Kelly the Dog Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 Cassel did "exactly what he was supposed to do". No Matthew... he was supposed to score touchdowns. Cassel was okay. But he was even Cassel lite. He didn't throw a pass more than ten yards.
GunnerBill Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 He has just cut a guy off for praising EJ.... this is hilarious. I hope OC is listening to this.
34-78-83 Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Aaahhhhhhhhhh I can't take it any more! Off with the radio Edited August 30, 2015 by 34-78-83
Kelly the Dog Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 It's amazing this stance this dude is taking... His logic is ridiculous. "Stats don't matter, all that matter is who played the least." Except for the last forty years of the NFL the third game 90% of the teams play the starter half the game and into the third quarter. The Steelers didn't but I think they needed to get Vick some snaps.
Last Guy on the Bench Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 Good call, Gunner. TT showed a lot of pocket presence today. Just what I needed to see. GO BILLS!!! Exactly. EJ was terrific tonight, and my comfort level with him went way up (though I still don't fully trust him). But the kinds of plays he was making aren't consistently reproducible against good defenses game-planning against you, unless you are a QB god, which I don't think he is (yet, anyway). Not saying he wouldn't make any big plays like that - just not consistently against good defenses. But the little things that Taylor was doing to convert third downs, keep drives going, work the team into scoring position, etc. ARE consistently reproducible by a good QB, which I think Taylor is. I think this has to be Taylor's team. Again, though, three cheers for EJ and if he keeps on progressing, who knows where he ends up. He surely gunned some beauties today.
Freddie's Dead Posted August 30, 2015 Author Posted August 30, 2015 Coller continues to hang his hat on the fact that Rex said it would be practice and scrimmage, not the games, to determine the starter. Did Rex really say that? Coller also says that he respects what EJ has done, but then a second later trashes what he did in a meaningless preseason game. Ugh, one trick pony. Keep repeating your mantra Matthew.
YoloinOhio Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 I turned it off. Brutal. Get some talent WGR. I'd rather watch the Browns game and that's saying something.
Deranged Rhino Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 Except for the last forty years of the NFL the third game 90% of the teams play the starter half the game and into the third quarter. The Steelers didn't but I think they needed to get Vick some snaps. Exactly. It's ridiculous. I'm listening now and he's just digging in.
Nihilarian Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 Listening to the GR post-game show, and somehow, they are still thinking Matt Cassel is the starter. The rationale? He played the smallest amount, like Rapelisberger, so he's the starter. Never mind how the QB's actually played in a game situation. EJ has been in third place (so they say) since the start of TC, so he's still third. Based on his performance, Cassel is at best a good backup. EJ or Tyrod CLEARLY earned the job today. Cassel showed why he's a good 3rd string emergency guy. At $4.5M, the Bills are paying a lot for an emergency veteran guy, but it's worth it if you need it. Anyone pushing Cassel as the starter is delusional, IMHO. Are you really going to discount those dimes by EJ? The clutch runs by Tyrod? No wonder people think that GR announcers have an agenda and personal bias. I like EJ, but have no problems if Tyrod is named the starter and EJ the backup. If Cassel is higher than 2 on the QB depth chart, it's going to be a major bummer. It also doesn't say much for rewarding performance. Make the right call Rex. 1A. EJ 1B. Tyrod 3. Cassel 4. Simms to the PS if he has eligibility and clears waivers. Should the team start Cassel or EJ I can see Taylor getting lots of plays as a WC QB or going for 2 pts. I'll be kind of shocked to see Cassel as the "safe" option as starter
YoloinOhio Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 Coller continues to hang his hat on the fact that Rex said it would be practice and scrimmage, not the games, to determine the starter. Did Rex really say that? Coller also says that he respects what EJ has done, but then a second later trashes what he did in a meaningless preseason game. Ugh, one trick pony. Keep repeating your mantra Matthew.no, he didn't. Rex said the opposite. Games were more important.
Freddie's Dead Posted August 30, 2015 Author Posted August 30, 2015 If that 40 yard crossing route to Gragg didn't convince you on EJ, then nothing will. That was a major league throw.
The Avenger Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 If they start Cassel they need to win right away. If fans see losses and boring, vanilla dink and dunk qb play it'll look pretty much like the last 15 years and we're all pretty tired of that. Start Tyrod, if we lose at least we got some excitement and can always pull him and then go to Cassel. If we start Cassel I don't see him getting replaced for being too conservative.
GunnerBill Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 Coller continues to hang his hat on the fact that Rex said it would be practice and scrimmage, not the games, to determine the starter. Did Rex really say that? Coller also says that he respects what EJ has done, but then a second later trashes what he did in a meaningless preseason game. Ugh, one trick pony. Keep repeating your mantra Matthew. He said "live scrimmages" but it was clearly intended to include exhibition games - he just meant he would judge live play more than anything else.
Freddie's Dead Posted August 30, 2015 Author Posted August 30, 2015 Should the team start Cassel or EJ I can see Taylor getting lots of plays as a WC QB or going for 2 pts. I'll be kind of shocked to see Cassel as the "safe" option as starter I like that option. TT would be excellent as a change of pace or going for 2. EJ, of course, would be the starter
MarkAF43 Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 It's amazing this stance this dude is taking... His logic is ridiculous. "Stats don't matter, all that matter is who played the least." Which is ironic cause I'm pretty sure Coller is the "analytics" guy on the morning show.
34-78-83 Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 If that 40 yard crossing route to Gragg didn't convince you on EJ, then nothing will. That was a major league throw. This ^^
kota Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 Vic Carruci is saying the same thing. All of the Media Pundits were calling for Cassel because they refuse to admit they are wrong. I am going to laugh when Rex names EJ the starter and shocks everyone.
GunnerBill Posted August 30, 2015 Posted August 30, 2015 Which is ironic cause I'm pretty sure Coller is the "analytics" guy on the morning show. Really? Does he have to analyse how each of the presenters takes their coffee?
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