26CornerBlitz Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 I think the last and maybe only other time a undrafted rookie started at QB in week one was 1976 with Jim Zorn of the Seattle Seahawks. Zorn wasn't a rookie when he started for the Seahawks. He spent the previous year with the Cowboys at least in TC.
K D Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 Has anyone copyrighted "Tuel Time" yet? Anyone want to help me make some tshirts?
26CornerBlitz Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 Has anyone copyrighted "Tuel Time" yet? Anyone want to help me make some tshirts? You plan on being in a business venture that has about one week worth of viability? You'd better hurry!
Kipers Hair Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) Tuel is NOT Kurt Warner...He is closer to a Chad Pennington type than a Kurt Warner....so stop with the war cries of Green to Warner... Edited August 26, 2013 by Kipers Hair
BuffaloBill Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 A new QB controversy.. Wouldn't it be a nice problem if he played really well and then EJ gets healthy?
Buftex Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 Haven't had time to read an etire article, only hightlihgts....doesn't Marrone say that they are preparing to start Tuel in week 1? That is slightly different than saying Tuel is going to be the starter on week 1. Tuel is the #1 guy, right now, week 4 of preseason, but that could change next week, if EJ is ready.
Braedenstearns Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) You actually think he'll see anything so completely vanilla when the games begin to count? He'll be exposed as a QB who's simply not ready and it will not be pretty! Again I ask. I'm not trying to be disrespectful, but who else are we going to play? If Manuel isn't back for week 1 Tuel gives us the best option. If we lose one game then we lose one game...Injurys happen. I wasn't planning on the Bills to win the AFC East anyway, if we go to the Playoffs it will be through a wildcard. A new QB controversy.. Wouldn't it be a nice problem if he played really well and then EJ gets healthy? That's what I'm hoping. Edited August 26, 2013 by Braedenstearns
Donszar Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 Go get em', Tuel! I'm sure its happened before, anyone know the last time a UDFA rookie QB started Week One? http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-2/Marrone-Planning-on-Jeff-Tuel-to-start-Week-1/9ef8833e-dba2-47b9-aa04-4b65c6565205 For Tuel he could become an NFL first as according to the Elias Sports Bureau an undrafted rookie has never started a season opener at quarterback in the modern era. The last time it happened was 1967. “That’s cool,” said Tuel. “It would definitely be an honor if that’s the case. I’m surprised that I’m the first, but if that’s the case it’s a cool thing.”
26CornerBlitz Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 Again I ask. I'm not trying to be disrespectful, but who else are we going to play? If Manuel isn't back for week 1 Tuel gives us the best option. If we lose one game then we lose one game...Injurys happen. I wasn't planning on the Bills to win the AFC East anyway, if we go to the Playoffs it will be through a wildcard. You'd have to go with Tuel in lieu of EJ's availability given Tuel's familiarity with the offensive system. Still hoping like hell it doesn't actually come to fruition. Any though of Playoffs this season seem overly ambitious to me.
FLFan Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 My guess is Tuel keeps starting as long at the Bills are winning. Go with the hot hand, etc. That is not what Marrone said today. He said when EJ is ready, he will be the QB, and they are still hoping that will be NE. They will not really know until they see where he is next week. Haven't had time to read an etire article, only hightlihgts....doesn't Marrone say that they are preparing to start Tuel in week 1? That is slightly different than saying Tuel is going to be the starter on week 1. Tuel is the #1 guy, right now, week 4 of preseason, but that could change next week, if EJ is ready. Exactly what he said.
K D Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 You plan on being in a business venture that has about one week worth of viability? You'd better hurry! And when he's Super Bowl MVP ill be a millionaire and then you will work for me and then I'm going to fire you for not believing in my dreams!
Braedenstearns Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 You'd have to go with Tuel in lieu of EJ's availability given Tuel's familiarity with the offensive system. Still hoping like hell it doesn't actually come to fruition. Any though of Playoffs this season seem overly ambitious to me. Ya I don't think we will make the playoffs either.
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 ...yeaahhhhhh, week one is suddenly looking nasty. Here's hoping people
dubs Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) This is going to be ugly. Tuel + No Gilmore = Leaving the game as soon as they stop serving beer to go back to the tailgate Edited August 26, 2013 by dubs
Beerball Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 A new QB controversy.. Wouldn't it be a nice problem if he played really well and then EJ gets healthy? No, it would be horrible. I've read it myself on the internets.
CSBill Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 CJ & FJ are going to touch the ball 80% of the time no matter who starts. Man I hope the D comes to play week one. this .... and just like last year, this team will win or lose based on how well the Defense can, or cannot, stop the run against them. But yes, feed the running backs, and don't let up
billsfan_34 Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 My guess is Tuel keeps starting as long at the Bills are winning. Go with the hot hand, etc. just because we win doesnt mean he is the hot hand. Were talking a rook udfa who hasnt seen an NFL defense promo. And now with Gilmoore out its leodis and brooks back there. Im not optimistic at all. This may be a very ugly season. Im not saying it will but the potential is there for this to be a 2 n 14 type.
BuffaloBill Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 Wow this is going to be an interesting ride. The pressure is really on the coaching staff. The good news in all of this is that the team may find out what they have in Tuel if he really does end up as the starter.
Kemp Posted August 26, 2013 Posted August 26, 2013 http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2013/8/26/4660224/jeff-tuel-buffalo-bills-week-1-starter I think Tuel can win. Win what?
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