FutureBillsGM Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000234190/article/buffalo-bills-acquire-thaddeus-lewis-from-detroit-lions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Sad to see White go... but the days of being a limited player who can really only contribute on special teams seem to be a thing of the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureBillsGM Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 In ther NFL.com story I just posted it says that they selected Kellen Moore due tohis superior arm strength thus making Lewis available. Wasn't the knock on Moore coming out his size and lack of arm strength? That doesn't sound promising for Lewis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Why trade for Lewis and not Kellen Moore? Just curious of the two battling for Detroit 3rd stringers/Practice squad players. Maybe they just cut him? Just guessing, but Moore would probably cost them more. And, if they trade for Lewis (who likely would have been cut, you are right) it assures that he goes to Buffalo, likely didn't cost them much (haven't heard that part of the deal yet)...the Bills need bodies in camp asap! If Kolb is done, it almost seems like they have to carry 4 QBs. EJ, Tuel (if they PS him, he is gone) and then Lewis and Leinart. Lewis sounds like a better fit for the offense, at least short term, than Leinart...but Leinart may (I say may) be a better guy for them in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAWNDO Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 Joe Buscaglia @JoeBuscaglia 6m The #Bills have traded Chris White to the Lions for QB Thad Lewis, per a league source. Expand Why trade for Lewis and not Kellen Moore? Just curious of the two battling for Detroit 3rd stringers/Practice squad players. Maybe they just cut him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Do you miss me yet? Regards, Tavaris Jackson #Seattle Seahawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Tarvaris wasn't available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Joe Buscaglia @JoeBuscaglia 6m The #Bills have traded Chris White to the Lions for QB Thad Lewis, per a league source. Expand I guess that makes it less of a gimme that Lewis sticks. Swapping two cuts days before you swing the ax is less commitment than even a low pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I'll say one thing; the Bills certainly didn't waste any time on the QB issue. At least they'll have three guys to dress Thursday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtebow15 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Wow. What an early challenge for the Bills front office and coaching staff. Let's see how good their knowledge is of the league. Just a couple years ago Kolb was a sought after player so he was a reasonable vet to bring in short term. Now they have to get EJ ready and develop another plan B and quick. Such an interesting test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 In hindsight that exemption lasting through the first week of the season would've been really nice right now - and that's nothing to do with Byrd. The extra week to figure out injuries/ability before activating Byrd the day before the game could've been nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Why trade for Lewis and not Kellen Moore? Just curious of the two battling for Detroit 3rd stringers/Practice squad players. Maybe they just cut him? more likely they would negotiate an injury settlement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Do you miss me yet? Regards, Tavaris Jackson #Seattle Seahawks Still no. Leinart is our vet backup now. Jackson still is a bad QB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan since '64 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Might not be great for tuel either. Ej and the guy you traded for make the roster. Leaves 3 guys fighting for 1 spot. Tuel to the PS and kolb/Leinart on the 53 might be how they carry bodies til everyone's health is sorted out. I think they need to have Tuel on the 53 as potential game 1 starter. If EJ isn't ready, they're not going to throw someone in there who has 2 weeks of practice with the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellyto83TD Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I'm sorry WHO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny33 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 In ther NFL.com story I just posted it says that they selected Kellen Moore due tohis superior arm strength thus making Lewis available. Wasn't the knock on Moore coming out his size and lack of arm strength? That doesn't sound promising for Lewis. The article is confusing, but the link actually states that scouts believe Moore is stronger-armed than he was last season, not that Moore is stronger-armed than Lewis is. http://www.freep.com/article/20130824/SPORTS01/308240051/1049/sports01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I think they need to have Tuel on the 53 as potential game 1 starter. If EJ isn't ready, they're not going to throw someone in there who has 2 weeks of practice with the team They have the doctors to make that call. I'm hopeful that the reports of it being minor are true - though understand the concern. With regards to ability if ej isn't ready tuel certainly isn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I remember seeing this kid on the news highlighting the Duke games. He was interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cage Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Might not be great for tuel either. Ej and the guy you traded for make the roster. Leaves 3 guys fighting for 1 spot. Tuel to the PS and kolb/Leinart on the 53 might be how they carry bodies til everyone's health is sorted out. I think Tuel really hurt himself with the performance against the Redskins... 0 first downs in the 2nd half was just terrible. The whole thought of him being the primary backup has gone out the window as of yesterday. He probably can change that viewpoint with a convincing performance next week. I'm sure he'll get at least a half. But without a strong showing next week he'll have to be headed to the Practice Squad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Chris White ✔ @CWhite51 Would like to thank the @buffalobills organization for giving me an opportunity to play in the nfl. I have enjoyed two years here and wish 6:24 PM - 25 Aug 2013 Dammit! I had an old Poz #51 jersey I was going to put White's name on. Maybe Leinert will wear 51? PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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