Bangarang Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 No surprise there. Kolb, however, is the 3rd string/emergency QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudzy Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 A good preformance and the race might be over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Not surprised about Kolb since he missed most of the week. But yeah EJ probably has it locked. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 The real question is this; is EJ Manuel exempt from the rookie hazing haircut? I certainly hope not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Saw this as well via text. Agree with Sudzy and PTR. EJs job to lose at this point now. With a strong night he could really plant himself. Also, with a very good showing by Tuel, Kolb could find himself unemployed. I don't think it'll happen just yet, but if the play continues it might. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Saw this as well via text. Agree with Sudzy and PTR. EJs job to lose at this point now. With a strong night he could really plant himself. Also, with a very good showing by Tuel, Kolb could find himself unemployed. I don't think it'll happen just yet, but if the play continues it might. We will see some good things out of EJ and some rookie stuff i bet. I do not think he is as polished as Luck was last year, but he has just as high cieling. As far as Kolb, i do not think you can go into the season with out a vet. To me he would be a great insurance policy if something happened to EJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 We will see some good things out of EJ and some rookie stuff i bet. I do not think he is as polished as Luck was last year, but he has just as high cieling. As far as Kolb, i do not think you can go into the season with out a vet. To me he would be a great insurance policy if something happened to EJ. i agree but if Kolb looks horrible throughout and Tuel continues to impress, I can see it being a realistic thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Can't wait for Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglukes Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) As pumped as I am for the game, this whole preseason game on a Sunday thing is just totally throwing me off. Edited August 10, 2013 by biglukes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatloaf Sandwich Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Well EJ is the starter now. You can't go backwards now. All in here we go, the future of the franchise. Will he be the guy to turn this team around? (Half joking) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Didn't the Redskins go into last season with two rookies? Not saying it works all the time, but if the Bills feel they are better than Kolb, then maybe having a vet is overrated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Didn't the Redskins go into last season with two rookies? Not saying it works all the time, but if the Bills feel they are better than Kolb, then maybe having a vet is overrated? They still had Rex grossman. Personally I don't see any reason to release Kolb. Give EJ someone with experience in the room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corp000085 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 They still had Rex grossman. Personally I don't see any reason to release Kolb. Give EJ someone with experience in the room Exactly. First though, let EJ prove he can start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglukes Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Didn't the Redskins go into last season with two rookies? Not saying it works all the time, but if the Bills feel they are better than Kolb, then maybe having a vet is overrated? To be fair, the Skins other rookie was a 3rd round pick. Not that I don't think Tuel has some potential, but Cousins was definitely more ready to step in should he be needed than Tuel is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 To be fair, the Skins other rookie was a 3rd round pick. Not that I don't think Tuel has some potential, but Cousins was definitely more ready to step in should he be needed than Tuel is. Well, 4th round pick. But agreed, I don't see tuel as a legit backup, and I still think he will end up on the ps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I'm not predicting anything other than them keeping the best two QBs for their final squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I am anxious for this. However, was hoping that Kolb would be starting at least the first few games. I do not want to put EJ to the fire before he is ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cocktosten Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 The quicker OBD realizes that he's a bust the quicker they can start rebuilding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 The quicker OBD realizes that he's a bust the quicker they can start rebuilding. i spit out my sunflower seeds on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 The quicker OBD realizes that he's a bust the quicker they can start rebuilding. Haaaaaaaa....can't even wait til week 6 to drop this zany prediction? Here's to you being dead wrong, for everyone's sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cocktosten Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Haaaaaaaa....can't even wait til week 6 to drop this zany prediction? Here's to you being dead wrong, for everyone's sake. Zany? It's been 30 years since the Bills guessed right on a QB. I hope I'm dead wrong but EJ couldn't will FSU to a win over NCST so I'm supposed to think he's supposed be better in the NFL? I doubt it. Buffalo Bills....rebuilding since 1997! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReturnoftheBuffaloBeast23 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 EJ the man.. He gonna do great... Kolb wasn't built for this team, EJ Is.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Zany? It's been 30 years since the Bills guessed right on a QB. I hope I'm dead wrong but EJ couldn't will FSU to a win over NCST so I'm supposed to think he's supposed be better in the NFL? I doubt it. Buffalo Bills....rebuilding since 1997! Now how can you argue with impeccable logic like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Well u have fun with that....ill join you in mopeyville if EJ stinks after week 8 perhaps IMO it's zany....he is a 1st round draft pick with a huge arm and wheels.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazie Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Saw this as well via text. Agree with Sudzy and PTR. EJs job to lose at this point now. With a strong night he could really plant himself. Also, with a very good showing by Tuel, Kolb could find himself unemployed. I don't think it'll happen just yet, but if the play continues it might. Byron Leftwich>Kolb toss Kolb, get in someone who has legit STARTING experience to be the backup. Kolb has always been a back-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBUffalo Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) The real question is this; is EJ Manuel exempt from the rookie hazing haircut? I certainly hope not There's a lot of different stuff done to rookies. I'm sure he's been getting something. I'm hoping this isn't the case, but I wouldn't be surprised if coaches instruct the team to limit the way they mess with rookie QBs in a QB competition. Less distractions. Edited August 10, 2013 by DStebb716 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) Good point. Under this regime I do not think Rookie hazing is that big. edit: Not only because they are serious, but because everyone is new to each other. New players, rookies, new feel, new attitude, new GM/FO, new coach. Edited August 10, 2013 by jboyst62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cocktosten Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) Now how can you argue with impeccable logic like that? Or you could've just watched him implode in the biggest game of his career. But I'm sure he'll fare better against NFL defenses. Edited August 10, 2013 by John Cocktosten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) A good preformance and the race might be over Tuel could catch him though Edited August 10, 2013 by Buffalo Barbarian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Good point. Under this regime I do not think Rookie hazing is that big. edit: Not only because they are serious, but because everyone is new to each other. New players, rookies, new feel, new attitude, new GM/FO, new coach. Did you see what they did to kip Edwards tonight? Or the haircuts that Aaron Williams is posting on Instagram? I'm all for it and think its hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellyto83TD Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Not surprised about Kolb since he missed most of the week. But yeah EJ probably has it locked. PTR As of thursday EJ had 100 more reps in, so yeah I gotta agree its his to lose now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Did you see what they did to kip Edwards tonight? Or the haircuts that Aaron Williams is posting on Instagram? I'm all for it and think its hilarious nope.. Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBUffalo Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) Or you could've just watched him implode in the biggest game of his career. But I'm sure he'll fare better against NFL defenses. The biggest game of his career? Quit it. It was week six in the college football season. Not even in his top ten most important games. Edited August 10, 2013 by DStebb716 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26TrapDraw Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 It's as simple as this EJ has his interview Sunday night. If he has a good enough showing and shows a grasp of the offense, this competition is done. It's almost as if Kolb is cursed with all the crap happening to him. Or it's Ej's destiny? We got a front row seat and I'm stoked about it. LV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBUffalo Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 It's as simple as this EJ has his interview Sunday night. If he has a good enough showing and shows a grasp of the offense, this competition is done. It's almost as if Kolb is cursed with all the crap happening to him. Or it's Ej's destiny? We got a front row seat and I'm stoked about it. LV I think it was going to take Kevin Kolb looking like a whole new QB for him to win the job. The days of stopgap starters to get your young guns ready are DEAD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatloaf Sandwich Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I am so excited! It will be like Christmas eve and I am a kid who can't sleep. I am glad it's on early at 1:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) nope.. Link? Kip Edwards tied to goalposts, Gatorade dumped on : http://t.co/JJzsO9v6HP rookie haircuts: http://t.co/xiQIogl9q2 rookie haircuts 2: http://t.co/rFExCz2JgY Edited August 10, 2013 by FluffHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 http://t.co/hsSMH7zANz https://t.co/aYdWgMlLBE http://t.co/Dx7EP8YwBz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 This should be fun. Jacked to see what this kid can do in an NFL game. I wouldn't be surprised though even if he does well if Kolb starts the next game. Often in the QB competitions they give each guy a start to see how they do with the 1st unit against the other team's first unit. It's what they did in Seattle last year between Flynn and Wilson. It's what we did 3 years ago when we had our Trent/Fitz/Brohm/Levi shootout. I hope the speculation that Kolb will be cut and we ride with Tuel Time as our backup doesn't happen. Wait to see what he does in pre season. But I saw a lot of WSU games when he was there. He's really not very good and he is injury riddled. If EJ were to get hurt and we had to ride with Tuel, it could get ugly. We'd be picking up Brady Quinn off the street to start. We'd have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 (edited) Well, 4th round pick. But agreed, I don't see tuel as a legit backup, and I still think he will end up on the ps. Its tough to sneak qbs (Tuel) onto the practice squad. I dont think they'll gamble like that. There are too many qb needy teams. And too many teams in our division who'd love to pick the brain of a guy who was in every qb meeting under our new coach/staff. Byron Leftwich>Kolb toss Kolb, get in someone who has legit STARTING experience to be the backup. Kolb has always been a back-up. Charlie B(izz)atch > Leftwich > Kolb. At least B(izz)atch makes plays. Leftwich just runs plays. Kolb just prays to god he doesnt get killed on most plays. Edited August 10, 2013 by maddenboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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