papazoid Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Manuel likely worse off than we have heard. Not likely a decision made on signing him until they see him. I believe in tasting my food before I salt it. i'm predicting manuel will return after the BYE week (12/1).
JM57 Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 I see this simply as a matter of the FO and coaching staff deciding "Jeff Tuel is not ready to play in this league right now." That, to me, is the definition of a practice squad player but for some reason unbeknownst to all of us, they are worried sick that trying to get him to the PS will result in losing him. I think that Flynn is 100% a move to bring in the "veteran backup" just in case. Worst case scenario, he is #3 behind Lewis and Manuel when EJ returns. But at least until then, you have someone behind Thad who is semi-capable of playing NFL football and not completely subverting the offense like Tuel did vs. Cleveland.
Boatdrinks Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 For the life of me, I will never understand the regard for draft position. I just saw an undrafted QB outplay our first-QB-taken-in-the-draft QB by a discernible margin. At this point, the only perceptible thing Manuel's got over Lewis is draft position. So, gee, I can't wait for our shaky first-rounder to be back under center (or whatever the phrase is in shotgun/pistol) to remove the stigma of starting an undrafted QB. Draft position puts 'em on our roster instead of somebody else's roster (or vice-versa). That's all. Still a guy that's been in the league 3 years as opposed to 6 months. You can see he doesn't have the overall physical gifts of Manuel. That is what draft position is all about. How many athletes are there on the planet with this physical body type, skills. You are playing the odds is all. Doesn't mean the guy will be a stud. I'd expect a 3 year guy to not look unprepared in his 2nd NFL start. He didn't. Still a better chance of a franchise type guy in EJ manuel than Lewis.
Fan in San Diego Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Tjax, Kolb, EJ, Tuel, Thad, Dixon, Flynn. Wow- we look like the waiver wire in a bad fantasy football league. At least we've now picked up every scrub QB that people wanted us to kick the tires on. Don't forget Young
26CornerBlitz Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Not thrilled about it, but he's the best available insurance policy it seems. @JoeBuscaglia League source says the #Bills will indeed sign QB Matt Flynn. Adam Schefter and Jason LaCanfora first reported it.
Boatdrinks Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Manuel likely worse off than we have heard. Not likely a decision made on signing him until they see him. I believe in tasting my food before I salt it. Why do you think this? More likely just team being one play away from Tuel is worse than we might have heard earlier.
HurlyBurly51 Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Don't forget Young Young was already "kicked" to the curb. But there are still posters who seriously want Jamarcus Russell. Seriously, no disclaimers, that is exactly what was said.
Just Jack Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-2/QB-Matt-Flynn-signs-with-Bills/e7488872-8e19-4083-8b29-d68d063823ff The plan to take a closer look at free agent quarterback Matt Flynn was in the works before Thad Lewis suffered a sprained foot in Sunday's game against Cincinnati. Reports had the former Raiders quarterback flying into town Sunday before the Bills overtime loss to the Bengals for a workout. Not long after his Monday morning workout at One Bills Drive, Buffalo signed the veteran signal caller.... Meeks to I-R, designated to return To make room for Flynn on the roster, the Bills placed rookie safety Jonathan Meeks on the injured reserve, designated to return list. Meeks suffered an undisclosed lower leg injury in the first half of Sunday's game and did not return.
Big C Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Meeks to IR/ designated to return I thought I saw him hobble a little bit on a ST play yesterday.
26CornerBlitz Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 @buffalobills Marrone on EJ Manuel: "He's ahead of schedule. The report today was encouraging" #Bills
nucci Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 I agree with others. Need 3 active QBs. Tuel PS. Can't see anyone signing him to active roster and losing him but not a big deal if they do.
Leelee Phoenix Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Ugh, Flynn is not a potential solution. I really don't understand the handling of Tuel this season. Do they really think that a season or two of sitting on the bench will get him from "OMG, we cannot let him play" to someone worth doing stashing on the roster like this
Clippers of Nfl Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Stupid move. The guy sucks and we pick him up. Same as Kolb. Credit to the front office? What credit? Credit would be them getting Alex Smith in the offseason. Or at least credit would be signing moblie qbs, like your first round pick for continuity. Thad and Tavaris Jackson. Kolb never fit the mold.
26CornerBlitz Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 As per bills text app notification Fixed. Bill Text is dead. @buffalobills Flynn on Seattle, Oakland: "It's all gone by so fast ... It didn't work out. I needed to play better and I'm happy for a fresh start"
John from Riverside Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Flynn is a solid backup QB.....as a 3rd option he is outstanding.
PS 56 Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 I would rather have Tebow. If only for the entertainment value.
26CornerBlitz Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 @buffalobills Matt Flynn: "I'm excited to start digging into the #Bills playbook" pic.twitter.com/3YqixL1o7Y
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