Fadingpain Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 I voted "NO". I'm no Manuel fan, but Fitzpatrick is horrible with no chance for improvement. At least Manuel could pull off a miracle and become slightly better than mediocre. That would be an improvement.
3rdand12 Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 It didn't start well. No. and has not improved as much as i have tried . I have concerns about the thread . But Woods had a great practice it seems. After he and Doug had a long chat . I voted "NO". I'm no Manuel fan, but Fitzpatrick is horrible with no chance for improvement. At least Manuel could pull off a miracle and become slightly better than mediocre. That would be an improvement. Thank you ! I think you nailed the premise of the thread.
RK_BillsFan Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 The problem with Fitz is, you really shouldn't rely on him to win you football games. Honestly, if you put him in an Alex Smith game management position I think he'd be fine as a starter. His arm strength is a bit of a concern, but boy can he run sometimes.. Always liked Fitz, but in the end he's nothing more than a stop gap. He's a poor mans Alex Smith. Much better than we give him credit for.
billsfan_34 Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 Most called him fitznoodle for a reason. Im not ready to wrote EJ off yet. But he needs to start showing improvement in all areas especially accuracy.
Bill from NYC Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 Similarities: 1) Both struggle big time with the long ball. 2) Both can run. 3) Both have accuracy issues. 4) Both are smart. Differences: 1) Fitz gets injured less and appears to be tougher. 2) EJ, because of size and arm strength has a far higher ceiling. Summary: At this particular stage there really isn't much difference.
The Wiz Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 There was no reason to cut Fitzpatrick. It was just a money saving gambit for a team that had room under the cap. They could have had EJ serve as understudy and Fitz caretaker the position for a couple years. It would have better served Manuel's development. And the team would have had a better shot at the playoffs this year than they do with EJ as starter. You suck at limericks.
FireChan Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 Similarities: 1) Both struggle big time with the long ball. 2) Both can run. 3) Both have accuracy issues. 4) Both are smart. Differences: 1) Fitz gets injured less and appears to be tougher. 2) EJ, because of size and arm strength has a far higher ceiling. Summary: At this particular stage there really isn't much difference. I don't know if I buy that EJ is smart. They had to time down an already simple playbook for him.
boyst Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 Promo, you're making me think too hard. Last year, I would have wanted Fitz on the team and starting. This year, I want Fitz on the team and a battle for the starter. EJ is a confident young man and shows some promise. His character and his charisma match his intelligence and patience as a person (by all accounts) so I think it would have done him well to have been brought up at a pace in which he would be able to compete, feel less pressure and most importantly, learn.
Talley56 Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 In terms of which QB would give us a better chance at winning now, going into this season, yes, Fitz in a heartbeat.
PromoTheRobot Posted August 7, 2014 Author Posted August 7, 2014 IMO the reasons that this is a tough decision are because A)there isn't any real young talent behind EJ and B)they don't have a first round pick. But at this point, you ride with EJ, hope for the best and then if it doesn't work out hopefully a really good veteran QB comes free and jumps on the opportunity to play with this otherwise very talented team next season. I have a suspicion that more, talented young QB's will push their way up depth charts and at some point somebody good will be let go. That's not a strategy but I don't think the ceiling with Fitz is worthwhile unless at the same time he has someone to mentor. Not a Tuel or Thad fan. Realistically we are not trading for Fitz. The question is hypothetical.
Reed83HOF Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 Fitz won't take us to the promised land and I hope EJ does.... Right now; it's a push...
The Big Cat Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) This would be like taking the $10 prize over they mystery prize that's guaranteed to be worth at least $5, but could be up to $1,000. Edited August 7, 2014 by The Big Cat
GG Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 Again a false choice to absolve OBD. But the answer would be a slight nod to FItz because he'd give the team a better chance for more wins and lessen the pain of the lost draft pick. No way the trade is made if the pick wasn't an issue.
Formerly Allan in MD Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 This thread is a train wreck. What's the point?
Kellyto83TD Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 Why? Both suck. At least with EJ you give him this year to see if there is any way at all a leopard can change its spots, if not...
CardinalScotts Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 fitz with nfl wide outs and a defense ? can't question the offense they could score
Nick the Greek Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) Most called him fitznoodle for a reason. Im not ready to wrote EJ off yet. But he needs to start showing improvement in all areas especially accuracy. Fitznoodle aka Fitztragic aka Fitzputrid aka Fitz pick Six.. I could go on for hours.. Anyone got any names for EJ yet? Edited August 7, 2014 by ldandria
FireChan Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) Fitznoodle aka Fitztragic aka Fitzputrid aka Fitz pick Six.. I could go on for hours.. Anyone got any names for EJ yet? EJ-Knee, Knee-J, Slow eyEJ, can't read a defensEJ, EJ3 and out, EJ3 yard pass on 3rd and 12, EJ3sacks a game, EJ3 ponts in the red zone, EJ3 yards off target, EJ3 injuries a season, Bust. Sure, I got a couple. Edited August 7, 2014 by FireChan
TheBrownBear Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 I'm a Fitz fan and I voted no. Fitz had his chance and he couldn't get it done. I don't like what I've seen from Manuel so far but I'm willing to give him (or Tuel or Thad) a chance to develop in the hope that he can become a quality NFL starter.
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