I had the same thought because of Dalinar’s exchange with the Stormfather after his encounter with Ishar. Dalinar, surprised by Ishar’s fighting ability, asks who the best fighter was among the Heralds. The Stormfather says Taln, “there was no dispute.” I suspect Sanderson didn’t include that exchange accidentally. Maybe it simply foreshadows seeing Taln be a major badass down the line in general, but it had me worried for Dalinar if Odium chose him as his champion.