Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 nope, don't need another bum Manuel is hurt, tuel does not have the arm strength. Freeman was good before Schiano came in. no he sucked since his second year getting his HC fired. He did well as a rookie but teams figured him out and he didn't improve, we don't need guys that can't up their game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need therapy Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Freeman is going to want a multi year deal which I doubt the Bills would offer him and I doubt he'd want to come be EJ's backup. As much as the Bills might want Freeman for this year I doubt we're an attractive landing spot for him. Yep. Freeman wants a starting gig. Why sign on to be the backup to a rookie 1st round pick when there are 2-3 teams that will want you as their starter? Move along folks, nothing to see here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BisonMan Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Given Freeman salary for this year is high and being paid by the Bucs, there is little chance someone will sign him to a long-term deal. He needs a one-year deal where he has a chance to play. At this point, nobody wanted his salary from a trade or off waivers. Freeman will have to play his way to a new contract that starts next year. But many accounts, Shiano ruined him and is looking more and more like a coach on a short leash. Buffalo would probably be a good spot for him to sign as a backup but there are issues. As with any other team, he knows nothing about the offense. No QB will step onto this team and pick up the playbook fast enough to start next week, even with an extra couple of days. If Manuel is out for the next game, Tuel is the starter, like it or not. Freeman or another signee would only be the backup for that game. I seriously doubt he or any of the other QBs available on the market would be able to start in two weeks given the learning curve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 The Bills have little choice. They have to get Freeman to Buffalo if they can reasonably do so. Odds are EJ will get dinged to some degree this season. No way can Tuel be the guy coming in. He was supposed to be the 3rd stringer this season and he needs to be put back there. The other reality is that players know these situations. A good starting QB with no backup is a big target. Imagine if you are on a team fighting for the playoffs. Knock him out and the game is decided? 15 yards and a fine doesn't seem so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I see this as an opportunity for both parties. People want to rag on Freeman but he is looking for a fresh start and a chance to showcase his skills. If he came here (presuming EJ is hurt) he'd get that and he'd get no pressure for commitment from the Bills. Looks like what the Kolb situation should have been, with a more talented player whose skills are more in line with EJ's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I'd be shocked if the Bills signed him. Very un-Bills move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKA Bigdog Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I'm sure the geniuses at OBD have their eye on a burger flipper they like the look of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodlearm Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 If he can play like he did acouple of years age, he could challenge EJ for starting role. Last night just shows what a joke the preseason games are. To all except those who buy tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey D. Clown Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I'd rather have Steve Freeman. I'd rather have Freeman McNeil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Yes that's right he unnecessarily got hit out of bounds by a guy that purposely went low and got called for a penalty. Did they call a penalty? I don't remember Hearing itI was noticing that even the hit before he took seemed like they were going low when they could Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 It should have been before the injury. Your goal is to constantly improve your roster. Is Freeman a better player than Tuel? Of course. Sign him and he has 10 days to learn the offense. Not perfect but make your team better if the price is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellyto83TD Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Sign him NOW and give him a legit shot at winning the starting job. Make EJ earn the damn thing. If he can't who cares? Put the best players on the field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Freeman apparently has a (prescribed) drug problem, and is immature. Doesn't sound like a pro to me.....we need pro's on this team, not problems. Let somebody else nurse him along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I blame the coaches for not having a solid backup plan. Interesting. Why not the front office? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Freeman apparently has a (prescribed) drug problem, and is immature. Doesn't sound like a pro to me.....we need pro's on this team, not problems. Let somebody else nurse him along. Just coach your team, Greg Schiano! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 (edited) Did they call a penalty? No. Edited October 4, 2013 by BillnutinHouston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsoldier54 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 This seems like a no brainer. He would certainly provide some quality insurance if EJ can't go, not only in the immediate future, but for the long haul as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I'd rather have Freeman McNeil Morgan Freeman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Beeeews Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Its a simple as this: This team should make it a mandatory priority to at LEAST bring a guy in and work him out after Tuel's performance last night. EJ had knee problems before the injury last night. And when an unproven, undrafted rookie is your backup to your starter, who, himself , is unproven ...its a recipe for disaster! The Bills were askin for trouble to begin with... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Jamarcus Russell? Who the F is even available besides Freeman? Vince Young? Bring Vince Young in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drey Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Who needs Freeman? Just put TJ Graham in at QB. He looked better than Tuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Morgan Freeman? Good, another cost saving move by the BillsBring Morgan Freeman in to Qb and this will also allow them to fire the guy they get to do voice overs for promotions/commercials, and in game announcements! If I was Freeman, the second that I was cut I would have had my agent booking me a flight to Minneosota with a football and a couple of guys to catch it and just stood in the front offices parking lot playing catch. Thats the best spot for him right now to be a starter. He won't come to Buffalo unless Manuel is done for a long time (don't see that happening unless his knee got worse on the sidelines), its a waste for him to sign here because he won't have the chance to show what he can do unless manuel becomes injury prone. Even Cleveland would be tough after Weedons performance last night and Hoyers performance the last 2 games. If Hoyer is done for the year it might make more sence because they will probably give up on Weedon again during their next loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koufax Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I would kick the tires but people are being way too hard on Tuel who admittedly looked bad. Very hard situation for any QB though. But I do think he would be better on the PS. I thought that before today though but there wasn't much available. We could use a quality back up and Freeman is available so why not? I might also address the punting situation, that wasn't acceptable today either. I don't know about tough situation. You have been preparing to play football, you get your chance. Go play football and show us what you can do. The good ones step up and make plays or at least look competent. Even Trent Edwards came in for Losman against New England and marched down the field for a TD. Sure he will perform better being prepared and with a long week of first team reps, but he showed a lot of negatives in general awareness of how to play football, not just in execution and being in sync. I HATED the play where he was tackled in bounds for a loss near the sideline inside of two minutes. He does understand that he can just throw the ball out of bounds past the line of scrimmage and things are better for his team, right? I was tremendously disappointed in his football performance. I think he is a guy who can make some of the throws, and maybe blossom, but is a long way from being able to help win or even not lose a football game in the NFL. Before the concussion I was a fan of Kolb as the backup, and skeptical on why Tuel was anything more than practice squad for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsox Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Manuel is hurt, tuel does not have the arm strength. Freeman was good before Schiano came in. Not against the idea, as long as he's not a distraction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpleman Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 If the price is right and he is willing, why not. At this point he is as legitimate as EJ. And if he plays well while EJ rests his knee injury , let the best QB win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisonbrigade Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Take Freeman and be thank full that Tampa Bay's front office is worse than ours. Even if EJ can play I still pick him up, he's a former #1, who had two years throwing 25tds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uticaclub Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Tuel looked like a tool. The game was winnable if we had a capable backup. Once EJ was out...game over. Gotta sign Freeman or another QB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Trade with the Lions - get Shaun Hill. He's 33 and knows what his role is. He won't embarrass himself or the team. You have a solid backup QB for the next 2 years. I'd give up a 5th rounder for someone like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Trade with the Lions - get Shaun Hill. He's 33 and knows what his role is. He won't embarrass himself or the team. You have a solid backup QB for the next 2 years. I'd give up a 5th rounder for someone like him. Why would the Lions trade their backup QB after witnessing what happened in Buffalo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 We can trade a 7th round pick to Seattle for Tavaris again so he can ride the pine for the rest of the year, lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Why would the Lions trade their backup QB after witnessing what happened in Buffalo? I realize all these "trades" aren't going to happen. Just throwing a name of someone who I'd want if we were to make a possible trade. The Lions have former Heisman candidate Kellen Moore 3rd string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Bring in "Purple Drank" ...either at QB or left guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Hello Josh, this is Coach Marrone....you're starting in ten days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 We can trade a 7th round pick to Seattle for Tavaris again so he can ride the pine for the rest of the year, lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsox Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Hello Josh, this is Coach Marrone....you're starting in ten days. Like!! Get 'Er Done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 It is going to be ugly for the next month for the Bills Offense. The Bills don't need the head ache of Freeman and his baggage. They will gut it out with Tuel until EJ returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPappy Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 (edited) I will start by saying I could be wrong.....but i doubt it. There is no way the Buffalo will bring in Freeman and here are the reasons why. 1. They are not going to risk a QB controversy if he plays well. (I know it's a weak reason, but it's still a valid one) 2. They are not going to pay him the money he wants. 3. He isn't going to sign with us even if we try, because he will want to be a starter. Even if he plays well (if we did sign him) he would still sit on the bench when EJ is healthy again and he won't want to be on the bench after being a starter the last 2 seasons. I just don't see it happening. I think they will use Thad for next week if Tuel doesn't look good in the first practice for the Bungles. Even bringing in a new QB they won't be ready in 10 days. JMO and I hate to say it, I think there going to try and bring in Timmy T or Thigpen. Tebow's more mobile then Thigpen, but Thigpen's arm is slightly better and he has some mobility. Flame Away! BigPappy Edited October 4, 2013 by BigPappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To Pegulavilla Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Tebow or Rex Grossman in a trade is my prediction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I will start by saying I could be wrong.....but i doubt it. There is no way the Buffalo will bring in Freeman and here are the reasons why. 1. They are not going to risk a QB controversy if he plays well. (I know it's a weak reason, but it's still a valid one) 2. They are not going to pay him the money he wants. 3. He isn't going to sign with us even if we try, because he will want to be a starter. Even if he plays well (if we did sign him) he would still sit on the bench when EJ is healthy again and he won't want to be on the bench after being a starter the last 2 seasons. I just don't see it happening. I think they will use Thad for next week if Tuel doesn't look good in the first practice for the Bungles. Even bringing in a new QB they won't be ready in 10 days. JMO and I hate to say it, I think there going to try and bring in Timmy T or Thigpen. Tebow's more mobile then Thigpen, but Thigpen's arm is slightly better and he has some mobility. Flame Away! BigPappy I agree that he will have multiple options, but I don't know that he will know for sure he could start right away and for the foreseeable future anywhere but J-ville and they are tanking for a #1. Not that it is going to be hard for them to do that. Houston and Minn are both teams that may make a QB change, but I think it is too early in the season for them to create a QB controversy when they have healthy starters and backups. I think the Bills is actully a good situation for him, becasue they can sign him for this season, he can come in for 3-5 games and is he does well, is free to sign anywhere else possibly for a big contract. I don't think there would be a QB controversy here, EJ is this coaching staff and FO's guy and they are going to do everything to make him succeed long-term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 JMO and I hate to say it, I think there going to try and bring in Timmy T or Thigpen. Tebow's more mobile then Thigpen, but Thigpen's arm is slightly better and he has some mobility. Flame Away! BigPappy You should be banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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