sir andrew Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 I loved the panic level in the article. Straight up lazy reporting. Seems like you can get so much more from the local media than national.
PromoTheRobot Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 (edited) The article isn't discussing the team as a whole. It is addressing the QB position specifically. The Bills have indeed improved themselves all over the field, but arguably, not at the QB position. So drafting a mid-low round QB is better than signing a QB with four years on an NFL roster? To me it's the same gamble. Edited May 17, 2015 by PromoTheRobot
Nanker Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 Tyrod or bust! I guess it's better than a busted tie rod.
starrymessenger Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 I see Cassell as the vet backup and mentor and I expect that the Bills would really rather like one of EJ and Taylor to step up and show enuf in preseason to begin the year as the confirmed starter. Right now I'd say it boils down to which of the two shows he can best throw the football. They both have a lot to prove in that regard. If neither one shows up Cassell will be the starter. Pretty straightforward IMO.
The Wiz Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 Heck, why don't we just merge all the threads in the future since with thread drift they all trend towards discussing the same topics? I think if EJ had the balls deflates to below regulation PSI the likelihood for an empire sports network would be a sure thing.
Chandler#81 Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 Slow off-season article. Financial facts being what they are, we can't afford a top notch QB without losing a couple great pieces already in place. The Felton/Shady attack, improved OL play and a plethora of receiving talents should make any serviceable QB look good. Especially if we can find helmet radios like the Pats** use..
vincec Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 I think SI is in panic mood. The Bills are not. Honestly, I think that SI is past panic mode at this point.
Fadingpain Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 So drafting a mid-low round QB is better than signing a QB with four years on an NFL roster? To me it's the same gamble. No one is suggesting that. The point being made is that our QB situation is in panic mode or at least not looking good. It's actually worst in the league, or close to it. You are pointing out that there really aren't any better alternatives than what we have at the moment. I agree with that. Doesn't mean we aren't still in panic mode or that our situation isn't any better than it is. We're about to find out how far a team with a great defense and skill players all over the field, except at the QB position, can go. It'll be an interesting experiment.
dave mcbride Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 People are wrong about SI. They're doing fine. www.mmqb.si.com is one of the most trafficked football sites on the web, and their overall circulation remains very high. Lots of fact-free analysis in this thread ...
BarleyNY Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 If the Bills brass aren't incredibly concerned about the QB position as it stands, then they aren't competent enough to have the jobs they've got. There is no point in being in a panic over it, but fixing the QB situation has to be the overriding priority moving forward.
John from Riverside Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 No one is suggesting that. The point being made is that our QB situation is in panic mode or at least not looking good. It's actually worst in the league, or close to it. You are pointing out that there really aren't any better alternatives than what we have at the moment. I agree with that. Doesn't mean we aren't still in panic mode or that our situation isn't any better than it is. We're about to find out how far a team with a great defense and skill players all over the field, except at the QB position, can go. It'll be an interesting experiment. OK Ill bite As a bit of experiment could you provide the starting QBs for the NFL teams around the league and we can discuss it?
John Cocktosten Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 I guess it's better than a busted tie rod. I watched Tyrod quite a bit in college and the one thing he does is make plays. He's amazing when he gets out of the pocket and has a rocket arm. His accuracy wasn't great and he didn't read the field well but I'll chalk that up to how Beamer used him. Hopefully a few years behind Flacco and some great offensive coaching he's learned something. I really think he starts.
Formerly Allan in MD Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 Where's the panic? Just because SI publishes a story, doesn't mean they know what they're talking about. Sure we need a better situation at quarterback, but I don't see anyone racing toward any open windows.
YoloinOhio Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 I watched Tyrod quite a bit in college and the one thing he does is make plays. He's amazing when he gets out of the pocket and has a rocket arm. His accuracy wasn't great and he didn't read the field well but I'll chalk that up to how Beamer used him. Hopefully a few years behind Flacco and some great offensive coaching he's learned something. I really think he starts. how is inaccuracy a result of how he was used? Serious question as I didn't watch him in college.
John from Riverside Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 how is inaccuracy a result of how he was used? Serious question as I didn't watch him in college. I just want to see him get a legit chance in camp since he could have taken more money with Denver.......
dayman Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 how is inaccuracy a result of how he was used? Serious question as I didn't watch him in college. Not sure it is a valid point to make. You throw accurately or you don't.
hondo in seattle Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 Arguably, the additions of Cassel and Taylor are an improvement over Orton and Tuel...no? I certainly think so. Taylor, I think, is ahead of Tuel. Taylor was a star in college while Tuel had trouble holding down the starting job. And Cassel will have the entire off-season to learn the offensive system and that - if nothing else - should put him ahead of Orton. Furthermore, the coaching is better this year.
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 17, 2015 Posted May 17, 2015 Heck, why don't we just merge all the threads in the future since with thread drift they all trend towards discussing the same topics? And they all ultimately die after a rousing battle of "does not" "does too" "prove it", "no you prove it" on said topic.
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