VirginiaMike Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I think the Bills will keep 3 QBs on the roster and the 3rd will be Tuel. He will be inactive each week unless Kolb or Manuel get hurt. From what I have read (have not been to camp) he has digressed in recent practices and still needs some seasoning. The only way he gets into the week one game is if he's the only QB left standing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPILLERmadeUmiss Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 I think the Bills will keep 3 QBs on the roster and the 3rd will be Tuel. He will be inactive each week unless Kolb or Manuel get hurt. From what I have read (have not been to camp) he has digressed in recent practices and still needs some seasoning. The only way he gets into the week one game is if he's the only QB left standing. That may be true. Remember, I posted this because I thought he was such a great value as a UDFA. Doesn't mean he needs to be the starter in year one. You hope for a Kirk Cousins scenario. Hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPILLERmadeUmiss Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 Go Tuel go!!! Kolb is concussed. If he's out multiple weeks.... Oh ... and thankfully CJ is ok. But why are they still playing him?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Tuel is a legit backup QB. He's great. I love him. Weak arm is the only reason he can't be a starter. Love him as #2. Done w/ Kolb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Interesting that the announcers said Marrone said that Tuel has played so good that they now have to use a roster spot on him and cant PS him cuz he will get snatched up. So sounds like Tuel is on his way to a roster 3rd QB roster spot which I think is a good idea. This kid keeps playing like this and EJ plays well, we will have some trade value in a season or two for Tuel as well as good insurance while the kid is here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Tuel is a legit backup QB. He's great. I love him. Weak arm is the only reason he can't be a starter. Love him as #2. Done w/ Kolb. Seriously? I feel like the Tuel love affair is a bit overblown. I'm seeing lots of batted down balls, below average accuracy and really nothing that leads me to believe he's a legit backup. We're in bad shape if this is indeed the case IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Seriously? I feel like the Tuel love affair is a bit overblown. I'm seeing lots of batted down balls, below average accuracy and really nothing that leads me to believe he's a legit backup. We're in bad shape if this is indeed the case IMO. Because of one game... how is Kolb going to be the backup when he's hurt all the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatloaf Sandwich Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Looks like Tuel is stealing FROM the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 where are all the Tuel Chrosians? Tuel is a legit backup QB. He's great. I love him. Weak arm is the only reason he can't be a starter. Love him as #2. Done w/ Kolb. Tuel and out the entire 2nd half. If I heard correctly ZERO first downs!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 where are all the Tuel Chrosians? Tuel and out the entire 2nd half. If I heard correctly ZERO first downs!!!! How many rushing yards did we have in the second half? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FistingBot Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) How many rushing yards did we have in the second half? 5 drives in the second half and all 5 were 3-and-outs. Had a whopping 37 yards in total during the second half. I'm not sure how much of that was rushing, but it wasn't much. Edit: 15 yards rushing in the second half. Edited August 24, 2013 by October 1918 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucethomas34 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 This guy can play! http://rotobahn.com/...shington-state/ Go Bills! Actually no he can't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 all of our high hopes dashed in a matter of 2 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 5 drives in the second half and all 5 were 3-and-outs. Had a whopping 37 yards in total during the second half. I'm not sure how much of that was rushing, but it wasn't much. Edit: 15 yards rushing in the second half. That's not Tuel's fault. Hard to play well with no running game, or any decent play calling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybee Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 all of our high hopes dashed in a matter of 2 hours. I didnt even last that long. We all know the offense is bad till we get a QB. But, what was very disturbing to me was the defense, Good grief. Worse I've ever seen. Washingtons' taxi squad ran over them like they weren't even there. If todays game is any indication, we are in trouble. EJ...we'll see what he has but so far he has a 2 minute drill to his credit against 2nd stringers. Other than that he's done nothing. Kolb is VERY iffy. Tuel belongs in the Arena football league. He sucks badly. I'm depressed. And....Coach Marrone looked pretty lost all afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Tuel is a legit backup QB. He's great. I love him. Weak arm is the only reason he can't be a starter. Love him as #2. Done w/ Kolb. Weak arm? I thought he zips it around quite well. It's all the other "QB" stuff where he needs to grow some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRT88 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 It's still the PRESEASON. Tuel hasn't proven a thing and he hasn't failed yet. Neither has this coaching staff, the offense or the defense. NOTHING COUNTS YET! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 It's still the PRESEASON. Tuel hasn't proven a thing and he hasn't failed yet. Neither has this coaching staff, the offense or the defense. NOTHING COUNTS YET! Wait, what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchammer Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 The only reason the D looked bad was because they were on the field all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 That's not Tuel's fault. Hard to play well with no running game, or any decent play calling. So blame the running game and bad play calling? You don't have to be a Tuel apologist, he's an UDFA that just isn't what many made him out to be after he had his way against 3-4 stringers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Seriously? I feel like the Tuel love affair is a bit overblown. I'm seeing lots of batted down balls, below average accuracy and really nothing that leads me to believe he's a legit backup. We're in bad shape if this is indeed the case IMO. Falling in love with third string QBs who will never attempt more than ten regular season passes in their NFL career is a rich pre-season tradition in Buffalo. btw, where's The Chroisen One these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 So blame the running game and bad play calling? You don't have to be a Tuel apologist, he's an UDFA that just isn't what many made him out to be after he had his way against 3-4 stringers. It was bad play calling and bad running. The kid played bad too, but it's not like he had any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPILLERmadeUmiss Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 So blame the running game and bad play calling? You don't have to be a Tuel apologist, he's an UDFA that just isn't what many made him out to be after he had his way against 3-4 stringers. Don't blame anything. He's a kid and it wasn't a great environment to play in today, but his play was still mediocre and so was Kolb's. People have really forgotten about the concept of developing talent. QBs and WRs can take time to develop. I see things I like with Tuel. Same with Geno Smith, who was a secoond rounder, but who looked terrible today. Doesn't mean that's all he is. It's one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostradumbass Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Tuel was horriawful How many 3rd downs did he throw a 4 yard check down on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 That's not Tuel's fault. Hard to play well with no running game, or any decent play calling. Say what !!! yes we can blame Tuel hahahaha sooo Theesman ... the D was on the field all day. that is true but don't the Bills have nearly double the 47 active players right now? ergo there are enough players to over come being that tired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I thought tuel played a smart game. He was able to not tip his hand to the patriots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 It was painful to watch but I hope this ends the silliness that Tuel ought to be allowed to compete with EJ for the starting spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPILLERmadeUmiss Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Game on? Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Game on? Wow https://twitter.com/...033365551382528 Key words...Right now. Glad September 8th isn't today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPILLERmadeUmiss Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Key words...Right now. Glad September 8th isn't today. How about being glad that they nabbed this guy for free? Otherwise you are looking at Leinart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 How about being glad that they nabbed this guy for free? Otherwise you are looking at Leinart. Some potential down the road, but he's not even close to being ready to start an NFL game. It's gonna be ugly if he's the opening game starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Some potential down the road, but he's not even close to being ready to start an NFL game. It's gonna be ugly if he's the opening game starter. Pats have had an awful D for the last 4 years. Fits used to throw for 300 yards against them. There's no team I'd rather him play. A no pressure, we're expected to lose, and he has a chance of not getting picked off 4 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Pats have had an awful D for the last 4 years. Fits used to throw for 300 yards against them. There's no team I'd rather him play. A no pressure, we're expected to lose, and he has a chance of not getting picked off 4 times. Fitz is a veteran QB who at this juncture is light years ahead of Tuel. Tuel has a lot of deficiencies that will be exposed against complicated coverage schemes. He was holding the ball too damn long in the preseason and that (as well as his other flaws) will be only exacerbated against a regular season NFL defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) Fitz is a veteran QB who at this juncture is light years ahead of Tuel. Tuel has a lot of deficiencies that will be exposed against complicated coverage schemes. He was holding the ball too damn long in the preseason and that (as well as his other flaws) will be only exacerbated against a regular season NFL defense. Doesn't change the fact the Pats have one of the worst passing defenses in the league. If he has to start, there isn't a better team. He'd get eaten alive against a top 15 D. Basically, he has a better chance to not throw 9 picks against the Pats than another team. Edited August 26, 2013 by FireChan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I thought tuel played a smart game. He was able to not tip his hand to the patriots. What hand is that? Nothing against Tuel but he is not ready for the bright lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Doesn't change the fact the Pats have one of the worst passing defenses in the league. If he has to start, there isn't a better team. He'd get eaten alive against a top 15 D. Basically, he has a better chance to not throw 9 picks against the Pats than another team. Pats pass D is weak no doubt, but I still want no part of Tuel facing Belichick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPILLERmadeUmiss Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Some potential down the road, but he's not even close to being ready to start an NFL game. It's gonna be ugly if he's the opening game starter. That's why they play the games, man. Give the kid a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 As I just said in the chatbox, if he starts, pray for a great game from him. If he has one, he is instantly worth draft picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPILLERmadeUmiss Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Tuel's college coach, Mike Leach on Jeff Tuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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