Luxy312 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Rappaport is an idiot. I don't know how "EJ seems like the obvious choice". Cassel has clearly been outplayed by both EJ and Taylor in the preseason. To me, Cassel is the obvious choice, assuming that there is a choice that needs to be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prissythecat Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I've been thinking that may be the case as well. I think there's a reason they sent him back out there a second time on Saturday. That was odd, to say the least. It was a most curious decision by Rex to send him back out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 @mikerodak: Rex Ryan: "I expect to keep three quarterbacks on the roster. That's a true statement." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrod's Tailor Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 @mikerodak: Rex Ryan: "I expect to keep three quarterbacks on the roster. That's a true statement." of course, but Simms could be one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Cassel hands down If they cut EJ then IMO they are dumb. I might just burn my (older) Bills Flag in protest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) @mikerodak: Rex Ryan: "I expect to keep three quarterbacks on the roster. That's a true statement."Quotes like these make me think EJ is getting traded. If "That's a true statement." wasn't there, I wouldn't read into it as much. Edited August 31, 2015 by LBSeeBallLBGetBall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackInDaDay Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 if Cassel was going to be released, he would have left with Fred - to hook on elsewhere. from where i'm standing, Manuel is a much better fit to backup Taylor.. that said - Bills may be fielding offers for both, hence the lack of 'backup' news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Quotes like these make me think EJ is getting traded. If "That's a true statement." wasn't there, I wouldn't read into it as much. I said that the other day and folks got bent out of shape. Of course, I also said TT is the starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 if Cassel was going to be released, he would have left with Fred - to hook on elsewhere. from where i'm standing, Manuel is a much better fit to backup Taylor.. that said - Bills may be fielding offers for both, hence the lack of 'backup' news Kirby posted a Chris Brown tweet stating that Cassel played with the 2's, but that's all I've seen on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 EJ is finally transitioning into a quality QB and has a cannon for an arm. Cassel is a Jorneyman with a dink and dunk noodle arm that wont cut through the winds in November and December. EJ sticks, Cassel gone, Simms to practice squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackInDaDay Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Kirby posted a Chris Brown tweet stating that Cassel played with the 2's, but that's all I've seen on it. can't read anything into practice at this point.. but in season, the backup gets reps with the 1s, after the starter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r00tabaga Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 EJs stock is pretty high right now. Try and get a 4th. Cassel would fetch a 7th. Cassel is a vet who is a solid backup QB. EJ is better than Cassel right now and better trade value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
....lybob Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Say TT gets hurt around half-time, if I'm up 14 points then put in Cassel but if I'm down 14 points I'd want EJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhDozeBills Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Hands down keep EJ. Rare cases like Luck and Wilson have skewed everyone's expectations for young QB's to be immediate stars. There is zero patience anymore and people just want to move on to the next guy. EJ hasn't even played one full season, was thrown into the starter roll when he wasn't ready, had some nice games with below average talent and bad coaching which I feel really set him back. Sure he's had his struggles but what young QB doesn't?!?! I see some huge improvements with him this year and feel he's only going to keep getting better, especially if a guy like Roman can stick around for a little while. Cassel is a below average QB that's had one good year with the Pats which to me either shows the Patriots were definitely cheating or Belichick is the greatest coach of all time by a long shot. I think we should cut him and use the money to sign a FA CB/OL/LB or resign Dareus and/or Bradham. Would also have an extra roster spot available for depth or special teams position over a 3rd string QB who will be a cheerleader all year sitting on the sidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Quotes like these make me think EJ is getting traded. If "That's a true statement." wasn't there, I wouldn't read into it as much. Simms could go on the practic squad roster. Does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackInDaDay Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 EJs stock is pretty high right now. Try and get a 4th. Cassel would fetch a 7th. Cassel is a vet who is a solid backup QB. EJ is better than Cassel right now and better trade value. good point.. but bringing Cassel in for Taylor is like the O losing an erection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Simms could go on the practic squad roster. Does that count? I'm not sure but I would think "on the roster" means the 53. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Just based on things I've heard here and elsewhere I believe they are shopping EJ for a trade. If they do not find anything worthwhile before the next cut deadline they will cut Cassel. I am hoping for the latter. That sounds plausible. But trading EJ is still a dumb idea. Taylor could flame out or get injured and what you're left with is a marginal journeyman with a high salary and a nobody in Simms. Quotes like these make me think EJ is getting traded. If "That's a true statement." wasn't there, I wouldn't read into it as much. No, it's just saying that they expect to keep 3 QBs, not 2. But he didn't say which. if Cassel was going to be released, he would have left with Fred - to hook on elsewhere. from where i'm standing, Manuel is a much better fit to backup Taylor.. that said - Bills may be fielding offers for both, hence the lack of 'backup' news They'll release him in the final cutdowns so no one is inclined to pick him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Keep them both unless you get good trade value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackInDaDay Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 They'll release him in the final cutdowns so no one is inclined to pick him up i hear ya.. but with guys dropping like flies, he has good value as a vet backup for alot of teams.. besides, i think pro FOs don't usually screw with a guy's chance for a payday - word gets around - which can hurt your chances of bringing vets into future camps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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