on Browns depth chart?

The Cleveland Browns have been consistent in their stance that TYROD TAYLOR will be the starting quarterback in 2018. But in a bit of a surprise, head coach Hue Jackson indicated on Wednesday that veteran DREW STANTON could be the backup over rookie BAKER MAYFIELD.

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Aug
13

Taylor still the starting QB for Browns

Cleveland quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese reiterated what the Browns have been saying since drafting rookie BAKER MAYFIELD with the top overall pick, that TYROD TAYLOR will remain the team’s starting quarterback.More Mayfield had an impressive debut in Thursday night’s exhibition opener but Zampese was clear about the fact that nothing has changed regarding the team’s quarterback depth chart. Less

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

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