ThurmasThoman Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) I've read a few articles today, trying to get a handle on when EJ is coming back. In one article, coach Marrone was quoted as saying that EJ would need to play in about 3 out 5 practices before New England for coach to feel comfortable starting him. The Buffalo Bills will hold five full practices between now and their season opener Sept. 8 against the New England Patriots.For rookie quarterback EJ Manuel to start in that game, it’s likely he’ll need to participate fully in a minimum of three of those. On Tuesday, coach Doug Marrone mapped out a realistic timetable that would give Manuel a chance of being under center in Week One. “I think there’s two things that you look at: A. The number of times he needs to go play, and then B. The number of days for that preparation,” Marrone said. “If the doctor said ‘you’re not going to get him on that field until Thursday and then he’ll be ready to play on Sunday,’ I would be concerned about doing that. If they said, ‘we can get him on that field Monday or Wednesday.’ I would see how he played and then make the decision.” So, if there are 5 practices left between now and New England, does anyone have any idea when those practices are? Also (obviously), on days when there IS a practice, there is generally a lot more news that we can sink our teeth into regarding EJ's health, progress, and odds to start. So, with that being said, here are the days between now and the opener, filled in with what we know will be the Bills schedule (edited to be updated as information becomes available): Saturday, August 31: Off day--no practice, no news. Roster cutdowns are finalized, so perhaps a presser from Marron. Sunday, September 1: Practice 1 of 5. Monday, September 2: Practice 2 of 5. Tuesday, September 3: Off day--no practice, no news. Wednesday, September 4: Practice 3 of 5. (If EJ has not practiced before this date in time, and does not practice on this date, according to what Marrone has said, he will not start.) Thursday, September 5: Practice 4 of 5. Friday, September 6: Practice 5 of 5. Saturday, September 7: Final walk-through before Patriots game. Sunday, September 8: Opening weekend: New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills, 1pm. Edited August 31, 2013 by JohnnyGold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisplacedBillsFan Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I believe Marrone mentioned that after having Tuesday off they would practice Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, before doing a normal walkthrough Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThurmasThoman Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 I believe Marrone mentioned that after having Tuesday off they would practice Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, before doing a normal walkthrough Saturday. Great info! Thanks man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I believe Marrone mentioned that after having Tuesday off they would practice Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, before doing a normal walkthrough Saturday. Yeah, he said he would like to see EJ back Monday or Wednesday at the latest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThurmasThoman Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Yeah, he said he would like to see EJ back Monday or Wednesday at the latest. Yeah---and I think knowing their practice schedule between now and the Patriots game will also help some of our (mine for sure) sanity in knowing which days to obsessively check the news to see if there are any comments from the coaching staff, and on what days, like today, would be better spent golfing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 You guys think Belichick is calling Marrone and asking him ' do you consider Saturdays walk thru a practice?'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 100% he starts. No doubt in my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThurmasThoman Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) 100% he starts. No doubt in my mind i tend to agree--i dont think any ground breaking news will be realized here. but for me, it will be nice to have a rough time frame in my mind for when to expect news, and when not to expect news. for instance, are the bills practicing this saturday (on the day after roster cutdowns) or this sunday? Edited August 28, 2013 by JohnnyGold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThurmasThoman Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) The only bright sign for the Bills came about 90 minutes before the game. That's when Manuel took the field and threw a number of passes. Marrone hasn't ruled out Manuel being ready for the opener against New England on Sept. 8. http://sports.yahoo....48703--nfl.html Doug Marrone doesn't want to give the impression he feels good about EJ being back by Wednesday...but he's giving the impression. #Bills Jon Doss @JonDossROC 32m Jay Skurski @JaySkurski49m EJ Manuel just left the locker room. No crutches, no limp. #Bills Edited August 30, 2013 by JohnnyGold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 100% he starts. No doubt in my mind Odd you say that. I think it's 0% chance. they are not going to rush him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Odd you say that. I think it's 0% chance. they are not going to rush him back. Based on what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Based on what? Based on nuthin, since no one knows anything yet. I just think if you have a valuable rookie like Manuel, you want him to be 100% and well-prepared for his first start. I doubt that'll happen in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Based on nuthin, since no one knows anything yet. I just think if you have a valuable rookie like Manuel, you want him to be 100% and well-prepared for his first start. I doubt that'll happen in time. Name one NFL player that is 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Based on nuthin, since no one knows anything yet. I just think if you have a valuable rookie like Manuel, you want him to be 100% and well-prepared for his first start. I doubt that'll happen in time. If his knee is sound he is better prepared than anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Name one NFL player that is 100% We're talking about a knee here and the franchise QB. Nobody's going to rush Tom Brady back from knee surgery to play the first game of the season. I think it unlikely the bills will do that with Manuel. JMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUNCH OF MULARKEY Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 If I don't know and you don't know.. Hopefully bill won't know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 We're talking about a knee here and the franchise QB. Nobody's going to rush Tom Brady back from knee surgery to play the first game of the season. I think it unlikely the bills will do that with Manuel. JMHO. I hear what you're saying...But from day one of this injury Marrone was crystal clear that it was a minor procedure...EJ is not coming back from an ACL...He's coming back from a minor procedure...That makes the risk of bringing him back minimal if in fact the doctors believe he's ready...You're right...There is no way they are going to risk anything with EJ...I just think you're assuming the injury was worse than it really was...Certainly you're assuming it was worse than Marrone said it was...He was talking about the possibility of EJ playing week #1 the day the injury was announced... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) http://profootballta...regame-warmups/ A little more info on the pre-game throwing. Mark Gaughan of the Buffalo News reports that Manuel was throwing “ a lot of balls” on the field before the Bills’ preseason finale against the Lions. Gaughan adds that Manuel “wasn’t trotting or anything,” but getting back to throwing is clearly a step in the right direction for the rookie Chris Brown @ChrisBrownBills 7h@ejmanuel3 Getting some light throwing in on the field pre-game. Not moving or stepping into throws, passes 10-15 yds. Good sign. Some video, though not terribly illuminating. Definitely not stepping into these. http://www.wkbw.com/...-221717661.html http://www.wgrz.com/...ills-Lions-Game (loop) Edited August 30, 2013 by NickelCity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braedenstearns Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 We're talking about a knee here and the franchise QB. Nobody's going to rush Tom Brady back from knee surgery to play the first game of the season. I think it unlikely the bills will do that with Manuel. JMHO. I'm going to agree with JR in Pittsburgh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatloaf Sandwich Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 We're talking about a knee here and the franchise QB. Nobody's going to rush Tom Brady back from knee surgery to play the first game of the season. I think it unlikely the bills will do that with Manuel. JMHO. Yea they would... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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