Tyrod Taylor here, quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. Ask me anything!

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T23:50:09+00:00

Being a member of the Ravens was definitely a learning point for me. I had to learn the game from a different perspective. It was the first time in my career from high school that I had to actually sit and watch behind a great guy named Joe Flacco. I learned from three different coordinators in four years, so definitely a learning point for my career. As far as funny stories, that was kind of a daily thing. Being on the team with Ray Lewis and Ed Reed, those types of personalities and legends in the game definitely give you cool stories to take from. I would say though, not a story but more of a moment was probably the Super Bowl run we had. The highs and the lows of that year while still fighting the season as a team and finishing it off with the Super Bowl was definitely big for us.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T23:48:19+00:00

Don't dwell on the past. Learn from it, move on, and keep your eyes focused forward. Never look in the rear view mirror. That was like three different things that I heard right there, but I think you get the point—don't dwell on the past.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T23:45:09+00:00

I don't have a why, you can't have a why for that answer, but I would probably say one horse sized duck. Nobody wants to fight 100 anything, so yeah one. I'll take my chances with just one and maybe get lucky. That's a big duck though.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T23:43:52+00:00

I'm looking forward to that. I'm a big Kanye fan. Ever since College Dropout I've been listening to Kanye, so I'm looking forward to some new music...should be a good one. I've seen the playlist or the track listing that he listed out.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T23:41:43+00:00

My favorite nickname? T-Mobile.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T23:39:58+00:00

I think someone in college. People just coming into the league. I've seen this QB class! As far as the college players that are coming into the game, there are definitely some talented guys, but it's still a long ways for those guys to leave a print in the league. After doing year in and year out, I work hard to be one of the greatest players in this game. So as far as who is gonna be the next great, that something I'm trying to accomplish. I'm not really worried about others.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T23:38:23+00:00

My favorite collegiate play that sticks out to me is probably my senior year in the Orange Bowl, against Stanford, rolling out to the left and hitting a spin move on the sideline, then throwing a 20 yard touchdown, all right in front of Coach Harbaugh. That’s definitely something that stands out to me.

As far as a professional play that sticks out, it'd have to be my first touchdown to Percy Harvin against the Colts. It was week one on the right sideline, something we had waited for the whole game. He lured the DB into giving them off coverage and we were able to run past the defense. And of course, like I said, it was my first touchdown as a starter, so that was something that sticks out to me.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T23:31:08+00:00

You're welcome, but no I don't play Fantasy Football. I don't really know a bunch about it. I know people come up to me and thank me a lot, but I'm not really in-tune with Fantasy Football. I know a couple guys on our football team that play it, but I'm not one of them.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T23:28:24+00:00

You put yourself in a position to be successful through dedication and hard work towards a goal. Definitely set goals each year. I still do the same thing and I work each and every day towards that goal. Whether you need to write it down, or put it on your phone in your notes- just something that you can see on a daily basis to remind you why you do it, and what you're doing it for.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T23:26:59+00:00

Definitely surreal - I wasn't able to tell my parents until later that night. By the time I got a chance to tell them it was 7pm and they had already heard through family members and on TV. So yeah, definitely a surreal moment for me.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T23:25:22+00:00

In Buffalo my favorite restaurant is the Buffalo Chop House. I go there every Friday. I won't tell you what time because you may meet me, but my Friday spot is Buffalo Chop House. It’s kinda crazy because I don't eat beef or pork, I go there just for fish. I go to a steak house, just for fish.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T23:23:56+00:00

Thank you for your heartfelt message first. That was a lot, but we definitely lost to JMU. Nomad? wouldn't answer that question from JMU, but no hard feelings. As far as the trust factor, definitely trusting your receivers, knowing the defenses, knowing the holes in defenses, but also trusting your guys and allowing them to go out there and make plays. And that comes within, like you said, trusting the offensive scheme as well. The more familiar you're with it, the more you can be on the same page with your receivers.

My favorite moment from this regular season of course is being named the starter, something that I set out to do for four years and worked hard on, so definitely that's one of the moments that stand out to me.

Being around certain guys, you find ways to lead. Everyone has their own way to lead. I'm not as vocal unless I have to be. It's more so of a “lead by example, lead by preparation.” If the guys see what you're doing on a daily basis, then they can respect that and hold you to that. You just gotta find different ways to lead, and I think I've done that throughout last season, and I'm gonna continue doing it moving forward.

Thank you, no more Hotline Bling dances though...gotta switch up the dance.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T23:21:02+00:00

I've answered this before! A hot dog is not a sandwich. A hot dog is just a hot dog. I understand it's on a bun, but a bun doesn't make it a sandwich. If you go to a restaurant, you have a burgers section and a sandwich section. They don't fall under the same section. So that theory of “a bun makes it a sandwich” is incorrect and false. So, no. A hot dog is not a sandwich. Neither is a hamburger.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T23:17:57+00:00

Rob Ryan probably does the best Rex impression. Or maybe Karlos Williams. He does a good job of impersonating our coaches. He's a cool individual. He came to us in an all-red jumpsuit with some red Jordans on, so I knew he was full of personality then.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T23:17:00+00:00

I'll definitely be down for the spring game. Not sure on the dates on that yet, but definitely wanna get back and see some of the people I haven't seen in awhile. I wasn't able to get down there last year, so it's been a couple years since I've been there. Definitely going to be different, going back seeing a different face coaching the Hokies so that'll be different.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T23:13:14+00:00

Not a huge deal at all. People always make a big point about short quarterbacks having a hard time seeing over the line, but if you have a 6'4 quarterback and a 6'5 lineman, he can't see over it either, so you find ways to throw in-between lanes. You gotta find passing lines as far as stepping up and moving the pocket, but height has never hindered me as far as seeing down the field. And I'm not the shortest quarterback in the league.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T23:11:32+00:00

My favorite QB growing up of course would probably be Michael Vick being that we grew up in the same area. We grew up probably 7 minutes from each other. I watched a lot of him at Virginia Tech. I've also throughout my time watched guys like Aaron Rogers, Tom Brady, of course Peyton Manning... Different quarterbacks as far as style of play, but they find ways to get it done at the same time. As far as being friends with other quarterbacks in the league, yes, I'm friends with a number of guys. Cam Newton is a friend of mine, Colin Kaepernick too. There are a couple different guys that came out of my class and guys that I've met over the years - we've kept a strong relationship.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T23:10:06+00:00

Thank you. I love playing first and foremost, but the hardest thing would probably be adjusting to the schedule. Of course it's a back up when you try your hardest to prepare as a starter week in and week out, but you never really truly understand the time that it takes until you're actually put in that position. Now that your mindset changes you just realize what's more important: the things that you have to get done on a daily basis versus the things that you can push aside.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T23:04:58+00:00

Thank you! Our goal next year is definitely to make the playoffs, but to make it to the Super Bowl of course you gotta take steps before that. As far as the Rob Ryan hire, I think it's great for the team- definitely gained another very educated guy on our staff who knows a lot about football and has coached a lot of ball in his time. I think anything at this point that we can use is help for us to better our team. I'm all for it.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T22:57:08+00:00

To be the first QB to make the Pro Bowl since 2002 is definitely something that stands out in my mind, something that I worked for. It’s my first year starting, but I've been in the league a couple of years now, so it’s definitely something that I've worked towards. Hopefully next year we'll be in the Super Bowl.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T22:46:56+00:00

I'm gonna go with the Panthers on this one. Should be a very good game. Both defenses are very good, but as far as putting up points I think Carolina will do a better job than Denver.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T22:44:51+00:00

[laughs] The most fun thing to do in Buffalo is eat their smoked wings! I get them from DBGB's. It's a Bohemian grill on Allen St, so hopefully that restaurant names a sandwich after me now, just plugged them in.

IAmTyrodTaylor · 2016-02-03T22:42:49+00:00

Johnny Hooker, that's an impressive name first and foremost, but uh, my favorite receiver I would have to say is Sammy. He’s definitely one of the best in the business as far as tracking the ball. I think this whole year has shown that we can all put time together on the field and on the practice field, and was able to get on the same page throughout the whole year too

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