Rex Ryan not ready to throw EJ out after two years

[HHURRICANE]

Don't give up on EJ yet?:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000483546/article/rex-on-ej-lets-not-just-throw-him-out-after-two-years

"I'm lining them up to literally have a competition for the position," Ryan said. "People will say, 'Well, is this guy ahead of the other?' There's going to be assumptions, but the great thing is, let it play out. Give both guys the opportunity and then at the end of the day, the cream will rise to the top. It usually does."

[YardRat]

Re: Rex Ryan not ready to throw EJ out after two years

But Taylor isn't.

[HHURRICANE]

Re: Rex Ryan not ready to throw EJ out after two years

I would be shocked if EJ is on this team when the season starts. I think he gets traded or released.

Cassel, Taylor, Rookie.

[IlluminatusUIUC]

Re: Rex Ryan not ready to throw EJ out after two years

Earlier reports suggested that Whaley was going to all the coaching interviews and asking them how they would develop EJ. I don't know if the Pegulas stepped in or if those initial reports were mistaken, but it seems like Whaley is still committed to giving EJ a chance.

Cap wise, Manuel's dead money figure is the exact same as his live money figure unless we do a post June 1 cut. Manuel's not a locker room cancer personality, so I can't see any reason to cut him this offseason.

[sudzy]

Re: Rex Ryan not ready to throw EJ out after two years

Cap wise, Manuel's dead money figure is the exact same as his live money figure unless we do a post June 1 cut. Manuel's not a locker room cancer personality, so I can't see any reason to cut him this offseason.

I don't see that story as a huge endorsement of EJ. For the first time since EJ was drafted he's going to have to earn his roster spot. Taylor and EJ are on even ground right now. If the Bills draft someone, one of those two will be cut.

[IlluminatusUIUC]

Re: Rex Ryan not ready to throw EJ out after two years

I don't see that story as a huge endorsement of EJ. For the first time since EJ was drafted he's going to have to earn his roster spot. Taylor and EJ are on even ground right now. If the Bills draft someone, one of those two will be cut.

It depends on where that hypothetical QB is drafted. If he's a 2nd rounder like Grayson or Hundley, then yes. If he's a 7th rounder like Levi whatshisname from a few years ago, then probably not.

EJ's role on the team is certainly up for competition though, and rightfully so.

[Buckets]

Re: Rex Ryan not ready to throw EJ out after two years

Both guys? Who is he leaving out?

[IlluminatusUIUC]

Re: Rex Ryan not ready to throw EJ out after two years

Both guys? Who is he leaving out?

The article suggests he means Cassel and EJ

[Yasgur's Farm]

Re: Rex Ryan not ready to throw EJ out after two years

The article suggests he means Cassel and EJ

Yup... Shows what the expectations are for Tyrod. Not saying EJ doesn't get traded... But nobody at 1BD is thinking cut.

[TacklingDummy]

Re: Rex Ryan not ready to throw EJ out after two years

EJ has the most upside. Why would they get rid of him?

[WagonCircler]

Re: Rex Ryan not ready to throw EJ out after two years

Bye bye, EJ.

[sudzy]

Re: Rex Ryan not ready to throw EJ out after two years

Yup... Shows what the expectations are for Tyrod. Not saying EJ doesn't get traded... But nobody at 1BD is thinking cut.

Rex tried to trade for Taylor with the Jets and was huge in bringing him here for less money then the Broncos offered. EJ is a hold over from the past staff. Rex has nothing vested in EJ. So spin it how ever you want, it's a put up or shut up training camp for EJ.

[Mace]

Re: Rex Ryan not ready to throw EJ out after two years

I just can't get upset about Manuel having a shot. He's been Trentative, they made him obsessed with minimizing turnovers, and a ball control offense is his best next step.

If he steps into this with more "what the hell" aggression and learned anything to save his career, it will at least prove or disprove his potential once and for all and they'll go back to handing off 3 plays a series anyway or he'll head back to the pines and Cassel or Taylor will do the same thing, and they'll hand off 3 plays a series.

I know other people have, but I haven't given up completely on Manuel yet, though I will soon enough if he doesn't grasp play-action or waffles on the screen pass to dump off to the back of Felton's head one too many times. I'm not optimistic but it doesn't really upset me so much either. This is a wait and see year, like always.

[Meathead]

Re: Rex Ryan not ready to throw EJ out after two years

I would be shocked if EJ is on this team when the season starts. I think he gets traded or released.

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[psubills62]

Re: Rex Ryan not ready to throw EJ out after two years

Earlier reports suggested that Whaley was going to all the coaching interviews and asking them how they would develop EJ. I don't know if the Pegulas stepped in or if those initial reports were mistaken, but it seems like Whaley is still committed to giving EJ a chance.

Cap wise, Manuel's dead money figure is the exact same as his live money figure unless we do a post June 1 cut. Manuel's not a locker room cancer personality, so I can't see any reason to cut him this offseason.

Does cutting him this year have an impact on next year's cap?

I can't imagine it would have a ton since he's in the era of low cost rookies, but I would imagine that would be the main reason to cut him if anything. I'd still expect him to stay on the roster in general.