Beerball Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 I'd change his name to JE. Just a personal preference. That is all. Je Manuel?
chris heff Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Or officially change his last name to III and middle name to Manuel.
Beerball Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Or officially change his last name to III and middle name to Manuel. I always preferred Sylvia Kristel.
DC Greg Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Still burns me that Russell Wilson was there for us ---and we picked a loser WR from a garbage program. We wouldn't be having all of this EJ talk... sorry. Ha! The further you get from it, it just seems worse and worse. Didn't want to damage Ryan Pickspatrick's delicate ego by drafting a quarterback to develop/as an insurance policy. Because he was the franchise baby!! Oh Buddy. Dagumit all.
CountDorkula Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 I would change the visor he wears on the sidelines. C'mon bro. Everyone knows visors are so 1990's.
dollars 2 donuts Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Still burns me that Russell Wilson was there for us ---and we picked a loser WR from a garbage program. We wouldn't be having all of this EJ talk... sorry. Apology not accepted...I wanted him badly, as well. I like EJ quite a bit and I know that we wouldn't have the same Wilson as Seattle has now. However, it would have opened up different options for our drafting from last year to this.
T master Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Still burns me that Russell Wilson was there for us ---and we picked a loser WR from a garbage program. We wouldn't be having all of this EJ talk... sorry. Agree'd Sometimes the past Bills leaders were more like the blind leading the blind ! Hopefully Whaley will be the new era to the Bills changing things around ! I just hope if he doesn't see all that it takes from EJ to put our team where it needs to be he's not afraid to pull the trigger . But if laying back & putting all your eggs in EJ's basket this year with all of the talent that was in this draft at the QB position (compared to EJ's draft class) & not picking up a insurance policy like the Redskins did i just hope DJ see's what he needs to see in EJ ...
filthymcnasty08 Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) I do not agree that we would have had a different iteration of Russell Wilson. The kid had a winners mentality that was there for all to see, he was a 2 sport success which tells you a lot about drive/commitment/character, he has the smarts, the arm, the athleticism and the leadership capabilities.....they were all there to see at the lead-up to the draft (and were discussed by many on this board). The point is that, even though we don't have the same supporting cast as SEA, you would still see these same qualities come out provided he had the stage to perform. We would have seen enough to feel good about the QB position today (I totally fuk'd up where TJ went to school...I got it crossed with our other loser WR pick from UConn - was thinking UConn...SORRY about that!) Edited August 13, 2014 by filthymcnasty08
billsfan1959 Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Still burns me that Russell Wilson was there for us ---and we picked a loser WR from a garbage program. We wouldn't be having all of this EJ talk... sorry. It still burns me that Joe Montana was there in round three for us instead of John Borchardt… And Tom Brady was there for us around six instead of Leif Larson...
snamsnoops Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 If i could change 1 thing about EJ? Think I would change his completion %! I would make it 100%. This would help the team a lot more. I really dont think the "visor" is that important to the team.........
Braedenstearns Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Really? The most thing people say about EJ is he has bad accuracy...Lets see! I have one thing to change?..Uhm! His visor or his tie? really? How about the thing this board always companions about, his ACCURACY!
Beerball Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 I want him to trust in his abilities and flaunt his talent a bit. (hopefully that will only count as one thing since showing some moxie is an extension of him trusting himself)
Buftex Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Ok. So the original post is pretty absurd. But, keep in mind, much of the apparrell that players wear is required by the NFL, and their marketing department. QB's are the most visible players on the field, normally... you may not believe it, and I am not 100% certain in this case, but often, when you see a guy getting draped in a coat, or putting on a wool cap, even though he is clearly sweating his nads off, it is becasue they are required to do it. I think it was Tim Hasselback, or maybe it was Dilfer, a few years ago, talking about this...it was one of the bald, or balding QBs. He said "the last thing I want to do, when I am playing a game in Miami in September, is throw on a ball cap...but I am required to, you just get used to it" I am sure some guys do things as a matter of personal preference (Rob Johnson and those freaking bandanas!), but a lot of it is required. The visor thing is widespread in training camps this season. I would bet, players are getting a few bucks to sport them.
Best Player Available Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Ha! The further you get from it, it just seems worse and worse. Didn't want to damage Ryan Pickspatrick's delicate ego by drafting a quarterback to develop/as an insurance policy. Because he was the franchise baby!! Oh Buddy. Dagumit all. Well, they are doing the same thing with their current starter. zero competition. But I get it he has onlyPlayed 10 games in the NFL and was hurt for the rest. So massage his ego and tell him he's the man. is there anywhere else where this has worked? Seriously do not know. Winning teams don't do this. if he goes down with a serious injury this year then what? Does anyone think the backups can win even 2 in a row. the season Will be flushed, along with a bunch of jobs on OBD. Honestly, I would have no problem with that either. The rebuild is 14+ years, what is 4-5 more going to hurt. The TJ Graham pick and they moved up for it, may be worse than signing Merriman. No it is worse, we could have had a darn good QB. The question is could they have developed him.
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 ...and most important in the huddle eye contact with his teammates is interfered with. Real winning QBs like Manning (2), Brady, Russell Wilson, Favre, Cutler, Roethlisberger want to see, be seen by teammates, and show emotion and strength in the huddle..... They run no huddle
CountDorkula Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) They run no huddle This visor looks pretty clear to me..... If i can see his eyes, i think someone standing next to him in the huddle can.... Edited August 13, 2014 by CountDorkula
Fan in Chicago Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 This visor looks pretty clear to me..... If i can see his eyes, i think someone standing next to him in the huddle can.... So does this information now make EJ the perfect QB in the eyes of the OP ?
Mango Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 You mean Trent was also a coat wearing Mary? I missed that one. As for EJ I think you are right despite all of the criticism you have received. The visor thing denotes an aura of selfishness as you point out. I noticed this even before you did. On draft night EJ wore a pink tie to honor his mother's struggles with breast cancer. At first look this was a nice gesture and a shout out to his mom. I believe he meant it to be just that and his selfishness was sublimational. But his pink tie had stripes, which are manly and an attempt to show his masculine side. It should have been a more feminine tie if he really wanted to highlight his mom. Maybe something flowery. Anyway the tie is the 2nd thing I would change about EJ. The first thing I would change about him is his OC. I feel he would benefit from working with someone that needs to shave in the morning. When Trent was here 1 very noticeable trait he had was demanding a coat on his shoulders for every time out. Before talking to the coach, or showing leadership he was focused on himself not the game. I hated this action. A real leader would not even think of the coat. JK showed toughness Trent showed he was a wimp. EJ now wears a closed front helmet with visor. The spacing in the eye area is small with extra bars and then a visor added. His vision is restricted and most important in the huddle eye contact with his teammates is interfered with. Real winning QBs like Manning (2), Brady, Russell Wilson, Favre, Cutler, Roethlisberger want to see, be seen by teammates, and show emotion and strength in the huddle. Can you imagine JK chewing out House Ballard hiding behind a shield, Many QBs used to unstrap the helmet in the huddle to look at teammates in the eyes and then snap it at the line. EJ hides. RBs and Lineman can hide, QBs have to lead. This is an observation but in my thoughts one that is troubling. (ps, changing the helmet does not make him a leader but using it is a symbol of isolation rather than strength of leadership.) What if the visor, if it is tinted, is to hide his eyes from the defense? What if the visor reduces glare? What if nobody give a shite about this.... This visor looks pretty clear to me..... If i can see his eyes, i think someone standing next to him in the huddle can.... I feel like I have seen him in a tinted visor in practice. There are still a ton of players who wear them. I am sure a "medical reason" is not hard to prove for stuff like this. Most likely about as difficult as getting some medical Mary Jane in certain states.
What a Tuel Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Well, they are doing the same thing with their current starter. zero competition. But I get it he has only Played 10 games in the NFL and was hurt for the rest. So massage his ego and tell him he's the man. is there anywhere else where this has worked? Seriously do not know. Winning teams don't do this. if he goes down with a serious injury this year then what? Does anyone think the backups can win even 2 in a row. the season Will be flushed, along with a bunch of jobs on OBD. Honestly, I would have no problem with that either. The rebuild is 14+ years, what is 4-5 more going to hurt. The TJ Graham pick and they moved up for it, may be worse than signing Merriman. No it is worse, we could have had a darn good QB. The question is could they have developed him. Geez, people need to get off of Wilsons n***..... He was a better pick than Graham obviously, but Seattle had him starting backup to Flynn if you remember, Despite what people claim, most did not "know" he was going to be a decent qb, and the jury is still out if he is going to be a great qb. Also who does Seattle have to backup Wilson? Jackson and Pryor? Why didn't they draft someone "just in case" to develop and stuff? Its a whole bunch of what ifs and its obnoxious. For every Russell Wilson we could've picked up "as a diamond in the rough" there are a few other QBs we could have wasted picked on too. Just because you witnessed one (russell wilson), or two (tom brady) does not mean we should start wasting draft picks hoping to find one as well.
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