4merper4mer Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 Yes, he could have said TT was the starter unless someone else stood out to be better. A number of teams that drafted rookies in the early rounds have already stated that their rookies would sit (starting the season)Chucky Gruden said Peterman was the best suited rookie QB to be able to start if it came down to it. In his presser he basically said we have no starters at any position.
Buffalos#1Fan Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 as emenem says you get one opportunity and in this case, it is to tank a season. Anthony Lynn worked the offense around TT. Even Lynn said he has trouble making the anticipatory throws over the middle. Dennison is going to try to make him Alex Smith. Andy Reid has given up on Alex Smith, drafted Mahomes. TT may look worse in this offense. Probably the best player for this system is an anticipatory thrower like Peterman. He reminds me of Cody Kessler for Cleveland. And Cleveland is not sold on Kessler, they just drafted another QB. If Anthony Lynn was our coordinator then you could probably guess our offense would have similar production as last year. Dont assume our offense will be as good. This reminds of when we got rid of Shwartz. Our defense tanked. If TT is not a fit for this offense then he will have to be traded because the team will be divided in its loyalties. Finding a QB is like winning the lottery.With our lluck the Bills will draft first next year and draft the next Goff.
Big Gun Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 Tyrod? Under the circumstances, yes. He didn't have Watkins for 3/4 of the year. Some games he was throwing to Arena League players. The defense put him in terrible situations, so yeah, I think he was "pretty good." Same old tired useless excuse. Didn't matter one bit who suited up and lined up at WR for the Bills as they were open a lot. So even though they were open but because they were "arena league players" is the reason Tyrod didn't throw them the ball. Whatever, lame excuse!
BillsFan17 Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 He won't be handed it but it'll be pretty easy for him to win lololYeah, the worst passer in the league really has this on lock.
John from Riverside Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 Same old tired useless excuse. Didn't matter one bit who suited up and lined up at WR for the Bills as they were open a lot. So even though they were open but because they were "arena league players" is the reason Tyrod didn't throw them the ball. Whatever, lame excuse! except for the fact that its not a excuse when starters were on the field performance went up Yeah, the worst passer in the league really has this on lock. worst passer in the league.....based on passing yards?
Kelly the Dog Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 Same old tired useless excuse. Didn't matter one bit who suited up and lined up at WR for the Bills as they were open a lot. So even though they were open but because they were "arena league players" is the reason Tyrod didn't throw them the ball. Whatever, lame excuse! If you don't notice the seismic difference when Watkins is even 80% healthy and playing, and the times when Walt Powell or Goodwin is your top receiver, I have no interest in discussing football with you. http://nysportsbiz.com/2016/12/07/tyrod-taylors-numbers-withwithout-sammy-watkins-and-robert-woods-are-alarming/
Augie Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 Sammy, when healthy, changes what happens all over the field. Here's to hoping he can stay healthy! (And get past that curious lack a YAC recently, which I suppose goes back to the health?)
BADOLBILZ Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 If you don't notice the seismic difference when Watkins is even 80% healthy and playing, and the times when Walt Powell or Goodwin is your top receiver, I have no interest in discussing football with you. http://nysportsbiz.com/2016/12/07/tyrod-taylors-numbers-withwithout-sammy-watkins-and-robert-woods-are-alarming/ It's been obvious since the "basketball on grass" start to 2015 that Tyrod can really take advantage of weapons. What I saw last year........in the absence of quality, match-up winning targets for much of the season........was a guy who will just do whatever it takes to keep games under control. So yeah.......he could have thrown some more passes to bad WR that were open and took more chances in the middle of the field.......and when those guys dropped those passes or the ball was turned over because of their lack of skill and that ONE turnover cost them the football game.......he would have had some obvious statistical and video support that he was doing HIS job. Instead he took less risky options and kept the Bills in a ton of games where there was no room for turnovers. To the tune of leading them to what could have been the lowest turnover season in the Super Bowl era, AND still quarterbacking a high scoring offense. He's got his issues and it's unlikely he becomes a franchise QB.......but he's a gamer who does what's BEST for the TEAM.
BillsFan17 Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) except for the fact that its not a excuse when starters were on the field performance went up worst passer in the league.....based on passing yards? Based on watching teams dare him to throw on them and he couldn't. Doesn't scan the whole field and absolutely does not keep a defense honest. Frequently leaving guys wide open. Based on two seperate OCs having to game plan around Tyrod's deficiencies and hide the fact the guy just isn't a quality thrower. Wasn't one in college, wasn't one in Baltimore and sure hasn't proven to be one here. I sure as heck hope Dennison can get more out of him. I doubt it, but crazier thing have happened. As far as his passing yards, yeah it's kind of funny how low they really are. I don't use it to base my argument, just get a chuckle out of it. Edited May 2, 2017 by BillsFan17
Kelly the Dog Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 It's been obvious since the "basketball on grass" start to 2015 that Tyrod can really take advantage of weapons. What I saw last year........in the absence of quality, match-up winning targets for much of the season........was a guy who will just do whatever it takes to keep games under control. So yeah.......he could have thrown some more passes to bad WR that were open and took more chances in the middle of the field.......and when those guys dropped those passes or the ball was turned over because of their lack of skill and that ONE turnover cost them the football game.......he would have had some obvious statistical and video support that he was doing HIS job. Instead he took less risky options and kept the Bills in a ton of games where there was no room for turnovers. To the tune of leading them to what could have been the lowest turnover season in the Super Bowl era, AND still quarterbacking a high scoring offense. He's got his issues and it's unlikely he becomes a franchise QB.......but he's a gamer who does what's BEST for the TEAM. Very well said, Grumpy.
Gugny Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 It's been obvious since the "basketball on grass" start to 2015 that Tyrod can really take advantage of weapons. What I saw last year........in the absence of quality, match-up winning targets for much of the season........was a guy who will just do whatever it takes to keep games under control. So yeah.......he could have thrown some more passes to bad WR that were open and took more chances in the middle of the field.......and when those guys dropped those passes or the ball was turned over because of their lack of skill and that ONE turnover cost them the football game.......he would have had some obvious statistical and video support that he was doing HIS job. Instead he took less risky options and kept the Bills in a ton of games where there was no room for turnovers. To the tune of leading them to what could have been the lowest turnover season in the Super Bowl era, AND still quarterbacking a high scoring offense. He's got his issues and it's unlikely he becomes a franchise QB.......but he's a gamer who does what's BEST for the TEAM. This is an excellent write-up on Doug Flutie.
BADOLBILZ Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 This is an excellent write-up on Doug Flutie. They share a few traits, but less than people might want to think. Specific to this instance.......Flutie would put the ball in harms way to be the hero..........like when he personally turned the ball over 5 times in the 1998 wildcard game in Miami.
Big Gun Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 If you don't notice the seismic difference when Watkins is even 80% healthy and playing, and the times when Walt Powell or Goodwin is your top receiver, I have no interest in discussing football with you. http://nysportsbiz.com/2016/12/07/tyrod-taylors-numbers-withwithout-sammy-watkins-and-robert-woods-are-alarming/ Doesn't change the fact that whoever suited up for the Bills at WR was still open and open often. Just because it wasn't Sammy out there isn't an excuse to not throw the ball to the open WR. Lame excuses but keep trying!
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) In his presser he basically said we have no starters at any position. I guess the interpretation comes from what you have personally seen or read. I only saw what he said WRT to the QB's. Its Taylor's job to lose. Will it be 8 games? 10 games? or a full season. Time will tell. Doesn't change the fact that whoever suited up for the Bills at WR was still open and open often. Just because it wasn't Sammy out there isn't an excuse to not throw the ball to the open WR. Lame excuses but keep trying! EXACTLY. Not having Sammy on the field didn't help, but neither did having Sammy on the field and ignoring him. Tyrod? Under the circumstances, yes. He didn't have Watkins for 3/4 of the year. Some games he was throwing to Arena League players. The defense put him in terrible situations, so yeah, I think he was "pretty good." The defense sucked for both RR years. TT was better in season 1 than season 2 in some aspects, but he never took that big step that was needed to overcome a crappy defense. There are plenty of teams with meh to poor defenses who have QB's that are that guy. TT has yet to prove he's that guy IMO. Edited May 2, 2017 by ShadyBillsFan
HappyDays Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 Doesn't change the fact that whoever suited up for the Bills at WR was still open and open often. Just because it wasn't Sammy out there isn't an excuse to not throw the ball to the open WR. Lame excuses but keep trying! Did you actually click the link? His stats are much better when Sammy and Woods are on the field. This would seem to indicate that Tyrod is better at hitting receivers when better receivers are on the field. How do you account for this difference if he simply isn't willing to throw to any open receivers?
aristocrat Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 This is an excellent write-up on Doug Flutie. How many years of tape do they need on tyrod before he starts losing?
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 Did you actually click the link? His stats are much better when Sammy and Woods are on the field. This would seem to indicate that Tyrod is better at hitting receivers when better receivers are on the field. How do you account for this difference if he simply isn't willing to throw to any open receivers? Remind me who was the scrub the Bills let go, that guy TT never threw too? I think he broke some kind of playoff record for his new team. The shtick that TT needs "guys" is a load of ****. I'm tired of making excuses for why our QB should be great.
BADOLBILZ Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 Remind me who was the scrub the Bills let go, that guy TT never threw too? I think he broke some kind of playoff record for his new team. The shtick that TT needs "guys" is a load of ****. I'm tired of making excuses for why our QB should be great. TT and Hogan had a nice connection so not sure where you get that he never threw the ball to him. Hogan is a good vertical threat and Tyrod is an excellent deep thrower.......but when Sammy was healthy he was getting those throws, not Hogan.
Stank_Nasty Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 Remind me who was the scrub the Bills let go, that guy TT never threw too? I think he broke some kind of playoff record for his new team. The shtick that TT needs "guys" is a load of ****. I'm tired of making excuses for why our QB should be great. hogan has a whopping 2 more catches in 16 than he did in 15 with taylor throwing it to him..... this is a really really stupid argument.... i love how you guys are literally ignoring that his hard facts point towards his numbers being better when he had his starters on the field...... again.... "did you even click on the link?" probably not. a couple of you will just spew trash onto your keyboards about how you swear you saw wr's open!!!! and thats all that counts! not cold hard stats and numbers! not the injuries!.... b b but i saw backups open!!!!....... get a clue. TT and Hogan had a nice connection so not sure where you get that he never threw the ball to him. Hogan is a good vertical threat and Tyrod is an excellent deep thrower.......but when Sammy was healthy he was getting those throws, not Hogan. its a grasp at straws and just a really dumb point he's trying to make. Did you actually click the link? His stats are much better when Sammy and Woods are on the field. This would seem to indicate that Tyrod is better at hitting receivers when better receivers are on the field. How do you account for this difference if he simply isn't willing to throw to any open receivers? of course they didnt. it would make them have to rethink their stance. they dont want to let a little thing like hard facts get in the way! THEY SAW BACKUPS OPEN! thats all that matters.
BADOLBILZ Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 Doesn't change the fact that whoever suited up for the Bills at WR was still open and open often. Just because it wasn't Sammy out there isn't an excuse to not throw the ball to the open WR. Lame excuses but keep trying! When you throw the ball to bad receivers.........and guys like Powell and Tate are BAD receivers.......you are putting the ball in the hands of players who are likely to make mistakes........drops, batted up balls, fumbles. The work by Cian Fahey supports my opinion on the matter. The "Tyrod sucks" camp can think what they want........because they will be watching Tyrod again this season.
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