The Buffalo Bills seem to have avoided having to start undrafted rookie Jeff Tuel at quarterback for now. Head coach Doug Marrone says first round draft pick E.J. Manuel is 110% and has no limitations.
K Hopkins out for Sunday, sez Marrone. Byrd was limited today. Legursky Gilmore no practice. EJ has no limitations - 110 pct, Marrone sez.
— Mark Gaughan (@gggaughan) September 4, 2013
Buffalo News’ Mark Gaughan said that Manuel was throwing the ball fine in practice earlier and wasn’t showing any signs that he was favoring his knee in the first 20 minutes of practice.
Manuel throwing ball fine at practice. No noticeable sign in 1st20 min of favoring knee. Byrd strictly scout team. JRogers (who else) opp 21
— Mark Gaughan (@gggaughan) September 4, 2013
The Bills had already announced that E.J. Manuel would start the season Wednesday morning. Marrone had said he needed to return to practice before Wednesday to play in the season opener. Manuel practiced three straight days from Sunday to Tuesday and again today.
It will most likely be a conservative game plan for the Bills this week and short passes for Manuel.