Over 29 years of fanhood Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Well I respectfully disagree. Jimmy G gives the Pats the best chance to win this the reason why he will start. As for the experts you quoted, they are guessing as they don't know what grade he has so their guess is no better than anyone else's. Unless his arm is too jacked up to toss the rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Nice work, OP. Jimmy G inactive per Schefter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I told you it would be Brissett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I told you it would be Brissett. May he be fully tenderized by approximately 4 PM today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Here's what we know as of early Friday morning: 1 - The Bills coaching staff believed they knew who was starting at QB since Monday 2 - A reputable former NFL doctor who tracks NFL injuries stated that a grade 1 sprain would cause Jimmy G to miss 0-2 weeks and that a grade 2 sprain would result in a 2-4 week absence. At the time of injury (week 2), he indicated it'd be a close call as to who came back first Brady or Jimmy G. Meaning this Doc thought Jimmy G's likely return would be no earlier than week 5. 3 - John Clayton on WGR, said that although he's no DOC he believed that it looked like a grade 2 sprain that Jimmy G suffered and he'd have a tough time playing this week. 4 - Sal Capaccio tipped his hand a bit this week on WGR stating that he was surprised to see the Bills have such a "physical pad popping" Thursday practice. He then went on to reason that perhaps they were getting ready for a heavy dose of run on Sunday with Brissett as QB. 5 - Many sports books still have no line on the Bills Patriots game, indicating they are unsure what QB is playing. However, the fact that the opening line favored the Patriots by 3.5, indicates that Vegas, as of Sunday night, believed it was going to be Jacoby Brissett. With Jimmy G the line would've favored the Patriots by closer to 7 points. Keep in mind the Patriots opened as 6.5 point favorites at home vs. the Dolphins with a healthy Jimmy G. 6 - Finally back to point 1. There is no way that the Bills could be 100% certain it's going to be Jimmy G for all the reasons I've stated. When the Pats decided not to sign a FA QB last week it was clear they were comfortable at least 1 of the 2 QB's would be good to go. No way they can go into a game with just Edelman and no other QB's on the roster. With all my detective work (!) it leads me to the following conclusion: Patriots starter: Jacoby Brissett Patriots backup: Julian Edelman Clearly this is the best case scenario for the Bills. With Jimmy G playing the Bills would be about 3/1 underdogs, with Brissett they are going to be around 2/1 underdogs. Still tough to envision a win, even against a 3rd string QB, because I think their coaching staff will totally outclass ours and I'm also very concerned about Tyrod Taylor's play. I think his play has been the most concerning aspect of this season by a long shot. He is weak in all facets of the game he was weak in last year, and he seems to be abandoning the pocket quicker this year, which really has me discouraged. Let's hope he steps up big time, because he needs to play well in order for us to steal one. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 There was no way Jimmy G could have started and made it through more than a few plays. It just takes longer than that to recover from that injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 @JoeBuscaglia Rex Ryan is a defensive head coach. Regardless of the Patriots being 3-0, against Brissett, #Bills have every opportunity to win this game @RapSheet #Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett still has a thumb issue. He’s OK today, but once Tom Brady returns, he may have a procedure to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) @JoeBuscaglia Rex Ryan is a defensive head coach. Regardless of the Patriots being 3-0, against Brissett, #Bills have every opportunity to win this game @RapSheet #Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett still has a thumb issue. Hes OK today, but once Tom Brady returns, he may have a procedure to fix it. I swear you have some sort of batch post script with how fast you update threads. Edited October 2, 2016 by The Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 @RapSheet #Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett still has a thumb issue. Hes OK today, but once Tom Brady returns, he may have a procedure to fix it. Well that's interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 @RapSheet #Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett still has a thumb issue. Hes OK today, but once Tom Brady returns, he may have a procedure to fix it. Well that's interesting... I never paid attention, is it his throwing hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I swear you have some sort of batch post script with how fast you update threads. It's not that hard to use the MultiQuote feature on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANK2 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 We dont beat them now well never beat them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I never paid attention, is it his throwing hand? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 It's not that hard to use the MultiQuote feature on the forum. im mostly on mobile so don't have that feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 @thadbrown7 #Patriots starting QB today Jacoby Brissett warming w big bandage on throwing thumb.Edelman on standby. Maybe Belichick just wants challenge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estro Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 I'll take credit for reading the tea leaves correctly on this one. I've found that what you begin to hear from the more trusted sources on Sunday night and Monday morning tend to be the more accurate ones. The spin and deception begins once the coaches talk to the media Monday afternoon....and then you have dummies like Rappaport and Schefter fully buying into the spin by Friday and putting out their own erroneous tweets. Like I said there was no way you could 100% know it was going to be Jimmy G.....so the fact that the BILLS felt pretty certain they knew who would get the nod, I always thought it pointed toward Brissett. Now let's see if they can take advantage of this fortunate opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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