DirtDart Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Time to get on the bandwagon? Go Bills.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 It was another efficient, above average performance. We all said it, if EJ could play like this we have the talent on the team to win.He can still improve, he had that one horrible drive where he was lucky not to get picked on both 2nd and 3rd down, but other than that I was impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 61.5% complete for 7.8 YPA and no turnovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I have to admit, he was throwing some awful nice balls all day. That one in the 1st quarter to Sammy dropped right between his hands - thrown perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 He played well enough to win today, which I think is a major step forward for this team. But, I'm a little concerned that the offense couldn't score touchdowns in the red zone today. You can't kick 5 short-range field goals (and miss another) against a good team and expect to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 The big thing is he's driving the ball down field and getting chunks of yards. That's what we need to see and so far he's delivering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Time to get on the bandwagon? Go Bills.. Always have been and will be a Bills supporter. EJ is and remains a mediocrity. With an above average QB this game today would have been a blowout in the first half. Sure! It was good enough to win and that's good enough! And we are all happy about that! But we aren't going to be playing non-playoff wonders like the Bears and Dolphins every week of the year, if we are going to get where we all want to go. Here is the story of this year: how far can the Bills go while EJ remains a bottom-half-of-the-NFL-QB and nothing more than a game manager? No doubt we can accomplish a lot with our D. But how far can we actually go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Chandler strike was money. Needs to slow it down in the red zone though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 His pocket presence seems to have improved. He ran and got the ball out at the right times. The game has obviously slowed down for him. He's still a young QB and will be maturing a lot during this season. I hope all fans can just see him for what his is right now and stop bickering over him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 He's making progress and that is all you can ask for him. He needs to hold the ball a little more in the redzone. be a little more aggressive, we won't always be able to dominate on defense like we did today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 That pass to Chandler (that he made a great catch on!) was also another good throw of touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Always have been and will be a Bills supporter. EJ is and remains a mediocrity. With an above average QB this game today would have been a blowout in the first half. Sure! It was good enough to win and that's good enough! And we are all happy about that! But we aren't going to be playing non-playoff wonders like the Bears and Dolphins every week of the year, if we are going to get where we all want to go. Here is the story of this year: how far can the Bills go while EJ remains a bottom-half-of-the-NFL-QB and nothing more than a game manager? No doubt we can accomplish a lot with our D. But how far can we actually go? The guy has made 12 NFL starts. If you told me he'd play like he has in his 11th and 12th starts when they drafted him I'd take it in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Chandler strike was money. Needs to slow it down in the red zone though. That was a great throw, no question! And an even better catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 If Russell Wilson played this game it would be another win in a hall of fame career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 If Russell Wilson played this game it would be another win in a hall of fame career. That is a good point. It wasn't an un-Wilson like display come to think of it. Less scrambling.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 EJ still a work in progress, but the team around him is good enough for him to take his time developing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 That deep throw to Sammy on the first drive was the best throw I saw today. Too bad it didn't get the desired result. I like that EJ came out fast, though. Gotta give credit to his preparation, which has probably been aided by the new QB coach. Last year he always seemed to start slow. This year, he has looked to be in stride from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrymessenger Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 His incomplete throw to Watkins was on the money. Brent Grimes made a great play. Normally a long TD. His throw to Chandler was absolutely big time. He's got a long way to go but he may be improving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Been saying all along, rumors of EJ Manuel's suckiness have been vastly overstated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Been saying it all off season, this team is built to win without EJ needing to be anything more than average. The first two games he's played well above average. This is a great trend. Love this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Been saying all along, rumors of EJ Manuel's suckiness have been vastly overstated... That was true even last year. Wait, is Tannehill still better than EJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) Tannehill is crap. I'm sorry he is. He might get the odd great stat line against sucky teams but faced with anything like a proper defense he is poor. Holds the ball too long, and his accuracy is only average and he poops himself under any kind of pass rush pressure. Edited September 14, 2014 by GunnerBill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Tannehill is crap. I'm sorry he is. He might get the odd great stat line against sucky teams but faced with anything like a proper defense he is poor. Holds the ball too long, and his accuracy is only average and he poops himself under any kind of pass rush pressure. To be fair, he was running for his life all game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Tannehill is crap. I'm sorry he is. He might get the odd great stat line against sucky teams but faced with anything like a proper defense he is poor. Holds the ball too long, and his accuracy is only average and he poops himself under any kind of pass rush pressure. It's the middle of the Dolphin's line that's crap. They are awful up the middle, the game against the *pats was either a fluke or the *pats front 7 are terrible. I'm hoping for the later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 The O-Line is not good I accept.... but how long does that excuse some of his mistakes? I've never seen it, I'm sorry I just don't get the Tannehill love at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) 32 for 48 (66.67%) - 375 yds - 7.8ypa - 2 TD - 1 INT..... also one rushing TD. I'll take it so far Edited September 14, 2014 by Dorkington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaccof Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I only listened to the game on Sirius so hard to judge EJ's field presence, etc. Stats say he had a good game. I'm still not convinced that he's the QB the Bills need to get them over the hump and no one hopes I'm wrong more than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 The O-Line is not good I accept.... but how long does that excuse some of his mistakes? I've never seen it, I'm sorry I just don't get the Tannehill love at all. I don't want to get into a debate where I end up defending Tannehil, definitely not today, but the guy has raw talent and can make all the throws when he's not flat on his back. That said, he might suck out loud when his career is all said and done. For now, he's middling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heels20X6 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Been saying it all off season, this team is built to win without EJ needing to be anything more than average. The first two games he's played well above average. This is a great trend. Love this team. You know who also had his career sheltered like that at the beginning of his career? Tom Brady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 You know who also had his career sheltered like that at the beginning of his career? Tom Brady. Truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenboy81 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 EJ DA GREAT HATERZ!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-town Bills Fan Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 What impresses me most is that E.J isn't making any stupid plays. He is playing sound football and to me if he keeps it up could resemble Russel Wilson as a leader and QB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffOrange Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Always have been and will be a Bills supporter. EJ is and remains a mediocrity. With an above average QB this game today would have been a blowout in the first half. Sure! It was good enough to win and that's good enough! And we are all happy about that! But we aren't going to be playing non-playoff wonders like the Bears and Dolphins every week of the year, if we are going to get where we all want to go. Here is the story of this year: how far can the Bills go while EJ remains a bottom-half-of-the-NFL-QB and nothing more than a game manager? No doubt we can accomplish a lot with our D. But how far can we actually go? It's not really worth getting into because it's supposed to be a happy day. But these "I told you so" looking to pick a fight threads after two games. Oiy. It's a bit much. How do these guys feel about other blah qb's that have won a bunch of games on good teams like Dalton and Smith? They're Manuel times a hundred; must be Canton bound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Time to get on the bandwagon? Go Bills.. He definitely is playing a lot better but we need to get into the endzone more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 12 NFL starts people. 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 It's not really worth getting into because it's supposed to be a happy day. But these "I told you so" looking to pick a fight threads after two games. Oiy. It's a bit much. How do these guys feel about other blah qb's that have won a bunch of games on good teams like Dalton and Smith? They're Manuel times a hundred; must be Canton bound. Some people are just inherently negative. Let them wallow in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Jax Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Just got back home after watching the game at a sports bar.....I'm NOT an EJ basher, just a realist. But, I'm a little concerned that the offense couldn't score touchdowns in the red zone today. You can't kick 5 short-range field goals (and miss another) against a good team and expect to win. Absolutely correct, and EJ has a BIG part in that red zone inefficiency. Always have been and will be a Bills supporter. EJ is and remains a mediocrity. With an above average QB this game today would have been a blowout in the first half. Sure! It was good enough to win and that's good enough! And we are all happy about that! But we aren't going to be playing non-playoff wonders like the Bears and Dolphins every week of the year, if we are going to get where we all want to go. Here is the story of this year: how far can the Bills go while EJ remains a bottom-half-of-the-NFL-QB and nothing more than a game manager? No doubt we can accomplish a lot with our D. But how far can we actually go? Again, absolutely 100% spot on. Anyone who disagrees with the above either has no football knowledge at all, or is just a blind "homer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Tanny and Dalton are just fine QBs... generally middle of the pack, but that's just fine. Not every QB can be top 5. The problem QBs, the ones that actively hold teams back are the ones in the bottom 5-10 or so. I see EJ as in the middle of the pack so far over his career... which is pretty fine with me since he's only 12 games into his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtDart Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) It's not really worth getting into because it's supposed to be a happy day. But these "I told you so" looking to pick a fight threads after two games. Oiy. It's a bit much. How do these guys feel about other blah qb's that have won a bunch of games on good teams like Dalton and Smith? They're Manuel times a hundred; must be Canton bound. That wasn't the intent. So many threads are full of doom and gloom. This was a let's rally behind the kid, and this team type post. Edited September 14, 2014 by DirtDart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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