NFL.com · Aug 15, 2015
Tyrod Taylor most impressive of Bills quarterbacks
Finally free of Rex Ryan's swarming defense, the Buffalo Bills' beleaguered quarterbacks exceeded expectations in a 25-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers in the teams' preseason opener.
Veteran Matt Cassel, the starter by default, converted a pair of third down in two series, finishing 7 of 8 for 45 yards. He did not lead a scoring drive, thanks in part to a shanked field goal by Jordan Gay.
The second quarterback through the rotation, Tyrod Taylor, was the most impressive of the trio, converting both of his possessions into touchdowns. Taylor bedeviled the Panthers' second-team defense with legs, escaping pressure in the pocket and reeling off 47 yards via scrambles and designed runs.
