That is the BIG question of the next 9 days. I expect Doug Marrone to say it will be a, "game time decision," by Thursday.
Will he start? Will he be the backup?
I think Marrone is going to start Tuel, play it by ear, and then put EJ in on the third offensive series after Tuel fails to score any points.
How's that for a curve ball? If the Bills D can hold the Pats to two field goals or less after Tuel's first two drives, then I think Marrone will pull the trigger and put his rookie QB in the game.
Marrone is a very calculated coach, he thinks 4 or 5 steps ahead and plans everything.
If Tuel starts the game, puts up points and does a better than expected job, then Marrone has the luxury of leaving the kid in.
But that's not likely to happen. There is an advantage to not starting EJ Manuel, and then putting him in the game if necessary.
A young rookie QB in front of a crazy loud crowd, adrenaline pumping, butterflies in the stomach, huge expectations, and the game kicks off.
Tuel gets the start. Rookie paces and waits patiently. Butterflies calm down while watching on the sidelines. The crowd settles in to the game.
Timing is everything.
Will he start? Will he be the backup?
I think Marrone is going to start Tuel, play it by ear, and then put EJ in on the third offensive series after Tuel fails to score any points.
How's that for a curve ball? If the Bills D can hold the Pats to two field goals or less after Tuel's first two drives, then I think Marrone will pull the trigger and put his rookie QB in the game.
Marrone is a very calculated coach, he thinks 4 or 5 steps ahead and plans everything.
If Tuel starts the game, puts up points and does a better than expected job, then Marrone has the luxury of leaving the kid in.
But that's not likely to happen. There is an advantage to not starting EJ Manuel, and then putting him in the game if necessary.
A young rookie QB in front of a crazy loud crowd, adrenaline pumping, butterflies in the stomach, huge expectations, and the game kicks off.
Tuel gets the start. Rookie paces and waits patiently. Butterflies calm down while watching on the sidelines. The crowd settles in to the game.
Timing is everything.
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