NFL Training Camp: Quarterback Battle Progress Reports
By Erik Lambert
May 26, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) throws a pass during the organized team activities at the ADPRO Sports Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
If anything can make NFL training camp and preseason a little more exciting, it’s a good quarterback battle. No position holds more sway over the fate of football teams, and a number of them are trying to figure out who their starter will be heading into 2015.
Here are progress reports from all of them.
Buffalo Bills: Tyrod Taylor gaining on Matt Cassel and E.J. Manuel
#Bills practice on @nflnetwork, they’re talking about Tyrod Taylor. Harbaugh once swore to me he’s better than anyone thinks. Got a chance
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 1, 2015
If there is one competition that can truly be considered wide open, it’s happening with the Buffalo Bills. Former Pro Bowl veteran Matt Cassel and 1st round pick E.J. Manuel were considered early favorites but have struggled early in camp, showing a lot inaccuracy and erratic play under center.
In that vacuum, young unknown Tyrod Taylor continues to generate buzz. The former Baltimore Ravens backup has a lot of people talking given his mix of accurate passing and mobility. He hasn’t done enough to seize the starting job yet, but if Cassel and Manuel continue to fumble their opportunity, then he could win by default.
Next: Cleveland