Matt Cassel Cut by Bills: Latest Comments and Reaction

September 5, 2015   ·   Tim Daniels   ·   Jump to comments

The Buffalo Bills released quarterback Matt Cassel on Saturday after previously deciding to move forward with Tyrod Taylor as their starter.
Field Yates of ESPN confirmed the team's decision.
Cassel entered training camp as the favorite to secure the starting job almost by default. Taylor was unproven after extremely limited action with the Baltimore Ravens over the last four years, and EJ Manuel failed to take advantage of his opportunities during the last two seasons.
Alas, the door opened for Taylor after Cassel, the 33-year-old veteran, struggled during organized team activities and performed on a merely mediocre level during camp practice.
Taylor, a Virginia Tech product, capitalized by shining during the preseason. He posted a 98.3 passer rating while completing 77.4 percent of his throws and, even more impressively, rushed for 108 yards on 11 carries to showcase the added element his legs bring to the equation.
Once Taylor was named the starter, Cas...

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