NickelCity

I'm trying so hard not to mention Flutie right now. I feel compelled to grab my box of flutie flakes and start yelling at strangers.

I could be wrong, but I was expecting almost a full half for Tuel, followed by equal time between Leinart then Thad.

If Tuel can squeeze the ball between the humps on the sea monster, we have a real chance at this thing. Plus they're awful open field tacklers.

Yeah, he said he would like to see EJ back Monday or Wednesday at the latest.

I've heard conflicting reports. Some say vanilla, some say blitzing like crazy. I was on a flight, unfortunately.

I was just about to post this exact same thing. Good list, except for the inexplicable inclusion of Gruden. I simply can't stand listening to him. I desperately wish someone else would do his "qb camp" too, but it's so popular now I'll have to endure many more years of that.

With your first post, huh?

Dammit!

While I tend to agree with your frustration at the overwhelming negativity sometimes, I was under the impression that most of it (yesterday) was stemming from the loss of Gilmore. Either way, I love the Bills dammit, I just can't help it. One day we'll have the sweetest moment in all of sports. Billieve it.

Yeah. I'd be much more comfortable if he started practicing this week. I'm hoping this Thursday is this day.

Man that would be cutting it close. Too close?

"You start putting plans under a microscope, nothing's gonna make sense alright?"

It does sound like they might be come available, but part of me thinks we'll be the Bills and sign other cbs haha. I'm classically conditioned.

We can't possibly get that fortunate...can we?

Perhaps. Though I'm less worried about him being more prepared than Tuel, than being at a level where playing in a game won't stunt his growth. I would hate to trot him out there before he's ready. Maybe I'm being too cautious, but I reaaally want him to have some success and get confidence right out of the gate. That said, I am rooting for him to start week 1 anyway haha

You're right, but he may have been referring more to the lack of actual football practice by EJ. Sure, he may be heathy soon enough, but are 5? 6? practices enough to shake off the rust and reach the level he was at during the vikings game?

I'm hoping they sign the top two CBs from the cut list.

This headline on the Leinart story is hilarious to see on the team's website: Matt Leinart: "I don’t feel like there’s anything to lose"

lol

I wish we still had red endzones.

This is how I've come to think about this situation. Or perhaps, how I've forced myself to think.

Well, for what it's worth, Marrone said (of EJ) "... it’s just a matter of how he heals and then when he’s back he’ll be our quarterback.”

Love the attitude, but I am scared regarding our O-line. Fortunately EJ seems to have a quick release, though.

Is the news a new injury, or just that he was designated to that list?

" Manuel worked out with trainers on Sunday and is coming along well, but it’s too early for the trainers and coaches to ascertain whether or not Manuel will be cleared for practice next week. “He’s working back so he’s actually starting to move around now which is a good sign,” said Marrone of Manuel. “Then it’s just a matter of how he heals and then when he’s back he’ll be our quarterback.” Knowing Manuel has been on the shelf for the past week it would be a challenge for him to start against the Patriots without a full week of practice leading up to the game."