HOUSE Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) I am strongly behind EJ Manuel but if he struggles badly, I guarantee Doug Marrone won't ride out the storm. Anyway, the Bills need a WIN here to be taken seriously around the NFL. Edited September 7, 2014 by HOUSE
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 I am strongly behind EJ Manuel but if he struggles badly, I guarantee Doug Marrone won't ride out the storm. Anyway, the Bills need a WIN here to be taken seriously around the NFL. If Orton comes in, it's probably for the rest of the season. I don't think Marrone presses that button on day 1. Also, Orton's command of the playbook must still be pretty limited. Even though he's a veteran, he'd probably enter the game with a dozen or so plays in his back pocket.
3putt Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 You'll see him in a visor holding a clipboard. I am sure Fox will get a shot of him on the sideline.
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 Not a chance outside of injury. In other words, a pretty solid chance!
FLbills Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 I am strongly behind EJ Manuel but if he struggles badly, I guarantee Doug Marrone won't ride out the storm. Anyway, the Bills need a WIN here to be taken seriously around the NFL. The only way Orton comes in today is if EJ is injured. Marrone has preached that he was behind EJ 110%. That would not send a very good message if he pulled him halfway through the first game. Of course that is just my opinion
Fixxxer Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 I don't see it this early in the season. I know he's a vet and can pick thing rather quickly but I don't see EJ being pulled even if he's struggling, which he will at times today. #10games
earthtobrint Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) I am strongly behind EJ Manuel but if he struggles badly, I guarantee Doug Marrone won't ride out the storm. Anyway, the Bills need a WIN here to be taken seriously around the NFL. You do realize what Marrone got into a heated argument with director of player personnel Jim Monos about, don't you? The potential of the Orton signing damaging EJ's fragile confidence. Pulling EJ in the first week of the season would destroy that. It's not going to happen no matter how badly he plays. Edited September 7, 2014 by earthtobrint
HOUSE Posted September 7, 2014 Author Posted September 7, 2014 In other words, a pretty solid chance! funny
VanCity Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 If Marrone pulls EJ, it would have to have been a disaster game. I don't see that in the forecast. I see the Bills putting up 24 points on the board and Chicago's crappy defense being a confidence builder for EJ. These aren't Lovie and Urlacher's Bears.
HOUSE Posted September 7, 2014 Author Posted September 7, 2014 You do realize what Marrone got into a heated argument with director of player personnel Jim Monos about, don't you? The potential of the Orton signing damaging EJ's fragile confidence. Pulling EJ in the first week of the season would destroy that. It's not going to happen no matter how badly he plays. I sincerely hope you are right but the Bills need to beat the freaking Bears.
The Wiz Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) Joe B said it best, once EJ is pulled, the project is done. I doubt Marrone will use that card the first week of the season. And I concur with his assessment. I think that once EJ is demoted and Orton is called the starter they should give up on EJ as the starter (and I'm an EJ homer). Edited September 7, 2014 by The Wiz
nucci Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 I am strongly behind EJ Manuel but if he struggles badly, I guarantee Doug Marrone won't ride out the storm. Anyway, the Bills need a WIN here to be taken seriously around the NFL. You also MIGHT not
Rockinon Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 I am strongly behind EJ Manuel but if he struggles badly, I guarantee Doug Marrone won't ride out the storm. Anyway, the Bills need a WIN here to be taken seriously around the NFL. OK...stop.....just stop.
MDH Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 I am strongly behind EJ Manuel but if he struggles badly, I guarantee Doug Marrone won't ride out the storm. Anyway, the Bills need a WIN here to be taken seriously around the NFL. Perhaps my definition of "strongly" differs greatly from yours but I don't think somebody who is truly "strongly" behind the starting QB starts this thread.
Doc Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 If it's true that Marrone was against the Orton signing, you won't see him play outside of injury.
Bleed Bills Blue Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 EJ will get the time today to do some shredding. Bear slaw...yummmm!
Mike in Syracuse Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 I am strongly behind EJ Manuel but if he struggles badly, I guarantee Doug Marrone won't ride out the storm. Anyway, the Bills need a WIN here to be taken seriously around the NFL. Two things: You shouldn't drink this early in the morning This isn't Madden 2015
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