Should Bills Draft a Back-up QB? Who?

[bigK14094]

Mike White is the real backup imho.  Mitch is a journeyman, but has played a lot.   Might get by with him a couple of games.  white has had some runs as a starter, and has shown he can play.  Buffalo is lucky to have him.  Likley to loose him next year as he will be in demand.  He left Miami for difference in opinion w the team management.

[Saint Doug]

17 hours ago, Big Turk said:

Who cares?

 

They aren't winning anything without Allen.  On a long list of things to worry about this would be at the very bottom.

So, if Allen goes down 4-6 weeks, that’s it? Give up the season? He’s been very durable, but once he passes 30 and continues to run like a fullback, things could get ugly. What else is on your long list to worry about. Maybe another DLmen or DB? The list isn’t that long. We’re in “luxury pick” territory. 

[Mr. WEO]

Why is it intuitive to the OP that some day 3 QB is more likely going to be a better option than some vet journeyman?  

[Cubanmist]

Yes, they should have years ago.

[Richard Noggin]

10 hours ago, SoMAn said:

If Josh misses time to injury while Mr.Developmental 3rd rounder is still learning his way to the stadium, the rookie would be worthless to a team that is built for annual playoff appearances and while paying other producers on 2nd contracts.  
It would effectively be a lost season if they were dependent on him. 
If they want to bring in a prospect with potential to fill out the practice squad, fine. But, if the team stands any chance of progressing in Josh’s absence, they’d need an experienced signal caller who can identify sophisticated defenses and has leadership experience. Each year there are numerous retreads. Some never pan out and some just need a change of scenery (Darnold, Wilson, Winston, Baker, etc) 

 

It becomes a cap management thing, though. The retreads and free agent backups tend to cost a bit against the cap, while still not really being likely to string together a bunch of wins. So why not build up the pipeline with drafted talent (within reason) who might be just as successful or even more so, while still providing value due to low AAV and even potential to be traded or compensatory pick value if signed away. 

[ProcessImproverMan]

Perhaps Minshew will be free or that other Raiders dude if they draft someone. Either one may be ok 

[SoMAn]

14 hours ago, Richard Noggin said:

 

It becomes a cap management thing, though. The retreads and free agent backups tend to cost a bit against the cap, while still not really being likely to string together a bunch of wins. So why not build up the pipeline with drafted talent (within reason) who might be just as successful or even more so, while still providing value due to low AAV and even potential to be traded or compensatory pick value if signed away. 

Because that draft pick spent on a day 2 or 3 QB could have been another Benford, Milano, Shakir, Taron Johnson, or other player that has a better chance to contribute.