BrooklynBills Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 I like your first 2 choices. My fear, however, is that the front office does not want to bring in anyone who might pose a threat to EJ once he gets back. IMHO, the first 2 on that list would be breathing down his neck. Matt Flynn and Vince Young would be ideal longer term backups, who could push Manuel right away. But they are not long term solutions at QB. They could both come in and help win games.
Hapless Bills Fan Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 I just gandered at the list of available free-agent QBs and the majority reads like a who's who of crap. But which signing would be most and least intriguing to you? Here's mine: "Best" choices: Josh Freeman-To me, Freeman serves as the most logical choice to give the Bills season at least a glimmer of hope. Freeman has his issues, but I'm sure we can all agree, the talent that would surround him here (when healthy, that is) is far and away superior than the talent he had in Tampa Bay. Timothy Richard Tebow- I know i'll get heat for this, and probably deservedly so, but he has a winning record and a playoff victory on his resume as an NFL starter. As far as accuracy goes, he's awful. He can't hit the broad side of Pam Oliver's face. But, selfishly, i cant help but wonder what a read-option offense would look like with Tebow/Spiller/Jackson. Just sayin... Brett Favre-He's 44, been out of the game for 2 years, but reportedly is in the best shape of his life. If there is a definition of "veteran", he is it. This won't happen, but it'd be damn fun to watch.. Worst choices: Trent Edwards-Do I really have to give one reason why this is my top "worst" choice?! I know us Bills fans are loyal and diehard til the bitter end, but if this guy is signed, you'll be lucky if you have one seat filled at Ralph Wilson Stadium the rest of the year, Russ Brandon! DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!!! Jamarcus Russell-Everybody's favorite draft bust is reportedly in fantastic shape and has corrected his accuracy issues and his work ethic...but still, No... Vince Young-Young was cut by the Bills prior to last years opener. Has always had the mobility, but just didn't seem to grasp the overall offense here, or in Philly, or behind Rodgers in Green Bay. You not only need to have the physical attributes to play in the NFL, but you need to have the mental aspect for it as well and be able to understand the offensive schemes that you need to perform when called upon. VY...doesn't! Never has, never will. PASS! My two: 1) Josh Freeman. I don't know WTF when down with Schiano and I don't want to know. As far as I can see they turned a promising QB into crap 2) Vince Young. Yes, Vince Young. I don't know if he can grasp and run an NFL offense, but he showed flashes both here and in GB. And he's still got that running threat. I don't see the point to Tebow. He can't throw, man, and since the Bills played Denver every team has the blueprint to stop him. Favre would be a joke. I'm a little mystified by Matt Flynn.
Meark Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Brett Favre. Only chance to pick up the O in a week. Worth a call. Could sell him on the tinning game and the d if Byrd and Gilmore play. Ha.. Heard on the NFL channel last week that Favre's agent said he's in great shape and can still play.
mart Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Freeman is a retred who none of the other 31 teams want now, a big headache to win 1 or 2 more games? David Carr might be the best out there. Really no negative body of work or any negative work for years now as a backup to Eli Manning. Manning is like a god in NY and no matter how many more pics he throws this year (leading the league now) he will never go to the bench as his 2 Super Bowl wins gets him a lifetime of immunity.
Mickey Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 I have no interest in bringing in a "veteran" who is only available because he has proven that he doesn't belong on a roster in this league. I would rather poach a young guy off the practice squad of another team and have him sit behind Tuel while we see what Jeff can do. Developing a young QB that has the potential to be a quality starter in this league is better than signing a veteran who we know is not and never will be worth a roster spot. Matt Scott maybe or Seth Doege for example are practice squad guys we could get for nothing. The notion that someone like Freeman is going to come in and play well enough for us to win enough games to stay in the hunt is a fantasy.
n3wyork13 Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 With the way our defense is playing, we could definitely go 3-5 or 4-4 with Vince Young at QB over our next 8 games while Manuel is out. That is good enough to put us around .500 with 4 games left, and try and push for the playoffs. The AFC is pretty weak this year. ROFL, playoffs? LOL
simpleman Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 (edited) Freeman is the best choice, actually might give Manuel a run for his position when he returns. In the short term I know I will slammed for it, but I forgot about Russell, give him a shot. Hey what do we have to loose if the other choice is Tuel, who will never be a real NFL QB, no matter what the dreamers out there like to imagine. Russell could do the job better than Tuel, just about anyone could. Edited October 5, 2013 by simpleman
NoSaint Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 I like your first 2 choices. My fear, however, is that the front office does not want to bring in anyone who might pose a threat to EJ once he gets back. IMHO, the first 2 on that list would be breathing down his neck. If Flynn is breathing down his neck there are bigger issues. The front office won't be trading for his big contract and giving up picks. And to the person saying they are off days currently - it's still days the new signing could be in a film room with Hackett and our qbs. As a midsession signing every minute counts. At this point is pencil tuel in as the cincy starter and IF they go outside we don't see that guy for atleast a week or two.
Solomon Grundy Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Flynn??? He couldn't beat out Terrelle Pryor!
YoloinOhio Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Then more I think about it, I'd go with Vince Young. Just decent enough to get us through a few games. No one is asking him to do too much. Plus he still has to pay his tab at the Cheescake Factory. Flynn??? He couldn't beat out Terrelle Pryor! Flynn sucks. But Pryor beat him out because of his running ability, as their OL consists of all Colin Browns.
p.cooldude Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Honestly, I'd just go with Tuel. It'd be a bad idea to get a big name FA QB, i.e. Freeman, with the intent to bench him in 4-8 weeks. The Bills do have a lot of cap space but would it be worth being on the hook for an extra 1-2m for the next couple season. Just play Tuel and see if he can ball. If he can, he'll cement himself a roster spot. If he can't the Bills can always address it in the draft or the offseason.
HurlyBurly51 Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 If Flynn is breathing down his neck there are bigger issues. The front office won't be trading for his big contract and giving up picks. And to the person saying they are off days currently - it's still days the new signing could be in a film room with Hackett and our qbs. As a midsession signing every minute counts. At this point is pencil tuel in as the cincy starter and IF they go outside we don't see that guy for atleast a week or two. I'm only thinking Flynn if Freeman goes to the Raiders and they cut him. New lower contract and no picks. Hey, it's better than Pat White IMHO.
NoSaint Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 I'm only thinking Flynn if Freeman goes to the Raiders and they cut him. New lower contract and no picks. Hey, it's better than Pat White IMHO. Fair enough
kasper13 Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Certainly not Pat White but that's likely who we get. That's pathetic. I'd offer Favre a million bucks a game. Honestly can't be any worse than what we have now and it would be interesting to say the least. Why not have an open tryout? Anyone who wants show up Monday morning and tryout.
killshot Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Trade for Eli Manning . 2nd rounds should do it .
Maury Ballstein Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Fav ra. Fav ra ! Get er done or my enthusiasm comes back when EJ does.
RealityCheck Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 I am fine with watching Tuel learn the game the hard way. I bought the Sunday Ticket to watch the Bills, and if they are on the schedule, I will be watching.
CSBill Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 1 - Josh Freeman 2 - Dennis Dixon 3 - Pat White 4 - Tim Tebow What do all four have in common, they can run. Which would be their biggest edge and help in a short prep and small play book that a week would give them. Also, concerning bringing in someone who might threaten EJ for a starting roll. So what, I want the best possible players put there, if EJ can't stay over them, so be it. Best man wins, this is the NFL.
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