The Buffalo Bills have named Jeff Tuel their starting quarterback for week one of the regular season against the New England Patriots. Not veteran Kevin Kolb or first round draft pick E.J. Manuel, but Jeff Tuel.
Marrone: Plan now is for QB Jeff Tuel will start week 1 against the New England Patriots.
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) August 26, 2013
Manuel is recovering from a knee scope and Kevin Kolb has battled injuries, more recently a concussion. Tuel was never in the open competition for the spot.
Marrone on #Bills QB situation: "A little bit of adversity (there). Obviously this wasnt the plan"
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) August 26, 2013
Marrone: "I would view this situation as adversity. We're seeing a lot from the coaches and players in how we deal with it"
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) August 26, 2013
The Bills went out an acquired Matt Leinart and Thaddeus Lewis.
Marrone on Matt Leinart: "He was the best guy that we felt was out there"
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) August 26, 2013
Jeff Tuel than addressed the opportunity.
Jeff Tuel: "I've been preparing to be the starter since the beginning. It can happen"
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) August 26, 2013
Jeff Tuel: "I'm the veteran now all of a sudden"
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) August 26, 2013
Tuel: "Coach Hackett has treated all the QBs equally. I've tried to concentrate on being a sponge, learn from others mistake"
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) August 26, 2013
Tuel on meeting Jim Kelly at #BillsCamp: "He was a straight shooter. We were just two regular guys chatting on the sidelines"
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) August 26, 2013
Tuel: will take some adjustments to learn to throw to WRs near top of depth chart. "I found myself throwing late to Stevie a couple times"
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) August 26, 2013