ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Quarterback Tyrod Taylor is amused by the cacophony emanating from the locker room after practice each Friday, when players can choose whatever music they prefer.
In one corner, receiver Jordan Matthews is freestyle rapping amid a circle of teammates. Elsewhere, the rousing wail of bagpipes can be heard coming from speakers at punter Colton Schmidt's stall.
Jarring as it might sound, it's music to Taylor's ears. To him, the din represents how comfortable players are in sharing their individual voices, and how quickly the Buffalo Bills have shown signs of forming a tight bond following an offseason roster purge under new coach Sean McDermott.