bills_red Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 anyone know how much he will be making? I bet it's 2-3 mill per yr. but want to know. thx.
BillsFan74 Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Okay solid move that I saw coming. That fills one of many voids. agreed, but he's a back up and ultimately so is Fitzy so is it really a step fwd?
Hater Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Sorry but this is a fill a hole move & not a solution to the long term problem that we need a Franchise QB Fitzpatrick is a fighter but he not the answer I would sign Young, McNabb, or trade for Orton or Kolb because I sick of substandard QB play
bills1960 Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Sorry but this is a fill a hole move & not a solution to the long term problem that we need a Franchise QB Fitzpatrick is a fighter but he not the answer I would sign Young, McNabb, or trade for Orton or Kolb because I sick of substandard QB play Fitz was named the starter months ago. He deserved it, the Bills weren't going to make any move to downplay that.
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Sorry but this is a fill a hole move & not a solution to the long term problem that we need a Franchise QB Fitzpatrick is a fighter but he not the answer I would sign Young, McNabb, or trade for Orton or Kolb because I sick of substandard QB play I don't think it was supposed to be...
ExWNYer Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 three year deal per @omarkelly of the Sun Sentinel: "Tyler Thigpen has agreed to terms on a three year deal with Buffalo. He's reuniting with Chan Gailey, his former OC in Kansas City." No brainer, if true, and a good signing. Sorry but this is a fill a hole move & not a solution to the long term problem that we need a Franchise QB Fitzpatrick is a fighter but he not the answer I would sign Young, McNabb, or trade for Orton or Kolb because I sick of substandard QB play I might...MIGHT...take a flier on VY but the fact that you think that he or the God awful McNabb are "the answer" is laughable. And right now, the asking price for both Orton & Kolb reportedly starts with a 1st Rounder. Not to mention that there will be several good signal callers in next year's draft. Thank God you're not the Bills' GM. It's only your first post so hopefully you'll improve. Then again, that 'Chicken Little' mentality will serve you well around here.
Hapless Bills Fan Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 I like the move. Perfect back-up to my boy Fitzy. He's a solid vet. I just hope he understands he is coming in as the backup: "Thigpen, whom the Dolphins traded a 2010 fifth-round pick to acquire in 2009, enjoyed his stay in Miami, but never felt like he got a fair opportunity to challenge Chad Henne for playing time because of the second-round pick this regime invested in Henne. Anytime Thigpen played in a game the past two seasons he did it with little practice time with the starting unit," The backup never gets much practice time with the starting unit or a "fair opportunity" to challenge the starter. I hope it's the reporter, and not Thigpen, who doesn't understand this.
BillsGuyInMalta Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 For what its worth, PFT applauds the move. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/26/tyler-thigpen-headed-to-buffalo/
Jim in Anchorage Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Sorry but this is a fill a hole move & not a solution to the long term problem that we need a Franchise QB Fitzpatrick is a fighter but he not the answer I would sign Young, McNabb, or trade for Orton or Kolb because I sick of substandard QB play I hope you're being sarcastic. You think Young or McNabb would be a Bills franchise QB?
Hater Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 I like Fitzpatrick but he a backup just like Thigpen & the need for a franchise QB isn't being addressed I feel like this is going to be another losing season & we probably won't be in the running for Andrew Luck & as a fan of 35 years its a huge let down that the team isn't doing more to win
Jim in Anchorage Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 I like Fitzpatrick but he a backup just like Thigpen & the need for a franchise QB isn't being addressed I feel like this is going to be another losing season & we probably won't be in the running for Andrew Luck & as a fan of 35 years its a huge let down that the team isn't doing more to win And at this point in time how would you acquire a franchise QB? Kidnap Luck? We needed a capable back up and got it.
Hater Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 I understand you guys want to be loyal & root for the underdog player but you got to be realistic we won 4 games last year & look at this years schedule we will probably lose the first 5 games & I rather try to find a solution to the problem then just settle for what we have otherwise get ready to pick in the top 5 in the Draft again
DC Grid Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Awesome move. Sort of a no brainer but glad the Bills pulled it off.
jumbalaya Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Buffalo Bills Motto"s - Mediocrity is No Accident - Play like a Contestant - In Pursuit of Mediocrity - Give it almost everything you can - When you can't beat number one, don't beat anybody
Silvercrw Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Hey guys! I am sure you remember that I was the one who said Bledsoe would be a bill and you all laughed at me. Then I said Owens will be a Bill and you all laughed. I also said last summer that Thigpen will be a Bill. Again you all laughed at me. The only reason we couldn't get him last year was because the phins wouldn't give him up. I know things my friends!
C.Biscuit97 Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 I won't have hated taking a chance on Young or possibly Jackson, but this is a solid move. Don't forget, people trashed Fitz being signed at first. Hopefully, we get our franchise QB in the draft last year and he will learn under 2 QBs who have Gailey's offense down pat.
Silvercrw Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Here you go guys! http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/109178-tyler-thigpen-trust-me/page__p__1777796__hl__silvercrw__fromsearch__1#entry1777796
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