It's not very often that a team has rookies as their top two quarterback positions, but that's what the Bills have. With E.J. Manuel getting all the attention, however, it was Jeff Tuel who almost got the start against New England. This undrafted rookie will be backing up Manuel unless Buffalo tries grabbing another quarterback. This combination could be great in the years to come, but I wouldn't expect it to happen in 2013.
Head Coach Doug Marrone complained about the offensive line during training camp this year. Although the offensive line seems to be a bit better this year with Eric Wood and Cordy Glenn. Left guard and right tackle are two positions that could cause problems for the Bills. Last year, the offensive line had problems due to injuries, and Ryan Fitzpatrick's play reflected this.
Unfortunately when a coaching staff joins a bad team, it usually takes some time for players to acclimate to the changes. Couple that with the fact that a rookie quarterback will be running the offense, and the team could see major growing pains this year.
Unfortunately, injuries are a part of the game in the NFL. The sad part is that you never know when or who they're going to hit. With Manuel already having a minor knee procedure done, this is something to watch out for with the Bills.
Most teams don't like their scheduling. Buffalo, though, doesn't have a pretty schedule this year. Besides facing the Patriots twice, they must also face the NFC South and the AFC North. Those two divisions boast teams that are going to be prominent figures in both the NFC and AFC playoff races. Buffalo also has to play the Kansas City Chiefs this year, who look to be much improved with Andy Reed and Alex Smith.
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