Rob's House Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 Not saying the guy will be good, but why are we to assume he won't? Because Mike McCarthy, god of all that which is QB, put him on the practice squad? Is that really the reason?
Tortured Soul Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 In order to be placed on the practice squad, you have to be released and clear waivers. Nobody claimed him. While on the practice squad, you can be signed by any team. No team signed him for ten weeks until the Bills did. So, it's a lot more than MacCarthy passing on him. Every team in the NFL in essence said they didn't want him on their roster.
T master Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 Not saying the guy will be good, but why are we to assume he won't? Because Mike McCarthie, god of all that which is QB, put him on the practice squad? Is that really the reason? I think if he was able to work with some one like Gailey and get himself back to what he did in college he'd be great in Buffalo --- even Eric Wood thinks so !!!
Rob's House Posted March 21, 2010 Author Posted March 21, 2010 In order to be placed on the practice squad, you have to be released and clear waivers. Nobody claimed him. While on the practice squad, you can be signed by any team. No team signed him for ten weeks until the Bills did. So, it's a lot more than MacCarthy passing on him. Every team in the NFL in essence said they didn't want him on their roster. Thank you. That is the most informed and informative post I've read on the subject. Much better than the "he got beat out by a 7th rounder" bit.
DarthICE Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 Not saying the guy will be good, but why are we to assume he won't? Because Mike McCarthy, god of all that which is QB, put him on the practice squad? Is that really the reason? Because he couldn't beat out a 7th round pick to even make the roster
lightning21 Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 i wanted him to start the season finale, have some more tape on the guy going into next season.
peteski Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 I think if he was able to work with some one like Gailey and get himself back to what he did in college he'd be great in Buffalo --- even Eric Wood thinks so !!! I believe in Brohm. When you say, "even Eric Wood thinks so", did he say it in an article or something. I am curious, I hope Brohm is the guy. I want him to have a full offseason to work and learn the new playbook. It is good that he is starting from scratch like the other QBs on the team. I think he has what it takes. With that being said, I thought Losman and Edwards did as well. I was never big on Fitz. He is a back up at best.
Celtic_soulja Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 Brohm...who I liked coming out of college...proved to be a disappointment thus far...nobody wanted him...he couldn't make it off the practice squad...I dont know about thinking this guy is the answer now c'mon.... And Eric Wood is not a good opinion to go on...maybe we should listen to Whitner about grabbing Troy from Balt...or maybe we should ask all our players, who was your QB in college...you think we should pick them up????...hmmm...or no no no wait...I have a better idea...lets listen to QB talent evaluators instead...they might know what they are doing...but not QB evaluators like Bill Walsh...because he got lucky with the few QB's he got...lets go with a different evaluator... It tickles me that you guys are like YEAH WOOD SAID IT...but then downplay what Walsh said about Edwards...ridiculous...simply ridiculous...makes me question "the most informed and football savvy fans in the nation" statement by Takeo back in the day
sllib olaffub Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 I have often wondered what might have been for some of the great quarterbacks, had they been drafted or gone to different teams. How many QB's could be good in the right situation? Protection is a must, but, I'd say certain systems are better fits for certain guys, so, if our Head Coach recognizes this, and I think he does, then he could probably design an offense for any of them. That being said, I believe Fitzpatrick showed his limitations last year (accuracy is terrible, consistency also), and Edwards is just too scared - it's in his head. If he could overcome that he could be good - as we've seen. But Brohm, well, I don't think he's really had that chance yet, and now he's got a new system that might be molded to fit his strengths... I hope it works out.
Doc Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 With a shot to be the starter (unlike in GB), and with Gailey who's gotten the most out of the QB's he's had, Brohm could be a pleasant surprise. I don't see any surefire QB's in this draft, meaning they'd have to draft a project (which they still should) who will take time to develop.
lets_go_bills Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 Not saying the guy will be good, but why are we to assume he won't? Because Mike McCarthy, god of all that which is QB, put him on the practice squad? Is that really the reason? Do you know something the rest of us don't? Because Brohm is not a good QB. It really is that simple.
WordByrd Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 Because he couldn't beat out a 7th round pick to even make the roster ohhh there we go! leave it to darthice for the comment about the QB situation. not only did darth leave a comment, but it's the same one we've heard 1000 times before! thank you darth. you're such a valuable member of this board.
Rob's House Posted March 21, 2010 Author Posted March 21, 2010 Because he couldn't beat out a 7th round pick to even make the roster That's brilliant dude. You're a regular Alfred Einstein.
DarthICE Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 ohhh there we go! leave it to darthice for the comment about the QB situation. not only did darth leave a comment, but it's the same one we've heard 1000 times before! thank you darth. you're such a valuable member of this board. Am I wrong?
Rob's House Posted March 21, 2010 Author Posted March 21, 2010 Am I wrong? "You're not wrong Walter, your just an !@#$" - Jeff Lebowski
gobilz Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 That's brilliant dude. You're a regular Alfred Einstein. Who is Alfred Einstein?
Cotton Fitzsimmons Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 In ICEMAN's defense, he may not have seen as much of Brohm as some of us, as he only is able to visit the board when he gets a break from his primary charge of bedding proper Roman women.
Thurman#1 Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 Not saying the guy will be good, but why are we to assume he won't? Because Mike McCarthy, god of all that which is QB, put him on the practice squad? Is that really the reason? I myself don't think we're "down on Brohm." It's just healthy skepticism. We'd be thrilled if he improved, but we're very clear that a lot of improvement is necessary. For Trent and Fitz, too, by the way.
Thurman#1 Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 ohhh there we go! leave it to darthice for the comment about the QB situation. not only did darth leave a comment, but it's the same one we've heard 1000 times before! thank you darth. you're such a valuable member of this board. Perhaps we've heard it so much because it's germane, reasonable and raises serious questions.
Rob's House Posted March 21, 2010 Author Posted March 21, 2010 Who is Alfred Einstein? Can't slide one past you
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