Taylor not "ruled out" for Sunday's game?

[stuckincincy]

Direct from the horse's mouth:

..."I would not rule out Tyrod Taylor as starting this week," Ryan said, via NFL.com. "Although I know it's widely reported that that's the case. We will see, that's a possibility. I certainly wouldn't count Tyrod Taylor out. He did finish the game this past week. I can tell you this: He's got heart, he's got toughness and he's got a lot of ability. I definitely would not rule him out."...

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25339723/tyrod-taylor-plans-to-play-sunday-rex-ryan-wont-rule-him-out

[TacklingDummy]

Re: Taylor not "ruled out" for Sunday's game?

He's also got a **** arm.
Not something I want in my Quarterback.

[Scumbag College]

Re: Taylor not "ruled out" for Sunday's game?

If T-Mobile isn't Mobile, I rather have EJ in there.

Any QB playing with that OL in front of them is going to get hit, and an MCL sprain isn't going to get much better getting hammered 10+ times a game. Plus, if he can't run I rather have EJ's arm out there.

[BillsImpossible]

Re: Taylor not "ruled out" for Sunday's game?

Keep guessing.

Advantage, Bills.

[stuckincincy]

Re: Taylor not "ruled out" for Sunday's game?

He's also got a **** arm.
Not something I want in my Quarterback.

I was surprised they signed Johnson, what with Juff Tuel out of work since JAX cut him this August.

[Ed]

Re: Taylor not "ruled out" for Sunday's game?

Apparently Tyrod took some reps with the starters today during practice and was wearing a knee brace. He said his knee feels a lot better than it did Monday and they'll just see how it feels each day. Sounds like he's pretty determined to try and play.

[stuckincincy]

Re: Taylor not "ruled out" for Sunday's game?

Apparently Tyrod took some reps with the starters today during practice and was wearing a knee brace. He said his knee feels a lot better than it did Monday and they'll just see how it feels each day. Sounds like he's pretty determined to try and play.

That's encouraging.

[BertSquirtgum]

Re: Taylor not "ruled out" for Sunday's game?

Dumb. They should sit him before he gets hurt worse. Let him heal for a week. He's probably pushing himself because he's scared to lose the starting gig.

[stuckincincy]

Re: Taylor not "ruled out" for Sunday's game?

Dumb. They should sit him before he gets hurt worse. Let him heal for a week. He's probably pushing himself because he's scared to lose the starting gig.

He may well be sat down, but it's ok that he's practicing a bit...team spirit etc. Or the injury really has taken a dramatic turn-around. I have my doubts about that...it must have looked sufficiently bad on Monday for them to go out and ink Johnson.

CIN has had consistent qb pressure this season, having a deep and reasonably talented DL (numbering 11 vs BUF's 9) allowing them to rotate and keep fresh legs in throughout the game. Their 4th qtr comeback against SEA was indicative - SEA was only able to muster 11 offensive plays for 40 yards in the 4th.

So if they have Taylor play with a dodgy knee - brace or not - they have to be cognizant that he is relatively inexperienced and will be facing heat. I'd call that a risky thing to do in week #5 against a streaking club.

[Forward_Lateral]

Re: Taylor not "ruled out" for Sunday's game?

There's a line between tough and stupid. If he truly has a sprained MCL and they play him Sunday, this organization is stupid.

[Night Train]

Re: Taylor not "ruled out" for Sunday's game?

There is a part of of me that admires the hell out of the kid for wanting to still play. Still, his knee needs rest.

The wise thing may be to let Manuel play the next 2 games before the bye. That would give Taylor time to mend and we could be 4-3 when he returns.

With all the injuries, it's not a horrid scenario. McCoy will also be back post bye (with Karlos Williams) and we'd finally have our full lineup for the 2nd half.

[YardRat]

Re: Taylor not "ruled out" for Sunday's game?

If I were Cincy I wouldn't buy it and gameplan for EJ...if Taylor does actually start, not a big deal, they're facing a running QB with a flat tire that's been struggling throwing the ball.

[Turf]

Re: Taylor not "ruled out" for Sunday's game?

They should sit McCoy and Taylor until after the bye week. Let them heal and come back close to 100%.

[Pinkerton Security]

Re: Taylor not "ruled out" for Sunday's game?

They should sit McCoy and Taylor until after the bye week. Let them heal and come back close to 100%.

as much as I want our best players out there, I have to agree - we are not even a third of the way through the season, lets get our guys healthy

[Skooby]

Re: Taylor not "ruled out" for Sunday's game?

Cincy's plan for preparing for EJ is just allowing him to throw.