NFL Trade Rumors
The Bills claimed CB Darius Slay after he was waived by the Steelers, which caused Buffalo to cut CB Ja’Marcus Ingram. However, Slary refused to report to the team, and Ingram was claimed by the Texans. When asked about the situation, HC Sean McDermott responded that it’s unfortunate how things played out, and he still thinks highly of Ingram.
“Yeah, I mean it’s unfortunate that that unfolded and went down the way it did,” McDermott said, via Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. “You know, I’m a huge Ja’Marcus Ingram fan and will always be. So I’m always gonna be in his corner and want the best for him. So that’s really where my mind is right now, and you know, I’m getting myself ready to coach this game.”
As for whether he would still be open to having Slay suit up for the Bills, McDermott said he is focused on the players he has available.
“I’m really gonna focus on our team right now,” McDermott said. “So, focus on our team and coaching this game in a couple of days here. And I wish him the best, him and his family.”
Jets QB Tyrod Taylor has built a reputation for being a dual-threat quarterback, accounting for 2,424 yards and 20 touchdowns. When asked if he has any advice for Giants QB Jaxson Dart, who has taken several shots after escaping the pocket, Taylor responded that Dart must be smart with when he decides to take off.
“You never want to take away what makes a guy special,” Taylor said, via Brian Costello of the New York Post. “It was a legal hit. My advice to him would be to be smart about those. Over the course of a season, over the course of a career, those add up. Your best ability is availability, so you want to be out there for the guys and making plays. By all means, do what feels natural, but understand the toll that it takes when you continue to keep taking those hits.”
Taylor acknowledged that he had to learn how to be a runner and limit the damage he takes.
“For sure, I had to learn that,” Taylor said. “As a dual threat guy, I’ve definitely taken some hits that I shouldn’t have taken in my career. There’s a learning curve that comes with that, and hopefully he learns sooner rather than later because he’s a special player. His team is better, obviously, when he’s available.”
