ecgetty Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 And we passed on drafting Ryan Mallett, Andy Dalton , Colin Kapernak among others to be in this situation. And Russell Wilson....
Dr. Trooth Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 Well, well, well. Jackson seems like a Chan type QB, mobile and accurate on 5 yd . passes. His last preseason game he was 3 for 5 for 1 yd. Yippee! Let the good times roll.
Coach Tuesday Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 His offensive coordinator gave up on him - twice.
Pirate Angel Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 If this is for anything more than a 7th rounder I will be disgusted (Its rumored to be a 5th or 6th). T.Jackson is a pretty decent backup but marginally better than what V.Young is. I would have preferred to have kept Young. But if T.Jackson starts more than a game or two this team is screwed. T.Jackson can win you a game or two but over the stretch of a full season the guy's limitations are just blatant. I would just keep VY and put the kibosh on this deal to get Jackson, no need to give up a pick for a marginal upgrade at backup QB. Our current starter seems to have limitations over a full season.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 If we hadn't wasted a 7th round pick to trade up 2 whole spots to get Graham we could have gotten BJ Coleman who went to the packers who I'm sure they will develop into the next big trade QB. Man this FO is driving me nuts :wallbash: :wallbash: :wallbash: :wallbash: :wallbash:
truth on hold Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 What a waste. 3rd team in as many years. Never really did anything before that. He really has no upside. But hey maybe he's a more serviceable backup than what we have. What this tells me is Chan is consololidating Fitz hold on the starting position. What a disaster.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 Is Chan officially on the hot seat? No, but I wish we had a smash mouth coach, time to call up Marty And Russell Wilson.... This. for an offensive coach Chan doesn't seem to understand the importance of getting a Quality QB, Jackson is a bum and will do nothing for us.
section122 Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 If we hadn't wasted a 7th round pick to trade up 2 whole spots to get Graham we could have gotten BJ Coleman who went to the packers who I'm sure they will develop into the next big trade QB. Man this FO is driving me nuts :wallbash: :wallbash: :wallbash: :wallbash: :wallbash: Roid ragin!
Quester74 Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 (edited) Bills acquired QB Tarvaris Jackson from the Seahawks in exchange for a late-round draft pick in 2013. "Seattle did a nice job to get anything for Jackson, who would have been cut before the season with a $4 million salary. Jackson, 29, started 14 games last season, completing 60.2 percent of his passes for 3,091 yards (6.9 YPA), 14 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. He also rushed for a score, but fumbled nine times, losing five. In Buffalo, Jackson should immediately slide in as Ryan Fitzpatrick's backup while learning Chan Gailey's offense on the fly. Vince Young was horrific in preseason action, and Tyler Thigpen will be released." http://rotoworld.com...kson-to-buffalo (apologies if already posted). Listen, all fans freaking out.....Chan knows offense and strategies better than any of us...plus he actually spends time with these people. VY and TT are not cutting it. VY can't grasp the offense and TT is not playing well. Simple. Not complicated. Chan likes TJ, thinks he's better than the 2 he's got now. In Chan I trust. (not saying we have the best QB situation at all, but PLLLLLLeeeeeeeaaasseeeeee, don't tell me you want to keep VY b/c you know he is better). Go Bills. This! My question to all of you that are just beside yourselves because you can't believe they'd replace Young or Thigpen with Jackson.. Are you really THAT concerned with the acquisition of a backup player, that if he has to play significant time, isn't going to lead us to the playoffs in favor of the CURRENT backup who wasn't going to lead us to the playoffs? Seriously? If ANY of these guys have/had to play any serious time as our starter this season, we are looking at 6-10 AT BEST, anyways. Be much more concerned with Fitz's play. Your bitching and moaning about this non-issue, on an already flawed team is laughable. Edited August 26, 2012 by Quester74
Captain Caveman Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 We're going to spend that much money on a terrible backup QB? Has there been any more of a Ralph move than that? Beyond idiotic. But Ralph is cheap?
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 Who cares? Not sure why everyone is so up in arms over trading a late-round pick for a decent back-up QB. If anything, this shows that the Bills expect to win this season; they're going to spend money (and a pick) for a legit insurance policy.
Rob's House Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 I really had a better impression of TJ than you guys maybe I'm wrong? Why do you all think he's so terrible? Because with multiple chances on some pretty decent teams he's never been able to put together a very good season. Or even a very good stretch for that matter. In MN he could barely move the ball. Favre came in and was nearly unstoppable.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 Bills acquired QB Tarvaris Jackson from the Seahawks in exchange for a late-round draft pick in 2013. "Seattle did a nice job to get anything for Jackson, who would have been cut before the season with There's the rub, wasting another pick. We could have let B Smith back up for a couple weeks until TJ gets ready and save the pick.
DrDawkinstein Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 I like the move. It was clear that neither Young nor Thigpen were stepping up into a reliable #2 role. Time to make a move, and that is what they did. You chicken littles need to go find a different hobby. This NFL stuff is too much for you. Case in point: Any more castaways on this team and I'll expect someone to make a radio out of a coconut on the sidelines. Castaways like who? Mario Williams?
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 Roid ragin! You know it, you'll be joining me in minute!
Rico Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 Bills acquired QB Tarvaris Jackson from the Seahawks in exchange for a late-round draft pick in 2013."Seattle did a nice job to get anything for Jackson, who would have been cut before the season with a $4 million salary. Jackson, 29, started 14 games last season, completing 60.2 percent of his passes for 3,091 yards (6.9 YPA), 14 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. He also rushed for a score, but fumbled nine times, losing five. In Buffalo, Jackson should immediately slide in as Ryan Fitzpatrick's backup while learning Chan Gailey's offense on the fly. Vince Young was horrific in preseason action, and Tyler Thigpen will be released." http://rotoworld.com...kson-to-buffalo This tells me they aren't happy with the QB situation at all, including Fitz (performance or durability). I would've just kept VY and hope for the best with Fitz.
nobody Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 Was this a condition before TO resigns with the Bills?
Delete This Account Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 just filed. deal tentatively agreed to but not completed. Bills and Jackson's agent still working out figures on final year of Jackson's contact -- a person familiar with discussions has told The AP. story to move shortly.
Garion Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 I am not a big TJackson an by any means but I like the fact the FO decided our backup QB plan isn't working lets pull the trigger to get someone else now. Given that fe low round picks make the team I am fine with spending it. Salary would have to be renegotiated in my book.
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