hondo in seattle Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I asked this question before the draft but it takes on new meaning now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick544 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 (edited) Hey that is a pitty vote for Corp! Edited April 26, 2013 by maverick544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I voted Manuel but wouldn't mind Kolb. Actually I'd like it. Would show Kolb plays well in offseason and maybe we can pull off a Drew Bree's type of move with him in SD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I suspect Kolb will *start* on opening day. Manuel's biggest knock is that he needs coaching, and time to learn a new system. Kolb already has more time to practice the system and is more polished a passer so I think our man right now. Â Who our starter is if, true to form, Kolb gets injured some time during the season? I have no doubt Manuel can learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I say go all in with EJ let him learn in game situation unless the coaches don't think he's anywhere near ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Another good poll will be: Will the Bills draft another QB in the lower rounds now that they have an additional 7th Rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBill Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 With this pick, and not Nassib or Smith, I think that is a telling sign that Kolb will start most of if not all year. Although he probably has more of an upside then any QB in the draft, is might be least ready to start right away in the NFL. Only time will tell folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 In the presser after the pick Nix and Marrone both referred to Manuel as a project. Nix even used that word. I think it will be Kolb this season while Marrone works on his project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 The bills are rebuilding so give EJ plenty of time to develop. Let's see how the OL is without Levitre, need another WR and TE . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brainiac21 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 i'm sure Jackson would love to know he is tied with Aaron Corp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Listen. All indications are that the Bills wanted E.J. all along. Â Praise Jeezus (see my sig). Â So, everybody knows Kolb is not an NFL starting qb. So why sign him? Exactly for this reason. Â We want E.J., who needs some seasoning. So lets bring in a journeyman who can start a few games while EJ gets ready. Â Praise Jeezus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Hey that is a pitty vote for Corp! Corp needs no pity. He is a BEAST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Aaron who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FleaMoulds80 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 EJ Manuel better sit his rookie year or we'll ruin another QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Tough call - you want to say EJ, but i think itll be a much tougher decision. itd be nice to give him time, and kolb isnt a total bum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Aaron who? Â I'm not sure, but I heard he converted to an LLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kkspike Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Why isn't Jeff George not on that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 (edited) I wonder if the success of rookie QBs last year alters the way Marrone looks at rookies. Â I expect Kolb to start, but wouldn't be shocked to see Manuel under center against the Pats. Â Curious that at this point Corp has more votes than TJax. Edited April 26, 2013 by hondo in seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxy312 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Personally, I think Kolb will start initially. Now if their record is 1-3 or 0-4 after 4 weeks and Kolb is sucking, I think we'll see Manuel. Not out of the gates though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Large Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Kolb Starts. Bring Manuel in on some designed plays to give him some game expereince. If the season is done by Halloween, bring Manuel in for a waterdowned playbook and a run heavy offense to easy him into full game mode. If Kolb get hurt early, I a not sure... maybe TJax in an effort to not rusk the rook, but then again, if the season is shot as mentioned above what difference does it make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Kolb will be the starter but EJ will see some action when Kolb gets tweaked. Â PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBill Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Another good poll will be: Will the Bills draft another QB in the lower rounds now that they have an additional 7th Rounder. The Bills don't have an "additonal" 7th round pick. The Bills 7th round pick was wasted last year for Tarvaris Jackson, so the one they obtained last night is the only one in that round that they have. Kinda irritated me how every time Buddy Nix spoke he talked about how they were at such a disadvantage because they only had 6 picks-well look in a mirror-you are the one who gave the pick away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas56 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Personally, I think Kolb will start initially. Now if their record is 1-3 or 0-4 after 4 weeks and Kolb is sucking, I think we'll see Manuel. Not out of the gates though. Â I'd really hate to see them bring in a rookie that needs to watch and practice in that situation. What would the upside there be for either Manuel or the team? At 0-4, they probably don't go 10-2 and make the playoffs. However, Manuel may get overwhelmed. In that situation, better to let the team start to develop and get a higher draft position next year. Then let Manuel play in 2014 with a restocked team. However, if the team is 5-5, and better QB play might make the difference, then I would favor giving him a try, but if he looks too shaky, I would pull him back out until next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 My hope - not my prediction - is this: Â 2013: Kolb turns out to be as good as some other teams thought he was at one time. Not only that, he stays healthy. The Bills are productive with Kolb running Marrone/Hackett's QB. EJ learns from the sideline. Â 2014: Despite Kolb's success, EJ is looking so good in preseason that we have a real QB battle on our hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Here's my take on it. I think the Bills fully intend to have EJ ride the pine for most if not all of 2013 season. However (and I may be over thinking this), who is more suited to play like EJ would play? In my eyes, that would the Jackson. They could still run most of what they want to run with EJ with TJ. Though I think Kolb is the better QB, TJ would be able to run an offense that is suited for EJ and thus EJ can learn from Jackson and his triumphs and mistakes. Then when EJ is ready, he already know's what its going to look like. Â I know this is not the approach most people are taking, but this would make sense. That's why I chose TJ to hold it down before EJ gets a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Kolb starts week 1, but I wouldnt be surprised to see Manuel in before the Bye week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I just don't think the Bills start a rookie. At the same time they may want to see what they have in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Dear Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I think Kolb will start but they will have a package of designed plays for EJ that they will sprinkle in increasingly as the year progresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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