3rdand12 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 You are missing the point. It is not about resting someone who is hurt. It is about putting the player on the field with the best chance of winning, period. Coach feels that right now. Sometimes we over complicate things with an abundance of speculation. Sometimes you just make a decision and then move forward. Simple. This.. is the obvious and simple answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Bills Fan Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Just curious what others think......if the choice was between a healthy EJ or a healthy Thad who would be the right choice for tomorrow's game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Perhaps I'm not understanding your argument...my understanding of the situation is that EJ isn't at a level of health that Marrone wants to see for him to play this game, thus Lewis is starting. If you're implying that Lewis is in because the staff thinks he's the better player, well, that's not accurate. No. Not saying Thad is a better QB at all. Just that Thad is the better QB today. Forget the injury. While practicing, coach thought that the best player should be on the field this week. He made the decision and moved on. We on the other hand can't seem to let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 (edited) Just curious what others think......if the choice was between a healthy EJ or a healthy Thad who would be the right choice for tomorrow's game? The answer will stay the same through next season. and its simple enough.even if Thad plays through his upside and his ceiling/roof against Patriots. Thad is playing for the next years backup position since the time has passed to get a veteran to teach Edited December 28, 2013 by 3rdand12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Just curious what others think......if the choice was between a healthy EJ or a healthy Thad who would be the right choice for tomorrow's game? I'd take Thad out there all day, way more exciting QB and he has that explosive potential. For the coaches? They want EJ no matter what in order to save face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 (edited) You've missed the point. This is about a guy who is healthy vs one that is not. EJM's knee has been a problem, why risk it in this game? Get another look at Thad vs a division opponent on the road to see if he is a capable backup going forward. Simple. Always a manufactured controversy here... No. If the coach was so concerned about the injury, EJ would not even be listed as doubtful. He would be ruled out, period. His bottom line decision is 100% based on who will be the best player on the field. Why is this so hard for people to understand? Marone has even stated numerous times that is how he decides the starters. We are the ones who are over analyzing and over complicating his decision. It's really all about trying to get the win and you do that by putting the best player out there. He could also be going with the hot hand. Thad had a big win over Miami, but I don't want to get into this topic because it's just speculation. Edited December 28, 2013 by Rockinon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Bills Fan Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 The answer will stay the same through next season. and its simple enough. even if Thad plays through his upside and his ceiling/roof against Patriots. Thad is playing for the next years backup position since the time has passed to get a veteran to teach So just to be clear...you are saying that you think a healthy EJ would have a better chance of winning tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Just curious what others think......if the choice was between a healthy EJ or a healthy Thad who would be the right choice for tomorrow's game? I think it would have to be a healthy EJ until he proves otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Bills Fan Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I think it would have to be a healthy EJ until he proves otherwise. I think he is very close to proving otherwise. In fact, if a healthy EJ was to play tomorrow he quite possibly could have proved otherwise by the end of the first quarter.....game over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I think he is very close to proving otherwise. In fact, if a healthy EJ was to play tomorrow he quite possibly could have proved otherwise by the end of the first quarter.....game over! You haven't made enough posts to have an informed opinion on a starting QB. Sorry, I had to say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Bills Fan Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 You haven't made enough posts to have an informed opinion on a starting QB. Sorry, I had to say that. Maybe a fresh view is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Yea, like the aroma from stepping into "fresh" doggy doo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Bills Fan Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Yea, like the aroma from stepping into "fresh" doggy doo. You're lame. You have been awfully optimistic this season and where has that got you, huh? Could we please get back on topic........am I the only one who thinks that regardless Thad is the better choice for tomorrow's game?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 You're lame. You have been awfully optimistic this season and where has that got you, huh? Could we please get back on topic........am I the only one who thinks that regardless Thad is the better choice for tomorrow's game?? OK. Here is one fan's take on why Thad should start. http://billsmafia.com/2013/12/28/thad-lewis-remains-best-option-beat-patriots/ Nice read. And I agree with much of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 So just to be clear...you are saying that you think a healthy EJ would have a better chance of winning tomorrow? I do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I do... Oh, no! You didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Bills Fan Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 OK. Here is one fan's take on why Thad should start. http://billsmafia.co...-beat-patriots/ Nice read. And I agree with much of it. Oh that's so big of you to admit that my viewpoint might have some credibility! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Oh that's so big of you to admit that my viewpoint might have some credibility! Don't sweat it. You know I can't resist busting on you when I get the chance. It's my job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I'd take Thad out there all day, way more exciting QB and he has that explosive potential. For the coaches? They want EJ no matter what in order to save face. why do you have to spin it ? : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 No. If the coach was so concerned about the injury, EJ would not even be listed as doubtful. He would be ruled out, period. His bottom line decision is 100% based on who will be the best player on the field. Why is this so hard for people to understand? Marone has even stated numerous times that is how he decides the starters. We are the ones who are over analyzing and over complicating his decision. It's really all about trying to get the win and you do that by putting the best player out there. He could also be going with the hot hand. Thad had a big win over Miami, but I don't want to get into this topic because it's just speculation. You couldn't be more wrong. The Bills would not rule Manuel out if he had a chance of his status improving, fully practicing. Heck, even Rodgers was not ruled out each week until Thursday or so. Why is it so hard to understand that an injury does not rule you out until you practice and see how it responds? In the NFL, that happens on Thursdays and Fridays. It's really NOT complicated at all. Those such as yourself trying to see something that is not there are the ones complicating what is obviously an injury situation. TL was pretty mediocre in that "big win" over MIA,throwing for no TD's.Hot hand, right? It's difficult to see anything there that would lead Marrone to sit EJ Manuel for any reason other than injury. You absolutely are over complicating/ superanalyzing the fact that EJM's knee is still not where they want it. Therefore TL starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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