Virgil Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 If there were one QB that I wish turned out to be the answer for us, it’s Fitz. He had a great nickname, beard was amazing, embraced the city, and overall opitimozed what it means to be a Buffalo Bill. Also, he went to Harvard if you hadn’t heard. Seeing him at Wood’s press conference today just made me reminisce about the guy and still holds one of the best memories for me when we beat the Pats in Week 3 a few years back. That’s a game we normally lose while Fitz and Freddy stole the show. 8
Not at the table Karlos Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 Are you sure he went to Harvard? I feel like I would have heard that before. 2
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 He wears his wedding band when playing doesn't he? 1 1
Coach Tuesday Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 He should've been retained as a bridge QB, but they needlessly extended and overpaid him (sound familiar) and then had to cut bait when he couldn't live up to his contract. The Bills love to overpay guys (or overcommit draft picks) and then get buyer's remorse. 1
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 24 minutes ago, Virgil said: If there were one QB that I wish turned out to be the answer for us, it’s Fitz. He had a great nickname, beard was amazing, embraced the city, and overall opitimozed what it means to be a Buffalo Bill. Also, he went to Harvard if you hadn’t heard. Seeing him at Wood’s press conference today just made me reminisce about the guy and still holds one of the best memories for me when we beat the Pats in Week 3 a few years back. That’s a game we normally lose while Fitz and Freddy stole the show. Seems to often be the problem. If you're smart enough to play QB in the NFL, often you then don't have the physical skills, in his case arm strength. Flutie was a height problem.
corta765 Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 17 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said: He should've been retained as a bridge QB, but they needlessly extended and overpaid him (sound familiar) and then had to cut bait when he couldn't live up to his contract. The Bills love to overpay guys (or overcommit draft picks) and then get buyer's remorse. Had they have used him as a bridge QB and not the crazy contract they probably don't draft EJ and maybe even make the playoffs in 13 or 14 given the D we had. It was always the contract with him.
FappyTheClown Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 It doesn't take a Harvard grad to know how to throw to guys wearing the same jersey as you. JUSSSSSSSSAYIN! 1
Jasovon Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 I still wear my Fitzpatrick jersey, he was fun to watch and a great guy definitely one of my all time favourite bills.
26CornerBlitz Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 Just now, plenzmd1 said: Wall Worthy? Over Kyle Orton? You cannot be serious.
Steptide Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 Did you see/hear his interview on Murphs show? You'll wish he was here even more. Great guy. Absolutely loves Buffalo. A small part of me wouldn't mind if he was our back up this year
GunnerBill Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 Yea I have never rooted for one like Fitz. I wanted Tyrod to succeed and he has never been anything other than classy but I really wanted Fitz to work and I understand why the Bills did too.
SoCal Deek Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 We've gone from a QB who was sure to take a sack (Losman) in the final seconds, to a QB who was sure to throw a pick (Fitzpatrick), to a guy who refuses to do either and just runs out of bounds (Tyrod). The result is pretty much the same. Game over. 2
LABILLBACKER Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 37 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said: He should've been retained as a bridge QB, but they needlessly extended and overpaid him (sound familiar) and then had to cut bait when he couldn't live up to his contract. The Bills love to overpay guys (or overcommit draft picks) and then get buyer's remorse. Isn't that the truth. Overpaid for Mario, Fitz, Dareus, Clay, Glenn. Maybe that's the only way players will come to or stay in Buffalo? Shady is the only big name player we've had in the last 6-7 years worth the money.
Big C Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 45 minutes ago, Virgil said: If there were one QB that I wish turned out to be the answer for us, it’s Fitz. He had a great nickname, beard was amazing, embraced the city, and overall opitimozed what it means to be a Buffalo Bill. Also, he went to Harvard if you hadn’t heard. Seeing him at Wood’s press conference today just made me reminisce about the guy and still holds one of the best memories for me when we beat the Pats in Week 3 a few years back. That’s a game we normally lose while Fitz and Freddy stole the show. Indeed he epitomized everything we love about a player. He played hard, never scared, smart, just physically a bit limited. He and Tyrod both are right there on the line between top-tier backup and below average starter. They have flashed various abilities but aren't the complete package. Wanted both to be the guy so badly. 3
Beast Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 Just now, LABILLBACKER said: Isn't that the truth. Overpaid for Mario, Fitz, Dareus, Clay, Glenn. Maybe that's the only way players will come to or stay in Buffalo? Shady is the only big name player we've had in the last 6-7 years worth the money. Kyle Williams and Incognito weren’t worth the money? I’d say they are both big names. 1
Buftex Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: Isn't that the truth. Overpaid for Mario, Fitz, Dareus, Clay, Glenn. Maybe that's the only way players will come to or stay in Buffalo? Shady is the only big name player we've had in the last 6-7 years worth the money. I don't really think they overpayed Mario. He was awesome, until his last season...he got old. 1
dave mcbride Posted January 29, 2018 Posted January 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Big C said: Indeed he epitomized everything we love about a player. He played hard, never scared, smart, just physically a bit limited. He and Tyrod both are right there on the line between top-tier backup and below average starter. They have flashed various abilities but aren't the complete package. Wanted both to be the guy so badly. Fitz is a qb that get you to 2-2 if your starter goes down for a four-game stretch. That's what you want in a backup, and I'd sign him in a second. He played reasonably well for TB, this season, and the team went 2-1 in the games he started (and the one they lost went down to the last minute). 1
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