HOUSE Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) I am strongly behind EJ Manuel but if he struggles badly, I guarantee Doug Marrone won't ride out the storm. Anyway, the Bills need a WIN here to be taken seriously around the NFL. Edited September 7, 2014 by HOUSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I am strongly behind EJ Manuel but if he struggles badly, I guarantee Doug Marrone won't ride out the storm. Anyway, the Bills need a WIN here to be taken seriously around the NFL. If Orton comes in, it's probably for the rest of the season. I don't think Marrone presses that button on day 1. Also, Orton's command of the playbook must still be pretty limited. Even though he's a veteran, he'd probably enter the game with a dozen or so plays in his back pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 You'll see him in a visor holding a clipboard. I am sure Fox will get a shot of him on the sideline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Not a chance outside of injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Not a chance outside of injury. In other words, a pretty solid chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLbills Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I am strongly behind EJ Manuel but if he struggles badly, I guarantee Doug Marrone won't ride out the storm. Anyway, the Bills need a WIN here to be taken seriously around the NFL. The only way Orton comes in today is if EJ is injured. Marrone has preached that he was behind EJ 110%. That would not send a very good message if he pulled him halfway through the first game. Of course that is just my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I don't see it this early in the season. I know he's a vet and can pick thing rather quickly but I don't see EJ being pulled even if he's struggling, which he will at times today. #10games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthtobrint Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) I am strongly behind EJ Manuel but if he struggles badly, I guarantee Doug Marrone won't ride out the storm. Anyway, the Bills need a WIN here to be taken seriously around the NFL. You do realize what Marrone got into a heated argument with director of player personnel Jim Monos about, don't you? The potential of the Orton signing damaging EJ's fragile confidence. Pulling EJ in the first week of the season would destroy that. It's not going to happen no matter how badly he plays. Edited September 7, 2014 by earthtobrint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 In other words, a pretty solid chance! funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsswansonjr Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I hope not!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanCity Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 If Marrone pulls EJ, it would have to have been a disaster game. I don't see that in the forecast. I see the Bills putting up 24 points on the board and Chicago's crappy defense being a confidence builder for EJ. These aren't Lovie and Urlacher's Bears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 You do realize what Marrone got into a heated argument with director of player personnel Jim Monos about, don't you? The potential of the Orton signing damaging EJ's fragile confidence. Pulling EJ in the first week of the season would destroy that. It's not going to happen no matter how badly he plays. I sincerely hope you are right but the Bills need to beat the freaking Bears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) Joe B said it best, once EJ is pulled, the project is done. I doubt Marrone will use that card the first week of the season. And I concur with his assessment. I think that once EJ is demoted and Orton is called the starter they should give up on EJ as the starter (and I'm an EJ homer). Edited September 7, 2014 by The Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I am strongly behind EJ Manuel but if he struggles badly, I guarantee Doug Marrone won't ride out the storm. Anyway, the Bills need a WIN here to be taken seriously around the NFL. You also MIGHT not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I am strongly behind EJ Manuel but if he struggles badly, I guarantee Doug Marrone won't ride out the storm. Anyway, the Bills need a WIN here to be taken seriously around the NFL. OK...stop.....just stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I can't wait until 1pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I am strongly behind EJ Manuel but if he struggles badly, I guarantee Doug Marrone won't ride out the storm. Anyway, the Bills need a WIN here to be taken seriously around the NFL. Perhaps my definition of "strongly" differs greatly from yours but I don't think somebody who is truly "strongly" behind the starting QB starts this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 If it's true that Marrone was against the Orton signing, you won't see him play outside of injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleed Bills Blue Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 EJ will get the time today to do some shredding. Bear slaw...yummmm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I am strongly behind EJ Manuel but if he struggles badly, I guarantee Doug Marrone won't ride out the storm. Anyway, the Bills need a WIN here to be taken seriously around the NFL. Two things: You shouldn't drink this early in the morning This isn't Madden 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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