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From everything i read and hear in national media, Tyrod is viewed more favorably in NFL circles than he is by Bills fans and local media. There are several clubs that will want his services if the Bills don't re-sign him. I imagine any coach they hire will want Tyrod on this roster come training camp 2017. I cannot envision a scenario that the Bills jettison TT from this roster with absolutely nothing better in the wings. Why would a coach want to inherit a roster with a raw Cardale Jones and possibly a rookie draft pick as the only QB's?

The Dolphins took advantage of their "once in a blue moon" 4-2 divisional record. They build on it and won some close games. The Bills finished 4-2 in division last year and totally wasted their chance to make the playoffs with that kind of divisional record. I also said it before their game vs. LA. They got the break of the season to be the opponent for Goff's first start. The Bills would be the dumbest team ever to ditch Tyrod for 2017.

I was OK with Lynn because I assume he will want to bring Tyrod back to run his offense again. On the flip side, that game on Sunday, while not his fault was pretty ugly. I feel like with Whaley emphasizing that's it's HIS coaching search, it would be too easy for him to stick with Lynn. He may want someone with a larger head coaching resume since this hire will be pinned to Whaley all the way.

Speaking for my self, as a season ticket buyer...nothing they did today wreaks as dysfunctional for me. It's a media driven thing where these Buffalo reporters want to one up each other and be the smartest guy in the room. We all wanted Rex fired... and he was fired. I don't care how it went down. Now I do care a lot about the football side, and if they ditch Tyrod for nothing better, I will be pissed as a customer.

Problem now that Rex is gone, the mouthpiece for the Bills is not a good speaker or think quick on his feet - kind of guy. Then you have Terry Pegula who is the worst public speaker I've ever seen. I don't think Whaley is a complete moron when it comes to football so let's hope his decision for head coach will be like hitting the lotto. He must've learned something about coaches and personnel over the past few years.

The Pegulas are awesome. Their teams might be struggling but there's no hate coming from me. They've invested so much money into our city, sports and infrastructure

So you want a QB who throws downfield between the hashes all day. Risky passes. Enjoy the offseason Cousins.

4-2 in division and you should absolutely make the playoffs. The Phins went 4-2 this year and made it. At least next season we'll have the revenge factor against the Jets and Miami

1) Agree, feel bad for the guy but he didn't even look like a backup QB today. 2) I see some potential, but yeah, not ready yet. Game has not slowed down for him at this level. 3) Maybe not the long term answer, but TT should be starting next year. Sign him up as soon as possible, make him starter. Bring a drafted QB and Cardale in to compete, 4) I like Anthony Lynn, but yeah after today I would not mind seeing a complete overhaul. Would love Kyle Shanahan but probably won't see him in Buffalo.

If they don't bring Tyrod back, it's the dumbest move ever. Bring him back, draft a guy have Cardale compete. My guess is Tyrod would still be more productive than any of them.

I feel bad for EJ. He's a good guy and costing himself a lot of money today

Of course. I've been harping on it the past several weeks. You do not ditch Tyrod unless there is a better starter in the house. And there isn't anyone close yet.

EJ is tough to watch. Makes Tyrod Taylor look like Steve Young in his prime.

The Jets just got slaughtered in back to back weeks by Fins and Pats, ugh. It's hard to take even tho it's a meaningless game.

EJ is what he is. We know he's not the starter, he's not looking like a backup either. The offense looks so slow. You can't judge Lynn with this O.

This pisses me off. Unless they have someone who can perform better than Tyrod, I don't see the point of moving on. You can keep him, work on making him even better while also developing/drafting other QB's.

Per the article,,, "The NFL record for fewest turnovers in a season is 10, set by Belichick’s Patriots in 2010 and matched by the 49ers in 2011." So if I told you before the season, the 2016 Buffalo Bills would lead the NFL in rushing AND have the fewest offensive turnovers I'd say there would be a 75% chance or greater of making the playoffs. This team is unbelievable. Now of course EJ could go out there and throw two INT's and get strip sacked a couple times so i'm not holding my breath for a record. But still, the season was set up for a pretty good run if they could only stop some teams in crunch time...and/or if the O could make a final play vs. Seattle or Baltimore. http://buffalonews.com/2016/12/30/bills-can-set-nfl-record-fewest-turnovers-sunday-vs-jets/

This team is crap. One step forward two steps back. Minn and Columbus are proving you don't need generational talent to win. You don't have to tank. Make some wise trades, get some clutch goal-tending, score a few goals, win some OT and shootouts. This team feels much further away from the playoffs than even the Bills.

It's hard for the local media to acknowledge it but somehow this pathetic, embarrassing organization leads the entire NFL in rushing this season,,,and that includes the glamour darlings- Dallas Cowboys. I gotta think Whaley (front office), Lynn and maybe a small part of Rex should get credit for that.

Maybe Fred can help coach the rushing attack to be #1 or something?!? uh, well i guess its going to be tough to improve that.

The Bills are playing the TT situation as a business move, obviously. It's well within Tyrod's right to play his moves in the best interest of Tyrod. It will appear on the surface that there is friction. In the end, (especially if Lynn is hired as HC)...I'd expect all parties to make nice with each other and TT will remain as the starter. This won't rule out drafting a QB as well as seeing if Cardale can push TT in preseason. Like others have said EJ is auditioning for his future team this weekend. The team was close to making the playoffs with some defensive stops in crunch time. I don't think they need to blow up the offense unless there is someone appreciably better to replace TT (which i don't see in the short term).

Yep, I said the same thing on another thread. Whaley didn't need to hold Lynn's hand through that press conference. Lynn- "I'm here to coach the jets game and I'm excited for the opportunity. EJ is the starter- team business decision, we will decide on the backup later in the week.. Questions about Rex... and the future after Jets game can be directed to team management".. If Anthony Lynn stumbles and bumbles saying the starter is Cordell James or whatever...that's on him!

For the most part I agree with you. Whaley definitely leans towards being an introvert. He's not in his comfort zone speaking off the cuff. So he probably wants to prepare for Monday questions when he will be able to provide more concrete answers on stuff (or at least have prepared answers). As for Terry, he's a terrible public speaker. He's much better off giving his statements in writing. I also don't get the feeling Terry wants Kim to go out there talking about coaches, quarterbacks, etc... She's great at dealing with internal business issues and making nice with the fanbase.

Again, what's the normal protocol for an interim-coach press conference. Did the Rams and Jaguars have their team management and Execs sitting at a front table fielding questions about the state of the franchise? Maybe,...I'm guessing no. I don't even know the name off hand of the Rams interim coach. I don't think any management wants to give the illusion that the interim coach is "The Man" going forward. The Pegula's issued a public statement. I would expect the "State of the franchise" talk to be held after the regular season ends. It's probably less pressure for Anthony Lynn to field questions about his week without all the Execs circling around him. I would feel that way. If he's not quick enough to think on his feet for a "witty" answer to satisfy the media, then he should just say..."I'm here to comment about the Jets game, EJ is the starter, it was a team decision...I am thrilled to be head coach for now and will do my best". He doesn't need Doug Whaley or Russ Brandon to hold his hand through that.

Rex was fired because of his embarrassing inattention to detail and the absolute failings of his defense. It's funny to listen to national sports talk and they still talk about what a great Defensive coach he is and some team will be lucky to get him as their defensive coordinator. Talk about a lack of awareness of the situation here... Rex and Rob's defense was abysmal. It cannot get much worse.