TigerJ Posted August 31, 2006 Posted August 31, 2006 how about bill volek? he's asking for a trade now: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2567498 757289[/snapback] Volek won't want to make a lateral move. He would not want to come to a team where he's only going to be a third string guy. No, there's no way he'd be a second string QB in Buffalo not having gone through training camp and learned Buffalo's system.
TigerJ Posted August 31, 2006 Posted August 31, 2006 I would not mind a Ryan Fitzpatrick at all, but I don't know that a guy like him fits in with Buffalo's thinking.
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted August 31, 2006 Posted August 31, 2006 We went with Travis Brown as a backup for several years and he certainly had less upside than Nall. 757030[/snapback] Brown was one of the worst backup Qb's in the league. I'd stick with Holcomb as our 3rd Qb, not Brown.
obie_wan Posted August 31, 2006 Posted August 31, 2006 How'd that work out....yikes! Nall is a veteran of being on an NFL team, but he has little regular season game playing experience. If JP gets hurt late in a close game, I want someone with experience to replace him. Someone who has been in that position before. Not saying Holcomb is the ideal candidate, but he has the most experience on the current roster. And unless Holcomb complains about not starting, I think he makes a fine #2.... 757057[/snapback] would also be helpful if the backup could actually run the same offense as the starter. If Holcomb plays the entire offense changes to a dink and dunk approach. No thanks
The Senator Posted August 31, 2006 Posted August 31, 2006 We already have basically two young guys in Losman and Nall. The season may be lost but we also need to see the OL gel and the offense take hold and the team start to learn how to play and win together. The entire team benefits in the short and long run under an experienced back-up than it does playing a third young guy with little chance of being the eventual starter. 757270[/snapback] Yeah, but given the fact that we do have AVP as Offensive Quality Control Coach to work with the QBs, I'm not sure having an experienced KH brings that much more to the table - especially since all he's doing is 'riding the pine' and not really getting any snaps anyway. I like the whole 'competition at every position' thing that Levy/Jauron have stressed, and am glad to see it applies to backup QB as well. Plus, Nall's contract is for 3 years - if he thinks he can start elsewhere and wants out 'cause JP turns into the 'second coming', it would be smart to be grooming a young #3 to become a #2, I think. I have no animus toward KH - he did what was asked, I wish him well. I just don't see the value in keeping him, especially if we can get a 6th or 7th round pick - but even if we can't - if he can move up the depth chart with another team. Hopefully, Nall looks good tonite. GO BILLS!!!! (19 and 0 baby! )
LabattBlue Posted August 31, 2006 Posted August 31, 2006 Brown was one of the worst backup Qb's in the league. I'd stick with Holcomb as our 3rd Qb, not Brown. 757315[/snapback] That's my point. If it was okay to have Brown for several years, what is wrong with having Nall as a #2?
ans4e64 Posted August 31, 2006 Posted August 31, 2006 The season may be lost but we also need to see the OL gel and the offense take hold and the team start to learn how to play and win together. The entire team benefits in the short and long run under an experienced back-up than it does playing a third young guy with little chance of being the eventual starter. We already have basically two young guys in Losman and Nall.
BoondckCL Posted September 1, 2006 Posted September 1, 2006 If Fitzpatrick gets cut, I agree with previous posts...sign him and trade Holcomb to Colts or Chargers. Fitzpatrick is a solid prospect! More upside than having Holcomb as #3 on our depth chart! 757226[/snapback] Are we looking for a prospect or a back up? Fitzpatrick is irish, that is the only thing he has going for himself.
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