The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... EJ Manuel’s woes continued Sunday. He dropped a shotgun snap one play of 11 on 11 and overthrew Chris Hogan the next. Working against air, he missed a receiver. The Bills probably wish they could mold Manuel’s measurables, Tyrod Taylor’s speed and Cassel’s experience into one quarterback. They can't. Cassel is probably the leader in the clubhouse right now.
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All that said, News staffer Tyler Dunne notes that Sunday’s practice did offer a glimpse of what Taylor could bring: scrambling ability. He looks to run… but it doesn’t always pan out. It may be because of his shorter stature --Taylor is listed at 6 foot 1-- but he doesn’t always scramble with a purpose. Still, it’s something. It’s athleticism. And Taylor could run some read option with LeSean McCoy from the shotgun, as Colin Kaepernick did with Frank Gore in San Francisco under Greg Roman. ... Bottom line? The QB competition is ongoing and nobody should expect a quick resolution.