Sweet article on Tuel, quotes from his dad

[maddenboy]

http://msn.foxsports...-starter-082713

 

 

FOX Sports: If he wasn't playing football, what would your son be doing right now?

Jeff Tuel, Sr.: "I’d have to say he’d be the No. 1-ranked bass fisherman in the world, or at least working hard to get there."

 

I love EJ. And wanted him in the 8 slot. He's the future.

 

But I really really like this Tuel kid.

 

I want a grown-up as my QB. Preferably one who had a 2 parent family.

 

I think we're okay at QB.

Edited August 28, 2013 by maddenboy

[blzrul]

4-22 at WSU and then benched in favor of Loebbestal. Who's Loebbestal you ask? Exactly.Tuel Time is a nice kid but you have to learn how to win. I'd rather see Leinart start, he's been a major NFL bust but somewhere in the back of his brain he might remember what winning is like and how to get there.

[Charles Romes]

So what if he had a 4-22 record at college. Trent Edwards also had a lousy win loss record as a college QB.

[1B4IDie]

Having a strong opinion between Tuel, Leinhert and Webster Lewis as a week 1 starter is a waste of time and based on zero real information at this time.

The facts are not in (including EJ's health)

Edited August 28, 2013 by Why So Serious?

[The Big Cat]

So what if he had a 4-22 record at college. Trent Edwards also had a lousy win loss record as a college QB.

 

I couldn't agree more about the relevance of college success--one of the reasons I was hopeful Buffalo would draft Dalton or R. Wilson, one of the reasons I was glad they drafted Manuel.

 

That said--Buffalo didn't draft Tuel. They burned a third rounder on Edwards. Having Tuel be a viable option THIS YEAR was never the plan.

[Captain Hindsight]

So what if he had a 4-22 record at college. Trent Edwards also had a lousy win loss record as a college QB.

Yeah he turned that right around in the pros

[maddenboy]

I couldn't agree more about the relevance of college success--one of the reasons I was hopeful Buffalo would draft Dalton or R. Wilson, one of the reasons I was glad they drafted Manuel.

 

That said--Buffalo didn't draft Tuel. They burned a third rounder on Edwards. Having Tuel be a viable option THIS YEAR was never the plan.

 

Disagree.

 

EVERY player you sign should be considered a "viable" option. Otherwise, why bring him in?

 

Yes, you dont "plan" for your QBs to go down. But you DO plan to have backups ready, just in case. Whaley coulda signed any of several bums, but he chose Tuel. Not as a favor, but because he thought "ya know, just in case . . . ."

Edited August 28, 2013 by maddenboy

[Gugny]

What does a 2-parent family have to do with NFL QB success?

 

And would it be okay if the two parents were either both female or both male? Or would that ruin his chances?

[The Big Cat]

Disagree.

 

EVERY player you sign should be considered a "viable" option. Otherwise, why bring him in?

 

Yes, you dont "plan" for your QBs to go down. But you DO plan to have backups ready, just in case. Whaley coulda signed any of several bums, but he chose Tuel. Not as a favor, but because he thought "ya know, just in case . . . ."

 

Well, if you want to split hairs about it, fine, you're right. I'm pretty sure you know what I meant, though.

[YoloinOhio]

I couldn't agree more about the relevance of college success--one of the reasons I was hopeful Buffalo would draft Dalton or R. Wilson, one of the reasons I was glad they drafted Manuel.

 

That said--Buffalo didn't draft Tuel. They burned a third rounder on Edwards. Having Tuel be a viable option THIS YEAR was never the plan.

As a big CFB fan I find W-L record somewhat irrelevant with QBs. It is more about the intelligence, focus, attitude, leadership, etc. along of course with the physical ability. You will find many examples of those from big programs, small programs, National Title winners, non-BCS participants, etc who went on to be great NFL QBs. Peyton could never beat Florida, his biggest rival. Joe Flacco went to Delaware. Hello. Does anyone know Aaron Rogers' college record? Or care? Andrew Luck lost some tough games in college. Tim Tebow won 2 National Titles and was one of the greatest college QBs of all time. Tuel was on what appears to have been a terrible football team in college. Don't know who his QB coach was, or what he had to work with. You just never know when someone will blossom as a football player. I was so pissed that Ohio State didn't recruit Luke Keuchly who is from Ohio. Why? He was a 3 star who ran a 4.7. Yet he would run circles around the 5 star MLB we had starting when he was at BC. Some guys peak in HS, some in college, and some in the NFL.My point is, guys succeed at different levels for different reasons. Tuel could fall flat on his face and prove he is no where at NFL level. Or, he could actually look good with NFL WRs, OL and coaches. We will see.

[The Helmet of]

So what if he had a 4-22 record at college. Trent Edwards also had a lousy win loss record as a college QB.

 

yeah and he's a hall of famer!

[YoloinOhio]

Yeah he turned that right around in the pros

Despite Trent's overall lack of success in both college and the NFL, the guy has managed to hold on to a job every season. Unlike guys like Jamarcus Russell, Matt Leinart (would have been on his couch if Kolb didn't get hurt), etc. Edited August 28, 2013 by YoloInTheBlo

[The Big Cat]

As a big CFB fan I find W-L record somewhat irrelevant with QBs. It is more about the intelligence, focus, attitude, leadership, etc. along of course with the physical ability. You will find many examples of those from big programs, small programs, National Title winners, non-BCS participants, etc who went on to be great NFL QBs. Peyton could never beat Florida, his biggest rival. Joe Flacco went to Delaware. Hello. Does anyone know Aaron Rogers' college record? Or care? Andrew Luck lost some tough games in college. Tim Tebow won 2 National Titles and was one of the greatest college QBs of all time. Tuel was on what appears to have been a terrible football team in college. Don't know who his QB coach was, or what he had to work with. You just never know when someone will blossom as a football player. I was so pissed that Ohio State didn't recruit Luke Keuchly who is from Ohio. Why? He was a 3 star who ran a 4.7. Yet he would run circles around the 5 star MLB we had starting when he was at BC. Some guys peak in HS, some in college, and some in the NFL.My point is, guys succeed at different levels for different reasons. Tuel could fall flat on his face and prove he is no where at NFL level. Or, he could actually look good with NFL WRs, OL and coaches. We will see.

 

Notice I didn't say that college success is a guarantee for professional success. Rather, the point was that failing to win in college (as was the case for Tuel and Edwards) doesn't bode well for NFL success.

 

So, your Tebow argument is irrelevant, Peyton has played precisely the way he has in the pros as he did in college, with a monkey on his back, thanks for making my point for me. Joe Flacco won at Delaware, and Aaron Rodgers won at Cal. Again, what was the point in bringing them up? And we're talking about QB's here, Keuchly doesn't belong in the conversation.

[billsrcursed]

What does a 2-parent family have to do with NFL QB success?

 

And would it be okay if the two parents were either both female or both male? Or would that ruin his chances?

 

I'm glad someone else saw this. What in the world does that have to do with anything at all??

 

Such a mind-numbingly stupid thing to say...

[YoloinOhio]

Notice I didn't say that college success is a guarantee for professional success. Rather, the point was that failing to win in college (as was the case for Tuel and Edwards) doesn't bode well for NFL success.

 

So, your Tebow argument is irrelevant, Peyton has played precisely the way he has in the pros as he did in college, with a monkey on his back, thanks for making my point for me. Joe Flacco won at Delaware, and Aaron Rodgers won at Cal. Again, what was the point in bringing them up? And we're talking about QB's here, Keuchly doesn't belong in the conversation.

My Keuchly point has to do with players blossoming at different times in their careers, as in one level doesn't necessarily predict the other.

[kickedface]

What does a 2-parent family have to do with NFL QB success?

 

And would it be okay if the two parents were either both female or both male? Or would that ruin his chances?

 

 

well someone is looking to start an argument

[YoloinOhio]

well someone is looking to start an argument

If you ever listen to Colin Cowherd, he brings this up a lot. I think he does it for ratings.

[CardinalScotts]

4-22 at WSU and then benched in favor of Loebbestal. Who's Loebbestal you ask? Exactly.Tuel Time is a nice kid but you have to learn how to win. I'd rather see Leinart start, he's been a major NFL bust but somewhere in the back of his brain he might remember what winning is like and how to get there.

 

came into a team that went 2-11 started as a freshman, your not getting out of there with any type of nice looking record. Again QB takes too much blame and gets too much credit.

[Gugny]

well someone is looking to start an argument

Actually, someone simply asked a question.

[chris heff]

Nice story seems like a nice kid from a good family. That being said I hope he doesn't start against the Patriots. I hope he doesn't start any games, because if he does it means that Manuel is either injured or a bust. Neither of those thinks are good for the Bills.