Chargers will 'probably' start QB Tyrod Taylor over rookie Justin Herbert

After Philip Rivers signed with the Indianapolis Colts in free agency, the Chargers used the sixth pick of the draft on Oregon product Herbert. Even back in May, ESPN's Lindsey Thiry speculated that the 22-year-old first-year pro may not be ready for prime time by September: 

"Can Herbert start as a rookie? He struggled in his final four regular-season games at Oregon, throwing four interceptions. It's uncertain if he will be able to immediately adapt to the speed of the NFL, particularly when it comes to making fast decisions and getting rid of the football. The Chargers could start veteran Tyrod Taylor until Herbert is ready to take over."

That was long before anyone knew, for sure, the pandemic would cause the NFL and NFL Players Association to scratch all exhibition contests to prevent unnecessary exposure to individuals potentially carrying the virus. 

Taylor, who turns 31 in early August, was last a full-time starter in September 2018 when the Cleveland Browns put him above then-rookie Baker Mayfield on the depth chart, but the veteran lost the job after he suffered an injury during a Week 3 contest versus the New York Jets. Mayfield went on to win Pro Football Writers of America Rookie of the Year honors.