Who will the Bills bring in at QB?

[Kirby Jackson]

 

Bradford. He's still the guy I'm hoping for depending on the deal.

It feels that way to me. I have no idea why though. It may be because his age is right there with the rest of the team. A young vet seems like the appropriate route.

[Deranged Rhino]

It feels that way to me. I have no idea why though. It may be because his age is right there with the rest of the team. A young vet seems like the appropriate route.

Yup. And like Rex and this team, Bradford has something to prove. I like the fit, injury concerns and all.

[1billsfan]

I wouldn't expect anything to happen until after the draft. The Rams, Bears, Redskins, Broncos, ect. all are going to wait to see what shakes out in the first two rounds of the draft in terms of QBs.

 

If one of these teams picks a QB in the first or second round then there's an opening for the Bills to trade for one of these starting QBs. If they don't, then they are for sure staying put with what they have.

 

So it's probably going to be a long wait to see who the Bills bring in to compete with Manuel.

[truth on hold]

Great. The top teams in the NFL are rather pass-heavy, aren't they?

 

Who watched NE vs. Baltimore? This league is entirely about who can out-gun and out-score the other guy with a really strong passing attack and lots of points.

 

"Ground and Pound" is backward, and Rex just said this is his plan. I'm not 100% sure that's a great idea.

 

He seemed to ground this thinking in bad weather/snow in Buffalo. I think that is bad thinking.

That's the headline we always read but Seattle has the best D, a ground and pound offense, and they're the champs.

[Kirby Jackson]

I wouldn't expect anything to happen until after the draft. The Rams, Bears, Redskins, Broncos, ect. all are going to wait to see what shakes out in the first two rounds of the draft in terms of QBs.

 

If one of these teams picks a QB in the first or second round then there's an opening for the Bills to trade for one of these starting QBs. If they don't, then they are for sure staying put with what they have.

 

So it's probably going to be a long wait to see who the Bills bring in to compete with Manuel.

I'm thinking the opposite. These teams have a sense for whether or not they want those guys quarterbacking their teams next year. They may try to restructure before deciding to trade them. If they are going to trade them they will want compensation in this draft for them.

[Southern Bills Fan]

I thought something was up with the QB situation when after Rex's first interview it was reported that he wasn't sold on the QB's here then after the second interview it didn't seem to be an issue. I think that they promised him they would bring someone in. My guess would be Bradford or Hoyer.

[BillsFan-4-Ever]

none of the above

 

especially not Cutler or RGIII

but IF those were my only choices

 

Sam Bradford

 

obviously Brady or P Manning will be willing or available

[Formerly Allan in MD]

If Foles is available, I'd look hard at him.

[xsoldier54]

I think it is impossible for any of us to have a clue as to what they will do in terms what new specific QB will be brought in.

 

HOWEVER....I think it is very obvious EJ ain't gonna be the guy, which makes me happy.

Great. The top teams in the NFL are rather pass-heavy, aren't they?

 

Who watched NE vs. Baltimore? This league is entirely about who can out-gun and out-score the other guy with a really strong passing attack and lots of points.

 

"Ground and Pound" is backward, and Rex just said this is his plan. I'm not 100% sure that's a great idea.

 

He seemed to ground this thinking in bad weather/snow in Buffalo. I think that is bad thinking.

Everything is cyclical in the NFL. When teams have success running the football, everyone tries to do it. When teams get pass happy everyone tries to do that as well. The difference between success and failure is in planning and execution.

Possibly Matt Moore. He has had sporadic success. Would have to see a bit more of him to be convinced though.

[truth on hold]

If Foles is available, I'd look hard at him.

He's under contract. Why do people think he will be available?

[YoloinOhio]

He's under contract. Why do people think he will be available?

There have been rumors that Chip isn't all in on him and would trade him

[FLFan]

I thought something was up with the QB situation when after Rex's first interview it was reported that he wasn't sold on the QB's here then after the second interview it didn't seem to be an issue. I think that they promised him they would bring someone in. My guess would be Bradford or Hoyer.

That was all speculation as far as I know. As for bringing someone in, Whaley said during the end of year press conference they intended to bring at least one but probably two QBs. Nothing has changed, and they said as much today.

[playman]

voted rookie because i really hope we won´t waste a pick on the given options.

 

may throw in a 7th on glennon though, but only for competition.

 

still believe that throwing around 25 passes in a run heavy offense will be what ej does best

[Chuck Wagon]

There have been rumors that Chip isn't all in on him and would trade him

 

I'm not sold on Mariotta being the sure thing "top 2 pick" everyone has him billed as. I think teams have major concerns and it would not be a surprise if he followed the path of other "sure top 2 picks" like Johnny Football and Brady Quinn with a bit of a wait in the green room, after which Chip comes up to get him.

 

 

 

I still think Rivers may be more available than people realize given his age and contract situation (FA after next year). I'm not saying we have the amo to get it done, but it wouldn't shock me if San Diego decided to take some draft picks instead of giving Rivers a $100+ mil deal he starts at age 34-35.

[Nihilist25]

 

HOWEVER....I think it is very obvious EJ ain't gonna be the guy, which makes me happy.

Agreed. Now can we get the EJ video removed from the two bills drive page? I'm tired of looking at it every day. Watkins was a bigger splash and has more potential. Edited January 14, 2015 by Nihilist25

[Astrobot]

Brian Hoyer is my choice...he has starting experience and still hasn't reached his ceiling, IMO.

 

I really feel that he would fit a power running playaction type of offense that Greg Roman will employ. Of course, he isn't great but he will hit the TE in the seam and get the ball to the WR for the 50-50 balls.

 

I do believe that they will also draft a QB in rd 5...I like Mannion (Oregon St).

I like Mannion too. I also llike Grayson. List here http://www.drafttek.com/2015-NFL-Draft-Prospect-Rankings/Top-QBs.asp

I've tried some mock drafts already. Hamstrung by whether to look at 3-4 or 4-3, despite what Rex said today, I need to know to feed the computer the best info for our team.

Two mocks I like:

RD2-50

">Maxx Williams TE Minnesota http://youtu.be/AmZp3lwjilo

RD3-81 Jake Fisher LOT Oregon

RD5-129 (Mannion or Grayson QB here)

2 50 Landon Turner OG North Carolina

3 81 Duke Johnson RBF Miami (FL) or Mike Davis RBF South Carolina

4 110 Corey Robinson OT South Carolina

5 129 Bryce Petty QB Baylor or Garrett Grayson QB Colorado State

5 153 Jeff Heuerman TE Ohio St

6 178 Josh Tupou DT34 Colorado

7 210 Josh Shaw CB USC

2 50 Buffalo Duke Johnson RBF Miami (FL)

3 81 Buffalo Jake Fisher OT Oregon

4 110 Buffalo Shane Carden QB East Carolina

5 129 Buffalo Jeff Heuerman TE Ohio St

5 147 Buffalo Jordan Rigsbee OG California

6 178 Buffalo Josh Tupou DT34 Colorado

7 210 Buffalo Jalston Fowler FB Alabama

--Go Bills!

Dean Kindig, DraftTek Bills Analyst

Edited January 14, 2015 by Astrobot

[YoloinOhio]

 

 

I have a mock draft to show you. Click on names to watch video. Interested in your comments.

I assume we're going after a vet QB, so factor that in. It's looking more and more that Petty won't be there at #129, it's more like a Gunner Kiel from Cincinnati or Garrett Grayson, Golson, etc.--Grayson's the cream of that bunch. List here .

 

RD2-50 Maxx Williams TE Minnesota

2 Value RD3-81 Jake Fisher LOT Oregon P2 -9 Reach RD5-129 Bryce Petty QB Baylor P2 -3 Reach RD5-147 Chucky Hunter DT43 TCU P3O 26 Value RD6-178 Robert Myers ROT Tennessee State P2 -31 Reach RD7-210 Sedrick Flowers OG Texas P2 -27 Reach

Go Bills!

Dean Kindig, DraftTek Bills Analyst

gunnar Keil has a huge arm fwiw

Love Maxx Williams!

[H2o]

I think Hoyer ends up here, jmo. I also think they take a QB in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th if one is there they see something in.

[playman]

i take draft B

[Buffalo Barbarian]

Hoyer