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Bills Vs. Steelers: Stock Up, Stock Down

Bills vs Steelers: Stock Up, Stock Down

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Tyrod Taylor: All throughout camp and preseason, Taylor has shown that he is deserving of winning the starting job, and he continued that on Saturday going 12-13 for 122 yards and a very nice 20 yard rushing TD. No throw that Taylor made yesterday turned heads, or particularly stuck out in any way. But he went through all of his progression and took what the defense gave him, leading two efficient touchdown drives.

Tyrod Taylor has been named the starting QB of the Bills for week 1. (Bill Wippert/AP Photo)

Tyrod Taylor has been named the starting QB of the Bills for week 1. (Bill Wippert/AP Photo)

We will soon find out if Taylor’s efforts have been noble enough to win him the starting QB spot. It will be well deserved if he does win the job, and a robbery if he does not. Taylor offers the Bills a dangerous homerun threat with world class mobility, the dimension that Matt Cassel does not offer. Taylor can do everything that Cassel can do, plus more, and for that reason alone he deserves to win the job.

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5 Teams: 5 questions at Quarterback

-Brian Wolf

Fives Teams With Big Questions at Quarterback

The quarterback position remains a question mark. Pictured: #16 Matt Cassell, #5 Tyrod Taylor, #3 EJ Manuel (Photo Credit: BuffaloBills.com)

The quarterback position remains a question mark. Pictured: #16 Matt Cassell, #5 Tyrod Taylor, #3 EJ Manuel (Photo Credit: BuffaloBills.com)

There is nothing like a quarterback battle to kick off training camp. It brings out the best in players. The repetitions, the rivalry, the competition. There are five teams with interesting story lines surrounding the quarterback position. Two teams have battles going on, while the other three have signal callers on the hot seat.

The Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans have battles going on right now. Rex Ryan has gone as far as to not name an opening week starter until the game, while the Texans have two QBs who will most likely not be a starter for the long term. Of all the QB situations, the Bills may have the best situation for success. All you need to do is look at the playmakers around the position including the additions of LeSean McCoy, Percy Harvin, and Charles Clay. Whoever has the reins for Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts will have one simple task: manage the game and limit turnovers. Many believe Matt Cassel has the fast track lead to be the starter as the 33 year old is the perfect fit for the Bills current situation. Opposing defenses will know what they are going up against, as Cassel will not surprise anyone with his arm strength or accuracy. With new offensive coordinator, Greg Roman, look for the Bills to bring a rush heavy attack. While EJ Manuel may be more athletic, he is prone to mistakes, and Tyrod Taylor is more of an unknown at this time.

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