faba Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 By Mike Rodak | ESPN.com 1K 228 226 EMAIL PRINT The Buffalo Bills plan on starting undrafted rookie quarterback Jeff Tuel in their regular-season opener if EJ Manuel cannot play, coach Doug Marrone said Monday. The Bills host the New England Patriots in their opener on Sept. 8. If Tuel does indeed start for the Bills in Week 1, he will become the first undrafted rookie quarterback in the common draft era (since 1967) to start a season opener, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Manuel remains sidelined after undergoing a minor procedure on his left knee last week. Marrone said that while he hopes the 16th overall pick will be ready to play in Week 1, the team will make preparations for Tuel to start. Tuel went 10-for-17 for 63 yards in Saturday's preseason loss to the Washington Redskins, replacing Kevin Kolb, who left with a concussion that now has him sidelined indefinitely. The Bills are proceeding as though Kolb's concussion, which was termed "serious," could be career-ending, a league source told ESPN. Kolb will undergo a battery of tests, and the Bills do not want to rush him back even if he can continue his career, the source said. The Bills signed free-agent quarterback Matt Leinart and traded with the Detroit Lions for quarterback Thad Lewis on Sunday. ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter contributed to this report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Wow, that's insane. Frankly, I wouldn't be entirely shocked to see the Bills grab whichever of Simms or McElroy gets cut at the end of this week. And that's not meant to be a compliment to either of those guys mind you. Talk about an absolutely brutal situation to be in. And to think, we thought it was bad when the Jets had to move onto Bollywood after week 1 in 2005 because Pennyboy and Fiedler both went down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 i kinda wish the Jets had Jeff Tuel. at least he's not running out the back of endzones or buttfumbling. Start Matt Simms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 i kinda wish the Jets had Jeff Tuel. at least he's not running out the back of endzones or buttfumbling. Start Matt Simms! Your hatred of Geno Smith is getting me excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Your hatred of Geno Smith is getting me excited. did you watch the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetLee83 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 i kinda wish the Jets had Jeff Tuel. at least he's not running out the back of endzones or buttfumbling. Start Matt Simms! Lol, that was funny, JP Losman did that once too, ran out of the back of the endzone. Yeah our QB situation is not good if Manuel isn't ready for Week 1. Not good at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Tuel time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I'd trade Smith for Manuel right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I'd trade Smith for Manuel right now Manuel can't play right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 i kinda wish the Jets had Jeff Tuel. at least he's not running out the back of endzones or buttfumbling. Start Matt Simms! Never thought I'd say this but I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Manuel can't play right now He will be in a week or two though. Do you think the Bills have a chance to beat the Pats opening day no matter who their QB is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsjetsjetss Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 there is better just for the fact they have a promising young rookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Tuell wont play It will be leinart or manual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Who knows- Smith may turn out to be no good- I like how some people have anointed Manuel established since he has played one pre season game that meant nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Your hatred of Geno Smith is getting me excited. LOL I know bit's endorsement of a player is the kiss of death, but does that work in reverse? Should they start fitting Geno for his yellow blazer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 And of course the pats get buff and ny with qb injuries to open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Your hatred of Geno Smith is getting me excited. i know, this kid might make canton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Sarcastic question Which is stronger-the hatred of Idzik's draft choices and free agents or the love of Mark Sanchez? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 LEINART TIME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 LOL I know bit's endorsement of a player is the kiss of death, but does that work in reverse? Should they start fitting Geno for his yellow blazer? Doubt that, but if they let him play with Aboushi as left tackle, maybe a dark suit and head stone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I think we are overacting, Geno had a bad first start, but he's been pretty solid in camp. Lets see how he does against the Eagles. Sucks for the Bills, with the Pats up first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Yeah Pats get two troubled offenses first two games-just what their defense needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 LOL I know bit's endorsement of a player is the kiss of death, but does that work in reverse? Should they start fitting Geno for his yellow blazer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 LOL I know bit's endorsement of a player is the kiss of death, but does that work in reverse? Should they start fitting Geno for his yellow blazer? G.O.A.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 G.O.A.T. Vlad is starting. You should listen to your friend Billy Zane. He's a cool dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCJETSFAN Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 EJ looked. Like the real deal when he played. So they have a qb that's ready we dont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Your hatred of Geno Smith is getting me excited. Most of the time I think Bit is a bigger dickhead then me but he's spot on with Geno since before the draft. He's no where near ready to play in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Bills will still have a better record than us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Doubt that, but if they let him play with Aboushi as left tackle, maybe a dark suit and head stone Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKlecko Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Wow, that's insane. Frankly, I wouldn't be entirely shocked to see the Bills grab whichever of Simms or McElroy gets cut at the end of this week. And that's not meant to be a compliment to either of those guys mind you. Talk about an absolutely brutal situation to be in. And to think, we thought it was bad when the Jets had to move onto Bollywood after week 1 in 2005 because Pennyboy and Fiedler both went down. Thad Lewis is as good or better than Simms and/or McElroy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKlecko Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I think we are overacting, Geno had a bad first start, but he's been pretty solid in camp. Lets see how he does against the Eagles. Sucks for the Bills, with the Pats up first. Pish tosh. Jets fans overreact and be quick to label a player as sucking? NEVER!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKlecko Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 G.O.A.T. OK so would one of you youngsters explain what "G.O.A.T" means to your generation? It seems to mean something positive. If so, it meant something totally different to mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 OK so would one of you youngsters explain what "G.O.A.T" means to your generation? It seems to mean something positive. If so, it meant something totally different to mine. greatest of all time of course Tom is using it ironically which is also a thing youngsters do. Im actually the worst of all time. Since we are talking NY Jets football... The mistake this team made was not letting Rex Ryan declare Mark Sanchez a starter a week ago. It sucks but hey that's what pro teams do. The neverending Geno Smith experiment was dumb. And we are all dumber for having watched it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKlecko Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 greatest of all time of course Tom is using it ironically which is also a thing youngsters do. Im actually the worst of all time. Since we are talking NY Jets football... The mistake this team made was not letting Rex Ryan declare Mark Sanchez a starter a week ago. It sucks but hey that's what pro teams do. The neverending Geno Smith experiment was dumb. And we are all dumber for having watched it. Thanks. It's starting to look like you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Thanks. It's starting to look like you're right. something about a broken clock and twice a day seems apropos here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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