10. EJ Manuel to the unemployment line
A new head coach combined with his dismal overall play with the Bills could send Manuel packing in 2017. The 16th overall pick from 2013 has been nothing but a dreadful bust ever since the Bills selected him.
He dealt with injuries and started in just 10 games in his rookie year. He was eventually replaced by Kyle Orton after starting in only four games in 2014. The following two seasons, Manuel wound up taking a backseat to Taylor.
Overall, Manuel established a 6-11 record, completed an average of just 58.3 percent of his passes while throwing 19 touchdowns and 15 interceptions.
His play was nowhere near what we expect out of a quarterback selected in a first round. If he had been able to improve after his rookie year that would be one thing. But Manuel never adjusted to the learning curve.
Manuel does not make an appealing option even as a backup for any NFL team. It’s certainly bold to say this, but we are of the mind that Manuel will remain a free agent next fall.