Leelee Phoenix Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I'm resigned to Lewis being gone this offseason. They kept Tuel on the roster all year for the future, hell if I know why, but they like him. The likely scenario is they blab about some veteran, "mentor" as EJ's backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I'm resigned to Lewis being gone this offseason. They kept Tuel on the roster all year for the future, hell if I know why, but they like him. The likely scenario is they blab about some veteran, "mentor" as EJ's backup. Why would Lewis be gone? He's under contract through next year. His salary next year is around $645K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leelee Phoenix Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Why would Lewis be gone? He's under contract through next year. His salary next year is around $645K. They'll cut him, and Lewis won't last on the PS. They can only keep 3 QBs. They may even just keep 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUNCH OF MULARKEY Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Another thing i like about Thad is hes first one off the sideline to congratulate ej when he makes a play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumin Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 They'll cut him, and Lewis won't last on the PS. They can only keep 3 QBs. They may even just keep 2 With the concern over EJ's injuries this season? They will not keep 2 QBs. I can envision them cutting Lewis, however. This goes back to the conversation that if you cut a player, you better have a replacement at the ready. Lewis is not irreplaceable by any means... and Tuel should not be on this roster. BUT there is no point cutting Lewis if the bills cannot acquire an equally talented or better player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent 91 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 The funny thing to me is people who say crazy things like draft a qb every round of every draft until you get one. You know how much of a joke that would make your franchise. Just being known as the team who has such a vast ineptitude and disparity as to mail everything in and disregard the other 23 positions on the team in hopes of finding a gem. Why don't we turn our attention to, and put the onus on the coaching staff and scouts to make the right call. And also develop and make sure their guy flourishes. How come other teams haven't had the same turnstile of qb personnel while finding their guy. And the most frustrating thing about it. Teams are finding solutions after our team drafts. I have to agree with people who says this team is definitely a team that swears they can out smart the process. They are and have been trying to be cute for a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 The funny thing to me is people who say crazy things like draft a qb every round of every draft until you get one. You know how much of a joke that would make your franchise. Just being known as the team who has such a vast ineptitude and disparity as to mail everything in and disregard the other 23 positions on the team in hopes of finding a gem. Why don't we turn our attention to, and put the onus on the coaching staff and scouts to make the right call. And also develop and make sure their guy flourishes. How come other teams haven't had the same turnstile of qb personnel while finding their guy. And the most frustrating thing about it. Teams are finding solutions after our team drafts. I have to agree with people who says this team is definitely a team that swears they can out smart the process. They are and have been trying to be cute for a long time Agreed. This notion of spending first round picks on a QB until you draft an "elite" one is utterly insane. The voracity with which fans are making this ludicrous demand is equally baffling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent 91 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) Agreed. This notion of spending first round picks on a QB until you draft an "elite" one is utterly insane. The voracity with which fans are making this ludicrous demand is equally baffling. Glad to know I'm not alone. I just don't understand folks Edited December 25, 2013 by Agent 91 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I agree with Sullivan 100%. At this point Lewis is a marginal NFL backup. If the Bills work with him then he may develop into a solid backup in a couple of years. If they want a good backup next season then they should bring in a FA and bump Lewis to #3. Also, a veteran QB on the roster certainly couldn't hurt Manuel's development. I disagree. How is Thad a "marginal" backup when he has won half his games? And we're the Bills, so winning half of anything is an improvement from the norm. Not to mention that Thad wasnt in training camp and the games he has started have been some of the toughest we've had. He didnt face the Jaguars and Falcons. The funny thing to me is people who say crazy things like draft a qb every round of every draft until you get one. You know how much of a joke that would make your franchise. Just being known as the team who has such a vast ineptitude and disparity as to mail everything in and disregard the other 23 positions on the team in hopes of finding a gem. Why don't we turn our attention to, and put the onus on the coaching staff and scouts to make the right call. And also develop and make sure their guy flourishes. How come other teams haven't had the same turnstile of qb personnel while finding their guy. And the most frustrating thing about it. Teams are finding solutions after our team drafts. I have to agree with people who says this team is definitely a team that swears they can out smart the process. They are and have been trying to be cute for a long time I dont think anyone realistically advocates to "draft a QB every single round of every single draft." You're just arguing with yourself now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent 91 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I disagree. How is Thad a "marginal" backup when he has won half his games? And we're the Bills, so winning half of anything is an improvement from the norm. Not to mention that Thad wasnt in training camp and the games he has started have been some of the toughest we've had. He didnt face the Jaguars and Falcons. I dont think anyone realistically advocates to "draft a QB every single round of every single draft." You're just arguing with yourself now. I was being facetious but would it change your opinion if I changed my arguement to drafting a qb in the first round until you find one? Because that is a very real arguement by the masses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Thad Lewis have proven he's an above average backup. Our problem is first string. Why are we debating who our backup is..... Because this thread is about debating Thad Lewis and the backup QB position......and I'll add that I personally was very pleased to read the OP and find no mention of EJ. Obviously many of us enjoy discussing more than just the one crusade topic, as is apparent in this thread. Go and post in one of the many other threads about your views on EJ and the starting QB position......not here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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