Kirby Jackson Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 If Cassel becomes the backup... How many other teams in the NFL have a higher paid backup QB? Would this ever be an issue? Other examples from the past? Cutler last year? This is a non-issue IMO. He is the guy that is the vet and has the longest track record. He was brought here to be a safety net and a safe option. He will play that role perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I don't necessarily agree. He's not going to come in and start for another team this late into camp. If it were the offseason, then yes. Oh I am not saying someone takes him as a starter... I think he is a better bet than some of the current backups around the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Oh I am not saying someone takes him as a starter... I think he is a better bet than some of the current backups around the league. He'd still have to come in a learn a new system. Kind of late for that this far into preaseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Cutler last year? This is a non-issue IMO. He is the guy that is the vet and has the longest track record. He was brought here to be a safety net and a safe option. He will play that role perfectly. Exactly. It's not like we have a lot of money wrapped up in the position, even if we keep all three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Guy on the Bench Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Tarpley looks the part out there. He's instinctive in space and has the long arms and I don't know how he will be against the run but at least he's wide shouldered for filling the run gaps. Looks like a modern ILB for the passing era. Very interested to see him the rest of preseason. Yep, he caught my eye the other night, and I think someone on MMQB said the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 @TyDunne New at the BN Blitz Blog: EJ Manuel falls behind in #Bills QB derby ... http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/08/16/ej-manuel-falls-behind-in-qb-derby/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I am dubbing us the "Taylor Gang" until it catches on.I figured you would say Taylor "Swift". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) I figured you would say Taylor "Swift". Oh, that's good too Edited August 16, 2015 by Kirby Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 @TyDunne Practice No. 11 beginning here at Fisher shortly. Will have the updates here. @mikerodak Richie Incognito is back in uniform today. Kyle Williams still not practicing. man Rex looks thin, gona be a stick figure if he keeps this up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 It's also not super logical to worry about giving him first team reps if he's not on the first team this Thursday, while at the same time, they want to give him plenty of action for development purposes. BINGO!! They are developing him the right way. Piece of clay to mold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Bottom line on Tyrod. If not he'll be game planned for and shutdown just like all of the other runaround QBs. unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisplacedBillsFan Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 BINGO!! They are developing him the right way. Piece of clay to mold. Though his time exclusively with the 3s and "maybe some reps with the 2s" seems to indicate he has fallen behind, I do like the idea of him getting all the reps he can. He was clearly mishandled his first two years in the league and almost undermined by the coaching staff. I still believe EJ can be the long term answer at QB, but I guess we'll see. I will admit TT was exciting to watch on Friday and kept the offense moving. EJ is going to get the majority of the game Thursday. I wonder what happens to the competition if he does something ridiculous like 22 of 25, 3TDs, 285 passing and 40 on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffismagic Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Everyone was screaming for a developmental QB. He's here his name is EJ Manuel. Highest upside of his draft and no pro coaching until 3 months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 @ChrisBrownBills Top 3 things you need to know from Day 12 at #Bills Camp http://yi.nzc.am/bBzIw9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisplacedBillsFan Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Everyone was screaming for a developmental QB. He's here his name is EJ Manuel. Highest upside of his draft and no pro coaching until 3 months ago. One of the biggest pieces of his development is likely undoing what Marrone and Hackett screwed up the past two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 @TyDunne And @viccarucci here on the #Bills wide receiver position as a whole this point of training camp: http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/08/15/bills-facing-a-tough-call-at-receiver/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Everyone was screaming for a developmental QB. He's here his name is EJ Manuel. Highest upside of his draft and no pro coaching until 3 months ago. People also wanted a young QB with the hopes he would actually improve with time. He looks no better now than when he was a rookie. He's just not good. Whaley took a chance and it didn't work. Time to go back to the drawing board and take another chance on another QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ko12010 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 People also wanted a young QB with the hopes he would actually improve with time. He looks no better now than when he was a rookie. He's just not good. Whaley took a chance and it didn't work. Time to go back to the drawing board and take another chance on another QB. Just so untrue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffismagic Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 You think Doug Marrone gave him a good chance to succeed. I don't. Let's see what he can do next few pre-season games and how he closes out camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Just so untrue. What is he noticeably better at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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