Defend Greece Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 True. I'm thinking the fact he was working out here with Lee would be a good indication that they are pretty tight still. I guess the only reason why I'm thinking he would be an option is because with Fitz as the bona fide starter, we can't bring in a vet that is hungry to start. The last thing we need is a QB controversy. Losman is a backup, plain and simple. Perhaps Chan could make him into a decent one. That actually doesnt sound bad
KollegeStudnet Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 Thigpen is restricted and would be had for a 2nd rounder to Miami... Dennis Dixon is restricted and would be had for a 5th rounder to the Steelers... Bulger is not mobile enough... Alex Smith could get a look... Tavaris Jackson is a possibility
JinWPB Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) So what's up with JP back in town working out with the guys....homesick for Blo? O.K., I could be down with him as our back up QB, I've seen worse. and as a side note; I don't blame JP for that rollout fumble, I blame Dimwit Dickie. Edited May 23, 2011 by JinWPB
K Gun Special Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 So what's up with JP back in town working out with the guys....homesick for Blo? O.K., I could be down with him as our back up QB, I've seen worse. and as a side note; I don't blame JP for that rollout fumble, I blame Dimwit Dickie. You have to blame the player too. He did not execute.
EastRochBillsfan Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 I know I am alone in this, but I'd still like Brian Brohm to be the back up for one more year.
Defend Greece Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 I know I am alone in this, but I'd still like Brian Brohm to be the back up for one more year. Im with ya bra
vincec Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) Forget David Carr. I live in Charlotte and had the misfortune of watching him play with the Panthers when Delhomme got hurt. He is absolutely terrible. Speaking of Delhomme, if it's true that he would be available for relatively cheap then he would be a decent backup. He can still play some. I doubt there'd be much controversy with him and Fitz. Delhomme is not a long term prospect and if Fitz is playing so badly that people are chiming for Delhomme, then he deserves to be benched. I'd rather see a young guy with some chance of developing though. Really, what's the point in a veteran backup? The Bills aren't going to challenge for the Super Bowl next year. Might as well take a shot at catching lightning in a bottle with some young guy. Edited May 23, 2011 by vincec
Defend Greece Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 Forget David Carr. I live in Charlotte and had the misfortune of watching him play with the Panthers when Delhomme got hurt. He is absolutely terrible. Speaking of Delhomme, if it's true that he would be available for relatively cheap then he would be a decent backup. He can still play some. I doubt there'd be much controversy with him and Fitz. Delhomme is not a long term prospect and if Fitz is playing so badly that people are chiming for Delhomme, then he deserves to be benched. I'd rather see a young guy with some chance of developing though. Really, what's the point in a veteran backup? The Bills aren't going to challenge for the Super Bowl next year. Might as well take a shot at catching lightning in a bottle with some young guy. Yeah and da la home loves byrd, they played catch during the regular season A couple years ago
vincec Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 Yeah and da la home loves byrd, they played catch during the regular season A couple years ago Well, he's not going to lead the Bills to the Super Bowl, but he's better than a lot of veterans who would be willing to come to Buffalo to be a backup. That's why it's better to get a young player.
KollegeStudnet Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 Whoever they get will be under the age of 27...Delhomme is in mid 30's
billsintaiwan Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 it would be very strange to have losman back. he was a cool guy, but probably not clever enough to be a nfl qb. and i reckon it would create too much of a fuss to be worth it to nix and gailey. i still wish the guy the best of luck. no qb should go through what he went through with the idiotic coaching. i honestly think that jauron would have ruined johnny unitas. too reckless, you know.
PDaDdy Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 Why is everyone so in love with Tyler Thigpen? Even in his best season (2008), when he supposedly "flourished" in Chan Gailey's offense, he put up rather pedestrian numbers. 14 games played, Comp % 54.8, 2,608 yds, 18 TD, 12 INT, 76 QB Rating I can't recall myself but didn't Kansas City start looking competent on offense when Thigpen came in with the pistol? I think they were absolutely horrible before Thigpen got them going. In a vacuum those numbers aren't awesome but I think that it was a considerable improvement from where they were and also in the win loss column. Didn't look it up but I think I recall them getting a little something going.
billsfan89 Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 I honestly think a guy like Alex Smith will get the call to back up Fitz. It won't be someone brought in as a competitor to Fitz's starting job. I think that Smith works out well due to the fact that he is somewhat mobile and very smart.
reddogblitz Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 I like these guys (in order): Billy Volek Marc Bulger Todd Collins Seneca Wallace Tavaris Jackson Bruce Gradkwoski Alex Smith Troy Smith Kerry Collins Buddy Nix has said we're looking for a guy that can come in and win a few games. Not another young development guy. I didn't include Vince Young because he's technically not available to us. If he were, he'd move to number 1 on my list. If he beat out Fitz in pre season, so be it.
Rob's House Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 I like these guys (in order): Billy Volek Marc Bulger Todd Collins Seneca Wallace Tavaris Jackson Bruce Gradkwoski Alex Smith Troy Smith Kerry Collins Buddy Nix has said we're looking for a guy that can come in and win a few games. Not another young development guy. I didn't include Vince Young because he's technically not available to us. If he were, he'd move to number 1 on my list. If he beat out Fitz in pre season, so be it. The only change I would make is to put JP at the top. I never liked the guy as the starter (well, maybe for a minute) but he'd be great as a backup, and if Fitz went out it'd be awesome if he could get the deep game going with Evans again. And remember, JP was ok before he got Jauroned.
thewildrabbit Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) The Bills need an experienced back up that is going to be happy as a back up, that limits the field considerably. Baltimore-is looking for a backup since Bulger is a FA, while Cincy-Washington-Tenn-Minn-Arizona-SF are all looking for an experienced starters So that leaves as URFA Marc Bulger Kerry Collins Seneca Wallace Rex Grossman Luke McCown Billy Volek Chad Pennington Kyle Boller Jim Sorgi JP Losman While some are RFA the Bills could make offers to those QB's Bruce Gradkowski Trent Edwards Drew Stanton Troy Smith Dennis Dixon Matt Moore Matt Leinart Tarvaris Jackson Kellen Clemons Tyler Thigpen Brodie Croyle I left off Payton Manning and Matt Hasselbeck for obvious reasons, gonna be interesting to see who Buffalo looks at and eventually brings in Believe it or not if it were my choice my first thought would be Chad Pennington, then I thought about how bad that O line still is and thought about a younger more mobile QB....Vince Young isn't on the list but he just might be more useful then those others. The Bills had better look at someone who can run like Fitz can Edited May 23, 2011 by Harvey lives
Defend Greece Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 The Bills need an experienced back up that is going to be happy as a back up, that limits the field considerably. Baltimore-is looking for a backup since Bulger is a FA, while Cincy-Washington-Tenn-Minn-Arizona-SF are all looking for an experienced starters So that leaves as URFA Marc Bulger Kerry Collins Seneca Wallace Rex Grossman Luke McCown Billy Volek Chad Pennington Kyle Boller Jim Sorgi JP Losman While some are RFA the Bills could make offers to those QB's Bruce Gradkowski Trent Edwards Drew Stanton Troy Smith Dennis Dixon Matt Moore Matt Leinart Tarvaris Jackson Kellen Clemons Tyler Thigpen Brodie Croyle I left off Payton Manning and Matt Hasselbeck for obvious reasons, gonna be interesting to see who Buffalo looks at and eventually brings in Believe it or not if it were my choice my first thought would be Chad Pennington, then I thought about how bad that O line still is and thought about a younger more mobile QB....Vince Young isn't on the list but he just might be more useful then those others. The Bills had better look at someone who can run like Fitz can Seneca would be a sweet deal and we could make a seneca day in west seneca for him
section122 Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 True. I'm thinking the fact he was working out here with Lee would be a good indication that they are pretty tight still. I guess the only reason why I'm thinking he would be an option is because with Fitz as the bona fide starter, we can't bring in a vet that is hungry to start. The last thing we need is a QB controversy. Losman is a backup, plain and simple. Perhaps Chan could make him into a decent one. I don't understand why bringing competition at the most important position is a bad thing... not saying losman (had his chance didn't prove it - and I blame the organization more than him however) but vince young if available has the ability to challenge fitz which can only help the team, and if he ends up beating him out bc he's better that also helps the team. I don't want some aging vet at the end of his career I prefer someone who may turn out to be something. Dennis dixon also intrigues me as he could be had cheap (5th I believe someone mentioned) and has shown flashes when given p.t.
cantankerous Posted May 23, 2011 Posted May 23, 2011 Some of you have lost your minds talking about JP Losman coming back to the Bills. Smack yourself for that nonsense. What a joke
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