papazoid Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 by now they know what they have in Tuel.... I say start Leinart thru first half, play lewis in second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybee Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I believe you've nailed it. Although I wouldn't be surprised if Jeff Tuel plays a series or two before that. I'm routing for Tuel of course since he's on my team but man, he is just so raw. Not sure why really, but I'm kind of intrigued by this Thad kid. He interviews well at least. LOL ! He's hungry, reasonably quick release, pretty athletic, throws well on the run...in college anyway. Hope he gets a few reps tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Cain Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Tuel needs reps, and game experience. I'd make him play the first half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzu Bill Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Tuel needs experience with the first team. He's only played with them once so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUNCH OF MULARKEY Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Play him a couple series, then throw leinart to the dogs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Gotta go with Tuel because hes already been with us and Id start him over other newcomers as of now, but then again we will see after the Detriot game. Who ever we have at backup QB this year better be ready to roll. I think EJ will play dangerously because he is so athletic, he better start mastering the slide. If Tuel does good play him 1 quarter, if hes having trouble then play him at least 1 half, then others play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I could be wrong, but I was expecting almost a full half for Tuel, followed by equal time between Leinart then Thad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPappy Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I could be wrong, but I was expecting almost a full half for Tuel, followed by equal time between Leinart then Thad. This is probably closes to being accurate as anything else. IMO his lack of time with the 1's is going to be an issue so they will have to give him the half for time to get in sync with receivers at game speed. The second half gets an equal split of the quarters for Leinhart and Thad. BigPappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Cannot play Tuel too long if he goes down, The Bills will be claiming Tebow off waivers Saturday when the hoody cuts him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog35 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I'd say that's very true. Have to keep Tuel healthy and get Leinart as ready as possible to be an adequate back up in week 1. Lewis will mop up the 4th quarter and be cut in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I could be wrong, but I was expecting almost a full half for Tuel, followed by equal time between Leinart then Thad. Bills are in a tough spot. Give Tuel first team reps vs risk injury. Leinart nor Lewis have had any significant experience with the O so we are down to our last choice. Weighing the option, I would play Tuel for the entire first quarter or two solid drives - whichever comes later. I worry more about Tuel starting against NE* as I am sure the likes of Wilfork and Spikes will try their damnest to knock Tuel out of the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobesBLO13 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) I think EJ starts week 1. That being said I'd start and give Tuel at least a quarter tomorrow. He needs real game reps. He's not a vet who has seen it all before. I believe real game experience is worth the risk of injury. Edited August 29, 2013 by NobesBLO13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) Cannot play Tuel too long if he goes down, The Bills will be claiming Tebow off waivers Saturday when the hoody cuts him. I disagree. Tuel needs more real time I would let him play the entire game. Leinart is a known commodity. Oh and EJ is coming back!! I could be wrong, but I was expecting almost a full half for Tuel, followed by equal time between Leinart then Thad. So then you are expecting overtime in the fourth pre season game? Sorry I realize you said almost a full half for Tuel and equal time for Leinart. But I still let Tuel play the entire game! Dude isn't going to be winded like CJ gets because EJ will be back and IS the guy. Period. Edited August 29, 2013 by beerme1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I believe you've nailed it. Although I wouldn't be surprised if Jeff Tuel plays a series or two before that. I'm routing for Tuel of course since he's on my team but man, he is just so raw. Not sure why really, but I'm kind of intrigued by this Thad kid. He interviews well at least. LOL ! He's hungry, reasonably quick release, pretty athletic, throws well on the run...in college anyway. Hope he gets a few reps tomorrow. So did Kolb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) I don't see how Leinart or Lewis can be expected to start week one except as an absolute last resort. I think Tuel needs a full half and they should keep the front line solid for longer than you would generally see on a week 4 preseason game to keep him upright. As bad as our QB situation looks (even if Manuel starts, he'll be three week out of practice), I think it is a mistake to write off week one against the Pats. Vegas has dropped our stock to 10.5 point underdogs (it was 6.5 a month ago), but I believe it is still a winnable game. New England is not without its issues, and I suspect (hope) that pettine has withheld some of the more aggressive plays in the preseason. I'll be at Buzby's in Los Angeles with all the other transplanted, upstate New Yorkers in the Bill's Backers Club. The mood may be somber, but I will remain optimistic- at least until the chicken wings run out. Edited August 29, 2013 by Rocky Landing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Tuel needs reps, and game experience. I'd make him play the first half. This but I'd make him play into the fourth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny33 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) If Tuel is seriously being considered as an option if E.J. and Kolb are not healthy, he will need some reps against Detroit. All three Q.B.s (Tuel, Lewis, Leinart), I hope, will throw 10-15 passes. Edited August 29, 2013 by ny33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) Tuel can only play with the first team OL. However long they are in, is how long he is in. And I do mean all 5 of them. did we learn anything from Rex / Sanchez last week? This isnt the time to be cute. Edited August 29, 2013 by maddenboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilsner Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Give Tuel at least first half reps. I am starting to rethink Leinart's value to the team but at this point I think Tuel has 2nd string potential and if you ask him then more. With what little Tuel showed in college why in the hell did the Bills and NE and who knows who else show interest in him? Tuel must have displayed something interesting. He'll have his ups and downs but by golly he has something most of us can root for. He's smart, takes command of the situation, doesn't get rattled easily and is confident in himself. We should rally around Tuel Time. I believe he's the type of guy who thinks he can win against the Pats if given the chance. This is the type of guy teammates can follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Fuels first start cannot be against NE. Let him start and play 3 series, maybe. Giving it to a new comer is a big pill and could send the wrong message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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