Tuel starts, E J comes in on the second play.

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

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.

[YoloinOhio]

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.

[dwight in philly]

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..

[I'm Spartacus]

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.

[Just in Atlanta]

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.

[1B4IDie]

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.

[Kemp]

Might as well trade for Tebow and start, him, or maybe reverse our defensive line with the secondary.

[Bangarang]

Plot twist, EJ comes in on the 2nd play as a FB.

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

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.

[I_want_2_BILL_Lieve]

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.

[dwight in philly]

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.

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

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.

[dwight in philly]

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.

[Maybe Someday]

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.

[dwight in philly]

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

[1B4IDie]

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.

[ThurmasThoman]

"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?