nick in* england Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 My evidence? 1. Media campaign to big him up. 2. Players who face him speak highly of him. 3. Coaches speak highly of him. To the contrary? 1. Fans won't vote him in. 2. Brett Farve. Still - the love affair probably means that he'll be going. My money is on him being the #2 guy.
bizell Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 *definitely and if he keeps up his solid play, and buffalo keeps winning, i don't see why not. the only thing i could see people counting against him is his low TD numbers.
Merc Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 It would be awesome seeing Trent in the Pro Bowl. Obviously we'll have to see if he can keep it up over the remainder of the season but if he continues to perform at his current level he will have an outstanding chance of making it.
DrDawkinstein Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 ranked FOURTH qb in the stats. And he'll end up higher after the division games. (plus ive already voted for him a bunch of times)
IDBillzFan Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 Fans sending Brett Favre to the Pro Bowl would make their Vince Young choice seem downright genius.
bizell Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 ranked FOURTH qb in the stats. And he'll end up higher after the division games. (plus ive already voted for him a bunch of times) that's a bit of a vague statement, seeing as there are millions of "stats" one can use to judge a QB.
nick in* england Posted October 20, 2008 Author Posted October 20, 2008 *definitely and if he keeps up his solid play, and buffalo keeps winning, i don't see why not. the only thing i could see people counting against him is his low TD numbers. yeah 3. Low TD numbers... I forgot that one.
Canadian,eh! Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 If we keep winning, He might not just go to Hawaii, but he might be making a case for MVP. The usual suspects (Manning, Brady) aren't really in the running. No one is puttng up Gawdy stats at any O position really. No crazy yardage #'s for RB's. Drew Brees has the best QB numbers but not on a great team. D players are always hard pressed to win MVP. No one on Tenn, the #1 team so far really merits MVP as it's a team effort there. So that leads me to think that even with Average numbers Trent could be a serious contender. If he wins 12-13 games, the Bills are a top team headed into the playoffs, and he gets 3000 yards, 16-18 TD's and keeps his INT's under 6. I would bet he's right thyere in the voting like a Steve McNair "Just wins games ands teps up in big moments" type MVP.
DrDawkinstein Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 that's a bit of a vague statement, seeing as there are millions of "stats" one can use to judge a QB. the stat they use is QB rating. i shoulda said "on the stats page" why dont you like the Bills?
bizell Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 the stat they use is QB rating. i shoulda said "on the stats page" why dont you like the Bills? i love the bills, and your statement that i replied to was as clear as mud. i was asking for clarification on what stat edwards was fourth in.
JStranger76 Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 Awards aside, if Edwards keeps playing at this level by the start of next season I'll go on record and say Trent is gonna be one rich biotch. BIG money comin folks........NO, it's gonna be HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGE Buffalo HUGE!!!
Tortured Soul Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 It will be hard. 1. Farve 2. Big Ben 3. Rivers 4. Cutler The only one of those I think has outplayed Trent is Big Ben, but the voting public doesn't see Trent too much.
ACor58 Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 It will be an uphill battle, unless the Bills are a 1 or 2 seed in the AFC playoffs. Let's not forget that this is a popularity contest, and here are 5 guys that would not suprise me if they beat him out. 1. Manning is a shoe-in, even if he continues with his off year, he is still Manning. 2. Favre will get in because of the name and the NYC fan base vote, not because he deserves it. 3. If Rivers keeps on this pace, (despite the effort on Sunday) he will be in. 4. Big Ben - Big name having a good year. 5. Jay Cutler - Gaudy stats - will probably throw for 4500 yds this season and over 30 TDs
Buckeye Eric Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 My evidence? 2. Brett Farve. Except Brett's campaign may be tainted by possible 'tampering' charges through his contact with the Lions the second week of the season. linky Farve and Lions
nick in* england Posted October 20, 2008 Author Posted October 20, 2008 It will be hard. 1. Farve 2. Big Ben 3. Rivers 4. Cutler The only one of those I think has outplayed Trent is Big Ben, but the voting public doesn't see Trent too much. I disagree. 1. Cutler (will win the public vote) 2. Edwards (wins the players and coaches votes, gets little public support) 3. Roethlisberger (public runner up)
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 It will be hard. 1. Farve 2. Big Ben 3. Rivers 4. Cutler The only one of those I think has outplayed Trent is Big Ben, but the voting public doesn't see Trent too much. The voting public would've seen Trent this week if it weren't for a few helium balloons
zow2 Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 Buffalo swung and missed for alot of years on a QB. With Edwards they hit a home run. His maturity and ability to run the offense are the major reason, imo why the Bills are 5-1. IF he keeps up this pace, he will definitely be in the pro bowl.
Dibs Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 yeah 3. Low TD numbers... I forgot that one. It never stopped Aikman getting in.
bizell Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 It never stopped Aikman getting in. aikman was also part of a dynasty. add in the popularity factor, and there you go.
Pyrite Gal Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 The big key in the results produced by this popularity contest will be linked the Bills continuing to win. This happening has these effects: 1. Obviously it helps the bottomline of stats as it means he continues to have performances like the one yesterday. 2. Word will spread among opposing coaches as he becomes the one team's gameplan for week after week. 3. Opposing players who in the end are really just fans will see him featured on Sportscenter more. 4. Many local press folk noted how many national media were in the box yesterday and this will cause a political campaign rivaling electoral battles. The irony of this all is that the pivotal game in Edwards development as a star may turn out to be the AZ game. For those of us who watch too much the key to this game was actually a putrid performance turned in by the D. However, the general takeaway for the media is gonna be when Trent plays we win like yesterday and when TE does not play we lose like week before last. If the media covers the NE game with a narrative that this game marks the change of the guard from an injured Brady to the new flavor at QB, Trent then the deal will be done.
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