dwight in philly Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 just a thought, belicheat prepares for tuel, maybe marrone is trying to out think the "genius". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 why would tuel have to even walk on the field in this scenario? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 why would tuel have to even walk on the field in this scenario? "You start putting plans under a microscope, nothing's gonna make sense alright?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I'm sure that will scare them. They won't know what hit them. Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinnearlysghost88 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 In the words of Mike Tyson, "everyone's got a plan until they get punched in the face" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) I'm sure that will scare them. They won't know what hit them. Brilliant. it was a just a thought, sorry for wasting your time.. just thought i would throw something out there, didnt realize you critique .nice caustic response. Edited August 27, 2013 by dwight in philly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 In the words of Mike Tyson, "everyone's got a plan until they get punched in the face" Never heard that one before. I like that one. I need to use that at work and use it often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) That would be totally epic. Like Rocky switching to fighting right handed against Apollo. BB would still be asking what happened on Tuesday. Edited August 27, 2013 by KD in CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 it was a just a thought, sorry for wasting your time.. just thought i would throw something out there, didnt realize you critique .nice caustic response. No problem. You threw something out there and I threw something back. No one got hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88what Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 i was thinking the same thing bro, stir up who the qb might be, so new england can't prepare for any certain one... but then again its the pats... i say we just hurt brady with a cheap shot, make sure we win 2 games! and could force plkayoffs... after we beat the jests, and the fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I think the Pats are going to be game planning for EJ either way I don't see the offense changing much no matter who plays with the exception of Manuel probably running a little more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 I think the Pats are going to be game planning for EJ either way I don't see the offense changing much no matter who plays with the exception of Manuel probably running a little more yea, probably right, but was just wondering about marrone's mindset, does he have a big ego, like belicheat? im sure we will find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 If our goal is to have the first UDFA to start an opening game in the modern era, then the OP has a great plan. If our goal is to win, there might be some better ideas out there. I doubt if Belicheck will be thrown off balance by any lineup choices Marrone makes. In the words of Mike Tyson, "everyone's got a plan until they get punched in the face" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I'm not sure this gives us enough advantage to bother with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I say we really throw Belichick for a loop and start Billy Buffalo at QB. He'll never see it coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I say we really throw Belichick for a loop and start Billy Buffalo at QB. He'll never see it coming. Do we have a spare roster spot for him, or were you going to put Tuel in the Billy Buffalo suit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alias Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 In the words of Mike Tyson, "everyone's got a plan until they get punched in the face" Thanks, Quinn! We all needed that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOFO Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) just a thought, belicheat prepares for tuel, maybe marrone is trying to out think the "genius". If I'm Tuels mom in the stands, and I have been telling the ladies in my bridge group for a week that my boy is starting, and he gets pulled after the first play, I would hit coach in the face with my purse and kick him repeatedly in the onions with my orthopedic shoe...and let me tell you this- everyone's got a plan until they get kicked in the onions with an orthopedic shoe... Edited August 27, 2013 by MOFO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I'm not sure this gives us enough advantage to bother with i mean, we could always say we expect tuel to start - but with EJ getting the reps at practice that wont go anywhere. the mystery is not worth a lack of preparation in the slightest. and i still dont get why tuel has to actually start in this plan... wouldnt EJ walking on the field to start have the same effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I'm sure that will scare them. They won't know what hit them. Brilliant. Can you imagine the panic on their sidelines? It would be so classic. Then, Marrone can do the ole, "look, over there, it's a bear!!" trick, while we sneak in a few TD's. Game. Set. Match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 yea, probably right, but was just wondering about marrone's mindset, does he have a big ego, like belicheat? im sure we will find out. On WGR this morning they were talking about Marrone's personality being extremely calculating per those who know him well. So, I think he will use anything to gain a competitive edge and is nothing like Nicey-Nice Jauron and Chan. However, I do not see this scenario at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 On WGR this morning they were talking about Marrone's personality being extremely calculating per those who know him well. So, I think he will use anything to gain a competitive edge and is nothing like Nicey-Nice Jauron and Chan. However, I do not see this scenario at all. im hoping so.. after having such corpses like mularky, jauron, and gailey, would be refreshing if marrone does have an edge, an ego.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Never heard that one before. I like that one. I need to use that at work and use it often! Sharique will kick you right in the onions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 What would really fool him is if we start Lewis, then bring in Leinart, then bring in Tuel, then bring in Smith for some Wildcat plays. And just when he was really confused, bring in EJ in the fourth quarter. But have him in the running back spot and hike it to Fred Jackson. That should do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 This is the problem. EJ-2013 is not a pro Bowl QB. I don't think the Bills can start EJ against the Pats at all. Given the insane expectations of fans if EJ does recover and start and then plays like an unpreparred rookie QB facing Belicheat defense it will be a huge hole to dig out of. Now if he is cleared to practice next week. Then start him. If he is cleared to practice on the 6th of Sept. Sit him for the Pats game and use the extra days to get him ready for the Panthers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemp Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Might as well trade for Tebow and start, him, or maybe reverse our defensive line with the secondary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Plot twist, EJ comes in on the 2nd play as a FB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 just a thought, belicheat prepares for tuel, maybe marrone is trying to out think the "genius". I think it actually simpler than this. I listened to Marrone's presser. He is a very direct and deliberate person and has indicated more than once he only makes decisions based on facts at hand. Doesn't spend time on "what ifs", "maybes" or hopefulness. Facts are: 1. Tuel is the only active QB with snaps under his belt that knows the offense. 2. Manuel nor Kolb are cleared to return 3. the 2 new guys just entered their iTunes password to download the playbook yesterday. With these facts in mind What I heard him say, paraphrased, was: The Bills are proceeding as if Tuel is the starter for week1. As the three facts above change, so may the decision made for the game. I expect a revision to this decision on or around 9/5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_want_2_BILL_Lieve Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I've too have been hoping that EJ is secretly preparing for the NE game. That it's all been a misdirection or a shell game. But then I remember what I was thinking when Shanahan rushed RGIII back on a bum knee. That was irresponsible on their part. Why foolishly risk the franchise on one game. Can you imagine the outcry if a first year coach and a first year GM ruin their first round pick for the year. I just wish it wasn't NE. I am tired of being their B word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 I think it actually simpler than this. I listened to Marrone's presser. He is a very direct and deliberate person and has indicated more than once he only makes decisions based on facts at hand. Doesn't spend time on "what ifs", "maybes" or hopefulness. Facts are: 1. Tuel is the only active QB with snaps under his belt that knows the offense. 2. Manuel nor Kolb are cleared to return 3. the 2 new guys just entered their iTunes password to download the playbook yesterday. With these facts in mind What I heard him say, paraphrased, was: The Bills are proceeding as if Tuel is the starter for week1. As the three facts above change, so may the decision made for the game. I expect a revision to this decision on or around 9/5. i guess i started thinking about this because i am not quite sure if there are rules regarding line-up announcements and if they can be changed right up to kick-off.i am thinking there are no rules(such as in hockey). I've too have been hoping that EJ is secretly preparing for the NE game. That it's all been a misdirection or a shell game. But then I remember what I was thinking when Shanahan rushed RGIII back on a bum knee. That was irresponsible on their part. Why foolishly risk the franchise on one game. Can you imagine the outcry if a first year coach and a first year GM ruin their first round pick for the year. I just wish it wasn't NE. I am tired of being their B word. misdirection was what i was thinking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 i guess i started thinking about this because i am not quite sure if there are rules regarding line-up announcements and if they can be changed right up to kick-off.i am thinking there are no rules(such as in hockey).misdirection was what i was thinking about. I've heard declaring the starter described as a game time decision before. I am not sure what the rules are. I guess Thurman would have been a declared starter in the Super Bowl but missed the start due to helmet gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 I've heard declaring the starter described as a game time decision before. I am not sure what the rules are. I guess Thurman would have been a declared starter in the Super Bowl but missed the start due to helmet gate. the very fact of helmet gate probably answers it, there is no hard rule about line-up announcements i would think now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybe Someday Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 i guess i started thinking about this because i am not quite sure if there are rules regarding line-up announcements and if they can be changed right up to kick-off.i am thinking there are no rules(such as in hockey). I've heard declaring the starter described as a game time decision before. I am not sure what the rules are. I guess Thurman would have been a declared starter in the Super Bowl but missed the start due to helmet gate. Don't ever have to declare starters, only who is active/inactive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) Don't ever have to declare starters, only who is active/inactive. appreciate you clearing that up. just hoping marrone exerts some gamesmanship regarding the situation. Edited August 27, 2013 by dwight in philly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I think it actually simpler than this. I listened to Marrone's presser. He is a very direct and deliberate person and has indicated more than once he only makes decisions based on facts at hand. Doesn't spend time on "what ifs", "maybes" or hopefulness. Facts are: 1. Tuel is the only active QB with snaps under his belt that knows the offense. 2. Manuel nor Kolb are cleared to return 3. the 2 new guys just entered their iTunes password to download the playbook yesterday. With these facts in mind What I heard him say, paraphrased, was: The Bills are proceeding as if Tuel is the starter for week1. As the three facts above change, so may the decision made for the game. I expect a revision to this decision on or around 9/5. Incorrect. They must name a starter on 8/27/13 and never change that decision. This is not a fluid situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThurmasThoman Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 "You start putting plans under a microscope, nothing's gonna make sense alright?" charlie, that is a horrible plan, why would we ever do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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