26CornerBlitz Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Could Buffalo Bills QB Tyrod Taylor be on the verge of a breakout month? Orchard Park, N.Y. -- I know it's not considered fashionable to paint an optimistic picture of Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor. But let's hit the pause button on the Nathan Peterman talk and consider, for a second, the big picture. Yes, Taylor is coming off one of his worst games as a Bill in which he threw for 166 yards in a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals before the bye. With better quarterback performances against the Bengals and the Panthers, the Bills could very well be 5-0 instead of 3-2. "Right now, we sit 3-2," Taylor said. "We control our destiny moving forward. It's time for us as a team, time for me as a quarterback, to separate from the pack and do whatever it takes to win." There's reason to believe Taylor, who has faced heavy criticism during his time in Buffalo, could be on the verge of separating from the pack. At least he better be. Consider the Bills' next five opponents. They host the Buccaneers and Raiders in consecutive weeks before traveling to play the Jets, returning home to play the Saints and hitting the road to take on the Chargers. According to Football Outsiders' DVOA, which is explained here, those teams rank 31, 29, 21, 11 and 12 in pass defense. That's just what the doctor ordered for a Bills' passing offense that ranks 19 in DVOA. @JonScottTV "It's time for us as a team and time for me as a quarterback to separate from the pack." Tyrod Taylor's evaluation of self and #Bills O https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/920678137851207685/pu/vid/1280x720/SNGsCfszxOyRFsNa.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Let's hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 The schedule is favorable. This is a stretch Buffalo and probably more importantly Taylor need to take advantage of. If the team only manages to break even and limp through the following stretch of games it probably does him in as the Qb going forward. On the other side of the coin, Taylor can play this team into legitimate playoff contention he would at least solidify his position as unquestioned starter for this year and the following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishDave Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Let's hope so. Fingers crossed. It would be great to see this offense get on track finally this year. If they do, this year could end up great. Not holding my breath though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I like what Taylor says here but I wish he would've worded like this. It's time for me as a quarterback, it's time for us as a team, to separate from the pack and do whatever it takes to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I am not going to hold my breath, but please break out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 A great philosopher once said "Show me the baby!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Read that with a grain of salt Taylor is coming off one of his worst games as a Bill With better quarterback performances against the Bengals, the Bills could very well be 5-0 the verge of separating from the pack. At least he better be. The Saints (Brees) will be an in interesting game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Funny I don't see/hear much talk about Peterman. But then, the ignore function is my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xRUSHx Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) Haha break out month, I'd like to see a breakout game, a month hahahahaha yeah sure. Can I have a hit of that. I wish him luck sure would be nice to see. Edited October 18, 2017 by xRUSHx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaviorPeterman Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 If Taylor want's to prove he is a real starter he has an opportunity ahead of him to do so. No more excuses, especially since it looks like Matthews will be back this week and the only key player that is going to be out (barring any new injuries) during these next few games or so is Clay. But I think O'Leary is certainly capable of making plays in the passing game at the TE position and scouts have raved about Logan Thomas as well. If Taylor can prove he can make some plays downfield it will do wonders for the running game even if the oline continues to struggle blocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 With Tyrod in the title there is guarantee that there will be blood. The bills should be able to run against the bucs if not then I lose all hope for Shady and the run game this season. We do not have the excuse they're a top 10 defense, this is one of the worst defenses in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 If Taylor want's to prove he is a real starter he has an opportunity ahead of him to do so. No more excuses, especially since it looks like Matthews will be back this week and the only key player that is going to be out (barring any new injuries) during these next few games or so is Clay. But I think O'Leary is certainly capable of making plays in the passing game at the TE position and scouts have raved about Logan Thomas as well. If Taylor can prove he can make some plays downfield it will do wonders for the running game even if the oline continues to struggle blocking. this is like....your best post ever. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Ooooooh ... another unleashing?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I like what Taylor says here but I wish he would've worded like this. It's time for me as a quarterback, it's time for us as a team, to separate from the pack and do whatever it takes to win. Is this a joke? That's like exactly what he said. I don't know how anyone can criticize anything that he said here. But as someone else said, show me the baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 that would be delightful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I like what Taylor says here but I wish he would've worded like this. It's time for me as a quarterback, it's time for us as a team, to separate from the pack and do whatever it takes to win. "Its time to throw the football" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xRUSHx Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 "Its time to throw the football" Rut ro, is that part of being a QB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 @PFF Ranking every QB in the NFL by PFF Grade https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-nfl-qb-rankings-by-pff-grade-after-week-6 6. Tyrod Taylor, Buffalo Bills – 83.4 overall grade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 If Taylor want's to prove he is a real starter he has an opportunity ahead of him to do so. No more excuses, especially since it looks like Matthews will be back this week and the only key player that is going to be out (barring any new injuries) during these next few games or so is Clay. But I think O'Leary is certainly capable of making plays in the passing game at the TE position and scouts have raved about Logan Thomas as well. If Taylor can prove he can make some plays downfield it will do wonders for the running game even if the oline continues to struggle blocking. Agree with your post but Clay was his downfield target. Hopefully other guys can step up and he can get them the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Agree with your post but Clay was his downfield target. Hopefully other guys can step up and he can get them the ball. Deonte will be the new downfield guy. Hopefully he's up to speed this week, but definitely next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Rut ro, is that part of being a QB? normally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uticaclub Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 With Tyrod in the title there is guarantee that there will be blood. The bills should be able to run against the bucs if not then I lose all hope for Shady and the run game this season. We do not have the excuse they're a top 10 defense, this is one of the worst defenses in the league. The reason they were Top 10 defenses was because they played the Bills and it helped their average Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 The reason they were Top 10 defenses was because they played the Bills and it helped their average Again with this MYTH. Buffalo can only be counted as 1/5 to 1/6 of their stats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I really hope so. I respect him very much as a man and a leader among men. He's everything character wise that I want in a QB. I'm just not sure that he can be THAT QB. I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 The reason they were Top 10 defenses was because they played the Bills and it helped their average Ridiculous. Jets have faced Tyrod, Carr, Cutler, Bortles, Kizer/Hogan, and Brady. Tyrod was 4th of those 6. Carolina has faced Hoyer, Tyrod, Brees, Brady, Stafford, and Wentz (Kind of a murderers row). Tyrod was the worst of these 6, but only Brady had more than 230 yards passing against that D. Denver has faced Rivers, Prescott, Tyrod, Carr/Manuel, and Manning. Tyrod was 4th of those 5. Atlanta has faced Glennon, Rodgers, Stafford, Tyrod, and Cutler. Tyrod was 4th of those 5. Cincy has faced Flacco, Watson, Rodgers, Kizer/Hogan, and Tyrod. Tyrod had the 3rd best performance of those 5. If you want to talk about helping averages let's talk about teams that played Baltimore. Like Flacco's 28 yards against Jacksonville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 oh for fugg sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan60 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Two weeks for the coaches to install a game plan, two weeks for the walking wounded to heal up and two weeks for the newer players to settle in. Taylor had better show us something. I'll settle for ANYTHING positive. Doesn't even have to be a win. If it's same old same old it'll be time to stick a fork in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Is this a joke? That's like exactly what he said. I don't know how anyone can criticize anything that he said here. But as someone else said, show me the baby. @PFF Ranking every QB in the NFL by PFF Grade https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-nfl-qb-rankings-by-pff-grade-after-week-6 6. Tyrod Taylor, Buffalo Bills – 83.4 overall grade The only ranking system I care about is playoff wins and Super Bowls. Taylor has zeros in all categories and I don't see that ever changing. Even if he got Traded to the Packers or Cards I still see all zeros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Smith Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 The reason they were Top 10 defenses was because they played the Bills and it helped their average Just a bit, most of the teams we faced had top 10 defenses before we faced them. So I don't buy that argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 If , at the end of this five game stretch, he hasn't broken out and we are still middle of the pack.... is it then Peterman Time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Per Twitter: @buffalobills Two Hokie QBs at One Bills Drive. Mike Vick stopped by for a pregame interview that will air this Sunday on @NFLonFOX. Pregame interview? Or an obvious trade for TT in the works!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan60 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 If , at the end of this five game stretch, he hasn't broken out and we are still middle of the pack.... is it then Peterman Time? If it's same old Tyrod after three I think it happens. Unless, of, course, they manage to be 6-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I wouldn't be surprised if Tyrod ends up in Green Bay, for their first round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I wouldn't be surprised if Tyrod ends up in Green Bay, for their first round pick. i'd be blown away if this happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I wouldn't be surprised if Tyrod ends up in Green Bay, for their first round pick. They just promoted Joe Callahan to their 53 and signed Jerod Evans to their Practice Squad. Knowing them that'll be their only move at the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaviorPeterman Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Agree with your post but Clay was his downfield target. Hopefully other guys can step up and he can get them the ball. Even if it's just for show, they need to take some shots downfield with Thompson and/or Kierlan Clay to try and back defenses off. All it takes is for us to hit a couple nice plays downfield and it will change everything in terms of how defense approach playing the bills and it's not like Taylor can't do that because it's actually one of his few strengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 i'd be blown away if this happens. TBD WILL crash if that happens... Love when people say crazy stuff prefaced with "I wouldn't be surprised." Really, you wouldn't be surprised if 1) TT is even traded and 2) if it's for a FIRST round pick!? That poster might be the only one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Muellers Ghost Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I'm not a TT Basher but I've held my breath for 3 years now for a classic come back, or signature win so my hopes are not high from previous experience but it would be wonderful if it happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 TBD WILL crash if that happens... Love when people say crazy stuff prefaced with "I wouldn't be surprised." Really, you wouldn't be surprised if 1) TT is even traded and 2) if it's for a FIRST round pick!? That poster might be the only one... i wonder what it really takes to surprise that guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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