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Tyrod Taylor | Quarterback

Team: Baltimore Ravens
Age / DOB:  (23) / 8/3/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 215
College: Virginia Tech
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Tyrod Taylor completed 15-of-25 passes for 149 yards and an interception while rushing for 65 yards and a touchdown on nine carries in relief of Joe Flacco against the Bengals in Sunday's Week 17, 23-17 loss.
Flacco and the starters played just two series before Taylor and the backups made their way into the game. It was Taylor's seventh appearance of the season but his first extensive action. The 23-year-old took a bootleg into the end zone from one yard out in the fourth quarter to put the Ravens up 14-13, but he didn't do a whole lot after that. Taylor's interception went for a pick-six to Carlos Dunlap late in the contest and effectively salted away any chance the Ravens had to escape with a win. The Ravens will host the Colts in the Wild Card round of the playoffs next weekend. Sun, Dec 30, 2012 04:26:00 PM

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Tyrod Taylor - QB - Ravens

The Baltimore Sun believes QB Tyrod Taylor will be "seriously challenged" by Curtis Painter for the Ravens' No. 2 job.

"Tyrod's doing well. Curtis is working hard," new QBs coach Jim Caldwell said. "So they'll keep their nose to the grindstone and see what happens." Taylor should have the upper hand after serving in the same capacity last season, but has just one career pass attempt to Painter's 271. Painter also played under Caldwell the past two seasons in Indianapolis. Considering how poorly he played, however, that might not necessarily work in Painter's favor. We expect Taylor to keep his job.
Related: Curtis Painter
Source: Baltimore Sun
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 03:42:00 PM
Tyrod Taylor - QB - Ravens

Coach John Harbaugh indicated that Ravens backup QB Tyrod Taylor has "grown everywhere" this offseason.

"He's throwing the ball really well," said Harbaugh. "His fundamentals ... just handling the offense, understanding defenses." Although Taylor has a firm hold on the No. 2 job over Curtis Painter, he's not expected to have a significant role in Wildcat-like packages this season.
Source: baltimoreravens.com
Thu, Jun 7, 2012 05:20:00 PM
Tyrod Taylor - QB - Ravens

Following Thursday's Curtis Painter signing, coach John Harbaugh insists that Tyrod Taylor is entrenched as Joe Flacco's primary backup.

"Tyrod is our No. 2 quarterback; I want to make that very clear," Harbaugh said. "Everybody competes for their job, there's no doubt about it, we believe in that, we always will, but he's our No. 2 quarterback. He's entrenched as our No. 2 quarterback." Painter is no lock to make the final roster.
Related: Curtis Painter
Source: BaltimoreRavens.com
Fri, Apr 20, 2012 10:08:00 AM
Tyrod Taylor - QB - Ravens

Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome is confident in Tyrod Taylor as Joe Flacco's long-term backup.

"Everything you would want from a quarterback, from a guy that hasn't played, Tyrod has it," Newsome said, complementing Taylor's poise, accuracy, and leadership ability. "He has to get on the field and prove that he can play," added Newsome, "but all of the intangibles, everything else that you expect a quarterback to have, other than being 6-foot-4, Tyrod has it."
Source: BaltimoreRavens.com
Tue, Feb 28, 2012 05:18:00 PM
Tyrod Taylor - QB - Ravens

The Ravens are not expected to pursue free agent QB David Garrard.

The Ravens feel just fine with Tyrod Taylor behind Joe Flacco. "Tyrod is our backup quarterback," coach John Harbaugh said. "Look at the roster. I sure like Tyrod as a football player. He had a heck of a preseason."
Source: Carroll County Times
Thu, Sep 8, 2011 09:44:00 AM
Tyrod Taylor - QB - Ravens

Ravens QB Tyrod Taylor (shoulder) practiced in full Monday.

Taylor had an MRI on his non-throwing shoulder, but it revealed a mere bruise. The Ravens have decided against signing a veteran backup for now, throwing their confidence behind the sixth-round rookie. Taylor posted a 66.5 quarterback rating in four preseason games, but did move the offense impressively in the final three exhibitions.
Source: Carroll County Times
Tue, Sep 6, 2011 09:28:00 AM
Tyrod Taylor - QB - Ravens

Ravens QB Tyrod Taylor left Thursday's preseason finale with a shoulder contusion, but coach John Harbaugh doesn't believe it's serious.

"I think it's just something minor," added Taylor. "It's a short setback. I think I'll be ready for the regular season." The Ravens may have to search for a veteran backup this weekend. The sixth-rounder finished the preseason 37-of-60 (61.7 percent) for 408 yards (6.8 YPA), one touchdown, two interceptions and 106 yards on 11 rushes. Among rookies, only Jake Locker had a better exhibition season.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Fri, Sep 2, 2011 12:40:00 AM
Tyrod Taylor - QB - Ravens

Tyrod Taylor competed 11-of-18 passes for 125 yards and one touchdown and added two rushes for 31 yards against the Redskins in the third preseason game.

Hold off on that veteran QB signing. Taylor has shown the ability to move the Ravens offense against backup defenders for the third straight week, compiling 392 yards through the air and 95 more on the ground to go with a respectable 61.4 completion percentage. Asked after the game if Taylor was fighting for a roster spot, coach Jim Harbaugh replied, "Newsflash, Tyrod Taylor has made this team."
Fri, Aug 26, 2011 12:12:00 AM
Tyrod Taylor - QB - Ravens

Tyrod Taylor completed 19-of-28 passes for 179 yards and two interceptions against the Eagles in Thursday's preseason opener.

Taylor had a third interception overturned on replay, and took a beating behind an iffy offensive line. The Ravens found out rather quickly that the sixth-rounder isn't ready to be Joe Flacco's caddy this season. They'll have to bring in a veteran to push Taylor into the developmental role. On the bright side, Taylor showed off his running potential with six scrambles for 59 yards. There's potential here.
Thu, Aug 11, 2011 10:05:00 PM
Tyrod Taylor - QB - Ravens

Coach John Harbaugh confirmed the Ravens are in the market for a veteran backup quarterback with Marc Bulger retiring.

Tyrod Taylor is opening a few eyes while getting No. 2 reps in camp, but he's considered more of a developmental project. The Ravens will find a veteran clipboard holder to function as the primary backup.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Wed, Aug 3, 2011 04:48:00 PM
Tyrod Taylor - QB - Ravens

Sixth-round pick Tyrod Taylor is penciled in as Joe Flacco's direct backup for now.

With Marc Bulger retiring, Taylor gets bumped up the depth chart. While the Ravens will likely add a veteran insurance policy, it hasn't stopped them from talking up the athletic Taylor. He could be used on some gadget plays even if Flacco, who has never missed a game in his three-year career, stays upright.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Wed, Aug 3, 2011 08:58:00 AM
Tyrod Taylor - QB - Ravens

Ravens agreed to terms with No. 180 overall pick QB Tyrod Taylor on a four-year contract.

The ACC's Offensive Player of the Year, Taylor is a dangerous runner with improving accuracy and plenty of arm strength. With the move to three active QBs this year, Taylor will be a handy-game weapon for play-caller Cam Cameron. He'll start his career as a developmental third-stringer while the Ravens pick up a veteran to back up Joe Flacco.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Wed, Jul 27, 2011 11:21:00 PM
Tyrod Taylor - QB - Ravens

Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome has spoken glowingly about sixth-round pick Tyrod Taylor.

"He brings an added dimension of being a terrific athlete," said Newsome, who added he hopes Taylor can be a quarterback "who can get out of the pocket and hurt people." Newsome insisted earlier in the week that Taylor will indeed play quarterback and not be shifted to wide receiver. His play at Virginia Tech certainly warrants that he gets a shot at signal caller in the NFL.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Sat, May 7, 2011 10:27:00 AM
Tyrod Taylor - QB - Ravens

Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome confirmed that No. 180 overall pick Tyrod Taylor will be a quarterback in Baltimore.

There was some talk that Taylor could move to receiver or tailback, but that's not happening. "We drafted him as a quarterback, and he was evaluated as a quarterback," Newsome said. "As far as him coming into our system, we feel like he has the skill sets to play the position." Taylor projects as a very capable backup to Joe Flacco, and an accuracy upgrade on Troy Smith.
Source: Carroll County Times
Mon, May 2, 2011 12:55:00 PM

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PosRoleName
QB1Joe Flacco
2Tyrod Taylor
3Caleb Hanie
4Dayne Crist
RB1Ray Rice
2Bernard Pierce
3Anthony Allen
4Damien Berry
5Bobby Rainey
GLB1Ray Rice
2Bernard Pierce
3RB1Ray Rice
2Bernard Pierce
FB1Vonta Leach
2Kyle Juszczyk
WR11Torrey Smith
2Tandon Doss
3Aaron Mellette
4David Reed
5Omarius Hines
WR21Jacoby Jones
2Tommy Streeter
3Deonte Thompson
4LaQuan Williams
5Gerrard Sheppard
6Marlon Brown
WR31Tandon Doss
TE1Dennis Pitta
2Ed Dickson
3Alex Silvestro
4Matt Furstenburg
K1Justin Tucker