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I'm wondering when the screens are going to get busted out. We kept hearing about them being practiced a lot in training camp. I'm hoping to see some pistol formation with draw plays and screens as well. We need to re-create the success the Steelers had again them running the ball. I want to see Sammy up again Butler. I think we have to take shots against their DB's.

The real test of a new qb is how well they can handle the "looks" the Pats D throw at them. I think of all the times the Pats D have all 11 guys standing around the line of scrimmage and you have no idea who is coming. Now, with our running game goals, I don't think the Pats D can get away that. But still, how Tyrod handles himself, makes the right reads, and plays mistake free in this game will tell me what I need to know about him as a QB. As of right now, I'm cautiously optimistic.

When we had our great starts over the past few years, because I thought we could at least finish .500 and squeak into the playoffs. I knew we had some lucky wins and were playing beyond our wins. If we start 2-0 and Tyrod looks good again this week, then yes...I will drink the Kool-Aid and believe we are playoff bound. However, I won't celebrate until I see the X,Y,Z next to our name on the rankings

Both of our safeties are converted from corner. I'd stick Aaron Williams on him all day and just play a single deep safety.

More pressure and big plays, but worse against the run and will also give up big plays

Are we not going to sign one? We got T-Mobile who's never started an NFL game before and seems to like to run the ball. And we have EJ who can't stay healthy for a full season. I'm all for having 2 QB's if I have guys who've proven something, but this seems a bit risky.

This guy

Good for him. I will be rooting

This is clearly a hacked post. No lyrics....

Dallas - Then bounces us from the playoffs in front of his old home crowd in December. As we deserve

!@#$.....You...... Over Fumbles-Brown? Are you shitting me?!? Way to take the heart out of this offense

Shefter or Brown. But I agree with a stupid twitter leak from practice

Wasn't this supposed to happen at 4pm today?

Ask me again in week 9. We've seen hot starts before and then the league adjusts to our scheme and we can't do anything. Plus, the 49ers offense was less than inspiring. Hoping to be celebrating with you though

Taylor had the same circumstances. EJ actually gets Fred, which Taylor didn't

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/8331/ej-manuel Interesting idea if true and it wouldn't be the first time a team has done this. I'd just still be shocked considering how little he makes. I don't see the harm in keeping him, even if it is at 3rd string.

It was on the Billsdaily Twitter feed about there being a split amonst the coaches and then about Rex wanting Taylor. Unless Roman wants EJ, process of elimination. There's also a lot of speculation just based off of who is getting first reps and starting these games. They aren't rotating these guys like it's an open competition. It almost feels like they have their guy and keep changing their mind.

I keep seeing that Roman wanted the trade for Cassel and that's who he wants to start. My question is, why? Isn't Roman a pistol, read-option type play caller? To me, Cassel would be the worst fit. I have nothing against Cassel, let the best man win. Just curious

I agree with the OP. I understand practice and training camp time, but you got to put him on the field and give him a chance. The blocking, receivers, everything is just different when you are out there against 3rd stringers. If Tyrod is the man, so be it. But it just doesn't feel like EJ is getting a fair shake at this point. He was our first round pick and only played a little over one season. Besides, if it is Tyrod, then I think EJ should be the back-up as 5 mil is too much to pay a back-up.

If he can stay healthy and they block like they did, I think he'd put up 1k easily

I honestly don't care and this is why I wasn't that excited about the trade. If the scheme is good, the blocking is good, the rb is less relevant. Don't get me wrong, Shady is a great player, but there's a reason that the position has lost it's value in the league.

Has the dreamiest eyes I've ever got lost in

Done. Thanks!

I'm sure there's a point in there, but I can't even read this.