Mr. WEO Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 Just wanted to make sure you knew what it meant. I'll rephrase my original comment. Jones looked inconsistent and at times showed poor footwork, but still had a good showing for his first game. Correct.
NoSaint Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 He looked plenty raw. But he was also exciting. Don't forget that drive was against camp fodder. He got away with a lot because of that. But I'm not knocking the guy. Just don't go overboard from one late preseason appearance. It'll be tuel time all over again... But hopefully with a healthy and obvious starter
Buffaloed in Pa Posted August 14, 2016 Posted August 14, 2016 It'll be tuel time all over again... But hopefully with a healthy and obvious starter Amen to that
Beerball Posted August 15, 2016 Posted August 15, 2016 Like big Ben. Common man, HTF can you make that comparison? Are you out of your mind?
Dragonborn10 Posted August 15, 2016 Posted August 15, 2016 Jones is less prepared to play QB than Tuel time was. EJ is not going anywhere until he packs his things in January I bet he will sign with someone next year but it will be league minimum money.
Fan in Chicago Posted August 15, 2016 Posted August 15, 2016 Jones is less prepared to play QB than Tuel time was. EJ is not going anywhere until he packs his things in January I bet he will sign with someone next year but it will be league minimum money. A lot can happen in the next few months, but I am pretty sure EJ has no illusions of grandeur about a starting role elsewhere. So, unless the coaches/FO feel that Cardale is good enough to be the #2 going into next season, I dont know why EJ cannot stay with the Bills as a backup.
truth on hold Posted August 15, 2016 Author Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) Jones is less prepared to play QB than Tuel time was. EJ is not going anywhere until he packs his things in January I bet he will sign with someone next year but it will be league minimum money. iirc Tuel had to apologize for his lack of preparation when he came into the Cleveland game ... could be wrong. But IMO Cardale's skill advantage more than makes up for Tuel's familiarity in an offense anyway Edited August 15, 2016 by truth on hold
That's No Moon Posted August 15, 2016 Posted August 15, 2016 EJ is absolutely here for the year, you gain no cap space in cutting him and there isn't another more competent veteran available. Depending on how things go in the off-season you could even see him back here next year. I can't imagine there will be a big market for him in the off-season unless he has to play significant time this year and plays well.
reddogblitz Posted August 15, 2016 Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) I expect EJ to last the season. I thought he played pretty well last night. He might have been able to get us another TD before the half if Hankerson doesn't have one bounce off his hands. That TD pass was a thing of beauty. Obviously though, he has cemented the TBD whipping boy designation TFN. We all remember the bad quarter vs Jax and it was bad. But, EJ's 2 starts last year were the 3rd and 5th biggest day in yards of the season for the Bills. He threw 5 TDs. 4 in one game and 1 in the other. The most TDs Hotrod had in a game was 3. The most he ever did in back to back weeks was 3. My point is the dude is no where near as bad as reported around here IMHO. If our defense improves, we can win games with EJ. Edited August 15, 2016 by reddogblitz
Hardcore Bills Fan Posted August 15, 2016 Posted August 15, 2016 perhaps Dallas would be that stupid again
reddogblitz Posted August 15, 2016 Posted August 15, 2016 perhaps Dallas would be that stupid again If I'm Dallas and if/when something happens to Romo, I go with Dak.
That's No Moon Posted August 15, 2016 Posted August 15, 2016 If I'm Dallas and if/when something happens to Romo, I go with Dak. Jeff Tuel had a helluva preseason once.
Uffalo Ills Posted August 15, 2016 Posted August 15, 2016 "Nimrod"? I think he's a Tyrod hater. Questionable life choice or autocorrect, you decide.
Buftex Posted August 15, 2016 Posted August 15, 2016 Exactly. Why? Because being a douche bag is what keeps so many people active on the board...they thrive on that stuff...social media masters!
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted August 15, 2016 Posted August 15, 2016 I think Cardale will be the backup. He already looks more comfortable months after being drafted than EJ does going into year 4. All things being equal they'll go with Cardale so they can get him practice reps during the week. so EJ would actually have to beat him out decisively which I'm not sure he can do. Guarantee they prefer to play against Cardale in a real NFL game. All of them. Maybe not in a couple months or a year from now. But surely right now. Every single one of them.All of them? Hm. If you say so
BuffaloHokie13 Posted August 15, 2016 Posted August 15, 2016 A couple things about the Jacksonville game: - That PI call was bad, he was making a play on the ball. - EJ did not put us in a 21 point hole. Jax kicker missed an XP so it was 20 points! - The defense got a pick-6 to give us the lead back. - EJ's second half wasn't bad (and was actually a nice recovery), but it wasn't good enough to forget those 3 series in the first half. - It was one game.
truth on hold Posted August 15, 2016 Author Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) I think Cardale will be the backup. He already looks more comfortable months after being drafted than EJ does going into year 4. All things being equal they'll go with Cardale so they can get him practice reps during the week. so EJ would actually have to beat him out decisively which I'm not sure he can do. Also think when this team decides theyre going in a different direction they pretty much write someone off. Think Mario Williams last season, whom they would most likely have traded if they could have. Imo a trade is possible for EJ, 6-7th round pick as I said (if skins found a trade partner for jason Campbell I think we can for EJ). If no trade partner is found then i agree with the doubters who say he stays for sunk cap reasons. Edited August 15, 2016 by truth on hold
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 15, 2016 Posted August 15, 2016 It's the best time of the year!!! Preseason hot takes!!! I think based on the amount of points they helped us scored, our QB depth chart should be EJ, Cardale, & Tyrod! It's hilarious how the same EJ sucks crusaders always come out. And it's the worst because they try to cause conflict. I think for the first time in a long time, we are in an environment for Qbs to develop. The best thing that ever happen to Tyrod is the Ravens developed him because he would be in awful shape if we did. Jones is getting the treatment that EJ should have gotten. He showed some nice throws but man, the hype of getting one Td is crazy. Dude has very good long term potential but a year ago, he was going 4-9, 36 yards, 0 tds, and 2 ints against traditional powerhouse Northern Illinois. Let's settle it down and let the guy develop. And I still think EJ is one of the best backups in the NFL.
Buffaloed in Pa Posted August 15, 2016 Posted August 15, 2016 Common man, HTF can you make that comparison? Are you out of your mind? No but you must be. Cannot read real good.Geesh.
FireChan Posted August 15, 2016 Posted August 15, 2016 It's the best time of the year!!! Preseason hot takes!!! I think based on the amount of points they helped us scored, our QB depth chart should be EJ, Cardale, & Tyrod! It's hilarious how the same EJ sucks crusaders always come out. And it's the worst because they try to cause conflict. I think for the first time in a long time, we are in an environment for Qbs to develop. The best thing that ever happen to Tyrod is the Ravens developed him because he would be in awful shape if we did. Jones is getting the treatment that EJ should have gotten. He showed some nice throws but man, the hype of getting one Td is crazy. Dude has very good long term potential but a year ago, he was going 4-9, 36 yards, 0 tds, and 2 ints against traditional powerhouse Northern Illinois. Let's settle it down and let the guy develop. And I still think EJ is one of the best backups in the NFL. It's not just the EJ sucks crusaders that come out.
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