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Virginia Tech Football: Houston is in good hands with Tyrod Taylor

Aug 14, 2021; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter during the game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

In an expected move, David Culley named former Virginia Tech football star Tyrod Taylor the starter for the Houston Texans.

The move wasn’t surprising given all of the issues surrounding Deshaun Watson. Watson is still on the 53 man roster, but he’s expected to be a healthy scratch each week, and won’t see game time at all this season.