Buffalo Bills Pull QB E. J. Manuel
The Buffalo Bills announced today via Twitter that they are making a change at quarterback following this Sunday's loss to the Texans.
Marrone said, via ESPN.com
He said he made the decision on Monday afternoon.
We can't keep going in the direction that we're going. -Doug Marrone
Orton is a 31 year old 10 year veteran of the NFL who was obtained from Dallas this year, where he played in 3 games in 2013. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2005 as their starting quarterback. He's also played for Denver and Kansas City.
Orton signed a two-year, $11 million contract with the Bills on August 29th.
The Bills play at the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
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