Malazan Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) It's obvious Tom Brady will be the starter after Tebow wins the starting QB in New England and they trade him to Buffalo. Edited June 17, 2013 by jeremy2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Did you have stroke or something? If EJ shows he can be competent that opening day against the Patriots, in my opinion,......but I htink gettin gout there and getting a feel for the game is essential- If EJ is ready, he plays Gout?? Ohhh geez, How did our Doctors and trainers overlook the fact that EJ has gout??..with this in mind, I vote Kolb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Large Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Gout?? Ohhh geez, How did our Doctors and trainers overlook the fact that EJ has gout??..with this in mind, I vote Kolb. What if I told you Kolb was diagnosed with Gout as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRW Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Gibran Hamden is my dark horse, wait actually he is my knight in shining armor... but i digress Like everyone esle just a guess at this point, but I think Kolb will be the starter. The one stat that worries me about E.J. is the number of times he was sacked over the last two years (59 I think) that seems like a lot to me. to me it speaks to poor pocket awareness (but I didn't watch any FSU games mb it was something else e.g. bad O-line or Designed QB run/pass options etc), I think until he has that part of his game figured out they will go with Kevin Kolb (who also gets sacked a lot). Who knows though really. EJ got sacked too much - so the answer is Kevin Kolb? I'm not 100% sold on your reasoning there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Without going into too much detail, my position is that unless EJ stinks it up in camp or during preseason the job is his to lose, not win. I can't imagine EJ and Kolb performing similarly and them giving the job to Kolb -- that's not why you draft a QB in the first round. If Kolb clearly outperforms EJ in August then you have to determine if that's because EJ just needs some time to develop, or if you've made an error in your talent evaluation. Personally, I believe playing QB for a D-1 powerhouse for 2+ seasons qualifies as sufficient preparation to start in the NFL, and that's why I strongly believe EJ will be the opening day starter. My thoughts exactly. The only way Kolb starts is if he performs very well in TC/preseason. While EJ has all the talent in the world, if, for whatever reason/s, he has issues running the O and reading defenses, I can't envision him starting the season opener. I think it's his job to lose, but kolb has a chance to win it if he plays lights out. I'm praying its Ej. On the bright side of kolb starting, if he plays well given the opportunity, he could be worthy a couple nice draft picks when Ej is ready to start. Kolbs contract is awesome if he turns out to be better than expected. Maybe Marrone and Hackett can get the most of his talents and make him look like a stud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Gettin gout really sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph W. Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 EJ is walking into a good situation offensively since he will have a top team of RBs to protect him and help him along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I think that, after reviewing all availble fim from last year for all QBs, our new coaching staff will settle on....Trent Edwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 It'll be Manuel. A run\pass dual threat who excels when throwing outside of the pocket, like him, will make the read option far more dangerous. Play to his strengths, simplify things a bit if necessary and run the ball a lot, and unless Manuel is a total bust I can't see him failing to match the mediocrity of Kevin Kolb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 What if I told you Kolb was diagnosed with Gout as well? *Head spinning* I'd say we should put our best foot forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Large Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 *Head spinning* I'd say we should put our best foot forward. So Trade for Fitzpatrick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RK_BillsFan Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Short of EJ blowing away everyone at camp, it's going to be Kolb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Then do the second part. But that would be "dodging" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 The off season is too long. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 E....J....M... its in the game. No looking back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Kolb. He is the Alex Smith to EJM's Kaep. Even if he is able to resurrect his career, he will set the bar low enough for the QB of the future to exceed it when he's ready. He may even surprise us and put us in a position to win a few games in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 So Trade for Fitzpatrick? Nawwww...he has Shingles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 If EJ is close or even with Kolb, EJ has to start. If EJ is green behind the ears, and not picking up the offense as well as would be expected, cannot make reads on time, etc, then he should sit and learn behind Kolb. It's EJ's job to win in my opinion. He is the future afterall! That said, I think EJ is raw and will need to sit a few games to begin the season, so Kolb will start the season. OK that's just gross. But to answer the question (after flipping a coin), I think EJ is the day 1 starter. I like how he's not taking any time off - he's obviously all in and working to be the #1 right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Without going into too much detail, my position is that unless EJ stinks it up in camp or during preseason the job is his to lose, not win. I can't imagine EJ and Kolb performing similarly and them giving the job to Kolb -- that's not why you draft a QB in the first round. If Kolb clearly outperforms EJ in August then you have to determine if that's because EJ just needs some time to develop, or if you've made an error in your talent evaluation. Personally, I believe playing QB for a D-1 powerhouse for 2+ seasons qualifies as sufficient preparation to start in the NFL, and that's why I strongly believe EJ will be the opening day starter. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 My instinct tells me Kolb. My intellect says it should be Manuel. Which means I'm naming Tuel as the starter. GO BILLS!!! i'm exactly inversed proportionally K -9. It's gonna be Kolb and Bills are in no rush to put EJ in to satisfy the fan base. But they also are ramping up Manuel asap. Just in case Kolb is injured or struggles mightily early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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