The Facts: When the Bills drafted quarterback EJ Manuel, the expectation was that he would start in Week 1. Organized team activities and mini-camp season slowly changed that perception. Now many believe that Kolb is at least on equal footing, even if Manuel clearly is the long-term answer. "I don't buy what's being sold I guess," Kolb told the Bills' official website regarding his perceived spot as a placeholder. "I just listen to what (the coaches) tell me to do and roll on with it. I have a lot of confidence in my abilities and this offense and hopefully what I can do in it."

Diehards Line: As NFL.com's Greg Rosenthal suggests, Kolb and Manuel both are starting from scratch learning new HC Doug Marrone's system, but Kolb should have an advantage as a veteran. Rosenthal added, "He needs it. ..." Indeed, there's no denying that Marrone's future in the NFL depends greatly on Manuel's success. So the sooner the rookie is on the field, the better.