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  • BillsImpossible
    Registered User
    • Mar 2013
    • 16206
    #1

    Manuel Isn't Starting Sunday

    EJ took 3rd string reps today at practice. Behind Jeff Tuel. That says it all, doesn't it?

    I think it's pretty obvious that EJ's not starting the last game of the season. Very disappointing. All I cared about this season was the development of EJ Manuel, and we never really saw it because of injuries.

    Not good.

    http://www.wgr550.com/Bills--Manuel-practices--no-decision-made/18052622

    Manuel was a limited participant during Thursday's session, but also took some team repetitions according to the head coach. During the portion of practice available to the media, Manuel was the third quarterback to take a snap during individual drills with the running backs behind Thad Lewis and Jeff Tuel.
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  • alohabillsfan
    Registered User
    • Sep 2003
    • 3206
    #2
    Re: Manuel Isn't Starting Sunday

    Good, I need to see if Thad is the answer!

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    • Gibby
      Registered User
      • Jun 2006
      • 18211
      #3
      Re: Manuel Isn't Starting Sunday

      As long as the Tuel Man isn't behind center I can't complain.

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      • better days
        Registered User
        • Jan 2010
        • 22028
        #4
        Re: Manuel Isn't Starting Sunday

        Originally posted by alohabillsfan View Post
        Good, I need to see if Thad is the answer!
        After 0 TD's 1 INT last week against the Fins, I can tell you Thad is NOT the answer.
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        • Bangarang
          Registered User
          • Sep 2010
          • 1686
          #5
          Re: Manuel Isn't Starting Sunday

          Marrone said EJ took 1st team reps today as we'll...

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          • alohabillsfan
            Registered User
            • Sep 2003
            • 3206
            #6
            Re: Manuel Isn't Starting Sunday

            Well that's depressing....

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            • BillsFever21
              Registered User
              • Aug 2004
              • 9067
              #7
              Re: Manuel Isn't Starting Sunday

              This game is meaningless as far as his development goes. If he's not 100% then sit him out. At least he ended his season on a good note with a win. The guy has already had 3 knee injuries in one season. No reason to chance it if he's not 100%.

              These injuries have stunted any growth he may have had this season. When you're getting injured and missing time about every 5 weeks of action it only keeps putting your further behind in your development. He's only played in 10 games and it's not like they were even 10 games straight.

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              • better days
                Registered User
                • Jan 2010
                • 22028
                #8
                Re: Manuel Isn't Starting Sunday

                Originally posted by BillsFever21 View Post
                This game is meaningless as far as his development goes. If he's not 100% then sit him out. At least he ended his season on a good note with a win. The guy has already had 3 knee injuries in one season. No reason to chance it if he's not 100%.

                These injuries have stunted any growth he may have had this season. When you're getting injured and missing time about every 5 weeks of action it only keeps putting your further behind in your development. He's only played in 10 games and it's not like they were even 10 games straight.
                All the more reason he NEEDS to play Sunday. One more game of experience.

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                • Historian
                  2020-2023 AFC East Champions!
                  • Dec 2002
                  • 61793
                  #9
                  Re: Manuel Isn't Starting Sunday

                  Originally posted by BillsFever21 View Post
                  This game is meaningless as far as his development goes. If he's not 100% then sit him out. At least he ended his season on a good note with a win. The guy has already had 3 knee injuries in one season. No reason to chance it if he's not 100%.

                  These injuries have stunted any growth he may have had this season. When you're getting injured and missing time about every 5 weeks of action it only keeps putting your further behind in your development. He's only played in 10 games and it's not like they were even 10 games straight.
                  While that may be true, he has been at all team meetings, film sessions, and the like. I think that helps somewhat, although it is certainly not as important as actual game experience.

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                  • kishoph
                    Registered User
                    • Jun 2003
                    • 3157
                    #10
                    Re: Manuel Isn't Starting Sunday

                    Originally posted by BillsFever21 View Post
                    This game is meaningless as far as his development goes. If he's not 100% then sit him out. At least he ended his season on a good note with a win. The guy has already had 3 knee injuries in one season. No reason to chance it if he's not 100%.

                    These injuries have stunted any growth he may have had this season. When you're getting injured and missing time about every 5 weeks of action it only keeps putting your further behind in your development. He's only played in 10 games and it's not like they were even 10 games straight.
                    Marrone had said earlier that this newest injury is the same one as the first one. I'm not sure if he meant that it is the same injury re-aggravated or if it's the same type of injury. If it is the first injury being re-aggravated, I would be more concerned with playing him Sunday, as I would think that injury needs more time to heal.

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                    • pmoon6
                      Legendary Zoner
                      • Dec 2002
                      • 21476
                      #11
                      Re: Manuel Isn't Starting Sunday

                      Originally posted by MST3KBillsfan View Post
                      As long as the Tuel Man isn't behind center I can't complain.
                      Hmmm. Led the Bills to a season high 470 yards offense against the "monster" KC defense. One bad play and he sucks.

                      There is a new category of moron in America today.

                      The NFL Fan.....and for your amusement pleasure, sports fans, a lot of them are on display everyday in this forum.
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                      • Famous Amos
                        Registered User
                        • Jul 2013
                        • 583
                        #12
                        Re: Manuel Isn't Starting Sunday

                        a caller on WGR had a pretty good argument about making Manuel play. he said that manuel doesn't deserve to be "shut down" for the last game. What has he done to merit taking the last game off so that he can get ready for next year. Fred Jackson played hurt all season. CJ Spiller has had a bum ankle for most of the season. I guarantee you many of those players are hurt in some capacity and still play to round out the season. He said Ray Lewis was quoted as you can't lead if you're not playing.
                        "You want to be a leader on this team? One of the best ways to show that you're with this team is to play hurt. And that's what I wanted to do -- let those guys know that I would be with them," Jackson said. Could have been aimed at the rookie QB.

                        In any event, Manuel still has a lot to prove and he should want to be out there with his teammates, doing anything he can to help his team win. Being a leader, with a fire burning in his belly, and a competitive nature should be what's driving his attitude about this week, not about being shut down.
                        "Hate is a lack of imagination."
                        -Graham Greene
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                        • pmoon6
                          Legendary Zoner
                          • Dec 2002
                          • 21476
                          #13
                          Re: Manuel Isn't Starting Sunday

                          Well, no one but the doctors or the team know the extent of the injury. There is a difference of playing hurt and playing injured.

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                          • Uncle Jesse
                            Registered User
                            • Sep 2004
                            • 1396
                            #14
                            Re: Manuel Isn't Starting Sunday

                            Manuel is hot garbage, the sooner we move away from Jason Campbell 2.0 the better we'll be.
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                            • OLDSRIP
                              Registered User
                              • Dec 2008
                              • 577
                              #15
                              Re: Manuel Isn't Starting Sunday

                              Originally posted by BillsFever21 View Post
                              This game is meaningless as far as his development goes. If he's not 100% then sit him out. At least he ended his season on a good note with a win. The guy has already had 3 knee injuries in one season. No reason to chance it if he's not 100%.

                              These injuries have stunted any growth he may have had this season. When you're getting injured and missing time about every 5 weeks of action it only keeps putting your further behind in your development. He's only played in 10 games and it's not like they were even 10 games straight.
                              I get what your saying about resting the knee. Makes perfect sense.

                              But I disagree about the game being meaningless were EJ to play.
                              At this point in his career he needs all the game experience he can get.
                              He also needs the experience in hostile environments and cold weather.

                              But it's a risk/reward thing. Without knowing the details of the injury it's hard to say what's best.
                              I think the doctors opinion is very important here.

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