' Were Cassel, 33, still on the roster, I’d still favor Manuel as the best first-choice to start for an injured Taylor with a week’s preparation. The team’s 2013 first-round pick got a raw deal from former coach Doug Marrone by being benched after four games and a 2-2 record last season (same as Taylor's was after four games). His upside is worth exploring with a coordinator like Greg Roman.'