K-9 Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 The O line looks fine. Jackson is pretty mediocre - I would rather have whoever the Dolphins cut. You want Pat Devlin? GO BILLS!!!
DC Tom Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 Would anyone rather we sent a 5th to Snyder for Rex? Or as he's known down here, "Sexy Rexy." Which is disturbing as all hell.
Reed83HOF Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 Jackson is what you want as a backup. He isn't great but he isn't horrendous. He has started in the league, has a BRAIN and the guy was over 60% last year. He isn't a threat to Fitz; if Fitz does falter, the FO won't be tempted to try to resurect VY, we can draft a 1st rounder next year. Plus the crowd who will chant for VY when Fitz makes a bad play will be silenced. NO one will chant for TJ
DrDawkinstein Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 This thread is epic. We dont deserve such a good FO. They give us so little to complain about that we go nuclear meltdown about trading a 6th for a backup QB.
Reed83HOF Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 The best part is we'd be ecstatic to draft a player in the 6th that was on par with him. But to trade for one is a crime. You hit the nail on the head
NoSaint Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 Please run down the list, because I see two QBs who both can't read defenses, are mobile, and make a **** ton of mistakes that they try to overcome with their athleticism. As a 6th round pick some call that value. As a first plus extra picks it's a bust. Perspective here. Backup qbs are backups because they either make mistakes or aren't physically gifted.
RyanC883 Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 I would have kept Vince Young, but oh well. I'm worried about Jackson having to come in and learn our offense in such a short period of time. If Fitz goes down for any reason, we are screwed. That being said, we may need Tarvaris to start so that he can run for his life. Our O Line hasn't looked great I hope we keep VY for a little while. I agree we need someone who won't have to come in and learn the offense in a short period. Wonder if Jackson starts the 4th preseason game. Baptism by fire.
ajzepp Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 Or as he's known down here, "Sexy Rexy." Which is disturbing as all hell. lol, understandable. I don't know why, but I was hoping we'd trade for him.
QCity Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 The best part is we'd be ecstatic to draft a player in the 6th that was on par with him. But to trade for one is a crime. If we just traded our 7th round pick how the hell are we going to draft the next Levi Brown?
DC Tom Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 We dont deserve such a good FO. They give us so little to complain about that we go nuclear meltdown about trading a 6th for a backup QB. The best part is the subset going !@#$tard ballistic that trading a 6th for a backup doesn't address the gap at starting QB.
DrDawkinstein Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 The best part is the subset going !@#$tard ballistic that trading a 6th for a backup doesn't address the gap at starting QB. I... It... We... What do we even say here?
RyanC883 Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 Same here. Lots of the same complainers were the ones squawking that VY and Thigpen needed to go. Now the Bills FO stepped up and did something, same people are criticizing the move. Typical. Yep. While it is another mediocre QB,they were not out to find a Fitz replacement, and if he proves to be a good backup, I hope they sign him longer. You really need a very good #1 and a solid #2 to have a good feeling going into the season. VY and Thiggy looked totally lost at times. I think VY would have put it together at some point, but you can't "hope" that he will. I like the FO going out and getting another QB into the competition. The Steelers have TWO backups who are better than our #2, and the Pats have a great backup.
DrDawkinstein Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 Watching the Panthers/Jets game now. Newton is amazing. Buddy asleep at the wheel again! Should've drafted that QB!!
RuntheDamnBall Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 As a 6th round pick some call that value. As a first plus extra picks it's a bust. Perspective here. Backup qbs are backups because they either make mistakes or aren't physically gifted. That's fair, but in the draft you're buying talent and potential. We know what Jackson is right now and it should be easy enough to come by on the waiver wire.
DrDawkinstein Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 That's fair, but in the draft you're buying talent and potential. We know what Jackson is right now and it should be easy enough to come by on the waiver wire. But at this point, every day, heck every hour, counts big time. Need to get him in asap. Cant sit around another 4 days and see who gets cut, and then have to bid against other teams. A 7th (or even 6th) is worth it just to get it done on our own timeline.
Kelly the Dog Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 Yep. While it is another mediocre QB,they were not out to find a Fitz replacement, and if he proves to be a good backup, I hope they sign him longer. You really need a very good #1 and a solid #2 to have a good feeling going into the season. VY and Thiggy looked totally lost at times. I think VY would have put it together at some point, but you can't "hope" that he will. I like the FO going out and getting another QB into the competition. The Steelers have TWO backups who are better than our #2, and the Pats have a great backup. Pats have a great back-up? Brian Hoyer? Mallet hasn't even beat him out yet, even after a good game yesterday against scraps.
bills1960 Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) I like the move. They took the risk on a very gifted athlete in Vince and unfortunately it backfired. But now they have a chance to escape the Young scenario relatively unscathed (other than some salary setbacks). Jackson isn't going to blow anyone away. But in the evident of an injury to Fitz, Jackson can step in (with the help of a strong defense and a solid running game) and keep us in contention. Edited August 27, 2012 by bills1960
K-9 Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 I hope we keep VY for a little while. I agree we need someone who won't have to come in and learn the offense in a short period. Wonder if Jackson starts the 4th preseason game. Baptism by fire. Is Jackson any good at running down guys who intercept his passes? GO BILLS!!!
truth on hold Posted August 27, 2012 Posted August 27, 2012 I like the move. They took the risk on a very gifted athlete in Vince and unfortunately it backfired. But now they have a chance to escape the Young scenario relatively unscathed (other than some salary setbacks). Jackson isn't going to blow anyone away. But in the evident of an injury to Fitz, Jackson can step in (with the help of a strong defense and a solid running game) and keep us in contention. lol @ the assumption we're "in contention" with Fitz.
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