The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... The Bills decision on Taylor's future sits less than three weeks away. The Bills brass will have to choose whether to pick up the $27 million option bonus by March 11 or cut ties with the quarterback. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that it appears there is a better chance the Bills keep the quarterback than release him.
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While there are faults in Taylor's play, the lack of other options could keep him in Buffalo. As NFL.com suggests, "Tony Romo likely wouldn't want to play for a rebuilding team, Jay Cutler is a coach killer, Nick Foles is painful to watch, the draft is roundly criticized for its lack of first-round talent at the position, and the Bills have no credible in-house candidate to take over this year. ..." Rapoport previously reported that the Bills and Taylor could re-do his contract to smooth out some of the salary-cap issues without the QB taking a pay cut. As previously noted, a Bills team source told ESPN that the quarterback has been "medically cleared" following his recent groin surgery. ... The good news? Resolution is coming. March 11 is the date to watch.