26CornerBlitz Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) 5-13: EJ MANUEL ON KISS 98.5 (6:23) 5-13: EJ MANUEL TALKS QB COMPETITION ON WGR (10:27) @WGR550 Manuel: "I've been told it's a clean slate. These coaches didn't draft me or come in when I was a rookie" Manuel: "I know (Bills fans) haven't seen what I have to offer" Manuel: "When I went through, it grew me up. It was true adversity in my playing career.... The competitive edge I have now is crazy" @hsimon62 asked if he was playing it too safe with his passes, Manuel said I was doing what I was told to do Edited May 13, 2015 by 26CornerBlitz
LB3 Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 I really hope the light has turned on for him. He's real easy to root for.
K D Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 omg I forgot how much I hate Kiss 98.5 EJ sounds excited to show us what he's got. he better bring it or there is a good chance he doesn't make this team. Rex has a man crush on Tyrod and I doubt we keep EJ if he's a 3rd stringer. interested to see how this competition plays out
billieve420 Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 Kid was definitely over coached by the previous staff. After the injury they neutered him and that was all Marrone. Guys mentioned Hackett was held back he doesn't seem the type to play it safe. Fresh start for Manuel let the best man win.
NoSaint Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 @hsimon62 asked if he was playing it too safe with his passes, Manuel said I was doing what I was told to do this is one i thought i picked up on early in his career. many were killing the guy for throwing uncatchable deep passes, but i have a feeling (and this adds to it) that they were coaching him to put it in a hard to get to spot in order to be safe. it was so consistent in the way/placement that he "missed" with that it felt like he was making the throw as instructed, and it was just a low risk, low chance of reward instruction. omg I forgot how much I hate Kiss 98.5 EJ sounds excited to show us what he's got. he better bring it or there is a good chance he doesn't make this team. Rex has a man crush on Tyrod and I doubt we keep EJ if he's a 3rd stringer. interested to see how this competition plays out EJ is already bought and paid for. if we cut him to sign another 3rd stringer, itd be more expensive. and probably not as talented. we will see though - its a long way to go until september. he could implode, have issues with guys that make it worth moving on.
thebandit27 Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 omg I forgot how much I hate Kiss 98.5 EJ sounds excited to show us what he's got. he better bring it or there is a good chance he doesn't make this team. Rex has a man crush on Tyrod and I doubt we keep EJ if he's a 3rd stringer. interested to see how this competition plays out It would cost Buffalo $3M in cap space to cut him; very unlikely IMO. Next year his cap figure is unaffected if he's released, so that would be the time. 5-13: EJ MANUEL ON KISS 98.5 (6:23) 5-13: EJ MANUEL TALKS QB COMPETITION ON WGR (10:27) @WGR550 Manuel: "I've been told it's a clean slate. These coaches didn't draft me or come in when I was a rookie" Manuel: "I know (Bills fans) haven't seen what I have to offer" Manuel: "When I went through, it grew me up. It was true adversity in my playing career.... The competitive edge I have now is crazy" @hsimon62 asked if he was playing it too safe with his passes, Manuel said I was doing what I was told to do My goodness I want this kid to succeed.
eball Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 "I was doing what I was told to do" -- this makes perfect sense and echoes what many of us have opined. It also explains the significant improvement in EJ's play when running the 2:00 offense. Marrone is such a douche. EJ may still not be "the man" but I'm glad he's getting a fair shot with what appear to be good coaches.
Mr. WEO Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 this is one i thought i picked up on early in his career. many were killing the guy for throwing uncatchable deep passes, but i have a feeling (and this adds to it) that they were coaching him to put it in a hard to get to spot in order to be safe. it was so consistent in the way/placement that he "missed" with that it felt like he was making the throw as instructed, and it was just a low risk, low chance of reward instruction. EJ is already bought and paid for. if we cut him to sign another 3rd stringer, itd be more expensive. and probably not as talented. we will see though - its a long way to go until september. he could implode, have issues with guys that make it worth moving on. Oh--in that case he's a fast learner! I kid...
T master Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 EJ has all the tools to be a NFL QB . There were only 2 things that were his down fall when he was coming out in the draft which where the 2 most important . Accuracy & his ability to read defenses & make the quick decision . Hopefully his work this offseason has helped him with his accuracy but the decision making can only come when real bullets fly . I hope for his sake & the Bills future he works out , the only other thing is if he does make the jump his agent will want the Bills to pay a kings ransom to keep him ...
BarleyNY Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 I really hope the light has turned on for him. He's real easy to root for. That would be nice, but I'm at the "just shut up and show me something" stage with him. The next thing I want to hear out of his mouth is a discussion about how he was able to put everything together and become the successful NFL starting QB we hoped he'd be. Words are totally meaningless at this point and going forward until he makes some real progress.
26CornerBlitz Posted May 13, 2015 Author Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) That would be nice, but I'm at the "just shut up and show me something" stage with him. The next thing I want to hear out of his mouth is a discussion about how he was able to put everything together and become the successful NFL starting QB we hoped he'd be. Words are totally meaningless at this point and going forward until he makes some real progress. That was exactly his point in both interviews when he said he'd rather show it on the field instead of talking about it. Edited May 13, 2015 by 26CornerBlitz
ko12010 Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 It would cost Buffalo $3M in cap space to cut him; very unlikely IMO. Next year his cap figure is unaffected if he's released, so that would be the time. My goodness I want this kid to succeed. Me too
PaattMaann Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 EJ has all the tools to be a NFL QB . There were only 2 things that were his down fall when he was coming out in the draft which where the 2 most important . Accuracy & his ability to read defenses & make the quick decision . Hopefully his work this offseason has helped him with his accuracy but the decision making can only come when real bullets fly . I hope for his sake & the Bills future he works out , the only other thing is if he does make the jump his agent will want the Bills to pay a kings ransom to keep him ... I'd be more than happy to have him play so well that we are forced to pay the man....a QB good enough to pony up some dough for? Yes please!!!!!!!!
NoSaint Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 That would be nice, but I'm at the "just shut up and show me something" stage with him. The next thing I want to hear out of his mouth is a discussion about how he was able to put everything together and become the successful NFL starting QB we hoped he'd be. Words are totally meaningless at this point and going forward until he makes some real progress. id probably not click on links about interviews with him until september then..... in this case it seems the responsibility for fixing the problem of not wanting to hear about it falls on you more than him, as he will have media availability between now and september.
Gugny Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 Anyone not realizing that Manuel was the victim of a shoddy coaching staff truly must be blind. Did he make some dumb mistakes? Yup. Rookies tend to do that. This is his last chance and I'm cool with that. I just hope he wins the starting job and is able to show what he's got. He's done everything right. Unfortunately, part of doing what was right was doing what he was told. But he's been incredibly professional and I respect that. Go EJ and Go Bills.
Dorkington Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 "Put up or shut up" in May... Hm. Goodell, can we start the season already?
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 I so want him to be the guy. Settle this thing once and for all for the next 10 years so we can move on to other things.
Coach Tuesday Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 If he can somehow become more decisive and quick, he'll be salvageable. Let's hope.
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