The Facts: GM Doug Whaley said Tuesday that Taylor's recovery from groin surgery he underwent early this month should not be a factor in the decision to pick up the option on the quarterback's contract by the March 11 deadline. "Let me say this, all the prognostication is saying that it's going to be something that will never play into it," Whaley said. "Medical things, you never know, but we're confident that no matter what, we're going to make a decision on the best for the Buffalo Bills." Taylor has an injury guarantee, leading to speculation that if his recovery were to linger beyond March 11, the Bills would be forced to pay him $27.5 million regardless of whether they wanted to keep him on the roster. Whaley added: "Right now, the recovery's on schedule. He's been in the office, doing some rehabs, so that looks promising. Everything else is too premature. They just hired (offensive coordinator) Rick Dennison. They just hired (David) Culley for a quarterback coach, so when we get back from the Senior Bowl, then we'll sit down as a staff with the new coaching staff and just go over everybody on our team. ..." In case you missed it, at least one local observer expects the Bills to pass on Taylor's bonus and for the Browns to be interested. We'll be watching for more.

Diehards Line:he Bills would be forced to pay him $27.5 million regardless of whether they wanted to keep him on the roster. Whaley added: "Right now, the recovery's on schedule. He's been in the office, doing some rehabs, so that looks promising. Everything else is too premature. They just hired (offensive coordinator) Rick Dennison. They just hired (David) Culley for a quarterback coach, so when we get back from the Senior Bowl, then we'll sit down as a staff with the new coaching staff and just go over everybody on our team. ..." In case you missed it, at least one local observer expects the Bills to pass on Taylor's bonus and for the Browns to be interested. We'll be watching for more.