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Yes, the hope for humility with Rex is probably like asking Donald Trump to be quiet and reserved. I agree with this. I guess we'll find out soon.

Isn't the quick short pass a staple of the West Coast offense? What is different about what is being done now? It would seem an obvious antidote to a great pass rushing team. Why didn't it seem to work last year against us? Did no one think to use it? Further, how come our offense can't do what others are doing to us? Maybe I am naive about this. Does it really take a superior qb to make the quick pass offense work?

It would be better if the players made their views known behind closed doors. It is then easier for a coach to make a change without looking like he just capitulates to player griping. That said, one should evaluate each case on its individual merits. Imo, both Watkins and Mario and Marcell have good points. Of course, Watkins has to be able to stay healthy, but he should be targeted more. As for the D-line, last year was more impressive, wasn't it? I wrote in another thread, it seems to me exotic schemes are often designed to make up for lack of superior talent. We have the talent, but its not showing up enough on the field. If it's not the players, its the coaching.

I am generally an optimist with regards to the Bills. The D is a mess. Hopefully Ryan has enough humility and intelligence to let the front 4 rush the qb. More of what Schwartz did last year. If you have superior talent, let the talent play. Excessive use of exotic coverages and disguises are for when you need surprise to make up for lack of talent.

I doubt that is typical. I wanted to see EJ play after his good preseason and presumably better coaching. I still don't think he is awful and I still despise the contempt thrown his way. I like TT. I fear the way he has to play will entail the likelihood of injury ala Vick. At this point, I would play Taylor when he is healthy, but I am already assessing the 2016 draft. Right now, I like Kevin Hogan.

You're reading something into my comments that is not there. On the other hand, I don't really give a damn so think whatever you like.

Those are not terrible numbers. People who expected a lot more were unrealistic. I still believe the disdain for EJ is irrational and in some cases vicious. I am dubious that Taylor can stay healthy and play the way he needs to in order to be successful. I'm hoping for the best with these guys, but I'm already looking at the 2016 draft (Kevin Hogan?)

God bless Bill and his family.

Apparently we are the NFL version of the Washington Generals.

The current backup qb for Dallas. Imo, if we are going to develop a qb, it would better to give EJ a shot. I thought the idea was Tyrod's mobility was going to make Roman's offense better.

You complain about a previous poster's attitude and then post this condescending scat. GTH.

Entirely reasonable analysis. It will be lost on those who would benefit from it most.

We're about the same age. I wholeheartedly endorse these sentiments.

Exactly right. What's the point of that kind of pessimism? If everything stays the same, might as well not bother watching the games. The wheel turns for everyone. Those who seem to enjoy putting a black cloud over everyone's sunshine aren't realists, they're . . . not very nice people.

I guess you are equally entitled to priggish smugness and hyperbole. I suppose the widespread belief that the Pats**** cheat and get more calls is just confirmation bias. Oh well, we all have crosses to bear.

If and when the Buffalo Bills crush the Pats**** and knock the stuffing out of Tom Brady, I predict they become America's favorite team.

Hopefully Taylor plays lights out and stays healthy. If he struggles a lot or gets injured, I think EJ will leapfrog Cassel and become the starter. Cassel is the mentor, come in in the middle of the game if the starter is injured figure. I surmise there is something ambiguous about the 2/3. If it plays out differently, so be it.

Okay, I think your eyes are wrong. One man's reasons are another's excuses and vice versa. I'm sure you're a fine fellow, though unwise in this case. Mainly I just felt like expressing some rhetorical spleen.

A first round qb who was drafted as a project, with an incompetent head coach, a first year coordinator, and no qb coach his rookie year. This is the first year EJ has had truly good NFL coaching and he has demonstrably improved. He has also been a consummate teammate, never whining or sulking and consistently working to improve. He is hardly a bust. The fact that you cannot properly contextualize the situation and show contempt towards an honorable person in what is actually a hopeful situation reveals the quality of your mind and character. The laughter of fools is the praise of the wise.

Obviously.

LOL, good one.

This is just tremendously informative and interesting. I hope you don't mind. I'm going to copy paste this at BBMB. I'll be clear you are the author. There is a dearth of this kind of informed posting over there.

I agree with 1billsfan on EJ. Gracious post, Bill. I wish that level of civility was more common.

Vic Carucci ‏@viccarucci 17m17 minutes ago Expectation of multiple #NFL personnel people is the #Bills will cut Matt Cassel & keep EJ Manuel, who has strong support from Doug Whaley.

EJ is more of the Ben Roethlisberger type athleticism. He's still lightyears more fit to keep a similar offense to what TT will run than Molasses in January Cassel. Aside from that, EJ has potential. He improved dramatically during the course of the pre-season. Only the foolish are blind to this and overtly or snidely imply that EJ should be cut or traded.