Former Bills Where Are They Now. Episode 1: Jeff Tuel

[RobbRiddick]

Who can forget the day it was Tuel Time in Buffalo! Undrafted in 2013, Jeff was quickly signed by the Bills, predominantly on the recommendation of Chris Brown who was intrigued by the large number of possible Tuel-related puns he would be able to use during his Bills reports.

 

Never a lazy tuel, Jeff worked hard at camp and almost made history right out of the gate. With EJ Manuel injured, it was very likely Tuel would start the season opener, which would have made him the first undrafted rookie quarterback to start a season opener without any prior professional football experience since at least the 1950s. As it turned out, EJ played and Jeff was consigned back to the tuel shed.

 

After throwing a pick six against the Browns, Tuel made his first start Vs the undefeated Chiefs in a November game. Surely this undrafted kid couldn't lead his team to an upset victory over KC? Well it sure looked like he would when he had Buffalo on the 1-yard-line, about to take a 14 point lead.

 

"Come on Jeff!" came the chant across Bills nation. "Reach inside that tuel box and become the man of destiny! You can do it Jeff!"

 

Jeff threw another pick six. The Bills lost. 

 

Fast forward 12 years and we find Jeff selling algae for a company named MyLand.

 

 

"Elevating the game on and off the field: Tuel to boost adoption of live, native microalgae in agriculture."

 

Tuel shares that his love of agriculture began at an early age, following in the footsteps of his father. “My dad has been involved in irrigation for as long as I can remember,” Tuel says. “He inspired me to pursue a career in agriculture, and MyLand’s positive impact for soil and growers is a great fit for how I want to continue to serve the industry.”

 

Imagine if Josh needed some soil improvement for his pistachio farm and ended up bulk buying algae from Tuel. They could share stories about frustrating losses against the Chiefs at least.

 

Nice to see you again Jeff, here are your highlights!

 

 

[The Firebaugh Kid]

I’m sure lots of us remember that Chiefs game. That was a terrible interception.

[TheyCallMeAndy]

Better than Peterman!

[Rico]

Better than EJ too!

[BuffaloBillyG]

It's always the goddamn Chiefs...

 

 

 

[RobbRiddick]

31 minutes ago, The Firebaugh Kid said:

I’m sure lots of us remember that Chiefs game. That was a terrible interception.

I was so hyped for that game. I was imagining an upset led by Tuel, the Rocky music playing in my head. Like usual back then it wasn't to be

[nbbillsfan]

funny Jeff Tuel story....I actually bought a set of Titleist 150 irons from him on Facebook marketplace. I was shocked when I saw the seller was "That" Jeff Tuel.

[TheBrownBear]

27 minutes ago, Rico said:

Better than EJ too!

Crazy that EJ is only 35.  If he were any good, he could still be on a roster somewhere.  

 

[Dave_Bills]

I was so pumped for that KC game. It was freezing and the bills had a great start. 
 

then at the 1 yard line…

[Bills!Win!]

4 hours ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

It's always the goddamn Chiefs...

 

 

 

at least they let us get to the superbowl once 

[L Ron Burgundy]

Jeff Tuel was one of the few guys that you just looked at and thought, "That mofo ain't a football player".  God I can't wait for the season to start, I'm sitting here commenting on Jeff freaking Tuel.

 

Whose next?  Aaron Maybin?  Quarterback cravin.  

[BADOLBILZ]

21 hours ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

It's always the goddamn Chiefs...

 

 

 

 

 

It's been like this since Marrone and Rex era's.   The key losses every year that were derailing the latter day drought Bills out of the playoffs started being those against fellow AFC fringe playoff contending Chiefs.   Those Bills/Chiefs matchups were fairly even talent-wise but the Bills were just out COACHED time and again and they went the playoffs and the Bills did not.   Manny Lawson missing tackles,  Tuel's pick 6,  the game where Sammy put up like 200 yards receiving in the first half in KC and they blew the lead in the second half.........

 

We had a few years(2017-2019) where they weren't impeding McDermott's teams but once 2020 hit they got right back to derailing the Bills seasons,  it was just later than sooner.   A lot of Bills fans weren't feeling the rivalry aspect heading into their 2020 AFCCG matchup but those of us who realized how big those 2014-2016 drought season losses the Chiefs handed the Bills were did feel it.

Edited 9 hours ago by BADOLBILZ
outcoached not outreached this auto correct blows

[Mike in Horseheads]

6 hours ago, TheBrownBear said:

Crazy that EJ is only 35.  If he were any good, he could still be on a roster somewhere.  

 

I still say Jauron ruined him

[BullBuchanan]

7 hours ago, TheyCallMeAndy said:

Better than Peterman!

Peterman has now been in the league 8 years.

[GunnerBill]

2 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

It's been like this since Marrone and Rex era's.   The key losses every year that were derailing the latter day drought Bills out of the playoffs started being those against fellow AFC fringe playoff contending Chiefs.   Those Bills/Chiefs matchups were fairly even talent-wise but the Bills were just outreached time and again and they went the playoffs and the Bills did not.   Manny Lawson missing tackles,  Tuel's pick 6,  the game where Sammy put up like 200 yards receiving in the first half in KC and they blew the lead in the second half.........

 

We had a few years(2017-2019) where they weren't impeding McDermott's teams but once 2020 hit they got right back to derailing the Bills seasons,  it was just later than sooner.   A lot of Bills fans weren't feeling the rivalry aspect heading into their 2020 AFCCG matchup but those of us who realized how big those 2014-2016 drought season losses the Chiefs handed the Bills were did feel it.

 

Bryce Brown's fumble and then Jamal Charles touchdown from 4th and 1 at midfield. That was the worst game for me. 2014. Win that game and Marrone almost certainly ends the drought. And the Bills were better than KC that day. Beat themselves.

[RobbRiddick]

3 hours ago, L Ron Burgundy said:

Jeff Tuel was one of the few guys that you just looked at and thought, "That mofo ain't a football player".  God I can't wait for the season to start, I'm sitting here commenting on Jeff freaking Tuel.

 

Whose next?  Aaron Maybin?  Quarterback cravin.  

I do find it fascinating that someone like Tuel who is still a young man is now in this very corporate job, going to an office, wearing a suit, and he can sit there and say he started an NFL game. A great ice breaker for team building days.

[Billy Claude]

10 hours ago, RobbRiddick said:

Fast forward 12 years and we find Jeff selling algae for a company named MyLand.

"Elevating the game on and off the field: Tuel to boost adoption of live, native microalgae in agriculture."

 

Imagine if Josh needed some soil improvement for his pistachio farm and ended up bulk buying algae from Tuel. They could share stories about frustrating losses against the Chiefs at least.

 

 

 

 

Certainly a possibility, the first testimonial on the MyLand website is from a pistachio farmer.

 

 

 

Also I found it interesting that Tuel was working with the cannibis industry before joining MyLand:

 

"A graduate of Washington State University, Tuel holds a degree in Communication and a minor in Business Development and is a former player for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars. Tuel made his mark on both the cannabis and autonomy-based fertilizer industries before joining MyLand.."

 

 

Edited 20 hours ago by Billy Claude

[RobbRiddick]

59 minutes ago, Billy Claude said:

 

 

Certainly a possibility, the first testimonial on the MyLand website is from a pistachio farmer.

 

 

 

Also I found it interesting that Tuel was working with the cannibis industry before joining MyLand:

 

"A graduate of Washington State University, Tuel holds a degree in Communication and a minor in Business Development and is a former player for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars. Tuel made his mark on both the cannabis and autonomy-based fertilizer industries before joining MyLand.."

 

 

I noticed the bit about cannabis too. I always thought he looked super chilled after throwing his pick six

[BobbyC81]

12 hours ago, RobbRiddick said:

Who can forget the day it was Tuel Time in Buffalo! Undrafted in 2013, Jeff was quickly signed by the Bills, predominantly on the recommendation of Chris Brown who was intrigued by the large number of possible Tuel-related puns he would be able to use during his Bills reports.

 

Never a lazy tuel, Jeff worked hard at camp and almost made history right out of the gate. With EJ Manuel injured, it was very likely Tuel would start the season opener, which would have made him the first undrafted rookie quarterback to start a season opener without any prior professional football experience since at least the 1950s. As it turned out, EJ played and Jeff was consigned back to the tuel shed.

 

After throwing a pick six against the Browns, Tuel made his first start Vs the undefeated Chiefs in a November game. Surely this undrafted kid couldn't lead his team to an upset victory over KC? Well it sure looked like he would when he had Buffalo on the 1-yard-line, about to take a 14 point lead.

 

"Come on Jeff!" came the chant across Bills nation. "Reach inside that tuel box and become the man of destiny! You can do it Jeff!"

 

Jeff threw another pick six. The Bills lost. 

 

Fast forward 12 years and we find Jeff selling algae for a company named MyLand.

 

 

"Elevating the game on and off the field: Tuel to boost adoption of live, native microalgae in agriculture."

 

Tuel shares that his love of agriculture began at an early age, following in the footsteps of his father. “My dad has been involved in irrigation for as long as I can remember,” Tuel says. “He inspired me to pursue a career in agriculture, and MyLand’s positive impact for soil and growers is a great fit for how I want to continue to serve the industry.”

 

Imagine if Josh needed some soil improvement for his pistachio farm and ended up bulk buying algae from Tuel. They could share stories about frustrating losses against the Chiefs at least.

 

Nice to see you again Jeff, here are your highlights

 This land is your land

This land is my land…

 

Oh, sorry!   😊

[GunnerBill]

3 hours ago, RobbRiddick said:

I do find it fascinating that someone like Tuel who is still a young man is now in this very corporate job, going to an office, wearing a suit, and he can sit there and say he started an NFL game. A great ice breaker for team building days.

 

Haha. It is always my ice breaker for corportate away days.... two truths and a lie type games... I scored a winning goal in an FA Cup tie. 

 

It's true. It was just the Extra-Preliminary round in August, 3 months before professional teams enter and 8 months before the final.