Tsaikotic Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 heres a list of 2009's free agent QB's: Quarterback: Patrick Ramsey, UFA, Denver Broncos Kerry Collins, UFA, Tennessee Titans Charlie Batch, UFA, Pittsburgh Steelers Kyle Boller, UFA, Baltimore Ravens Matt Cassel, UFA, New England Patriots Rex Grossman, UFA, Chicago Bears Byron Leftwich, UFA, Pittsburgh Steelers J.P. Losman, UFA, Buffalo Bills Kurt Warner, UFA, Arizona Cardinals Jeff Garcia, UFA, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Charlie Frye UFA Seattle Seahawks Brooks Bollinger UFA Dallas Cowboys Chris Simms UFA Tennessee Titans J.T. O’Sullivan UFA San Francisco 49ers Matt Gutierrez UFA New England Patriots Gibran Hamdan UFA Buffalo Bills Luke McCown UFA Tampa Bay Buccaneers Brock Berlin RFA St Louis Rams Shane Boyd RFA Houston Texans I believe Leftwich goes to Chicago...Cassel obviously is off the board...I read that the Chicago is actually going to keep Grossman, but obviously if they grab Leftwich he wont be retained...Garcia most likely stays in Tampa now that Gruden is gone...I see Collins staying in Tenn. atleast 1 more season and then Simms might step in...Warner will most likely stay in Arizona... Im going to go with Boller...he has a lot of start time under his belt and obviously Flacco is the man in Raventown now...Ive always liked Ramsey but I dont think he has enough talent to go in for an injured trent...I wouldnt mind Simms either...but Ill go with Boller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Just fishing. Trent is my guy. 'til he ends up on IR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 1) Charlie Frye 2) Patrick Ramsey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Jake Delhomme....I think his days in Carolina are numbered and he isnt a Number 1 QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 1) Charlie Frye2) Patrick Ramsey There you go with the pro Tulane quarterback posts again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Patrick Ramsey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Ryan Fitzpatrick I've been an advocate for some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrFishfinder Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I hope you're wrong. Grossman to me is a J.P. clone. Big play-bad play, no consistency, hit the wall in development, throws a nice long ball but makes bad decisions. He's the one guy I don't want them to bring in although they might. We can argue on this but bottom line, I personally don't feel Grossman is a proven QB. I know the arguments against my opinion but I don't believe in Rex at all. If the Bills have playoff aspirations they need a guy who will push Trent and win games for us. To me that leaves Leftwich and Garcia. They're both flawed but they're the most proven guys there. I would want one of them. We know we won't get Kerry Collins or Kurt Warner. I have a strong feeling (unfortunately) that we end up with one of the foursome of Kyle Boller, David Carr, Patrick Ramsey or Charlie Batch. It's sad but that's what I think will happen. I'm with you on Grossman. To me, he's a one-dimensional QB and not a particularly good one at that. The Bills need someone who can A) Be a solid mentor to Edwards, help him identify and eliminate bad habits and techniques and help to improve his playing AND his confidence, and B) Come in whenever necessary and be in sync with the offense. The backup QB, who shall remain nameless lest everybody has a conniption fit, was most definitely not in sync with the offense. I think it's very difficult on the entire offense and coaching staff when the backup quarterback has a significantly different style from the starter. That being said, if Garrard was available, I'd like to see him on the team. Good arm, great character and very difficult to bring down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Leftwich I would like it to be Jeff garcia but I believe it will be Byron Leftwich Interesting. The guy who just picked up a Super Bowl ring as a backup and has expressed a desire to go somewhere to compete for a starting job, will instead come to Buffalo to be a backup for a team that clearly is nowhere near as championship ready as the team he's currently on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To Pegulavilla Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I believe TB will resign Garcia but if they don't the Bills should sign him because he's knows the west coast offense very well( we play a modified version), experienced (can mentor Trent and is reliable), and a winner. What more can you ask for? I also like Leftwich, Carr, and Boller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Interesting. The guy who just picked up a Super Bowl ring as a backup and has expressed a desire to go somewhere to compete for a starting job, will instead come to Buffalo to be a backup for a team that clearly is nowhere near as championship ready as the team he's currently on. His last 3 years' stats are impressive...oh well, a fat, guaranteed signing bonus goes a long way to soothe things. That's what an agent is for. http://www.nfl.com/players/byronleftwich/p...le?id=LEF677964 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Interesting. The guy who just picked up a Super Bowl ring as a backup and has expressed a desire to go somewhere to compete for a starting job, will instead come to Buffalo to be a backup for a team that clearly is nowhere near as championship ready as the team he's currently on. What if the Bills guaranteed open competition for the QB position? (Which, given Edwards' regression, is probably wise whomever we bring in) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cale Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Ryan Fitzpatrick would be great. He doesn't have a great arm. But he is smart and knows the game. I realize this sounds like Trent. But I remember him playing in STL, and how for his first start, he knew exactly where to go with the ball. I Like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsaikotic Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Interesting. The guy who just picked up a Super Bowl ring as a backup and has expressed a desire to go somewhere to compete for a starting job, will instead come to Buffalo to be a backup for a team that clearly is nowhere near as championship ready as the team he's currently on. how many teams would actualy fit that scenario that needs a QB?....Earlier I mentioned I could see Leftwich going to Chicago...They definatly could use his services, but are they a team that could go to superbowl, most definatly...so lets go by division and see who could use his services: AFC East - only team I can see here that he could go to is the Jets...If Favre decides to retire , the Jets will need a replacement..I could see them starting Leftwich and grooming a rookie AFC North - no teams would need him as a starter AFC South - again I dont see ay teams that need him as a starter AFC West - Kansas City could pick him up as a starter to groom Thigpen, but I dont see that happening..They currently have 4 QB's on the roster with Damon Huard and Brodie Croyle to help Thigpen..also a lot of mocks have KC taking Sanchez in the draft this year...KC would have to cut 3 of there QB's loose and keep Thigpen and grab Leftwich to Groom Sanchez...If they did this you can add Croyle and Huard to the list of available QB's...Another reason I dont see this is because Leftwich wants a contending team and KC would not be that for atleast a few years. NFC East - no teams that I can see..I think only one that could fit would be Washington, but I think they are happy with Campbell NFC North - now heres a division that needs QB's...if Favre decided to retire, the Vikings will have a new QB next season with Favre...otherwise they could use Leftwich as well...The Bears I've allready stated could use him...Packers are set and the Lions are not a contending team NFC South - Tampa is the only team I see here...If Garcia walks, Leftwich could start here NFC West - Hmm..Cardinals have Warner, but they might not next season...I wonder if Leftwich would start over Leinhart...49er's could really use a real QB as well, but they are not contenders...The Rams could use him, but thats the same boat as going to Lions or KC... so thats as I see it, and I'm no football guru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotPocket Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I guess this is assuming that Edwards retains the starting job? If so I'll throw out my hopes of Cassell. The issue is Edwards' injury and lack of development risks, so the Bils need a backup who can actually contribute. 1. Ramsey, Boller and Grossman: we've seen their upside and it's nothing more than useless to me. 2. Batch, Leftwich and McCown are both solid backups who will give you average stats. 3. If the Bills want to live a little bit, I'd say why not go for O'Sullivan or Simms - both of who have had flashes at times, and frankly they could mix things up. 4. And for the completely different pick, bring in Gutierrez and have him bring the Patriots full playbook too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jax bill backer Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 leftwich has the strongest arm in the NFL.. but has the slowest release time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIE HARD 1967 Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 I happen to enjoy the related video titled "eat sh-- david carr" he would be perfect for the bills I saw that, pretty funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsaikotic Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 truth is is that there really isnt any QB out there that really gives you that feeling of they could be the next franchise starter on any team...its a really crappy year for haveing to find a backup capable of comeing in and starting if needed...most of these guys look like career backups on teams with a legit starter and some look like career 3rd string QB's...all we can do is hope that Buffalo brings in someone that can fill in for 2 - 4 games per year and not kill us to badly...the talent at the QB position just isnt there like it was in the 90's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lofton80 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I could see Grossman coming here as he would probably think he would start soon enough. He isn't very good though. Ramsey and others will be available after draft and FA domino effect take place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewy23 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Rex Grossman. Former starter, young, big arm, Super Bowl experience, cold weather guy. He'd be a perfect fit here in Buffalo and could start for us if Trent goes down. He should be had at a fair price too. I like Grossman as a backup/emergency starter. He's got experience and he's played in crappy weather. I also like Ryan Fitzpatrick as a backup. Edit: Looks like you can cross David Carr off of that list. He just re-upped with the Giants for 1 year/$1 mil. - PFT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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