Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn on Thursday named novice quarterback Justin Herbert the groups starter going forward.
Lynn had said Tyrod Taylor, who was sidelined after a group physician inadvertently pierced his lung while offering him a painkilling injection, would begin when he was 100 percent healthy. But after watching Herbert wow the league with excellent numbers against the Kansas City Chiefs in an overtime loss, a close loss to the Carolina Panthers and another close loss to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers– all three were by less than one rating– Lynn said he decided against what he had stated previously.
” He impressed from the very beginning,” Lynn said. “This young guy is going to continue to improve and I understand we can win with him. I believe that.
” I did not take that choice lightly. Its not a choice where hes going to be examining his shoulder … hes our quarterback.”
Lynn stated Taylor did not take the decision well– “hes a rival”– but thinks Taylor will continue to mentor Herbert the rest of the season.
His next start will be his first on Monday Night Football, versus the Saints in New Orleans.
Justin Herbert named Los Angeles Chargers starting QB – ESPN
