BisonMan Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 I'm already pumped to see the Bills play this weekend. In particular, I'm interested in seeing EJ Manual play. I think I already know what we have in Kolb so seeing him play a quarter of the game doesn't hold a lot of revelations. EJ is a black box at this point to me. I figure Tuel will get more reps than anyone given it's the first game. He probably plays the entire second half. Given Kolb's injury, I'm hoping EJ plays more than a quarter and starts the game against the limited time the Colts will play any first team defensive players. Let Kolb wrap up the 2nd quarter and play a couple of series. EdW
Dorkington Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) I hope they give him a full half, if Kolb is out. Edited August 7, 2013 by Dorkington
YoloinOhio Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 At least a half. He needs as much real-game practice as possible.
Joe Miner Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 Depends on how the game is going. If he's taking as many sacks as he did in the scrimmage, not long.
YoloinOhio Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 Depends on how the game is going. If he's taking as many sacks as he did in the scrimmage, not long. Hopefully the sacks will be down in the game and the scrimmage was a result of our new, aggressive pass rush! On the other hand, I'd be OK with Spiller playing 1 series or not at all.
ReturnoftheBuffaloBeast23 Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 I'm already pumped to see the Bills play this weekend. In particular, I'm interested in seeing EJ Manual play. I think I already know what we have in Kolb so seeing him play a quarter of the game doesn't hold a lot of revelations. EJ is a black box at this point to me. I figure Tuel will get more reps than anyone given it's the first game. He probably plays the entire second half. Given Kolb's injury, I'm hoping EJ plays more than a quarter and starts the game against the limited time the Colts will play any first team defensive players. Let Kolb wrap up the 2nd quarter and play a couple of series. EdW What do you mean black box ? LMAO.. Just kidding... But I was wondering the same thing.. If Kolb doesn't play id say him and Jeff go half for half if Kolb does play I wonder who they start because the fact Kevin missed 3 practices and a scrimmage...
MDH Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 Play him long enough so when he leaves the game it's on a positive note. If that only takes a few series then that's enough. I don't want him to log significant time in either the 1st or 4th preseason games. The middle two games I'd like to see him play an entire half.
Gugny Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 Play him long enough so when he leaves the game it's on a positive note. If that only takes a few series then that's enough. I don't want him to log significant time in either the 1st or 4th preseason games. The middle two games I'd like to see him play an entire half. I'm down with this plan.
Joe Miner Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 Play him long enough so when he leaves the game it's on a positive note. If that only takes a few series then that's enough. I don't want him to log significant time in either the 1st or 4th preseason games. The middle two games I'd like to see him play an entire half. Going with the Costanza approach? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YaaZZN9VYs
eball Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 If Kolb is out they almost need to play him a half, and I'd be fine with that.
tennesseeboy Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 First half for sure for Manuel. If he is going to be the guy for the regular season he'll need all the reps he can get. And I think he is going to be the guy this season for better or worse.
microscopes Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) Play him long enough so when he leaves the game it's on a positive note. If that only takes a few series then that's enough. I don't want him to log significant time in either the 1st or 4th preseason games. The middle two games I'd like to see him play an entire half. This. Although I don't mind him logging significant time if he is playing well. Edited August 7, 2013 by AvengedSevenfold
BillsFanM.D. Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 Play him long enough so when he leaves the game it's on a positive note. If that only takes a few series then that's enough. I don't want him to log significant time in either the 1st or 4th preseason games. The middle two games I'd like to see him play an entire half. Yup. Confidence is a valuable commodity...especially for a rookie. Find some for him in the first game and then build on it.
reddogblitz Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 A lot. At least a half. Of course if the 3rd string OLine totally breaks down, maybe get him out, but then again maybe not. If he's our starter, he's likely to face heavy blitzes often.
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 1/3 of the snaps it should be a vanilla offense
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 I want him to play at least a full quarter then after that if its going well leave him in for the half, if its not going well at least wait till indy puts some scrubs in, let EJ do work and leave on a positive
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