Tyrod Taylor slated to start for Buffalo Bills in Week 1

Taylor, who played for Virginia Tech from 2007-2010, is getting his first chance to start in the National Football League for the Buffalo Bills

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Former Virginia Tech football standout Tyrod Taylor is getting his first chance to start in the NFL.

FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer was the first to report the move, and Buffalo Bills Head Coach Rex Ryan confirmed the decision after practice on Monday.

Taylor, who played in Blacksburg from 2007-2010, left a very successful campaign behind him in Blacksburg.

Under the quarterback’s lead, Virginia Tech captured three conference titles and two bowl victories, including the upset of the 12th-ranked Cincinnati in the 2009 Orange Bowl 20-7.

Since being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2011, Taylor has played in 14 games throughout his four-year NFL career, completing 19 of his 35 pass attempts for 199 yards and two interceptions. He has also rushed for 136 yards on 27 attempts for one touchdown.

After signing with Buffalo this offseason, Taylor was initially listed as the third quarterback on the Bills’ depth chart behind Matt Cassel and EJ Manuel.

Taylor has impressed this preseason, showing the ability to make plays with his arm and his legs. He’s completed 24 of his 31 passes for 236 yards. In his last outing, he completed 11 of 12 passes for 122 yards including a 20-yard rushing touchdown.

The Bills will open the season on Sunday, Sept. 13 at home vs. the Indianapolis Colts, as Taylor will finally get his chance and his first start.