BEREA White Jerry Hughes Jerseys , Ohio (AP) — Tyrod Taylor remembers winning the starting job, throwing touchdown passes and seeing die-hard fans standing in snow at Buffalo’s airport on New Year’s Eve to celebrate the end of a 17-year playoff drought.His three years with the Bills were special, filled with long-lasting memories.His exit wasn’t.Traded to Cleveland in March for a third-round draft pick (No. 65 overall), Taylor said Tuesday that he holds no bitterness toward the Bills, but that the team’s decision to part ways with him is fueling his desire to deliver for the Browns.It’s driving him.“Each year has its own way of motivating itself,” Taylor said. “But definitely how I think it ended there, it’s motivation for this year.”Coming off a “perfect” performance in his preseason debut for the Browns last week, Taylor, who has quickly established himself as a leader in Cleveland, will face his former teammates for the first time Friday night when the Bills visit in the second exhibition for both teams.Taylor made it clear that there’s no resentment and that his focus this week, and every week, is on improving the Browns — not paying back the Bills.“I’m looking forward to Week 2 of the preseason Jerry Hughes Jerseys 2019 ,” Taylor said. “I’m not going to make this about me or Buffalo. It’s an opportunity for us to get better as a team, an opportunity for me to get better as a player.”While that’s honorable, Taylor reiterated that if somewhere down the line the Browns and Bills ever matched up in the postseason, he’d love to show Buffalo what it’s missing.“I wouldn’t say it was painful,” Taylor said of being dealt by the Bills. “I have nothing to hold (hang) my head about in my time in Buffalo. It was a progression from a players’ standpoint each and every year, but of course why would I not want to beat that team in the playoffs if it comes down to that?“I’m always excited to compete. But I know those guys, played against those guys, the majority of those guys for the past three years, some new players and I’d love to play against those guys.”It didn’t take long for the 29-year-old Taylor to ingratiate himself to the Browns. He has set an example on and off the field, whether arriving at 5 a.m. to get in an early morning workout or staying late to break down film.It’s the only way Taylor knows, and he’s having a strong influence on rookie Baker Mayfield, the No. 1 overall pick who will one day supplant him as Cleveland’s starter.Mayfield said Taylor is showing him how to be a professional.“Just the work ethic and everything he brings to the table every day Youth Dion Dawkins Jerseys ,” Mayfield said, when asked about Taylor’s standards. “It’s the same every day. You hear (offensive coordinator) coach (Todd) Haley talk about ‘not being a yo-yo guy. You want to be consistent,’ and Ty really, really is the example of that.“He’s the same guy every day. You know exactly what you’re going to get out of him, and that’s important for our guys to see that. They see the standard. They see the expectations, and he lives up to it every day.”Taylor set a high bar for himself last week by recording a perfect 158.3 rating in two series against the New York Giants. He completed 5 of 5 passes for 99 yards and a touchdown before turning the offense over to Mayfield, who shined in his NFL preseason debut.Mayfield’s performance prompted a push — locally and nationally — for the Browns to start the Heisman Trophy winner over Taylor.But while there’s noise outside the Browns, Taylor’s world is tranquil.“I really don’t hear those comments,” he said. “I’ve always been focused on myself. Like I said from Day One, I’m in competition with myself and how can I make myself better each and every day and I’m going to keep having that mindset and push myself to be the best player I can be.”NOTES: Tempers flared during practice, which featured three fights, including one involving Pro Bowl WR Jarvis Landry and starting CB Terrence Mitchell. As Landry rolled on the ground following a catch Dion Dawkins Jerseys Stitched , Mitchell went over the top of him and hit the receiver’s back. Landry popped up and slammed the ball of Mitchell’s helmet before they grabbed each other’s facemasks. Coach Hue Jackson chalked the skirmishes up to the dog days of camp. “This is football. We have been going after it,” Jackson said. “It is not something that we want. We are men. Guys know as long as we do not start swinging with our fists and we let it go, we can move on from it.” … Former Ohio State DT Jonathan Hankins is scheduled to work out for the Browns on Wednesday. He previously played for the Giants and Colts. The Buffalo Bills could not get any footing on offense, defense, or special teams Sunday. They were beaten soundly by a vulnerable New England Patriots team in all three phases. With one game left in the season, the coaching staff has a lot of evaluating to do as they enter Week 17.Here are our five takeaways from the game:Bills were out-coachedThe Patriots kept attacking Buffalo’s inexperienced linebackers by keeping their heavy units on the field. They were able to run the ball down the Bills’ collective throats and influence the need for Lorenzo Alexander to cover Julian Edelman. On defense, the Patriots put Pro Bowler Stephon Gilmore on Robert Foster and then dared Josh Allen to pass the ball. He had opportunities but New England made the Bills make plays—and so many drops doomed the Bills.Bills rushing defense remains a concernAfter their second touchdown, the Patriots were averaging 8.4 yards per rush while Tom Brady was having a pedestrian day. New England had 179 yards rushing before halftime.With 20 minutes left in the game, New England already had passed the Indianapolis Colts for most rushing yards against the Bills in a game this season. With 273 yards on the ground, it was tied for the seventh-most allowed since 2000. Missed tackles, the defensive line not settling into their lanes, and sub-par linebacker play all led to the problem. In four games against New England Matt Milano Jersey , Sean McDermott’s defense has allowed more than 190 yards on the ground three times. They entered the game allowing only 105 yards per game but they have had some hiccups this year.Josh Allen didn’t play well*Bill Belichick* is pretty darn good at home against rookie quarterbacks. It was a story line going into this week, but it came true in spades. Belichick spied Allen with a cornerback and other defensive backs on multiple plays. They converted 9% of their third downs. Allen threw two picks and was 14-for-33 for just 148 yards. He had five rushes for 30 yards and was sacked a few times. Allen had several very good passes, for sure, and he was able to settle in more as the game wore on, but they couldn’t get anything going when it mattered.Convert some freaking turnoversThe Bills forced three turnovers in Patriots territory and were only able to convert three points. The opening drive of the third quarter got the Bills on the board, down 14-3, but the Bills turned it over on downs in the second quarter and Stephen Hauschka bounced off the crossbar from 43 yards out in the first quarter. Not exactly how you defeat the Patriots.Special teams (again)Holy cow. That onside kick was pathetic. The Patriots blocked an extra point (kind of but not really). It was abysmal and it’s not the first time we’ve called for coordinator Danny Crossman to be fired. Let’s do it again anyway: Danny Crossman should be fired.Send your questions to me for the Buffalo Rumblings Mailbag: 716-508-0405. It was a talk-able Bills game, for sure.

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