With the Chargers’ offense expected to shift to more of a run-heavy approach due to the change of quarterbacks, that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily going to take targets away from the team’s pass-catchers.
Quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who spoke with reporters last week, highlighted WR Mike Williams’ ability as a deep threat. Taylor said 50-50 jump balls are “more like 70-30 or 80-20” when thrown to Williams.
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There has been a narrative that Williams’ production will take a dip with Taylor under center.
However, that narrative could be put to bed. Coach Anthony Lynn said Taylor throws one of best deep balls in the game and is really good throwing outside the numbers.
When he was the starting quarterback for the Bills, Taylor ranked 12th in passing yards, eighth in passing touchdowns and 20th in adjusted completion percentage among all quarterbacks on throws 20-plus yards downfield, per Pro Football Focus.
While Taylor’s go-to way of taking care of business consists of running the football and being conservative by throwing to the short to intermediate parts of the field, he isn’t afraid to take chances down the field.
Based on his comment in regards to Williams, the 25-year old could possibly see a campaign similar to the one in 2019, where he led the league in yards per reception (20.4).