Teddy Bridgewater signs with the Lions

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

Are we now panicking about backup QB? It's hard to keep all the concerns straight

 

[Gregg]

9 minutes ago, BillsGuyInMalta said:

I wouldn't be surprised if the Bills put in a waiver claim for Chris Streveler who was released by the Jets yesterday. 

 

He blows. He has no arm and will only get signed by a team if they are really desperate to add a QB to the roster. 

Edited August 8, 2023 by Gregg

[ColoradoBills]

Every year there are a number of teams that don't even have a decent QB1 let alone quality backups.  The few quality QBs that have

accepted the role of backup don't come cheap.  It's a dice role when these guys are called up.

 

Kyle Allen needs to put on his big boy pants and get his head right.  It's one of the few things I want to watch in the preseason.

Edited August 8, 2023 by ColoradoBills

[BillsGuyInMalta]

6 minutes ago, Gregg said:

 

He blows. He has no arm and will only get signed by a team if they are really desperate to add a QB to the roster. 

 

Oh I agree...I just have this sneaking suspicion its going to happen.

[Saxum]

14 hours ago, The Jokeman said:

Quick without google name the backups for Mahomes, Burrow and Hurts? 

The Ryan Fitzpatrick of his generation. 

 

Not yet on his 7th.  I knew a fellow Harvard alumni of Ryan Fitzpatrick who has a professionally sewed patchwork jersey (none are China gate) with 1/8 of a jersey from each of the first 8 teams he played for. When I asked what he is going to do now that he has signed for 9th team his response was "Get a helmet?"

1. Minnesota  Vikings (2014–2017)

2. New York Jets (2018) (PS only)

3. New Orleans Saints (2018–2019)

4. Carolina Panthers (2020)

5. Denver Broncos (2021)

6. Miami Dolphins (2022)

7. Detroit Lions (2023–present)

Edited August 9, 2023 by Limeaid
added info

[I'm Spartacus]

53 minutes ago, Pine Barrens Mafia said:

Are we now panicking about backup QB? It's hard to keep all the concerns straight

 

I don't think we are panicking, it's just a concern Beane and McDermott may want to consider addressing.

[Nextmanup]

4 hours ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

we need an upgrade at backup QB

Nah, if Josh goes down, it's over.

 

Pretty simple.

 

 

[Warriorspikes51]

1 hour ago, wppete said:

Carson Wentz anyone? He is still out there. Give him a try out at least. League minimum if he looks decent. 

I'd give him a shot, he's a great guy off the field.  A bit strange for him to practice wearing an Eagles helmet, Commanders jersey and Colts shorts though

[AuntieEm]

4 hours ago, Mr. WEO said:

man, i forgot this guy was still in the league.  6th team in 8 years

One of the best jobs to have.  Get decent oay and don't have to be in the line if fire taking hits just some spot duty much of the time.

[stuvian]

impressive jersey collection

[Captain Hindsight]

2 hours ago, BillsGuyInMalta said:

I wouldn't be surprised if the Bills put in a waiver claim for Chris Streveler who was released by the Jets yesterday. 

Why? He was Joe Flaccos backup last year. Hes awful

[BillsFanForever19]

9 hours ago, I'm Spartacus said:

Isn't there anybody out there better than K. Allen and Barkley? Beane should consider drafting a mid round QB to groom as a above average backup to Josh.

 

Bridgewater was the last safe clear upgrade, unfortunately. The list that remains all have questions marks when it comes to age and/or performance. Here's the entire list of Free Agents who are still available:

 

Carson Wentz

Matt Ryan

Joe Flacco

Chase Daniel

Nick Foles

Cam Newton

Bryce Perkins

EJ Perry

Tim DeMorat

Edited August 8, 2023 by BillsFanForever19

[GoBills808]

8 hours ago, C.Biscuit97 said:

He would have been a huge upgrade over what we have. Wonder how much he got 

Let’s settle down the Henne played well. He had 23 yards on 7 attempts. 
 

But he didn’t completely crap himself I guess. But that easily could have cost them a SB. I just don’t get why these teams settle on backups. 

5/7 for 23 and a TD

 

 so let's not downplay it either. That drive started at their own 2

[PBF81]

11 hours ago, KDIGGZ said:

It will be fine. If Tua gets knocked unconscious they will just say his back hurts and he will be back out there the next series anyways.

 

Weekend at Tua's  

 

 

[LittleSammy]

People here in Detroit are also excited because the Lions signed "Pro Bowler" Bobby Hart too! 

[PBF81]

11 hours ago, KDIGGZ said:

It will be fine. If Tua gets knocked unconscious they will just say his back hurts and he will be back out there the next series anyways.

 

Be kinda funny if he got his bell rung and then pulled a Jim Marshall.  

 

 

[I'm Spartacus]

19 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

Here's the entire list of Free Agents who are still available:

 

Carson Wentz

Matt Ryan

Joe Flacco

Chase Daniel

Nick Foles

Cam Newton

Bryce Perkins

EJ Perry

Tim DeMorat

Chad Kelly? 🤪

 

[Don Otreply]

We are so totally doomed now, what ever shall we do…, 

[Ray Stonada]

9 hours ago, Malazan said:

 

There's also been reports that he's unpopular wherever he goes. Why bring that in here for a backup QB who isn't that much better?

Wentz strikes me as someone very talented who chokes and makes boneheaded plays at the wrong time. 
 

A great backup QB is usually the opposite: not as physically gifted as great starting QBs, but mentally stable, like a coach on the field. 

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

1 hour ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

Here's the entire list of Free Agents who are still available:

 

Carson Wentz

Matt Ryan

Joe Flacco

Chase Daniel

Nick Foles

Cam Newton

Bryce Perkins

EJ Perry

Tim DeMorat

Chad Kelly 🤪

Don't bet on your last minute addition to BillsFanForever19's list, 'I'm Spartacus'.  The Argos have Chaddy boy booked for the Grey Cup and the parade thereafter. 😁