Tyrod Taylor has definitely earned the title of veteran Quarterback.
Taylor signed with the Packers last month after the Packers went without drafting a QB in the NFL draft.
With Malik Willis moving on to sign with the Miami Dolphins, the Packers were looking for someone to fill his shoes.
Thus, Taylor will probably be the odds on favorite to be Jordan Loves back-up.
Here is a look at what Tyrod Taylor would bring to the Packers as a Back-up QB.
Experience
The 36-year old veteran, who last served as Aaron Rodgers back-up in New York, brings a ton of experience to the Packers QB room.
Over his 15 year career, Taylor has played in 100 games in the NFL with 62 starts.
As a starter he is 29-31-1.
Furthurmore,Taylor has also made one Pro Bowl back in 2015 and led the Buffalo Bills to their first playoff appearance at that time since 1999.
With the experience Taylor has, the Packers definitely don’t have to worry about that if Taylor ever has to step in for Love.
Taylor knows how to win and lead and brings something other back-ups QB’s don’t have.
A definite plus for the Packers.
Identical Capabilities
Tyrod Taylor has the same capabilities as Willis does as a QB, which makes it an easy transition.
Both can not only stay in the pocket and pass, but they both bring the extra dimension of getting outside the pocket and making plays.
Furthermore, both have the ability to scramble and get yardage when needed.
In his career Taylor has rushed for 2,424 yards and 2o touchdowns.
When it comes to his passing game has completed 1,165 passes for 13,033 yards and 73 touchdowns.
The only difference between Willis and Taylor is again, the experience factor.
Conclusion
The main takeaway with Taylor is the experience factor.
Most teams don’t have a back-up quite like Tyrod Taylor.
Someone who can say, been there done that.
We’re long gone from the days of Brett Favre being the ironman and starting every game for the Packers.
The game is more physical then ever.
While Jordan Love has been a spectacular QB, Love has only had one season where he has started very single game. (2023)
Love has battle injuries the past two seasons and showed the needed for a good Back-up QB.
Willis did a magnificent job of that during his two seasons here.
Taylor will look to do the same if he is ever needed.
The veteran will also be a good tool for the younger QB’s in the room as the team lacks experience behind him and Love.
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Hau Khuong has been a Packers fan since 1996. He currently works as a video editor in Green Bay and writes for PackersTalk.com and you can follow him on twitter at @HauKhuongSports.
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