PolishDave Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 When they decided to play EJ because "he's earned it" kind of makes it sound like they might be second guessing themselves about the QB competition a little. Don't you think? Perhaps they are. In my mind that is a really low percentage probability. It is too close to the season opener for me to believe that unless the competition in game day practices has been really close when the quarterbacks played with and against the ones. I think if he was really that close, then they would be giving equal practice time with the ones. I thought I heard he wasn't getting as many snaps as the other two guys were getting with the ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) whoa, 28 pages already... nice to see that nobody cares about the QB position It really is an overrated position. Edited August 27, 2015 by The Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I knew he would start ....it was the only way this thing can be remotely fair. Finally a staff with a clue. This is the most important feature of the announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) The "near interception" really stands out as the reporter wanting validation and scrambling for it... I mean, calling out a near interception? Really?that was odd Edited August 27, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Great opportunity for him! I hope he (we) does well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 whoa, 28 pages already... nice to see that nobody cares about the QB position If EJ could put up point like he can put up pages in a thread on TBD he'd be a World Champ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 When Simon talks, Rex listens , cool Or vice versa and we just got a leak from the man ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) Perhaps they are. In my mind that is a really low percentage probability. It is too close to the season opener for me to believe that unless the competition in game day practices has been really close when the quarterbacks played with and against the ones. I think if he was really that close, then they would be giving equal practice time with the ones. I thought I heard he wasn't getting as many snaps as the other two guys were getting with the ones. I can't say I disagree. I will say he wasn't getting as many snaps with the one's but he was always playing against the 1's whether is was when he was with scout team or with the 1's. It all depended on the drill and he was normally facing 1s when with the scout team. Edited August 27, 2015 by The Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 i do! ESPN wants to know if Tannehill is better than Luck.... Oh man they won't let it go down here in So Fla, it's hysterical. They are trying to say he's a top 5 QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Indy will have plenty of time to prepare...and if you are a D Coordinator, are you really scared of the Bills QBs? nope. but a little scared of a Roman offense with all these playmakers maybe ? I can't say I disagree. I will say he wasn't getting as many snaps with the one's but he was always playing against the 1's whether is was when he was with scout team or with the 1's. It all depended on the drill and he was normally facing 1s when with the scout team. Didn't EJM get more total reps though? I think Tyrod has already earned this job and we should be focusing on preparing him to start the season. More reps as the starter the better. I don't think this is a good way to handle the QB competition. maybe the competition is nearly over? I dont know just tossing that into the breezes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Didn't EJM get more total reps though? With who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) We need more then just good deep balls.......we need throws thrown with anticipation and a qb willing to scramble for a first down when needed That first year.....I thought that was EJ (before the coaches messed him up) but I just have this feeling I KNOW this is Tyrod Taylor I really wonder if this might end up pushing Cassell to 3rd strong QB when this is all said and done. here it is With who? doesnt matter. reps are reps. Is he executing the playbook is he making the reads. does he maintain control. does he have the full grasp of the offense and able to execute its intent? Edited August 27, 2015 by 3rdand12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Perhaps they are. In my mind that is a really low percentage probability. It is too close to the season opener for me to believe that unless the competition in game day practices has been really close when the quarterbacks played with and against the ones. I think if he was really that close, then they would be giving equal practice time with the ones. I thought I heard he wasn't getting as many snaps as the other two guys were getting with the ones. I can't say I disagree. I will say he wasn't getting as many snaps with the one's but he was always playing against the 1's whether is was when he was with scout team or with the 1's. It all depended on the drill and he was normally facing 1s when with the scout team. The "realist" in me thinks that's something that's been lost on many. Rex made it very hard for EJ to climb the ladder. He started slow and got put in the back of the class. But he's battled back and his majority of time with the scrubs against The Bills' first string defense was a tougher assignment than the other two QBs had for the most part. To his credit EJ's been gritty. He seems to play his best when the pressure is on. I agree with those who have said either TT or EJ winning the starter's role bodes the best for our long term success. Frankly I don't care which one wins out. Go Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsMagic1 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Best of luck, EJ, go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 The arrival of a brand new sports network right after the one show in town totally blows any shred of credibility would be quite the coincidence. WGR looks like a total joke now. Every beat reporter, commentator, etc. has said EJ was clearly #3. I admit. I wasn't at camp. I was listening to Sal (who people on here used to revere like a football God) talk about EJ clearly being #3 every day. Same with pretty much every other person on the station. I bought it. But in the end, I'm just a fan who watches. This is their livelihood and they look like complete idiots right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 The arrival of a brand new sports network right after the one show in town totally blows any shred of credibility would be quite the coincidence. WGR looks like a total joke now. Every beat reporter, commentator, etc. has said EJ was clearly #3. I admit. I wasn't at camp. I was listening to Sal (who people on here used to revere like a football God) talk about EJ clearly being #3 every day. Same with pretty much every other person on the station. I bought it. But in the end, I'm just a fan who watches. This is their livelihood and they look like complete idiots right now. The only one who knows anything about football at WGR is Sal. Hamilton, Schopp, Bulldog, Simon, Coller??? :lol: Even Sal was caught up in his own confirmation bias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I think that the best it can do is move him to #2 for the season agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihilarian Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 If all the insiders are to be believed this could be an audition for a possible trade in the near future. This for a guy who was supposedly going to be cut months ago. But then the outsiders were spouting that Matt Cassel might be the one who is the goner before training camp started, and then once camp opened he saw a lot of reps with the first string. Bottom line is that nobody really knows what the coaches are thinking save the coaches themselves. If you are an EJ fan you should be somewhat torn on this start because on one hand he is getting a shot in prime time with some of the starters to show what he can do. OTOH he hasn't been getting that many reps with the ones, and is more used to playing with the scout team, and backups. I suppose a lot will depend on how well the Bills running game works, and offensive line holds up against the Steelers defense. Anyway, I look at this as a smart move by the coaching staff to try and find out what exactly they have in EJ, and if he has developed enough in his short time under Greg Roman to be given a shot as the starting QB. I personally hope that he has, and that he plays well with the starters. The Bills need a dominate "pocket passer" with a strong arm that will eventually develop into that franchise QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I mean...regardless of who you favor as the QB.....how can you NOT want EJ to go out there and throw 5 touchdowns in 2 minutes? They are all BILLS....I will root for ever player on this team until they are no longer on this team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 What happens if they all do well? Can we reach any conclusion from that? I can. guess what my thought is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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