Bills' Taylor shocked, disappointed by benching
Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor addressed the media Wednesday despite being informed he'd been benched.
Taylor stepped to the podium after head coach Sean McDermott announced that rookie Nathan Peterman will start Sunday versus the Los Angeles Chargers.
"I'm obviously disappointed. I don't agree with the decision, but the decision was made and I have to move forward," Taylor said, according to Matthew Fairburn of Syracuse.com.
Taylor admitted he was shocked by the news and that he believed the offense was being tailored to himself and star running back LeSean McCoy.
Behind Taylor, the Bills raced out to a 5-2 start. They've lost their past two games - including a 47-10 drubbing at the hands of the New Orleans Saints - but currently own the AFC's final playoff spot if the postseason were to begin today.
Taylor completed just 9-of-18 passes for 56 yards and an interception in Sunday's loss and was replaced by Peterman when the outcome was already determined. Peterman went 7-for-10, throwing for 79 yards and a touchdown.
Taylor said he had no idea McDermott had been considering a change, and still believes his abilities make him an elite starter.
"I have full confidence that I can be a franchise quarterback when that opportunity presents itself," Taylor said, according to Mike Rodak of ESPN.