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Taylor lashes out at media over questions about future

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Though he signed an extension in the offseason, there has been some speculation over a potential opt-out clause for Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor - but he doesn't want to hear about it.

While Taylor attempts to prepare for the Pittsburgh Steelers and a shot at regaining a winning record, reporters hounded the Bills pass thrower with questions about his future with the team. When asked about what may happen if Buffalo misses the playoffs, Taylor attempted to redirect questions to the task at hand, replying "this week, fellas. This week. Talk about this week."

"I've taken everything that y'all have stood up here and asked me, right in the chest," Taylor said Wednesday, according to ESPN's Mike Rodak. "It doesn't affect me emotionally or physically. I take that every week. Whoever y'all want to blame, I'll take that.

"Like I said, my job is to get the team into a position where we can win Sundays. Can I be better, yes? But it doesn't just take me, it's a collective effort out there on the field, each and every Sunday."

The sixth-year pro will be guaranteed $30 million from the Bills if he remains on the roster by the fourth day of the official league year in March, and would have another five years on his contract.

Coming off a less than ideal performance against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Taylor tried again to steer the conversation back towards his Week 14 opponent.

"My future in Buffalo is this week against the Pittsburgh Steelers. That's what matters the most," Taylor said. "Other than that, I don't feel like talking about my contract. We still have games to play."

As he walked off the podium away from reporters Taylor could be heard venting his frustration: "I'm done talking."

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