LB3 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I've just confirmed the post above. Mitch Courtney has it hours earlier. I don't know how to link to a single tweetL But you can see it for yourself here: https://twitter.com/mitch_courtney1 That's the guy eball started this thread with, and the guy (tweet) I just posted that you responded to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 That's the guy eball started this thread with, and the guy (tweet) I just posted that you responded to. What do I know? So was eball being serious, or sarcastic in his response to my post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) What do I know? So was eball being serious, or sarcastic in his response to my post? I believe he was being serious. Glazer was the first to report it of any repute. This guy, the one who said Cassel will be cut by Friday, was the only person I saw share the news earlier than Glazer. He could have just gotten lucky. He appears to be a college student with ambitions to be a sports GM. He could have a source, but he could also be guessing. If Cassel gets cut, I'll be a believer. Edited September 1, 2015 by LBSeeBallLBGetBall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I believe he was being serious. Glazer was the first to report it of any repute. This guy, the one who said Cassel will be cut by Friday, was the only person I saw share the news earlier than Glazer. He could have just gotten lucky. He appears to be a college student with ambitions to be a sports GM. He could have a source, but he could also be guessing. If Cassel gets cut, I'll be a believer. Indeed. But he didn't couch it with any disclaimers---said it was going to happen, and it did. I know Scheffter (sp?) had it earlier, but did use some disclaimers, so I can see not giving him the nod. Just saying, if we only give credit to a guy who already well known, lesser known/unknown people, our there, working hard to get scoops, don't get the credit. Honestly, I think it's only really valuable to say "I was first with the news" if you are lesser known/unknown. Glazer doesn't need that anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JESSEFEFFER Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 From @Mitch_Courtney1: Hearing from a source close to the situation that the Bills will part ways with Matt Cassel in favor of EJ Manuel as early as Friday This guy doesn't have any obvious connections, so take it FWIW. Let's assume this plays out as stated. Recall rex telling those covering Bills' training camp that he knew how the QB rotation looked but not to read too much into it. I guess they just couldn't help themselves and tried to do it anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 So this 17 page thread is all based on a tweet from a college kid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 So this 17 page thread is all based on a tweet from a college kid? Yes, with clear disclaimers from the get-go. But it makes sense and is what many of us have predicted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Yes, with clear disclaimers from the get-go. But it makes sense and is what many of us have predicted. I know, and I agree that it makes sense. Still it is a tweet from a college kid. I guess your just throwing out a talking point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Cutting Fred Jackson and Matt Cassel gives them over $7 million more in cap space to carry over to 2016. That's basically 1 premier player like Cordy Glenn for players that were gone in 2016 anyways. Great cap management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBob Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 What I was talking about with the mettle and the leadership was the last drive of the Cleveland game, combined with the Pitt game. Most of us, including me, thought his career is Buffalo was basically over. But that last drive showed tremendous mettle and leadership under those circumstances. He was all but left for dead and he got up and put together the best drive of his life, preseason or not. He threw five fantastic passes in one minute of time, including two of them on fourth and fourteen with about a minute to go. One of them was a TD and game winner. Then he had a pretty good practice and then he had a monster game against Pitt where again his career with the Bills was likely on the line. Several players noted the difference in his confidence level and the way he was in the huddle. I think it saved his career with the Bills and I think it showed a ton of leadership that he just didn't have before. And no, I don't think he should start, I think TT should, and I don't think he is ready to be given the keys to the car. But that doesn't mean he hasn't made huge strides in leadership in the last few weeks. I also think that a great deal of accuracy problems and breakdown of mechanics that results in accuracy problems is simply being comfortable in the game and the offense and what you need to do. And EJ always looked pretty skittish and very often looked inaccurate. But he got godawful coaching in his first two years which hurt him and now he is getting great coaching. And it took awhile but he is finally looking comfortable and he knows the offense and he is just winging it for the first time in his pro career and it shows in his accuracy and his mechanics don't break down nearly as much and his confidence has skyrocketed and that all feeds off itself. He may have had the light turned on. He may just be on a lucky streak. But he's clearly benefitting from being more comfortable and getting better coaching. I also give him credit for how he played in the Carolina game for that matter. The guy's first series was effed by two lousy shotgun snaps by Urbik. He had two drops by TEs that could have extended other drives, and he was basically running for his life the whole time. Yet he throws an on the money touchdown pass while avoiding the rush, and was downright unflappable the entire time he was out there. The biggest improvement I saw in EJ was his coolness and his ability to overcome adversity in all three games, and especially in the first two. He didn't get down when stuck with the third and fourth stringers, he continued to work until he made something happen. That is a huge attribute to have as a starting QB. I'm fine with TT because I thought he played well, also displayed poise under fire and is a bit more multi-dimensional. BUT, I still think EJ is the prototypical starting QB and still has the bigger upside, even if not by a huge margin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I also give him credit for how he played in the Carolina game for that matter. The guy's first series was effed by two lousy shotgun snaps by Urbik. He had two drops by TEs that could have extended other drives, and he was basically running for his life the whole time. Yet he throws an on the money touchdown pass while avoiding the rush, and was downright unflappable the entire time he was out there. The biggest improvement I saw in EJ was his coolness and his ability to overcome adversity in all three games, and especially in the first two. He didn't get down when stuck with the third and fourth stringers, he continued to work until he made something happen. That is a huge attribute to have as a starting QB. I'm fine with TT because I thought he played well, also displayed poise under fire and is a bit more multi-dimensional. BUT, I still think EJ is the prototypical starting QB and still has the bigger upside, even if not by a huge margin. I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Right now. For one game. No. Rex all but said that. In totality. Counting youth. Injury history. Salary. Contract. ST ability. Touches by McCoy. And other players on the roster... there is an argument to be made I think the answer is no. But it's not as simple and not a no brainer. It's tough. I think we'd all agree that brown, red Bryant and Richie incognito will combine for more impact at the same total cap space as Fred... To use a hypothetical to quantify the types of moves the savings could contribute to. Fred was pricey for a role player, with an increasingly limited role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Cutting Fred Jackson and Matt Cassel gives them over $7 million more in cap space to carry over to 2016. That's basically 1 premier player like Cordy Glenn for players that were gone in 2016 anyways. Great cap management. It's an interesting point. Though I think I saw somewhere we can easily create over $25M in cap room next year by getting Harvin and Cassel off the books, cutting McKelvin, and a couple other things like that. Plus we still have restructures for Mario and Clay in our back pocket, and of course the cap will jump. That extra 4 mil seems paltry in comparison to having one reliable, steady quarterback on the roster this season, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billykaykay Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 They'll probably try to trade Cassel by Friday, then cut him if they find no suitors I think it is possible that they keep him for a few games. If a couple of QB's go down, MC's value goes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills! Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I think it is possible that they keep him for a few games. If a couple of QB's go down, MC's value goes up. as vet isn't his money gauranteed if on the roster week on ? If signed after week 1 its paycheck to paycheck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 as vet isn't his money gauranteed if on the roster week on ? If signed after week 1 its paycheck to paycheck.yes that's why they would need to cut him before week 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 I've just confirmed the post above. Mitch Courtney has it hours earlier. I don't know how to link to a single tweetL But you can see it for yourself here: https://twitter.com/mitch_courtney1 Btw, Mitch is the poodle, the guy in the Braves hat is his dummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Btw, Mitch is the poodle, the guy in the Braves hat is his dummy. That explains it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Teams won't be afraid of EJ running the ball. He is more mobile than Cassel but he is not a running threat like Cam, Kap, Wilson , etc. I believe that's what lost EJ the starting job!! I remember when Rex first arrived, when asked about EJ Manuel Rex said "we'd like to see him use his legs more". Personally I liked what I seen in EJ this preseason. His pocket presence is so much better. His accuracy has improved. I think the 4th and 3 against Pittsburgh and the 3rd and goal against Cleveland did him in. Maybe should've used his legs to keep drives going. In Cleveland they called a design rollout to see the outcome. He decided to run, but too late and fumbled. Luckily it was recovered. Another telling quote from Rex was "EJ looked outstanding when he had time to throw". EJ has the mobility. Stopped running after instructed by Marrone. Wonder if the voice of Marrone and Co. still wander around in his head? Btw, Mitch is the poodle, the guy in the Braves hat is his dummy. Is the guy in the hat Leroi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 You want a link to my Wikipedia page ? I'm sleeping with a 9.5 and I am self employed. I don't get behind the plate but a 9.5 seems like a lot to receive. In any event, one of the greatest lines on TSW ever. And self employed to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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