nucci Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 There is no need to play our starters tonight. If they play well many will say it's only preseason against backups. If they play poorly it will give some more to criticize. There is nothing to gain by playing #1s tonight. Already played 4 games. Bring on the season......for better or worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Agreed, While I'm not totally against him playing a few series, I'd rather he do it with the 1st string OL. EJ getting injured is the big loss in this "no lose" scenario. Giving the starting O line several series also isn't a bad idea. How many have they had together? I agree with Banks' assessment...good things (confidence in himself, his O-line, his receivers etc.) could come from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 bubble wrap EJ. Tuel should play the entire game. if EJ isn't getting the proper reps in practice.....then they are practicing wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 bubble wrap EJ. Tuel should play the entire game. if EJ isn't getting the proper reps in practice.....then they are practicing wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Marrone has rocks in his head playing any of the starters. Maybe he will put Fred and CJ back there to return another kickoff. Brilliant. Part of me wants to see EJ tweak his miniscus so the whole thing just blows up in Doug's face. Great idea. That would make for an enjoyable seaon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I say play EJ and the starting O the entire game. Let EJ light it up against future truck drivers. Maybe it will get his confidence up? Couldn't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I have a feeling that whatever decision is made, it will be the wrong one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I have a feeling that whatever decision is made, it will be the wrong one. You sir are Officially a fan of the Buffalo Bills. (not that you weren't before, but if it was in question this seals the deal) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 You sir are Officially a fan of the Buffalo Bills. (not that you weren't before, but if it was in question this seals the deal) Haha; really though-- I think my statement sums up what it means to be a bills fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I have a feeling that whatever decision is made, it will be the wrong one. Best answer so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 If EJ gets hurt then everyone will ask why he was playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 If EJ gets hurt then everyone will ask why he was playing. I promise that I won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I'd only let EJ play a series or two with the starters. Let him air it out though. We don't need to see him hand off. Sullivan this morning mentions in the Buff News about Jordan Palmer playing tonight. I disagree with that move. Tuel needs to play 3 Qtrs in this game. He's going to be the main backup QB for now so let the guy get some reps out there now. Palmer can practice but why does he need game reps right now? He's been here 5 minutes. He's not going to be the #2 man for a while if that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I agree its a no lose. If he gets hurt we tank the season and then we get a better pick in the first rou............ CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellyto83TD Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Unless I'm reading this wrong, this writer seems to be implying that risking EJ playing in this last game is a no lose scenario even if EJ gets hurt, wow: http://www.si.com/nf...ert-griffin-iii He is right. If EJ gets hurt then everyone will ask why he was playing. I wont, the guy sucks. He needs reps....like 5 years worth before ever being allowed to start again, but I digress... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Marrone has rocks in his head playing any of the starters. Maybe he will put Fred and CJ back there to return another kickoff. Brilliant. Part of me wants to see EJ tweak his miniscus so the whole thing just blows up in Doug's face. That "part" of you is called an ****. He is right. I wont, the guy sucks. He needs reps....like 5 years worth before ever being allowed to start again, but I digress... You're entitled to your opinion, but my opinion is that you suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I want him to play. The "he's still basically a rookie," crowd is starting to form already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 He is right. I wont, the guy sucks. He needs reps....like 5 years worth before ever being allowed to start again, but I digress... Actually...I have been waiting for you to digress for some time now.....it hasnt happened yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 bubble wrap EJ. Tuel should play the entire game. if EJ isn't getting the proper reps in practice.....then they are practicing wrong. Uhhh...Tuel probably won't play at all. Once EJ's out, it's going to be a live tryout for Palmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishDave Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I think I would sit Fred Jackson, Spiller, Watkins & Woods. I would start the rest of the first string offense. I would sit the first string D. I would play EJ with those starters for 3 series or until they scored a TD, whichever is less. Then I would play Tuel for the rest of the first half with the same remaining starters on offense. 2nd half offense would be all Palmer. I would play the offensive line the whole first half I think unless they came out absolutely smashing Detroit right away at the line of scrimmage. If they did that, then I would sit all my starters earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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