Maybe Someday Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 I have to agree -- there's no way they can think it's acceptable to start the regular season with Tuel as the #2. No way. I agree but unfortunately, I don’t see any way around it. I just don’t see someone coming in and learning the offense in less than 2 weeks. Looks like Thad Fitzpatricked us. He played just good enough over a short period of time to make us think he was the real deal.
truth on hold Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 Hope he gets another chance. Don't know what happened this year in camp , I thought he would get better but instead he regressed. Just following bills more recent tradition at the position
Flip Johnson Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 I tend to think Tuel gets extended time on Thursday. If he does not impress, Whaley trades a pick for a more legitimate backup QB, Tuel gets released or PS'd, and Palmer is the mentor #3.
Bufcomments Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 I agree but unfortunately, I don’t see any way around it. I just don’t see someone coming in and learning the offense in less than 2 weeks. Looks like Thad Fitzpatricked us. He played just good enough over a short period of time to make us think he was the real deal. Yep Tuel is the backup Lets hope EJ runs out of bounds and slides like feet first EVERY time he runs. Thad wont be the last QB to Fitzs us, at least this time the Bills got rid of the mistake instead of signing him to a bigger contract. That is progess in itself
Gugny Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 After the way they botched the QB situation last year (letting Jackson go, bringing Kolb in) there is NO WAY some kind of trade or acquisition isn't imminent. I'm not one to over-worry about who the backup QB is, but if it's Tuel, that'll make me over-worry. Thad must have done zero work in the off-season. He had so much to build on from last year and he squandered his chance. I don't blame the Bills for cutting him. But the damn well better have a plan. And it better be a decent one.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 Jordan Palmer>Thad Lewis? Honestly, I've heard of Palmer before, but I know nothing about him as a player. I'm not liking this... You know nothing of Palmer as a player because he has never actually played.
NoSaint Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) im surprised, despite thads poor play this preseason that hes gone already. i guess last year was whaley getting incredibly lucky with the pickup more than being incredibly skilled? Edited August 26, 2014 by NoSaint
PlayoffsPlease Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 Marrone's addition of a QB coach to the staff this year is really paying off. The progression we have seen in EJ, Tuel and Lewis is nothing short of remarkable, some might say miraculous. Cutting Lewis is a shocker.
mattsox Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 INEPT !! the whole QB situation for this team is a DISASTER !! Agreed. SSDD!!!!
eball Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 Lets hope EJ runs out of bounds and slides like feet first EVERY time he runs. Yep, I was just going to post that I hope Russ' sliding lesson after training camp was taken to heart by EJ.
Mr. WEO Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 Cutting Lewis and adding Palmer? I didn't think it was possible to make our QB roster even worse than it was a week ago...
Coach Tuesday Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 Marrone's addition of a QB coach to the staff this year is really paying off. The progression we have seen in EJ, Tuel and Lewis is nothing short of remarkable, some might say miraculous. Cutting Lewis is a shocker. Agreed. And don't forget the total meltdown of Alan Branch and Craig Urbik, and the possible non-improvement of EJ. Marrone's first offseason program was a total epic failure. Was anyone checking up on these guys?
Security Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) Thad was dreadful last year, anyone who thought he played well is a nut case. Thad played in 6 games, started 5. He had 7 fumbles. League leader was 12. If Thad started every game he would have been over 20 fubles, he woudl have been close to doubling the league leader in fumbles last year. Edited August 26, 2014 by Security
Mr. WEO Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) Thad was dreadful last year, anyone who thought he played well is a nut case. Thad played in 6 games, started 5. He had 7 fumbles. League leader was 12. If Thad started every game he would have been over 20 fubles, he woudl have been close to doubling the league leader in fumbles last year. The rest of his numbers were comaprable to EJs. There was no dropoff when Lewis came in for him Edited August 26, 2014 by Mr. WEO
26CornerBlitz Posted August 26, 2014 Author Posted August 26, 2014 It's "nice" to see so many fans with fatalistic conclusions before one meaningful game has been played this season.
PlayoffsPlease Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 Not having a number 1 pick next year really hand cuffs the Bills. It seemingly elevates the importance of the second and third round and fourth round picks. There really isn't a way the Bills can trade any of those three picks for a veteran who has actually extended NFL experience like Mark Sanchez or Matt Moore, or for a prominent back up like Mallet or Osweiller. If EJ is a stud this year it won't matter. But if he doesn't play better than last year, the Bills will be looking to use their second or third round pick on a QB. QBs picked in the second or third round (Dalton, Wilson) might come in and start in 2015, but that is not typical. If the Bills were to trade a second or third round for a stop gap, and then use the a second or third rounder for the next "QB of the future" in 2015, the Bills would be left with no third picks in the first three rounds, EJ, a stop gap, and a new development QB. That really couldn't happen. Because of that dumpster diving for cuts, or guys already available like orton or tebow are really the only options. I think if EJ were to get hurt it would be more entertaining to watch Tebow try to do something than watching Tuel or Palmer. Triple option with Spiller, Jackson and Tebow (Fred has a better throwing motion than Tebow). Tebow could probably manage to throw to Watkins behind the line of scrimmage as well as the next guy.
Security Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 The rest of his numbers were comaprable to EJs. There was no dropoff when Lewis came in for him He fumbled at near twice the rate of the league leader in fumbles, turnovers are the most important part of playing QB, this is without a doubt a drop off.
GG Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 Cutting Lewis and adding Palmer? I didn't think it was possible to make our QB roster even worse than it was a week ago... As said before, this is another step. I hardly think they're done toying with the position. They're in a tight spot now, considering what they didn't do between February and April, but at least they recognize the problem and aren't content to go into the season with the sad crew.
MarkAF43 Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 well there goes our Super Bowl chances. How dare we cut a backup QB who has seriously regressed since last season? We're DOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMEEEEEEDDDDDDDDD
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