BillsFan-4-Ever Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 EJ's fully aware of this because he's seen it written on the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 EJ's starting this weekend, so that they can showcase him for a possible trade. That makes as much sense as anything as a reason to play 3 QBs in the dress rehearsal game. Gotta love ole Rex, he definitely marches to the beat of his own drummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Walls are generally written w/incomprehensible graffiti. I am not sure if it is good if he can read it or not but I certainly expect him to see it and laugh at writers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delete This Account Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I think that this is all manufactured by Wawrow as a way to generate interest and controversy where none exists. From the article: "Asked if he's considered the possibility of playing somewhere else, Manuel gave a mixed response. "I haven't. I don't know how that works," he said. "But I also understand the business of it. I don't know. All I can do right now is continue to play well." From this we get the provocative headline: "Manuel doesn't dispute possibility his days in Buffalo might be numbered." Nice. That was not the headline of the story that moved on the AP wire. These were the only two headlines that moved: the short one: Manuel confident he can succeed in Buffalo or somewhere else and the extended one: Slipping in QB competition, Manuel confident he can succeed in Buffalo or 'somewhere else' again, he was asked a question and he responded. rather than rush out with a story based on his initial comment "somewhere else," he was asked a follow up question and provided a mixed response, which was fully quoted in the story. it seems that you are attempting to manufacture something with this ambitiously worded post. jw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Wasn't sure which thread to post this in but I can tell you that starting Manuel is merely a charade, mostly to mess with Indianapolis, and the coaches' minds have already been made up and he is not starting opening day. In fact, according to a pretty credible source, I'm pretty sure I know who is starting. John, have you heard anything of the like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishDave Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 That was not the headline of the story that moved on the AP wire. These were the only two headlines that moved: the short one: Manuel confident he can succeed in Buffalo or somewhere else and the extended one: Slipping in QB competition, Manuel confident he can succeed in Buffalo or 'somewhere else' again, he was asked a question and he responded. rather than rush out with a story based on his initial comment "somewhere else," he was asked a follow up question and provided a mixed response, which was fully quoted in the story. it seems that you are attempting to manufacture something with this ambitiously worded post. jw Could you explain what you mean by that for those of us who are not in the "media" business? What do you mean when you say "headline that moved"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Wasn't sure which thread to post this in but I can tell you that starting Manuel is merely a charade, mostly to mess with Indianapolis, and the coaches' minds have already been made up and he is not starting opening day. In fact, according to a pretty credible source, I'm pretty sure I know who is starting. John, have you heard anything of the like? If that's the case, feel free to share. I'm sure most of us would like to know what they're thinking, and anyone with a track record that's willing to share is always appreciated from my perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Dog Named Kelso Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 That was not the headline of the story that moved on the AP wire. These were the only two headlines that moved: the short one: Manuel confident he can succeed in Buffalo or somewhere else and the extended one: Slipping in QB competition, Manuel confident he can succeed in Buffalo or 'somewhere else' again, he was asked a question and he responded. rather than rush out with a story based on his initial comment "somewhere else," he was asked a follow up question and provided a mixed response, which was fully quoted in the story. it seems that you are attempting to manufacture something with this ambitiously worded post. jw While not the title of the article it was the message in your tweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 If that's the case, feel free to share. I'm sure most of us would like to know what they're thinking, and anyone with a track record that's willing to share is always appreciated from my perspective. Don't want to blow my credibility (yeah laugh away those with short memories) so need to find out how solid this info is first. Plus you never know if they change their minds again after this game and then I look like an idiot. But I can tell you that EJ starting on Saturday is a smokescreen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Wasn't sure which thread to post this in but I can tell you that starting Manuel is merely a charade, mostly to mess with Indianapolis, and the coaches' minds have already been made up and he is not starting opening day. In fact, according to a pretty credible source, I'm pretty sure I know who is starting. John, have you heard anything of the like? Sure. Got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delete This Account Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Could you explain what you mean by that for those of us who are not in the "media" business? What do you mean when you say "headline that moved"? Those were the two headlines that were atop the story that moved/was published on the AP wire. jw While not the title of the article it was the message in your tweet. I sent out several tweets. in order: More to come: Speaking to AP, #Bills QB Manuel doesn't dispute possibility his days in Buffalo might be numbered. http://pro32.ap.org/article/manuel-confident-he-can-succeed-buffalo-or-somewhere-else … #Bills Manuel to AP: "If I play well, it should take care of itself. Whether it's here or whether it's somewhere else, I don't know," And full version's out: #Bills QB Manuel tells AP he's confident he can succeed in Buffalo or `somewhere else' http://pro32.ap.org/article/manuel-confident-he-can-succeed-buffalo-or-somewhere-else … And finally: John Wawrow @john_wawrow Aug 17 John Wawrow retweeted Rob Quinn No. But he's never acknowledged "anywhere else," before. John Wawrow added, Rob Quinn @RQUINN619 Is this surprising? https://twitter.com/john_wawrow/status/633386233322962944 … jw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Don't want to blow my credibility (yeah laugh away those with short memories) so need to find out how solid this info is first. Plus you never know if they change their minds again after this game and then I look like an idiot. But I can tell you that EJ starting on Saturday is a smokescreen. So you state it as fact ten times and then on the 11th you say not sure of how solid this is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 So you state it as fact ten times and then on the 11th you say not sure of how solid this is? There are facts and football facts; football facts are most factious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 So you state it as fact ten times and then on the 11th you say not sure of how solid this is? Look, I am not ready to stake my credibility on who the starter is, although I'm 90% sure. Just don't want to be wrong and have to deal with a bunch of turkeys calling me out for the rest of my TBD existence. It's a tremendous source but it's also third hand. I will share before Rex does, don't worry. I can tell you with 100% certainty that Manuel is not starting against Indianapolis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 There are facts and football facts; football facts are most factious. Factious or facetious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Look, I am not ready to stake my credibility on who the starter is, although I'm 90% sure. Just don't want to be wrong and have to deal with a bunch of turkeys calling me out for the rest of my TBD existence. It's a tremendous source but it's also third hand. I will share before Rex does, don't worry. I can tell you with 100% certainty that Manuel is not starting against Indianapolis. Is it the same source as the last time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Look, I am not ready to stake my credibility on who the starter is, although I'm 90% sure. Just don't want to be wrong and have to deal with a bunch of turkeys calling me out for the rest of my TBD existence. It's a tremendous source but it's also third hand. I will share before Rex does, don't worry. I can tell you with 100% certainty that Manuel is not starting against Indianapolis. Putting that disclaimer out there with your info would prevent your credibility from taking a hit by any of the rational TBDers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishDave Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Look, I am not ready to stake my credibility on who the starter is, although I'm 90% sure. Just don't want to be wrong and have to deal with a bunch of turkeys calling me out for the rest of my TBD existence. It's a tremendous source but it's also third hand. I will share before Rex does, don't worry. I can tell you with 100% certainty that Manuel is not starting against Indianapolis. Dude... That is so lame..... I know who it is....nah nah nah nah nah......and I'm not teeeelllllliiiiiiiinnnnn.........nah nah nah nah nah.... Then why even say you know who it is.. That is stupid... Booo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Factious or facetious? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Look, I am not ready to stake my credibility on who the starter is, although I'm 90% sure. Just don't want to be wrong and have to deal with a bunch of turkeys calling me out for the rest of my TBD existence. It's a tremendous source but it's also third hand. I will share before Rex does, don't worry. I can tell you with 100% certainty that Manuel is not starting against Indianapolis. Then say it the first time like you said it the eleventh time if it's third hand and you're not sure and don't want to be wrong. Fwiw, I don't think there is much chance of him starting either. Tiny. And that they all but have made their minds up. Why wouldn't they? Except they are waiting for the game to play out. It probably won't change their minds but it's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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