SayNoToDMC Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Doug Marrone: E.J. Manuel is ahead of any rookie QB I’ve seen Posted by Michael David Smith on May 31, 2013, 12:38 PM EDT Getty Images A month after selecting quarterback E.J. Manuel in the first round of the NFL draft, Bills coach Doug Marrone likes what he sees. Marrone said at the conclusion of the Bills’ Organized Team Activities today that his rookies have developed “better than expected” and that Manuel is ahead of any other rookie quarterback he’s seen. “From my standpoint,” Marrone said, “E.J. Manuel has done better [as a rookie] than any of the other organizations I’ve been a part of.” Of course, that isn’t really saying all that much: Marrone has only been a coach on one team that has drafted a quarterback, and that was in 2003, when Marrone was offensive line coach of the Jets and they spent a sixth-round pick on Brooks Bollinger. We would certainly hope that Manuel is ahead of where Brooks Bollinger was. So when Marrone says Manuel has done better as a rookie than any rookie in any other organization he’s been a part of, Marrone is setting the bar awfully low. But at least Manuel has cleared that bar. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/31/doug-marrone-e-j-manuel-is-ahead-of-any-rookie-qb-ive-seen/ I LOLed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelRichie Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Bollywood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 That's pretty freakin' funny. It's only made that much more amusing by the fact that all reports were that Manuel was working with the third team throughout OTAs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Hey he will be great in cold weather. Spending a 1st on a guy that would have available in the 3rd round. The Bills Draft worse then us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Hey he will be great in cold weather. Spending a 1st on a guy that would have available in the 3rd round. The Bills Draft worse then us. It's nice to have the bills in our division. They're the ugly, overweight girl we stand next to at mixers in order to look prettier by comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOJOTOWNSELL Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 in other news......Ej Manuel said Marrone has done better than any rookie coach he has ever been associated with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 It's nice to have the bills in our division. They're the ugly, overweight girl we stand next to at mixers in order to look prettier by comparison. Do you normally go to mixers in drag?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stugotz81 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Fck Doug Marrone...what is he gonna say...that uhhh EJ isn't looking as good as he thought he would by now and that the Bills probably blew their first round pick?! Predictable news if you ask me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 rex'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelticwizard Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Hey he will be great in cold weather. Spending a 1st on a guy that would have available in the 3rd round. The Bills Draft worse then us. They needed a QB now. They drafted who they wanted with their first pick, which is how you should do it. If he turns out to be a quality starter for them eventually, then they did the right thing. If he turns out to be no good, then they wasted the pick. A team looking for a starting QB can't afford to decide, "I can get him later". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shhwagah Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 They needed a QB now. They drafted who they wanted with their first pick, which is how you should do it. If he turns out to be a quality starter for them eventually, then they did the right thing. If he turns out to be no good, then they wasted the pick. A team looking for a starting QB can't afford to decide, "I can get him later". It wasn't really that bad of a draft for them. They traded up like 6 spots and got an extra 2nd rounder. That's not that terrible, especially if you believe EJ will work out for them. Personally I think he may ball out as a Bill one day. But yes, they are still a terrible franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Marrone has only been a coach on one team that has drafted a quarterback, and that was in 2003, when Marrone was offensive line coach of the Jets and they spent a sixth-round pick on Brooks Bollinger. We would certainly hope that Manuel is ahead of where Brooks Bollinger was. This must mean Manuel is the second coming of Kellen Clemens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Reach that far for a QB in the first and you almost have to say that kinda stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 They needed a QB now. They drafted who they wanted with their first pick, which is how you should do it. If he turns out to be a quality starter for them eventually, then they did the right thing. If he turns out to be no good, then they wasted the pick. A team looking for a starting QB can't afford to decide, "I can get him later". The Jets were in the same boat, and I'm glad they waited. This was not a draft to force a QB pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TnT Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Lol What if EJ Manuel > Mark Sanchez? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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