thewildrabbit Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Guys. Jesus. The Bills don't need flashy QB play to beat the Chiefs overly aggressive and opportunistic D. They need a game manager who can stay out of trouble. Alex Smith is not Drew Brees. Their main offensive catalyst is Jamaal Charles. He's their leading rusher AND receiver. This game will come down to running and stopping the run. Quite frankly, of the three, I trust Thad LEAST when it comes to avoiding the mistakes that will or won't cost us Sunday's game. Dude, are you forgetting what "Mr Deer in headlights" looked like in that Cleveland game? Or "Mr throw it in the turf" if you prefer. Lewis is like a Timex watch, can get a beating and keep on ticking. Although, In 3 games Lewis has been sacked 13 times, 6x fumbles while losing 3. The problem is that the Bills protections didn't hold up very well against that Saints D, as they sent 5, 6, sometimes 7, and not only did the extra blockers fail. Lewis had great difficulty in pre snap reads and hot reads. I highly doubt Tuel would be any better setting protections or making hot reads. I dunno at this point If I'd trust Matt Flynn over Jeff Tuel or Lewis just because of his time in the NFL. Packers 2008-2011, Seahawks 2012, 2013 Oakland-Buffalo 6 years in the league. I gotta wonder if he has the offense down yet. If so, then Flynn might be the wiser choice this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KikO M G Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 Marrone told Tuel and Flynn "it could be anyone" starting Sunday. No other details yet as to whether Thad has an injury or what. Flynn and Tuel split 1st team reps today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewildrabbit Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000273683/article/qb-roundup-uncertain-starters-in-buffalo-minnesota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KikO M G Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 I would bet any amount of money Flynn will start Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Lewis played very poorly against the Saints from almost any measure. Lewis has proven he may be a keeper but only if a lot of work improves his game. Those fumbles are killers and his high throw after high throw must stop. He was a D- at best against the Saints. saints are a pressure defense team with an offense that can score - so you usually play from behind at home in a dome after a bye - ---tough scenario for any QB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KikO M G Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 Nothing official yet but looks like Thad is out with undisclosed injury and Marrone is having open competition for Sunday's starter.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I would bet any amount of money Flynn will start Sunday. you would lose a lot of money then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KikO M G Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 Thad has sore ribs. 50/50 to play according to Marrone. E.J. practiced but will not play this week. Thad's x rays were negative. Have to imagine he starts, no? He won't miss a start with soreness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsoldier54 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Jeff Tuel should never play QB in an NFL game again. He sucks and if he plays, it will be a schit show. Relax man. He was thrown into his first NFL game due to injury and he performed poorly. That in no way indicates that he will never be able to play in the NFL as a backup QB. I would have no problem giving him another shot with a full week of preparation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 allllllllllllllllllllllllll this is, is a rest day for Thad, simple as that - he will be starting on Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KikO M G Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 allllllllllllllllllllllllll this is, is a rest day for Thad, simple as that - he will be starting on Sunday Rodak says it could be Thad, Tuel, OR Flynn. He's not as convinced as you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Rodak says it could be Thad, Tuel, OR Flynn. He's not as convinced as you. yea based on this\ - Marrone (to the QBs at practice): "It could be any of you on Sunday" meaning - be ready to start....any coach worth his salt would tell the backups to be ready in case the starter cant go, he didnt say "This is now an open competition for Sundays starting spot" - he simply said "It COULD be any of you"...Thad aint sitting out with sore ribs, this is a precaution, and a wise one, let the ribs heal for another day - or two - and have Thad ready for Sunday why aggravate the ribs unnecessarily with throwing/running in practice early in the week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 allllllllllllllllllllllllll this is, is a rest day for Thad, simple as that - he will be starting on Sunday Agreed. Thad's starting. Marrone just knows that he is one hit away from being carted off. Mike Rodak @mikerodak 34s Lewis also dealing with "flu virus," Marrone says. Has chance to play even if he only practices on Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 @buffalobills Marrone: Thad Lewis is "50/50" to play Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Front Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Jeff Tuel should never play QB in an NFL game again. He sucks and if he plays, it will be a schit show. Dang Dog, that's harsh. Brett Favre sucked it up in his first game, too. Look how that turned out. In fact, a lot of great QB's had horrendous first games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Relax man. He was thrown into his first NFL game due to injury and he performed poorly. That in no way indicates that he will never be able to play in the NFL as a backup QB. I would have no problem giving him another shot with a full week of preparation. I don't know man, i was at the Bills/Redskins dress rehearsal game in DC back in August. That game mattered for Tuel big time and he played the final 3 1/2 quarters. He was 10 for 17, 63 yards. The guy looked like a poor man's version of Trent Edwards and that's not good at all. I saw Zero "it" factor and i saw nothing in that Browns game to change my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Dang Dog, that's harsh. Brett Favre sucked it up in his first game, too. Look how that turned out. In fact, a lot of great QB's had horrendous first games. He's never done well. Not against his own team. Not against other teams' 3rd strings. And most certainly not in a real game situation. Most undrafted QBs went undrafted for good reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Buscaglia said Manuel took second team reps in the "throw vs. Air drill." Not sure what that means. i believe no defense - throwing vs air instead of defenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglientep Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Any chance EJ is healthy enough to play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Any chance EJ is healthy enough to play? Nope. Marrone already ruled him out. Dixon, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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