Kellyto83TD Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 It's hard to see that as a good scenario, but if Tuel ends up being the real deal, it does take a lot of the risk out of the picture as far as the position goes. It's a QB-driven league afer all. If both play well then you have a potential power move at the 2014 draft. That's the hope I have. Its a win in my book. Rookie QB's get paid jack these days. I say let them both battle it out and let the best man win. As long as the Bills are WINNING who cares who the QB is?
SPILLERmadeUmiss Posted August 12, 2013 Author Posted August 12, 2013 Its a win in my book. Rookie QB's get paid jack these days. I say let them both battle it out and let the best man win. As long as the Bills are WINNING who cares who the QB is? It sounds nice, but reality says that a new regime will not let an undrafted rookie bump their number one pick. Only if their hand is forced by Manuel coughing up the job and I don't think he does that.
NoSaint Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) am i crazy for thinking that the talk should be a little more "tj yates, graham harrell, chase daniel, shaun hill, or even (gulp... i hate to say it but....) fitz, maybe even flynn etc...." than "manning, manning, rodgers, brady Edited August 12, 2013 by NoSaint
RyanC883 Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 I assume the folks in B-town watched local announcer coverage; those of us out of town were stuck with the Indy homey coverage on NFL channel. However, I had to laugh when the Colts play-by-play guy, while thinking that the rule was if the hand/ball started going forward it was a fumble, says that the hand/ball was definitely going forward,only to be reminded by the color commentator that if that was the case, it would be an incomplete pass. Then he quickly changes his tune in accordance with what was good for the Colts. Did the NFL network black out this game? I have the NFL network in Pittsburgh and it was showing a replay of the Cards at the Pats. ?!?!
SPILLERmadeUmiss Posted August 12, 2013 Author Posted August 12, 2013 am i crazy for thinking that the talk should be a little more "tj yates, graham harrell, chase daniel, shaun hill, or even (gulp... i hate to say it but....) fitz, maybe even flynn etc...." than "manning, manning, rodgers, brady Maybe, but Tuel has a better physical skill set than those backups. It doesn't mean he'll get it done from the neck up, but the raw materials are very solid. We'll obviously learn more in the coming weeks.
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 Wouldn't it be interesting If Tuel could beat out EJ? Hummm.... sure he could maybe by the practice team and EJ was hungover. Tuel started off a little shakey himself. and that was against 3rd stringers. REALITY people .......
Thirty Year Fan Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 Just ordered my tool jersey "Tool" as in left handed monkey wrench!
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 Did the NFL network black out this game? I have the NFL network in Pittsburgh and it was showing a replay of the Cards at the Pats. ?!?! I watched it on NFLN in Pittsburgh. I have Directv--not sure that makes a difference.
Doc Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 Wouldn't it be interesting If Tuel could beat out EJ? Hummm.... It sounds nice, but reality says that a new regime will not let an undrafted rookie bump their number one pick. Only if their hand is forced by Manuel coughing up the job and I don't think he does that. At this point, barring injury or majorly crappy play, Tuel will not beat out EJ. EJ has taken too many starting reps and the season is rapidly approaching. Now next year is a different story, depending on how this season plays out.
Clippers of Nfl Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 At this point, barring injury or majorly crappy play, Tuel will not beat out EJ. EJ has taken too many starting reps and the season is rapidly approaching. Now next year is a different story, depending on how this season plays out. The mere mention of Tuel beating out Ej is actually pretty laughable at this point. Specially after yesterday. They both played well. It's not like Ej played horrible and tuel was masterful. No, they both played well. What is possible is Kolb losing his job vs Tuel. Not Ej losing it to Tuel.
Wayne Cubed Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 The mere mention of Tuel beating out Ej is actually pretty laughable at this point. Specially after yesterday. They both played well. It's not like Ej played horrible and tuel was masterful. No, they both played well. What is possible is Kolb losing his job vs Tuel. Not Ej losing it to Tuel. And Tuel didn't play without his mistakes either. The fumbled snap. The forward pass fumble (has to feel the pressure and get rid of it faster). And the wide open TE that he waited to long to throw too, that might have been another TD but ended up incomplete. I liked what I saw from Tuel, but will temper my excitement a bit.
CodeMonkey Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 And Tuel didn't play without his mistakes either. The fumbled snap. The forward pass fumble (has to feel the pressure and get rid of it faster). And the wide open TE that he waited to long to throw too, that might have been another TD but ended up incomplete. I liked what I saw from Tuel, but will temper my excitement a bit. Based on the reaming Marrone was giving the center, I believe the fumble was on him.
kentonexile Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 Excited about 2 QBs... first time since... who backed up Lamonica?
Wayne Cubed Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 Based on the reaming Marrone was giving the center, I believe the fumble was on him. He gave Tuel an earful as well... The Buffalo commentators mentioned as much.
hondo in seattle Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 This says a lot about the talent of our young QBs. But what does it say about the coaching staff? Two rookie QBs and numerous rookie receivers… Okay, San Jose, you've mentioned this twice and nobody seems to be biting so I will. You are right. To play two rookies in the first preseason game and have them combine for 35-44 and 319 yards is impressive. It's only preseason but that's partly the point, I think. Preseason games, especially inaugural preseason games, can be chaotic and especially difficult for rookies. Marrone, Hackett, et al did a really nice jobs preparing these kids.
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 Tuel looked great against an unprepared set of 3rd stringers. YES!!! Our scrubs are better than their scrubs!
Big Turk Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 Based on the reaming Marrone was giving the center, I believe the fumble was on him. Yeah Snow snapped the ball as if Tuel was under center but he was in the shotgun...
Bufcomments Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 This says a lot about the talent of our young QBs. But what does it say about the coaching staff? Two rookie QBs and numerous rookie receivers… It says alot about the coaching staff. This team was ready to run a true No-huddle with 2 rookie QB's. That in itself is impressive. But it says something about the scouts to find these guys. Goodwin, even the kicker Hopkins, Woods, Kiko. IF this keeps up will be one of those drafts that we look back on and say wow, they ( the scouts) scored one for the team.
KOKBILLS Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 This says a lot about the talent of our young QBs. But what does it say about the coaching staff? Two rookie QBs and numerous rookie receivers… No question you're right...And obviously the book is still unwritten on these two...but the fact they both looked very aware, calm, and considering it was their first NFL look...No question that speaks volumes for Marrone and Hackett... But I will give a quick tip of the hat to the Bills Scouting Dept on Tuel...It was obvious the Bills were high on him during the Draft process...And I was kind of wondering...well...why? Now I see why, and this is a kid who went undrafted...I'm pretty sure the Bills knew that was a possibility, and jumped at the chance to sign him...That's good scouting...Because at this point, even if Tuel only ends up being a decent back-up, it's a great find...
Matt in KC Posted August 12, 2013 Posted August 12, 2013 No question you're right...And obviously the book is still unwritten on these two...but the fact they both looked very aware, calm, and considering it was their first NFL look...No question that speaks volumes for Marrone and Hackett... But I will give a quick tip of the hat to the Bills Scouting Dept on Tuel...It was obvious the Bills were high on him during the Draft process...And I was kind of wondering...well...why? Now I see why, and this is a kid who went undrafted...I'm pretty sure the Bills knew that was a possibility, and jumped at the chance to sign him...That's good scouting...Because at this point, even if Tuel only ends up being a decent back-up, it's a great find... Well, if the Bills scouting Dept really knew, wasn't it stupid of the Bills not to draft him?
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