The Buffalo Bills quarterback competition took another step toward a conclusion in Week 1 of the preseason.
Tyrod Taylor electrified onlookers against the Carolina Panthers, putting himself in pole position to win the job. Matt Cassel played competent football against the highest level of opponent faced by any passer, while EJ Manuel did enough against third-stringers to cling onto his spot in the competition.
A month isn't a long time to sort out a quarterback competition. It's especially short when the competition includes not two but three contenders. Rex Ryan hasn't hinted that he's ready to pull the cord on any of his three options anytime soon, but Taylor and Cassel's performances likely would have tempted him.