thebandit27 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Jim Dray never really felt the same. Those were some big shoes to fill. Hey, we have Shady...don't tell me you forgot about Dray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Hey, we have Shady...don't tell me you forgot about Dray Man the rap references the past couple of months on TSW have been on point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 i bet that ej has just suddenly become awesome. Honestly, I watched. He did look good on Sunday. He still shouldn't be here, but he looked capable for the Raiders. If he wins someone from here should go over there, to Oakland's threads, and suggest he start over Carr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krf139 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 A Lee Smith holding call used to be about as common as a Jerry Hughes personal foul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Ten years from now, when he's out of the league, I hope the in-season EJ Manuel thread count will drop below 5.Even more sadly, there will still be more Fitz threads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I remember when Lee Smith tripped over the 2-yard line against Baltimore and cost EJ a TD pass... Those are really the only two things I remember about him. Who really cares what this stiff has to say? Of course he's going to support his teammate in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thebandit27 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I believe that was when EJ got Leger Douzable to jump offsides with the hard count on 4th-and-short in Week 17 of 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Lee Smith would be a good phony name to sign into a hotel with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I hope EJ has a good career just not against the Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 EJ is horrible. So is Lee Smith. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yav Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I don't understand the hate for this young man on here. He must of kicked the crap out of a lot of people on here, stole money from them and slept with their wifes/girlfriends. Just keep in mind coaching has a lot to do with things. Look at the defense this year compared to last year. I'm not saying EJ should have stayed in Buffalo, but I do think a fresh start and better coaching can help a player. It's possible he's developed into a competent backup for Oakland. At this point I don't see him carrying the team but I think he can keep them in games. Just my 2¢ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I don't understand the hate for this young man on here. He must of kicked the crap out of a lot of people on here, stole money from them and slept with their wifes/girlfriends. Just keep in mind coaching has a lot to do with things. Look at the defense this year compared to last year. I'm not saying EJ should have stayed in Buffalo, but I do think a fresh start and better coaching can help a player. It's possible he's developed into a competent backup for Oakland. At this point I don't see him carrying the team but I think he can keep them in games. Just my 2¢ I find the animus off-putting. It's not like the young man forced the Bills to take him in the first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg1029 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) Former Bill Lee Smith (and current teamate of Manuel in Oakland) pumping him up now that he's starting again. I really hope he starts against the Bills. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000856954/article/raiders-te-ej-manuel-didnt-have-what-he-has-now?campaign=Twitter_atn It would be an interesting storyline. For EJ's sake, I hope he lights it up as Carr's replacement in the next few games. I doubt that'll happen, but you never know. We've seen Goff go from zero to hero, so sometimes you just need the correct set of people surrounding you to flourish. The comment about the WR's in Oakland vs Buffalo by Smith is pretty inaccurate-we had Sammy Watkins and Robert Woods! Those two aren't exactly awful edit: I don't think he's going to do well, but the chances of him improving are non-zero. w/e we'll see Edited October 5, 2017 by berg1029 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 The Raiders should hire Doug Whaley and get this thing rolling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I believe that was when EJ got Leger Douzable to jump offsides with the hard count on 4th-and-short in Week 17 of 2015 yes it was. Hell I was just as excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) EJ Manuel is one of the worst qbs I have ever seen get significant playing time in the NFL. Give him what ever he wants, he will still be terrible. I hope he plays every game for Oakland I'm guessing you're not old enough to remember Gary Marangi, Joe Dufek, Brian McClure or the great Dan Manucci. All started at least one game for the Bills (maybe that doesn't qualify as significant play time?). All were much worse. Let's not forget Dennis Shaw who started for us for three years, barely completed half his passes and threw nearly twice as many picks at TDs. C'mon man. EJ wasn't good here, but the Buffalo Bills - and the NFL in general - have put a lot of really untalented guys under center over the years. I like the kid and hope he does better in Oakland than he did with us. Edited October 5, 2017 by hondo in seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathcliff Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I thought so, too. He looked better than I'd ever seen him. Even his interception wasn't a bad throw - reasonably accurate, and he gave his receiver a good chance to make a play on the ball. And as in the past, he totally missed the safety sitting right there ready to pick it off. It was so classic EJ and exactly what I had predicted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Honestly, I watched. He did look good on Sunday. He still shouldn't be here, but he looked capable for the Raiders. If he wins someone from here should go over there, to Oakland's threads, and suggest he start over Carr. The fact that he beat out Connor Cook, who we have been hearing about on this board since he was 7 years old, proves EJ has turned a corner. Or that Cook sucks. Or both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I think he's on a 1 year deal, so I'd like to see him get a couple of good starts, then get a shot with Arizona next year. He's a hard working, loyal, high character guy. I like to see people like that succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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