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Kevin Kolb will start in Buffalo Bills’ second preseason game

By Brian Spaen

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Jul 28, 2013; Pittsford, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills center David Snow (61) snaps the ball to quarterback Kevin Kolb (4) during training camp at St. John Fisher College. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2013; Pittsford, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills center David Snow (61) snaps the ball to quarterback Kevin Kolb (4) during training camp at St. John Fisher College. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

Since Kevin Kolb had a freak accident and couldn’t play in the Buffalo Bills’ first preseason game, he’ll be the starter for their next matchup against the Minnesota Vikings on Friday.

Head coach Doug Marrone wanted to clarify after his announcement today that the decision was on not being able to watch Kolb play last week and not due to E.J. Manuel’s play, who’s also competing for the starting job.

From the Associated Press:

"Marrone said the decision was not a reflection of Manuel, who played well against theIndianapolis Colts on Sunday, and more about the competition at quarterback.“Kevin probably would have started the first game if he wasn’t injured or hurt, and EJ would have come in and then EJ would have started this game,” Marrone said. “But because of injury, obviously EJ started and I’m going to get Kevin his start. You can’t call it a competition and then all of the sudden not have the quarterbacks getting those starts.”"

Reportedly, Kolb looked back to his old self on Tuesday after returning to practice on Monday.

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