I'm reading Marv Levy's book and I'm on the page where he's finally hired by the Bills. It's interesting to read how he has built so many teams from nothing, and INVENTED special..err..kicking teams!
A lot of lessons jump out at me through his experiences. The one that I think is most fitting for the current Bills is about his QB controversy in Kansas City.
Marv was talked into drafting QB Steve Fuller in the first round of one of the Chief's drafts. It actually came about the same way that we took Losman, as they had to trade to get back into the first round to get him (side note is that Levy wanted to draft Joe Montana in the 2nd round.)
Levy wanted to have him sit for a year or two so he could learn the game and be called upon when ready. However, the owner and "GM" wanted him played asap as they didn't want a first rounder on the bench. Levy was forced to play him earlier than expected, and of course he didn't produce. Over the years, he never reached his full potential because he simply wasn't ready. Levy says over and over again that a QB should not be started until he is ready. To do so early is almost guaranteed to ruin his career.
That said, I want Bledsoe out of here. He has proven that he can NOT win the big games here. We are in the best division in football, and can't afford his liability (yes, he is a MASSIVE liability because he tries to do too much, instead of maintaing a game) any longer. I also don't want him as a backup, simply because he can't manage a game anymore.
However, I only want JP to start IF HE IS READY. We have what may be the best QB experts in the NFL that can make that call. If he is ready, then he's ready and let's sign a veteran backup that can come in and manage a game, NOT a veteran who will be a liability (Bledsoe, Carter, etc)
If he's not ready, then sign a veteran to a 2 year deal. Maybe Brad Johnson? I don't know, I'm sure you all know more about what veteran qb's are out there.