Max997 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I doubt Marrone wants Manuel running much this week. Why tempt fate with that knee. I was simply pointing out the only real difference between the two but that's a good point and even further proves mine that whoever starts won't be a factor as far as the Pats are concerned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmalibu Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Anyone thinking that Bills cage would be rattled by switching QBs is in crack!!! The bills need to worry about coming out and playing football, and limit the mental errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optometric Insight Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) If the Bills were doing this, there isn't much of a chance that it would backfire and confuse the Bills. It either works or it doesn't; no way it affects (effects?) them in a bad way. Edited September 2, 2013 by Teen Insight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koufax Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 It will be EJ on Sunday 95% and we know that and the Pats know that. They won't prepare differently for the two very much, and aren't dynamic mastermind defense. Rather than trickery and tactics (although I am fine with them making it a gametime decision), they should just try to execute offensively one play at a time, and win the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Maybe we could sign Tebow and not tell anyone, then start him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybee Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Mallet would end up starting for NE and the joke would be on us as he smokes our secondary for 400+ LOL !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Mallet would end up starting for NE and the joke would be on us as he smokes our secondary for 400+ LOL !! Um, no. Mallett is crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I tried to see if I could locate a picture of the Patriots taking a nap in the locker room to represent a week of preparation for Jeff Tuel as the starter. No dice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) There is no official procedure for naming starters. The Bills must list players as "Out, Questionable, Probable" that is it. They can do exactly what you said, or just keep like they are, list Manuel as Questionable, and call him a game time decision...and he could still start. the only naming a starter rule that I know of is 1 hour before kickoff Edited September 2, 2013 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPappy Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) I tried to see if I could locate a picture of the Patriots taking a nap in the locker room to represent a week of preparation for Jeff Tuel as the starter. No dice. While we get your point....this is the NFL. Bellicheat is not going to sleep on the job in week one. His team will come out swinging and swinging hard. Unless our beloved Bills gel literally over night, clean up all the mental error (penalties) and the defense shows up in a huge way, this game will not be pretty. I will be making sure that I have plenty of beer on hand just to make sure I am so plastered I don't remember watching this one. I hope I am wrong, but i doubt it. Edited September 2, 2013 by BigPappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I doubt Marrone wants Manuel running much this week. Why tempt fate with that knee. I disagree. If he's not healthy enough to execute the gameplan then he shouldn't play. That's what practice this week is for; to make that determination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I have always thought the whole concept of "starting" a game is so overblown in sports. As long as you played a significant role in the game, what difference does it make when you got on the field? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I disagree. If he's not healthy enough to execute the gameplan then he shouldn't play. That's what practice this week is for; to make that determination. I think the gameplan has to be dictated by your players. If Manuel can make plays that Tuel can't make, even at 80%, I think there's no question that Manuel should be the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I have always thought the whole concept of "starting" a game is so overblown in sports. As long as you played a significant role in the game, what difference does it make when you got on the field? Kind of like the batting order in baseball. Doesn't mean much after the 1st inning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatloaf Sandwich Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Guess you forgot how the wildcat was producing when the Dolphins first started using it With the success of the read option last year teams have spent the entire offseason preparing for it. I can't believe it finally took until the Super Bowl for a team to start defending it the way its supposed to be by having a defender go right at the QB on every play Yes plays will still be made and it will be a big part of the NFL this year but with teams defending it better and QBs taking more and more hits especially unnecessary ones it won't stay around too long. Think the Redskins will be running the read option as much this year after RG3's injury? Sigh... QBs didn't get hit as much on the read option. RGIII got hurt on a QB scramble. Come on man get it right if you are going to argue it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucethomas34 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 ...still have Manuel take a majority of the snaps (and not tell the press that), have Tuel hand the ball off on the first play and then put Manuel in, without getting in trouble with the League and disclosures? Sorry for being long winded, but just wondering. You're adorable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 isn't belichick already at a disadvantage without having tape on either of these guys ? No. There is plenty of college tape on both of them. Our offense has limited tape but they know what these guys are capable of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 college tape is not NFL tape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 What the read option is doing is just utilizing the mobility of your quarterback....nothing new here. Teams that had a mobile QB who could run would have an advantage. The defense has to account for him running somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Just watched the 6pm sports on Boston TV and they said Tuel was starting. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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