RuntheDamnBall Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I'd be lying if I didn't say I find this disconcerting. I vote Batch for #3, clipboard, extra coach on the field and a good presence on the team. I don't care if he never sees a down - in fact, I prefer it. But this is pretty awful looking right now - even moreso than if they had held onto Leinart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I had a similar thought. I can't remember an NFL with so little experience at QB. I'm hoping Manuel gets healthy and has a succsessful rookie season, but this could get ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 I had a similar thought. I can't remember an NFL with so little experience at QB. I'm hoping Manuel gets healthy and has a succsessful rookie season, but this could get ugly. Especially since one of them is an UDFA. I know players come from everywhere, but in your ideal situation Tuel is fighting for a roster spot, not your probable week 1 starter and second most experienced QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 This is an interesting way to look at it, but I think we'll be alright. Seems as though they have confidence that EJ will be alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 This is an interesting way to look at it, but I think we'll be alright. Seems as though they have confidence that EJ will be alright. And if he isn't, or gets hurt, this looks like Tank Nation. I'd take a look at McElroy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Ex College head coach mentality. Start the freshman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) The Bills are obviously going to be bringing another QB in with Clausen and Quinn prob at the top of the list No way they go into season with just EJ and Tuel even if EJ was completely healthy Edited August 31, 2013 by Max997 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I'd be lying if I didn't say I find this disconcerting. I vote Batch for #3, clipboard, extra coach on the field and a good presence on the team. I don't care if he never sees a down - in fact, I prefer it. But this is pretty awful looking right now - even moreso than if they had held onto Leinart. Considering the suckiness of the snaps we have seen in the last year, below the mendoza line, couldn't this be considered an upgrade? I like the idea of Dennis Dixon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 Considering the suckiness of the snaps we have seen in the last year, below the mendoza line, couldn't this be considered an upgrade? I like the idea of Dennis Dixon. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 i find it veddy interesting. its now a coaches game. looking forward to see how the new triumvarate fair. Go Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I had a similar thought. I can't remember an NFL with so little experience at QB. I'm hoping Manuel gets healthy and has a succsessful rookie season, but this could get ugly. last year with the Redskins wasn't far off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Not worried about it. Put the ball in CJ hands and let this thing started. This should be his year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Lets use that roster spot for a guy that could actually play. Coaches are there to mentor guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 last year with the Redskins wasn't far off. I think Grossman sucks, but having a guy who has appeared in the Super Bowl, even as your #3, is pretty far off from this (I think). And Rex had also started for this same team, so he had experience with the team and staff. Whomever the Bills pick up will be fresh to this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Three observations/thoughts: 1) First, I think it means they feel very confident that EJ Manuel will be back next week. 2) As for a 3rd QB, I have liked the idea of Dixon all along--much better option than the list of Notre Dame rejects listed above. 3) I would assume they are in discussions with someone or this move would not have been made today (that is, cutting Lewis). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San-O Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 This is what happens when your GM doesn't draft a QB until the 4th year of your most recent rebuilding process. Where's the accountability? Buddy and Chan's blind faith and belief in Fritztragic have left the QB spot so completely empty, the Bills may be starting an undrafted rookie QB, or a highly drafted QB, both of whom have no NFL snaps. Do get me wrong, I'm more excited for this season than most years, it's just that you can't run an NFL franchise like this. Kolb was an accident waiting to happen apparently, and Buffalo was his 3rd NFL stop. I do hope he is OK and gets well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 If Bills need a player coach who will not play hire addition to staff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) Welcome to the NFL, rookie! The sooner EJ lays claim to his team, the better. And I fully hope that means ruffling some vet feathers by telling Mario to shut his phucking fridge when things aren't going well. Shades of '86, baby. Albeit without a QB with three previous seasons of up tempo, run and shoot pro ball behind him. GO BILLS!!! Edited August 31, 2013 by K-9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ko12010 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 This is what happens when your GM doesn't draft a QB until the 4th year of your most recent rebuilding process. Where's the accountability? Buddy and Chan's blind faith and belief in Fritztragic have left the QB spot so completely empty, the Bills may be starting an undrafted rookie QB, or a highly drafted QB, both of whom have no NFL snaps. Do get me wrong, I'm more excited for this season than most years, it's just that you can't run an NFL franchise like this. Kolb was an accident waiting to happen apparently, and Buffalo was his 3rd NFL stop. I do hope he is OK and gets well. Stop whining, seriously. Do you think it's easy to completely redo a friggin NFL franchise? It takes time. And getting your QB early in that rebuild is a bad idea, unless the absolute perfect one is there, because they'll get destroyed behind a porous o-line and not have much talent at the skilled positions to work with. They'd be shell shocked before week 8. Look at how bad the Raiders consistently are, and how their QB's do. They get crushed every play unless they hand off to McFadden. Buddy and co. did a pretty good job, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealityCheck Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I am excited to see how these rookie QBs do. I don't get all of this worrying nonsense. Nobody on this forum has any skin in the game, both figuratively and literally. When you buy the ticket, you take the ride. Stop sniveling and enjoy it for what it is, an adventure into the unknown. EJ and Tuel represent the unknown. Embrace it. Wish them well. Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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