Milanos Milano Posted July 26 Posted July 26 Now that Allen has some kind of developing ankle issue, we have no answer if he goes down for any amount of time. Mitch is not a viable backup. We should have drafted a 2nd or 3rd round QB to have groomed for difficult moments. People will say this is not a legitimate worry, but Allen relies on movement in the pocket and out of the pocket. He lives on his ankles. Ankles already being taped up and with a full work load every single week will just add to that stress. I mean look at how much it bothered him at the end of practice. Threw like 50 interceptions. 1 7 17 1 1 6 1
Roundybout Posted July 26 Posted July 26 This topic comes up every year. Look, if you need a backup QB to replace Allen, you’re boned. That’s like asking Brissett to be as good as Brady, or Weeden to be as good as Romo, etc. You can get lucky with a Jake Browning or a Josh Dobbs for a couple games, but they get figured out. 5 10 2
Warcodered Posted July 26 Posted July 26 I don't think Trubisky is terrible in our offense as QB2, the Steelers offense was just awful all over. 5 6 1
Milanos Milano Posted July 26 Author Posted July 26 Just now, Roundybout said: This topic comes up every year. Look, if you need a backup QB to replace Allen, you’re boned. That’s like asking Brissett to be as good as Brady, or Weeden to be as good as Romo, etc. You can get lucky with a Jake Browning or a Josh Dobbs for a couple games, but they get figured out. Look at Montana and Young. Not having a good backup is just an excuse. 6 1
Warcodered Posted July 26 Posted July 26 Just now, Roundybout said: This topic comes up every year. Look, if you need a backup QB to replace Allen, you’re boned. That’s like asking Brissett to be as good as Brady, or Weeden to be as good as Romo, etc. You can get lucky with a Jake Browning or a Josh Dobbs for a couple games, but they get figured out. Or either of the Raiders QB to be as good as the other, they're still really confused about there not being a starting QB.
Draconator Posted July 26 Posted July 26 1 minute ago, Milanos Milano said: Look at Montana and Young. Not having a good backup is just an excuse. Young was signaled to be Montana's replacement. You want to draft Josh's replacement now? 1
njbuff Posted July 26 Posted July 26 The Bills were lucky to have Frank Reich around if Kelly got injured. For that to happen again, an awful lot of stars have to align. 3 1
Milanos Milano Posted July 26 Author Posted July 26 2 minutes ago, Draconator said: Young was signaled to be Montana's replacement. You want to draft Josh's replacement now? A GM should be making sure that holes are plug with competent replacements. If controversy arises, you just trade away the slightly lesser talent with more picks. Giving up a ton of losses if your stars go down for any amount of time is unacceptable. 1 minute ago, njbuff said: The Bills were lucky to have Frank Reich around if Kelly got injured. For that to happen again, an awful lot of stars have to align. It’s not lucky, the GM did his job in finding competent backups. 2 1 1
Malazan Posted July 26 Posted July 26 Just now, Milanos Milano said: A GM should be making sure that holes are plug with competent replacements. If controversy arises, you just trade away the slightly lesser talent with more picks. Giving up a ton of losses if your stars go down for any amount of time is unacceptable. Who's this magical competent replacement for Josh Allen that the Bills didn't get? 1
Milanos Milano Posted July 26 Author Posted July 26 Just now, Malazan said: Who's this magical competent replacement for Josh Allen that the Bills didn't get? We didn’t even try to draft one and train them up. Our answer was to bring back Mitch lol 3
Malazan Posted July 26 Posted July 26 (edited) 1 minute ago, Milanos Milano said: We didn’t even try to draft one and train them up. Our answer was to bring back Mitch lol What's your answer? You're mad because they didn't draft a 5th - 7th round qb (that wouldn't be the backup anyway)? Again, who is the guy they missed out on that you believe "solves" this backup QB problem. You don't seem to have any actual answer so either you're looking for attention or just flailing around. Edited July 26 by Malazan 1 2 1
CA OC Bills Fan Posted July 26 Posted July 26 So, in your mind, the backup QB is more important than the (future)starting safety? Running back? If Josh is out for a huge amount of the season, a 2nd round pick backup is NOT going to lead us to the SB. If he's out a few weeks, the goal is to have a QB that can lead us to a 500 record. Of course it depends greatly on who we're playing for those few weeks. If the Bengals and Chiefs are there, likely we won't win with any backup. If lesser teams, Mitch has a good a shot as any. 1
DJB Posted July 26 Posted July 26 If Josh goes down for the year the season is over anyways so may as well tank with a crappy QB and get a good pick. 2 1
hondo in seattle Posted July 26 Posted July 26 If Josh has a season ending injury, we're screwed. There are no backups who can approximate what Josh means to this offense. Even if we limped into the playoffs, we wouldn't go far. But if Josh is out for a few games with a minor injury, hopefully Trubisky can go .500 and keep us in the playoff picture. 1 1 2
Milanos Milano Posted July 26 Author Posted July 26 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Malazan said: What's your answer? You're mad because they didn't draft a 5th - 7th round qb (that wouldn't be the backup anyway)? Again, who is the guy they missed out on that you believe "solves" this backup QB problem. You don't seem to have any actual answer so either you're looking for attention or just flailing around. I would have drafted a QB in the 3rd last year. Edited July 26 by Milanos Milano 3 3 1
Malazan Posted July 26 Posted July 26 (edited) 1 minute ago, Milanos Milano said: I would have drafted a QB in the 2nd or 3rd last year. That's insane. Sometimes when you see that 31 other teams don't do a thing 99% of the time.. the answer isn't that you're a genius maverick to do the thing. Edited July 26 by Malazan 1
Fan in San Diego Posted July 26 Posted July 26 What if Josh just has a blister? No lingering ankle issue. 1
GunnerBill Posted July 26 Posted July 26 2 minutes ago, Milanos Milano said: I would have drafted a QB in the 2nd or 3rd last year. Who? 2
Fan in San Diego Posted July 26 Posted July 26 We have Shane Beuchle, he is pretty good in camp so far.
BillsFanForever19 Posted July 26 Posted July 26 (edited) 23 hours ago, Milanos Milano said: Look at Montana and Young. Not having a good backup is just an excuse. Bc Montana and Young is very much the rule and not the exception, right? And we're also talking 30+ years ago here. There isn't even 32 good starters in the league. If you're a good QB on the Free Agent market, you're signing with a team that: a.) Is going to start you - not us b.) Is planning on Drafting a QB where you might be the bridge - not us c.) Has a bad veteran starter, where they might put you in at some point - not us d.) Has a young QB that hasn't looked amazing since being Drafted - not us e.) Has nothing solid at QB and you'll be given an opportunity to compete for the starting job with other mid-tier vets - not us f.) Has an aging QB on their last legs - not us g.) Has a QB who is often injured - not us h.) Has a QB coming off a major injury or is suspended to start the year - not us We are absolutely not a destination for QB's on the Free Agent market any way you slice it. We're always going to have to pick who we think is best from a less than desirable pool. Edited July 27 by BillsFanForever19 2 2
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