‘”[I’m] very confident in my abilities. I think I’ve grown as a player over the past three years, and I’m going to continue to keep growing whether I’m playing on Sundays or when I’m learning [like] right now. I’m going to continue to keep growing, and I have full confidence that I can be a franchise quarterback when the opportunity presents itself. I’ll continue to keep doing the things that I know how to do.”‘
Archives for November 16, 2017
That escalated quickly
‘The majority of the evidence suggests that all along here, Taylor has been viewed as nothing more than a placeholder by McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane. Taylor was allowed to look for a better opportunity last offseason, and I’m still stunned he couldn’t find one. Maybe the Bills were too because while Taylor was shopping, they were reportedly talking with Mike Glennon and Brian Hoyer. Eventually, a pay cut was accepted and Taylor was back.’
McDermott: Nathan Peterman to start at quarterback Sunday
‘Well, I certainly wasn’t expecting that to kick things off on Wednesday morning.’
Bills’ Tyrod Taylor on being benched: “I don’t agree with the decision”
‘”I don’t really look at life as fair or unfair,” Taylor said. “There’s going to be plenty of circumstances that you go through that’s not fair, or fair. You just have to deal with it, to be honest.”‘
Joe B: Buffalo Bills All-22 Review vs. New Orleans Saints (11/15/17)
‘QB Tyrod Taylor – Snaps on the Field: 37/48 – Grade vs. Saints: C-‘
Nathan Peterman to start at QB against Chargers
‘“I thought about it, slept on it and felt we needed to move in a different direction and made the decision Tuesday morning,” McDermott added. “This is not an indictment in Tyrod and he’ll be an important part of our team moving forward.”’
Tyrod Taylor responds to being benched in favor of Peterman
‘In terms of the decision to bench Taylor, he said he doesn’t agree at all, but that he is not the one who makes the call.’
Bills fans react to QB Tyrod Taylor getting benched
‘“I think he would be a lot more nervous at home in front of all those people. So maybe he’s going to get his feet wet and hopefully this will be a good change,” said DeGeorge.’
Nathan Peterman to start against Chargers
‘“We’re here for more than five wins. That’s why I’m here,” he said. “It’s about getting where we want to finance that’s to win a championship. At the end of the day it’s about the football team that fans and the Buffalo Bills dream of.”’
Bills weary of change, but ready to support Peterman
‘”The coaches made that move, we don’t call them shots. Those are the shots, we roll with it. Those are the cards we have, we got to play them. Simple as that,” McCoy said.’
Peterman’s first NFL start a dream come true
‘“It was pretty emotional. I tried not to show it, obviously,” Peterman said. “It’s a dream come true to get this opportunity. I’ve been through a lot to get here too. It’s a great opportunity, but it’s all in front of me. I have to go work to earn it.”’
Taylor takes role of good soldier in wake of QB change
‘“Definitely disappointed,” Taylor said. “Ultimately coach McDermott has a vision for this team and what he feels is best for the team, as well as the owners and GM. I have to move forward and continue to be the teammate and leader that I am from a different role.”’
5 reasons why McDermott made a QB change
‘At a position like quarterback a lack of production is even more pronounced because it impacts everyone else on the offensive side of the ball. Taylor’s passing yardage failed to eclipse 185 yards in five of his nine starts this season.’
Quick Hits: Peterman to start at QB Sunday
‘“Tyrod was our starter when you guys asked me that question Sunday and again on Monday,” McDermott said. “Just like every week I continue to evaluate our team and our situation. I thought about it and slept on it and I felt like we needed to move in a different direction at this time and made a decision Tuesday morning.”’
Top 6 storylines for Bills-Chargers this week
‘Of the Bills final seven games, four of them are against opponents with a losing record, and L.A. is one of them. After the Chargers, the Bills get the Chiefs and the Patriots back-to-back – two of the AFC’S bright lights.’