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  • BillsImpossible
    Registered User
    • Mar 2013
    • 16206

    Let's Talk Thad Lewis

    At the very least, I think Lewis has locked up a roll as the Bills backup quarterback.

    15/25 193 yards, 0 TD's, 1 pick and a win today - his second victory over the Fish this season.

    Are the football gods trying to tell us something here?

    A 60% completion percentage against a team that beat the Pats last week, had everything to play for at 8-6 and were fighting for a playoff birth. Not bad, not bad at all for the kid from Duke.

    He has only played 5 professional football games, but he's just as good as EJ Manuel is. I don't think anyone on this board would say EJ is, "clearly the better quarterback." I don't even think anyone would say EJ Manuel, "clearly has more upside and potential."

    Is Thad Lewis a better quarterback than EJ Manuel?

    He's smarter, quicker and more decisive with his throws and it shows.

    Does he read defenses faster and better than EJ Manuel? Does he make the right adjustments and have a better sense of when to run the ball?

    Does Thad Lewis make better decisions?

    I think he does. On the deep throw to Woods I saw on the news and watched online, Lewis stood in the pocket, took the big hit and delivered the ball on target. The guy can take a hit, he hangs in the pocket and doesn't get happy feet and try to spin away from every pass rusher.

    On pass plays of 15 yards or more, which QB has the higher completion percentage?

    As a percentage of their throws, which QB throws deeper down field more often?

    Nobody has ever accused Thad Lewis of checking down too much, or called him, "Thad Edwards."

    While listening to the game on the radio, it just sounded like Lewis had more of a command of this offense with less experience than EJ has.

    Lewis spread the ball around today without Stevie Johnson, without Goodwin after he got hurt, and without Woods after he got ejected.

    Who do you want to start next week vs. New England?
  • Scumbag College
    Registered User
    • Oct 2002
    • 4949

    #2
    Re: Let's Talk Thad Lewis

    Thad definitely gets Marrone's offense. With EJ not in there, they don't have to call the game at all differently when Thad is in to play.
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    • Luisito23
      Men Have Superbowl Gold, Legends Have Platinum Hearts!!!
      • Apr 2003
      • 7434

      #3
      Re: Let's Talk Thad Lewis

      Only reason EJ will start at QB next year is because of where he was drafted, but there's no doubt in my mind that Thad is the better QB.

      Realistically though, they're both nothing but two mediocre backups.
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      • EricStratton
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        • Jul 2002
        • 20893

        #4
        Re: Let's Talk Thad Lewis

        Lets not forget that Lewis has had the benefit of a few years in meetings, watching film and working out in the off-season with NFL teams.

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        • YardRat
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          • Dec 2004
          • 86322

          #5
          Re: Let's Talk Thad Lewis

          I like the kid, he's got chutzpah.
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          • stuckincincy
            Buffalo Bills Fan
            • Sep 2003
            • 15084

            #6
            Re: Let's Talk Thad Lewis

            A debate about the merits of Manual vs. Lewis seems pyrrhic.
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            • Scumbag College
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              • Oct 2002
              • 4949

              #7
              Re: Let's Talk Thad Lewis

              Originally posted by stuckincincy View Post
              A debate about the merits of Manual vs. Lewis seems pyrrhic.
              Flutie vs. Rob Johnson 2.0
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              • BillsImpossible
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                • Mar 2013
                • 16206

                #8
                Re: Let's Talk Thad Lewis

                Originally posted by Scumbag College View Post
                Thad definitely gets Marrone's offense. With EJ not in there, they don't have to call the game at all differently when Thad is in to play.
                Listening to an interview a few days ago on the John Murphy Show, Thad spoke about how during his first 4 games he wasn't allowed to do much but said this week he was given the entire playbook to work with.

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                • Scumbag College
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                  • Oct 2002
                  • 4949

                  #9
                  Re: Let's Talk Thad Lewis

                  Originally posted by BillsImpossible View Post
                  Listening to an interview a few days ago on the John Murphy Show, Thad spoke about how during his first 4 games he wasn't allowed to do much but said this week he was given the entire playbook to work with.
                  I think that might be because Thad was so new with the team. He only came over to the Bills the week of the last preseason game...the coaching staff couldn't have time to coach up Thad while still working with a rookie EJ.
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                  • Mace
                    Haha...yeah you think so ?
                    • Mar 2013
                    • 20315

                    #10
                    Re: Let's Talk Thad Lewis

                    Let them compete next camp. Maybe's are maybe's. He's sure good enough in my book to be a backup, spot starter.

                    Considering the position, I think he's done pretty well for a practice squad guy. Not well enough to call him anointed, but I'm happy enough he'll be there with us next year at the start. Seems tough enough, throws a good ball sometimes, not Trentative, commands the offense without fear whether or not it turns out well.

                    I like him so far. He's fun. I don't like him too much yet. 300 yards passing will make me love anyone.

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                    • WagonCircler
                      Escaped Convict
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 5876

                      #11
                      Re: Let's Talk Thad Lewis

                      Thad has the same accuracy problem as EJ, but at least he has a set of stones. He stretches the field with those long shots, even if he misses receivers by 15 yards.

                      He's definitely more entertaining.

                      Today's performance by the Defense really makes you wonder where the Bills would be right now if they haas an actual NFL QB on the roster.

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                      • Scumbag College
                        Registered User
                        • Oct 2002
                        • 4949

                        #12
                        Re: Let's Talk Thad Lewis

                        I am really interested to see where Thad is in August after a full offseason with the Bills. I really enjoy watching him play and I think the Bills might have backed into a QB controversy.
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                        • BillsImpossible
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                          • Mar 2013
                          • 16206

                          #13
                          Re: Let's Talk Thad Lewis

                          Originally posted by EricStratton View Post
                          Lets not forget that Lewis has had the benefit of a few years in meetings, watching film and working out in the off-season with NFL teams.
                          Good point. Lewis may have fewer starts than EJ Manuel does, but he's been in the league since 2010 as an undrafted free agent.

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                          • MitchMurrayDowntown
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                            • Oct 2011
                            • 22284

                            #14
                            Re: Let's Talk Thad Lewis

                            There's no QB controversy, we still don't have a starter on the roster.

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                            • BillsImpossible
                              Registered User
                              • Mar 2013
                              • 16206

                              #15
                              Re: Let's Talk Thad Lewis

                              Who's starting next week?

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