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Bills Links, 11/16: Reaction and opinions on Tyrod Taylor benched for Nathan Peterman

Nathan Peterman will start for the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

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On Sunday, Sean McDermott stated that Tyrod Taylor was the starting quarterback of the Buffalo Bills. He reiterated that Taylor was his starting quarterback again on Monday. He changed his mind on Tuesday, and announced Nathan Peterman as his new starter on Wednesday.

Sunday’s game at the Los Angeles Chargers is considered a must-win for the Bills, and now things just got much more interesting with the rookie starting at quarterback.


Quick Hits: Peterman to start at QB Sunday - BuffaloBills.com
Bills head coach Sean McDermott made a major decision as he's decided to start rookie Nathan Peterman at quarterback this Sunday in Los Angeles.

McDermott: Nathan Peterman to start at quarterback Sunday - WKBW.com
After back-to-back lopsided losses, the Buffalo Bills are making a change at quarterback.

Peterman named starting quarterback against Chargers | WGR 550 SportsRadio
Bills head coach Sean McDermott made the decision on Tuesday.

Sean McDermott explains why Buffalo Bills benched Tyrod Taylor for Nate Peterman | NewYorkUpstate.com
"We want to win now," McDermott said. "Make no mistake about it. We want to win now and in the future. This is about us becoming a better team."

Can Bills QB Nathan Peterman win first start and 7 more things to watch vs. Chargers | NewYorkUpstate.com
The Nathan Peterman era is upon us.

Nathan Peterman Named the Starting Quarterback - Locked On Bills
The latest Locked On Bills podcast is available to download.

Tyrod Taylor ‘shocked’ by benching, will continue leading, helping Nathan Peterman | Bills Wire
While he was 'shocked' by his benching, Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor is going to help new starter Nathan Peterman adjust.

Despite excuses, Nathan Peterman replacing Tyrod Taylor right move for Bills | Bills Wire
Breaking down why the Buffalo Bills' decision to bench Tyrod Taylor for Nathan Peterman was the right move

Sean McDermott: "Becoming a Better Team" - BuffaloBills.com
Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media prior to practice topics include; starting Quarterback Nathan Peterman, the decision behind the quarterback change, and forcing turnovers on defense.

5 reasons why McDermott made a QB change - BuffaloBills.com
"There’s no question that Sean McDermott has made a bold decision in deciding to go with rookie Nate Peterman as his starting quarterback this week at Los Angeles. Here’s a look at why that decision was made."

[BN] Blitz newsletter: Sean McDermott benches Tyrod Taylor for Nathan Peterman - The Buffalo News
Nick Veronica gets you up to speed in our daily newsletter.

Who is Nathan Peterman? | WGR 550 SportsRadio
Nathan Peterman has been named the starting quarterback of the Buffalo Bills.

Tim Graham Show: Incognito hopes Peterman finds rhythm, lauds Goodell (!) - The Buffalo News
Richie Incognito joined Tim Graham on Wednesday.

Nathan Peterman: "Keep Getting Better" - BuffaloBills.com
Quarterback Nathan Peterman addressed the media following practice topics include; being named the starting quarterback, looking to veterans for help, and what he expects in his first start.

Taylor: "I want to see this team do well" - BuffaloBills.com
Bills QB Tyrod Taylor talks to the media prior to the team's practice and discusses his thoughts on Nathan Peterman being named the starting QB for this week's game against the Chargers.

That escalated quickly | WGR 550 SportsRadio
Evidence suggests that Tyrod Taylor was viewed as just a placeholder by the head coach and the general manager.

Taylor has to move forward after the benching decision | WGR 550 SportsRadio
Tyrod Taylor expressed his feelings about his benching in front of the media on Wednesday.

Bills name Nathan Peterman starting QB - The Bills Beat with Joe B. and Matthew Fairburn
Joe B. and Matthew Fairburn talk about the change at quarterback.

Why Micah Hyde calls Buffalo Bills rookie QB Nathan Peterman 'Nate Favre' | NewYorkUpstate.com
Peterman's arm isn't anywhere close to Favre's, but the comparison from a gunslinger mentality is an interesting one.

Buffalo Bills bench Tyrod Taylor, will start Nathan Peterman at quarterback | NewYorkUpstate.com
Coach Sean McDermott said this was a decision made by himself.

Buffalo Bills have one of easiest remaining schedules among playoff contenders | NewYorkUpstate.com
Among playoff contenders, the Buffalo Bills have one of the league's easiest remaining schedules according to ESPN Insider.

Top 6 storylines for Bills-Chargers this week - BuffaloBills.com
Who will play quarterback for the Chargers this week? Can the Bills fix their run defense? Check out John Murphy's thoughts in this week's edition of top storylines.