Bills training camp questions: How will Taylor Rapp fit into the defense? Jay Skurski News Sports Reporter Jul 5, 2023 Jul 5, 2023 Updated Sep 22, 2023 0 1 of 2 Bills safety Taylor Rapp has a good deal of experience learning a new defensive system, which he'll have to do in Buffalo. Harry Scull Jr., Buffalo News Taylor Rapp, shown during an offseason training program workout, said he has been impressed with the Bills organization since signing as a free agent. Harry Scull Jr., Buffalo News Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jay Skurski News Sports Reporter This is the fifth question in a series previewing Bills training camp. Today: How will Taylor Rapp fit into the defense?kAm%2J=@C #2AA 92D 364@>6 H6== G6CD65 :? 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