Branson Taylor’s Rise Shocks Chargers | San Diego News

Branson Taylor, a sixth-round rookie from Pitt who spent last season on the practice squad, is suddenly a top contender for the Chargers’ starting left guard spot — and he’s earning rave reviews from coaches and teammates for his offseason grind. With three players battling it out and head coach Jim Harbaugh pushing for merit over pedigree, Taylor’s rise proves hard work pays off in Harbaugh’s new culture of earned roles. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1a8b4a0355f5c5e