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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."

I agree with Gilmore being the most indispensable player on our D (as the roster currently stands), but I think if Pettine dials back the blitzes, it may just exacerbate the problem.

Buffalo Bills @buffalobillsMarrone: IR-Return won't be considered for Gilmore

This is awful. I really can't believe it.

Didn't see it, but I wasn't as impressed with the run d the first two games as some on here. Hopefully we shore it up. Wonder what this does to the EJ cause...that's the only silver lining that seems to be there

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SLAAAAAAAAAAAM!

I think we'll be much improved, but I can't say I'm confident our run defense between the tackles will be adequate. I still see it as a weakness, though it shouldn't be. I'm hoping this is just preseason anxiety.

I love our unis.

These fines/flags drive me crazy. Didn't Byrd have a perfect tackle on OchoCinco during that Pats* game we won that he got a personal foul for?

Yeah, I loved that video. DM had a biggun in there for sure.

Is that gatorade bottle a spitter? I love his amusement at the whole thing.

Naturally. I'm a bills fan. I do think that this week's game was a real opportunity for EJ to get a ton of quality reps. I hope you guys are right and it's just a drain.

I could not be more shocked. This next game was huge for him. Ugh I'm beside myself.

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I agree, I think EJ will (and should) be named the starter. It seems the NFL would also like to see the rookie start. This video shows only Kolb incompletions/interception, followed by Manuel's plays (which were almost entirely good): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000230995/Pre-week-2-Kolb-and-Manuel-highlights Kind of funny they didn't include any of Kolb's completions.

I still don't entirely understand why we cut Stahovich

Not. Until. It's over.

I lobbied for him all last year. He is talented.

EJ impressions: First few drives: internal clock a bit too sped up. Made the right reads (except for one play that still should have been a completion), but the throws were more sped up (and hence, slightly off target) than they should have been. Next drive: Pocket presence much better. You better believe someone just told him to calm down a bit. He listened. 2-min drill: Not much needs to be said. He was great. Takeaway: I want him to start. He has a very quick release (sometimes, too quick). Hopefully it will mask our LG spot.