The Facts: In his first comments since the Chargers announced a mutual parting of ways with longtime QB Philip Rivers, HC Anthony Lynn said Taylor, last season's backup, could have an opportunity to earn the starting job in 2020. "Tyrod Taylor is a heck of a quarterback," Lynn told AM 570 LA Sports. "We couldn't have a better backup right now, and now he has an opportunity to maybe step up into a starting role. I've had Tyrod before [in Buffalo], and I know what this young man brings to the table, in the passing game and the running game."

Diehards Line: Lynn continued, "One of the things he does very well is take care of the football. I believe every year he's started in this league he's been the No. 1 quarterback in taking care of the football. I believe more games are lost than won. So if we can just take care of the football and take it away, we'll be OK. ..." Worth noting, Taylor has the second-lowest interception percentage in NFL history among quarterbacks with at least 1,000 pass attempts. Rivers turned the ball over 23 times during last season's 5-11 campaign. Taking care of the football is a top priority for Lynn. The Chargers finished 2-9 in games decided by one score in 2019. In his last full season as a starter, Taylor turned it over just six times in 2017, leading the Bills to the postseason for the first time in 18 years. Taylor also helped the Bills lead the league with 2,630 rushing yards in 2016 when Lynn was his offensive coordinator.