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Chargers Would Be Making Big Mistake Starting Tyrod Taylor over Justin Herbert

The Los Angeles Chargers are about to fall prey to an old-school mentality at the game's most important position instead of focusing on the franchise's chance at long-term success.

A rookie quarterback's timetable should be determined by the individual in question, not a quaint notion of winning the job over some nondescript veteran who is merely a placeholder anyhow.

Yet, Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn told media members Wednesday that's exactly the direction his team will take to start the 2020 campaign.

"Right now, Tyrod Taylor is our starter," Lynn said.