l< j Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 instead, shouldn't we make one of all the other starting QBs we play against for the rest of the season? You see, you are thinking too linearly. We need to shake up this franchise, really get things moving in a new direction. Never get there by doing the obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 If he is out next week, who is tuels backup? The net that the kickers practice into? Er, Alex, I'll have "Dixon" for 500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 instead, shouldn't we make one of all the other starting QBs we play against for the rest of the season? I'd rather just straight-up beat the begeesus out of them and handle Tuel from a distance. Are you texting and driving again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobillsinytown Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 At what point do quarterbacks learn to 1) throw it away and not take a sack, and 2) not try to do too much by running with the ball? Why aren't the coaches finding "teachable moments" during the games or while watching film to impress upon these young QBs that they can hurt field position, fumble, or hurt themselves by trying to do too much? These are not really "teachable moments". Experience is the only real teacher. It's one thing for the coaches to tell them to throw it away or not try to do too much by running. It's another thing for them to do that correctly every single time during the course of a game. Very few QB's get to that elite level. The most successful (in terms of Superbowls) QB to develop these two skillsets to the highest level was Steve Young, and he sat on the bench behind Joe Montana for quite a while. Aaron Rodgers can run, but uses it rarely and he sat behind Brett Favre for quite a while. In this era, first round draft pick QB's don't have that luxury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twist_to_open Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 My Lewis jersey hasn't even arrived yet....Dang you FEDEX!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 With EJ as the starter and Thaddeus as his backup, the future is looking brighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I'd rather just straight-up beat the begeesus out of them and handle Tuel from a distance. Are you texting and driving again? i was definitely at home on my couch when I sent that. With EJ as the starter and Thaddeus as his backup, the future is looking brighter. dont you mean Lewis as the starter and EJ the backup? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 This team is jinxed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 It might be a good idea to extend his contract now. RFA in 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufcomments Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 The good news...at least we got a backup QB, a decent one too. Bad news.....the football gods still are mad at us , they have the injury curse arrow still pointed at us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Glad he's going to be ok. We have a chance with this guy. yes.....its the D that snatches that chance away, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 If this game was your tipping point, you're at least 20 years late to the party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I'm worried that his foot sprain will be more of an issue (even though Thad downplayed it). If he plays vs. Miami, his mechanics could be screwed up and his lack of mobility could cost him. Hopefully he's a quick healer, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I was thinking starter lol Grow up, Peter Pan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKA Bigdog Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 What a shame, his long ball accuracy was 10x better than EJ's. On the bright side with a real QB from next years draft and EJ and Lewis as backups this team could maybe win some games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) @buffalobills Doug Marrone: Thad Lewis X-rays and MRI were negative. Day to day. "I feel good about him being able to play Sunday" @buffalobills Marrone: Thad Lewis will start if healthy, Flynn the backup if he learns #Bills system. Confidence in Tuel as starter or reserve if needed. Edited October 14, 2013 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 @buffalobills Marrone: Thad Lewis will start if healthy, Flynn the backup if he learns #Bills system. Confidence in Tuel as starter or reserve if needed. Huh? Exactly how does this translate into confidence in Tuel as starter or reserve if needed? Seriously, with all the QB scrambling that's been going on, this poor guy's confidence is likely shattered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Huh? Exactly how does this translate into confidence in Tuel as starter or reserve if needed? Seriously, with all the QB scrambling that's been going on, this poor guy's confidence is likely shattered. Marrone has to say something in support of Tuel in the event that they ever need him to play even though he's clearly not ready for NFL duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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