VanCity Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I cannot say I'm surprised. His obvious grasp of the playbook will make him invaluable to both Tyrod and EJ as a veteran mentor and, worst case scenario, we have a game manager that can take the reins if the other two get injured or flame out. Not really a fan of his game, but I respect him as a team player with the knowledge of a vet with playoff experience on our despised nemesis in NE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffismagic Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) This is good for TT and EJ during week. Veteran presence they can learn from during week and during games. Only thing I don't like is EJ doesn't dress now. Hope he stays focused. Edited September 8, 2015 by jeffismagic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Well folks, like it or not, it's the way it is. Get behind it or stay home. Frankly, I think it makes a lot of sense, and I think the raz-ma-tazz the front office has done the last few days was nothing short of excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsCelticsAngelsBama Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 This shows that the Bill have allot of confidence in TT & EJ. 1/2 right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Don't they still have to cut someone when Dareus' suspension is over? Maybe it's EJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Grid Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 is Joe Chenelly really Kyle Williams in disguise? If so this is an awful disguise. Kyle should have at least put on a fake mustache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Cassel at $4+ mil, no way. Cassel at vet minimum, why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Guy on the Bench Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I like the move. Cassel is floor insurance. The floors for both TT and EJ are uninsurable. They may both end up way better than Cassel - God, I hope so. But they could both totally tank as well. If Cassel is seriously the number 2 QB, this will cut down on EJ's reps in practice, which is not insignificant. Even if EJ is the long-term #2 in case of injury to Tyrod, the practice part will slow down his development. Although maybe running the scout team gives you more reps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanCity Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Don't they still have to cut someone when Dareus' suspension is over? Maybe it's EJ.I'm going to go with NO. That's Fluellen right there. Same position and he was already cut once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Don't they still have to cut someone when Dareus' suspension is over? Maybe it's EJ. Absolutely. Absolutely not! Maybe it's one of the two other guys they added to 53 roster this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I'm going to go with NO. That's Fluellen right there. Same position and he was already cut once. just odd theyd go with a vested vet and take a big hit for 1 game as a depth player. unless hes not cnosidered a vested vet for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I like the move. Cassel is floor insurance. The floors for both TT and EJ are uninsurable. They may both end up way better than Cassel - God, I hope so. But they could both totally tank as well. If Cassel is seriously the number 2 QB, this will cut down on EJ's reps in practice, which is not insignificant. Even if EJ is the long-term #2 in case of injury to Tyrod, the practice part will slow down his development. Although maybe running the scout team gives you more reps? Even 2nd QB rarely gets any practice reps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I just read that EJ was moved to 3rd string , if i was him i would be so pissed !! I would also ask for a trade because his upside is 10 times that of Cassel's, plus what he proved in the preseason with his performance he deserved the back up position !! And is a better fit to a Roman offense than Cassel . The kid just can't get a break no matter what he does . I've been desperately hoping to see something outta EJ like many. The fact this happened tells me he just isn't there yet. As I re-watched all the preseason games, what I noticed is when EJ gets time and a clean pocket he does nice things. When there is a blitz or a pocket break down and he needs to get it out quickly, he struggles. Further emphasizing the contrast, it was remarkable to me how calm and composed Tyrod looks in the pocket. On one play a blitzer came unblocked off of the corner. Tyrod stepped up and got it out quickly. On another few plays he was buying time outside of the pocket, but didn't have that look of running for his life... (I believe because he knows how much faster and more athletic than any of the front 7 he is...) What I believe they love about Cassel is the ball is out fast, every time, all the time. This my friends, foes and EJ supporters looks like the nail in the coffin of EJMs career in buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 This thread... http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/180547-cassel-released/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Don't they still have to cut someone when Dareus' suspension is over? Maybe it's EJ. Ihave trouble seeing the logic of cutting and resigning a guy to save 3 mil and then turn around and throw 2.5m down the drain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I have gone through many different emotions regarding the Buffalo Bills QB situation over the last three seasons, but now I am genuinely starting to feel bad for EJ Manuel. As much as I'd love to see him perform well for the Bills, I think he needs to get out of here. Such blatant and undeserved (in my opinion, of course) disrespect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 It would be interesting to re-set the "confidence in Whaley" poll at this point..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 That we had a plan all along to at least get Tanney on the PS shows we had plans and options set up. It is great to see this FO making the right moves, using contingency plans, etc. I wonder if there is something in the works with regard to the OL with Dareus coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 If you wanted to screw with the opposing team, you could start a different quarterback every week, just like preseason. Or rotate them in and out if one of them isn't having a great game. What is the downside to that? I'm surprised teams don't do this already - there's no rule you have to stick with one quarterback. Even if you have a blue chip like Aaron Rodgers, why expose your best quarterback for entire games if you don't need to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) I like the move. Cassel is floor insurance. The floors for both TT and EJ are uninsurable. They may both end up way better than Cassel - God, I hope so. But they could both totally tank as well. If Cassel is seriously the number 2 QB, this will cut down on EJ's reps in practice, which is not insignificant. Even if EJ is the long-term #2 in case of injury to Tyrod, the practice part will slow down his development. Although maybe running the scout team gives you more reps? Yup- at latest, the second time the bills play the pats, Bellicheck will have figured out some weakness in Tyrod no one else knew at this stage. Just hope it's overcome without having to resort to Meh. Edited September 8, 2015 by over 20 years of fanhood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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