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Aug 24, 2019; Carson, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Mychal Kendricks (56) grabs Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) in the backfield during the first quarter at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
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Aug 24, 2019; Carson, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Mychal Kendricks (56) grabs Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) in the backfield during the first quarter at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Houston Texans opened up their season with a bang and much of the cheers for it goes to the underrated Tyrod Taylor. Their 37-21 domination against the Jaguars made it clear to the other teams that this underrated team can do much harm.
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Sep 13, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) throws during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Tyrod Taylor is all in this season
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With Deshaun Watson warming the bench as a healthy scratch. All the eyes were on Taylor to fill in the shoes of Watson, which he most certainly did. His 21 of 33 pass attempts with two touchdowns and zero interceptions completely outdid the hopes of the head coach David Culley.
.@TyrodTaylor on getting the decisive win in the midst of so much negative noise around the franchise: “It means everything to me and I know it means a lot to the guys in the locker room. Since day one Coach Culley made it important that we not focus on outside perception.” pic.twitter.com/bgXcA3X5yb
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) September 12, 2021
When asked what it meant to come through with a win given the backdrop for the team, Taylor replied, “It means everything to me and I know it means a lot to the guys in the locker room.” He further adds, “Since day one, coach Culley made it important that we not focus on outside perception. I think that was something the guys leaned on in the locker room. Just playing for one another. Not necessarily doing it for anything outside the locker room… Just playing for the guys next to you.”
Earned the QB1 spot!
Tyrod Taylor looks good when he isn't benched for a random rookie QB every year.pic.twitter.com/bQoWNSplpO
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 12, 2021
The offseason skirmishes regarding Deshaun Watson, left the quarterback spot of the Texans in a questionable position. However, after the first week, it can be concluded that the QB spot is in safe hands. As Taylor roared out loud with a decisive victory in the midst of so much negative noise surrounding the franchise.
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Although he started the previous season with the Chargers with a win; but an unfortunate mishap changed the course of his season thereafter, replacing him with Justin Herbert. However, his appearance with the Texans made it clear that this season belongs to him and no one can take it away from him.
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Oct 18, 2020; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
Taylor’s performance against the Jaguars has certainly turned some heads around. His encounter with the Browns in Week 2 is the next thing everyone looks forward to. Will he make the most out of it? Tell us in the comments below.
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