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It'd probably only be financially viable for 2017 though. CK is a FA after 2017 and would, presumably, want to be paid like a quality starting LT if he is one. I don't think the Bills can carry two OT contracts like Glenn's. If CK walks, then we are likely asking Glenn to come back to LT. Or would you look to pay CK, trade Glenn and find a new RT? It would depend on CK's level of play and the health of both. Still, it might be a good solution for 2017 while another OT is brought along for 2018.

- Way, way, way to early to know if CK can be a quality LT. - Still remains to be seen how Glenn would play at RT. As noted about CK, sometimes a guy is only good on one side. Flipping sides is usually much tougher than most think and even when a player can do it, it usually takes time. - Short term money won't be an issue, but if CK is successful at LT and Glenn is successful at RT then things are going to be ugly when CK is due a new contract and Glenn is still making big LT money. That is probably not feasible. And CK has only one more season on his deal. Is it worth movingly Glenn for 2017 only to possibly move him back in 2018? That seems to be inviting some real issues.

At least the Browns don't give you any hope. The Bills are far more cruel, giving hope seemingly with the sole purpose of later crushing your spirit.

CBS has him at 23rd overall and the 4th best WR prospect. Honestly, I haven't started to look at prospects in earnest (and most sites are still updating player evaluations with this season's tape) but from what I've just read, Davis would be a great fit here. I don't think I'd call him the best offensive player in this year's draft, but he's certainly worthy of consideration for our first round pick.

Plus a rookie QB that team's figured out 4 games into the season, oh, and a horrific HC.

While I'd be looking at Cardale (if he is at all ready to step on the field) I do understand why they're playing TT. They are still (barely) mathematically alive for the playoffs and Rex might rightfully think that a loss to the Browns would seal his fate. The top of the organization has to agree that seeing Cardale play is worth 3 straight losses to end the season and that TT isn't going to be back next season before the move is made because once Taylor is benched he's never stepping on the field as a Bill again. That's a tough decision to reach while playoffs are still technically possible. Then there's the fact that Cardale come into the league this season as a highly talented, but extremely raw player. There's a good chance he's nowhere near ready.

Outstanding rebuttal

Ditto. I expect a Bills win in as depressing a fashion as imaginable.

I was in your spot a couple of weeks ago, but now the ship appears to have sailed on option 2. Fissures are appearing. We've seen that in TT's postgame Q&As with the media and with some comments from other players. I hope they blow it up, but I can see them blaming it all on TT and keeping everything intact except him.

There is no cancer. There are people that aren't as competent as we'd like and there are people who are putting their own agendas before the team's. But there isn't anyone intentionally trying to put this ship on the rocks.

If only.

I've never been a Jim Harbaugh fan. He's not nearly as good as his brother, John. Jim hasn't lasted more than 4 years anywhere. He wears out his welcome with his antics and is always looking for his next job. Also, I've never seen a bigger whiner. His crying is constant and that rubbed off on his team this past season. It was evident in the scUM vs. tOSU game. He screamed and cried for calls constantly throughout the game and his players did the same. It's a big reason they lost their focus at the end of the game. I have zero desire for that kind of coach.

Was thinking about this too ever since I looked at TT's contract details a couple days ago. I sit TT, start Cardale and use EJ as backup if Jones gets injured.

That's fair.

He's being defended better. The book on him is out and he hasn't grown. He can't adjust. It's over.

I agree with this. He's exactly the same QB he was last season. It didn't happen for him and it's time to accept that. There's no shame in being a quality NFL backup. QB is the most difficult job in team sports.

You're correct that we'd be tied to him for 2-3 seasons, but his full contract average is $18M right now. That'd put him tied for 17th for QB average salary. This season is bringing that average down though. If his option is picked up that average salary over the next 2 seasons is $20.5M and over the next 4 seasons is $20.25M. That'd put him 13th just barely behind Foles who is playing on the franchise tag this season. Everything about the option is bothering me. Being tied to him for 2+ seasons, the guaranteed money and the average salary. I put him much more in the Fitzpatrick, 1 season at $12M range.

I don't think I can any longer support pulling the trigger on paying his roster bonus to give him the extension currently on his contract. I'd support bringing him back under a deal that pays him more in line with what he's shown himself to be - a bottom tier starter or high end back up.

If I'm running this show I'm not picking up his option, but I would work on negotiating a new contract. I'd also be looking very hard for his replacement. The Bills will have the last week of the league year and the first couple days of he new year to fed a replacement that's better and/or cheaper. Or they could use that leverage to negotiate a new deal with Taylor.

Believe nothing that comes from Lombardi or his friends in the media. He's just trying to create a market for Garoppolo. He has no idea what the Browns brass think of Garoppolo or what they'd give for him.

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/tyrod-taylor-7899/ Interesting info regarding the guarantees Taylor gets on the 3rd day of the league year. Spotrac has changed their contract info to reflect it. $30.75M in guarantees on 3rd league day of 2017 and an additional $9.75M in 2018 rather than all $40.5M guaranteeing in 2017. He'll be a very tough cut and here for 2, probably 3 more years if his option is picked up.

This succinctly sums up what I was about to post. Sometimes a coach comes in with great ideas, does well and has success, but then stalls because he can't evolve. All of his good ideas are copied and countered and that's that. Fisher is a great example of this. Sad to say, but it looks like Rex is too.

Under normal circumstances I'd be inclined him a shot for our second - plus a conditional in 2018 based on performance and whether or not he re-signs here. The issues I see with Garoppolo are: - 2017 is the last season he's under contract. - We got such a limited look at him. Wentz looked damn good until teams figured him out. Now he looks terrible. Is Jimmy a handful of games from the same? - I just don't trust Belichick. I get that he has Brady and wants to get premium value for Garoppolo while he can, but he's hosed so many teams out of so many good picks for middling (or worse) QBs that I'm gun shy. Don't forget that Garoppolo would net a substantial comp pick down the road if he hits FA. He's looking for more value, sooner. And it doesn't help that Bill's shill, Mike Lombardi, is already trying to drive up his trade value. When taken together I have to pass. I'd rather use a 1st or 2nd on a highly talented developmental QB in this draft than hand picks over to Belichick for a QB he knows so very well. I think some team is going to get burned on this.

Lotta bad shrooms going around.

This. If and when Bills are officially eliminated from playoff contention I'd like to see some of Cardale, assuming he is at all ready. Even some time against the Browns to get his feet wet would be nice. EJ is done here. No need to trot him out on the field.