eball Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 I apologize for starting a separate topic for this, but I just didn't know into which of many threads it could fit. I listened to Vic this morning on Sirius -- he called in to the Ross Tucker and Booger McFarland show to discuss all things Bills. It was a painful listen, but of course Ross and Booger ate it all up because they think Vic is the expert. Among Vic's musings: -- really has a hard time with the IK signing; just can't envision that sort of violence in the locker room and thinks the Bills took "too much of a PR risk" by bringing him in because he's just a backup player, and "why do that?" Showed no indication he knows the facts of what exactly happened in Jests locker room. -- all signs point to Cassel as the starter because he fits best what Roman wants to do. Mentioned that Cassel can run the READ OPTION. WTF, Vic? -- mentioned Taylor as someone intriguing who has "made a case for himself" and is "clearly established as the #2 QB." No mention of EJ whatsoever -- nothing. -- Ross asked if the QB situation is "really that bad;" Vic said everyone has struggled and Cassel won't do anything spectacular; regurgitated the "Bills trying to win with strong running game and defense." No mention of Bills' playmakers at skill positions or the fact that all QBs learning a new offense. -- Booger asked if Dareus should get a contract in line with Suh and Gerald McCoy; Vic said yes he should and he views Dareus as the MVP not just of the defense but the entire team. When they hung up with him Booger took issue with this; said Dareus is a "step down" from Suh and McCoy because he doesn't make enough "splash plays." Anyway, discuss.
BuffaloHokie13 Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Here's some audio from Peter King on Mike & Mike that lines up with Vic, at least on the QB discussion front
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 I dont get how people think any of the QB's could be the favorite right now. Lets at least wait until after tomorrow night when we will have a better evaluation tool to go by CBF
VABills Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 I dont get how people think any of the QB's could be the favorite right now. Lets at least wait until after tomorrow night when we will have a better evaluation tool to go by CBF So all of the practices, film study where coaches ask questions, footwork drills, throwing drills, etc... have nothing to do with deciding who is leading the group. It only depends on yours and other fan's most of whih never probably played little league football, to decide who should start?
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 So all of the practices, film study where coaches ask questions, footwork drills, throwing drills, etc... have nothing to do with deciding who is leading the group. It only depends on yours and other fan's most of whih never probably played little league football, to decide who should start? I am not saying that at all. What I am saying is there is a difference between practice and a game thats all. CBF
Lurker Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Anyway, discuss. 24 hours (or less) from now, no one will remember any of it... What bigger splash does dasreus need to make? With the Bills front four, how many "splash" opportunities does he have per game? To a large extent, Shu stands out because he's so much better than his surrounding cast...
eball Posted August 13, 2015 Author Posted August 13, 2015 With the Bills front four, how many "splash" opportunities does he have per game? To a large extent, Shu stands out because he's so much better than his surrounding cast... A boy named Shu?
Kirby Jackson Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 I am not saying that at all. What I am saying is there is a difference between practice and a game thats all. CBF They have started differentiating reps. That's definitely a sign. I dont think that the guy who starts vs. Indy necessarily starts all year. At this point though the coaching staff certainly doesn't believe that it is wide open. They definitely have opinions on it.
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 They have started differentiating reps. That's definitely a sign. I dont think that the guy who starts vs. Indy necessarily starts all year. At this point though the coaching staff certainly doesn't believe that it is wide open. They definitely have opinions on it. I agree 100% I just think that you can get more from a game vs a different team than you do in a practice CBF
BillsVet Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Vic is to some Bills fans now what Chuck Schumer has become to the President.
MDH Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 What bigger splash does dasreus need to make? Stomp on some players so his name gets out there?
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Stomp on some players so his name gets out there? haha CBF
OldTimer1960 Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 So all of the practices, film study where coaches ask questions, footwork drills, throwing drills, etc... have nothing to do with deciding who is leading the group. It only depends on yours and other fan's most of whih never probably played little league football, to decide who should start? Agreed, but none of the reporters who are interpreting whom they think is in the lead have knowledge of any of those things. It is true that the coaches do have that information and it surely counts in the race.
eball Posted August 13, 2015 Author Posted August 13, 2015 Vic is to some Bills fans now what Chuck Schumer has become to the President. Do you think Vic's reporting is on point? He sounded extremely naive on the radio this morning, saying that he can't believe a fight like the one between Geno and IK could happen in a locker room.
John from Riverside Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 If Marcel was on another team you better believe this perception would be different
Chandler#81 Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Vic's take is also in writing in the BN today. He's not the same Carruci from years back. He'd already formed a very anti opinion before reports came out from NY that Geno's a punk and many players said he had it coming. I'm no fan of Manuel either, but he's on a vendetta and it's pretty ugly. As for Dareus, we HAVE to sign him to new deal otherwise we lose him next year. It's a tough call because he's still prone to immature actions, but our hand is forced. He can be a game changer and his loss at Oakland late last year showed how important he is. IMO, though, he's no Suh.
GG Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Do you think Vic's reporting is on point? He sounded extremely naive on the radio this morning, saying that he can't believe a fight like the one between Geno and IK could happen in a locker room. Don't you think that he's right on that point? I think he's saying that it's unthinkable for a reserve LB to punch out a starting QB in the locker room. I don't think he's saying that fights don't happen in the locker rooms.
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