You're crazy. Trying to drum up something that is just not there. What's your beef with EJ? Season hasnt even started. Lets see what he does. I'm not a diehard EJ supporter but I'm willing to give him a free pass on the PRESEASON so that I can see what he does during the actual season.
I don't know what you're talking about. Before Marrone, it seemed we were always light on depth and people were always moaning about our lack of depth.
It appears that the Bills have been wooing him since early on in camp but it took quite a bit to get him here. The article sounds as though they believe that Orton was brought in to start at some point. Interesting. It's a Yahoo! article so take it how you will.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kyle-orton-contract-numbers-tops-133140474.html
I like your thoughts. I would like to add that I can't wait to see what Schwartz has up his sleeve for this D this year. Just as you were saying, they've been pretty nasty in pre season, lets see if it translates in a real game!
It's one thing to disagree with it, lots of people disagree with it, but its another thing to take it to the degree where you'd not hire him for that reason.
As many have said here, Watkins would have been cleared by the medical staff. I don't have any qualms with Marrone trying to get some work between EJ and Watkins. It's a tough game for tough people.
All just speculation. I think its unfair to say the D will be mediocre as we have lots of talent on that side of the ball, regardless of change of scheme. But we'll see