Magox Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 There will be no problem. Fitzpatrick is better than J.P, so we are better off with him in than J.P. Could we really have done worse than J.P? As far as Trent Edwards being discontent. He doesn't strike me as that kind of person. He knows he is going into a contract year next year, and he knows what he needs to do, not just for Buffalo but for himself. He is a person that seems very comfortable in his own skin and I expect after this year, which will be a good year for him (if he stays healthy), he will get a big contract going into his last year of the contract.
MattyT Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 This is a perfect situation for the Bills. They love anything that de-stabilizes the most important position on the field.
Rayzer32 Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 Oh I suspect RF got himself a healthy raise. Apparently there was a line of GMs trying to ink this guy, after hearing how productive he has been throughout his career, via Russ Brandon. Even the Pats wanted him pretty bad to back up Brady knowing they were going to GIVE Cassel to the Pioli's.
Captain Hindsight Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 Edwards was a 3rd rounder... but I say at least give Trent some more money Uh why dont we wait a year to see if Poise can stay healthy
Flbillsfan#1 Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 There will be no problem. Fitzpatrick is better than J.P, so we are better off with him in than J.P. Could we really have done worse than J.P? As far as Trent Edwards being discontent. He doesn't strike me as that kind of person. He knows he is going into a contract year next year, and he knows what he needs to do, not just for Buffalo but for himself. He is a person that seems very comfortable in his own skin and I expect after this year, which will be a good year for him (if he stays healthy), he will get a big contract going into his last year of the contract. 8 TD's & 9 INT's, Ryan is VERY Trent like. Nice to know someone on this board has the finger on Trent's pulse, I have NO IDEA myself what kind of person Trent is.
Lurker Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 I'm assuming that he struck a deal in the neighborhood of $900k to $1mil per season. IF that turns out to be the case, how will Trent respond to his backup making more than double? Well, since that's about the Vet minimum, I suppose he took it all in stride...
DasNootz Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 Well, since that's about the Vet minimum, I suppose he took it all in stride... That's what I was just going to say. It seems like every post of mine comes back to Alex Smith tody. Fitzpatrick was the 14th rated QB in the 2005 draft class... by far the worst draft class I can remember. QB's ranked higher going into the draft: Aaron Rodgers, California Alex Smith, Utah Charlie Frye, Akron Jason Campbell, Auburn Kyle Orton, Purdue Andrew Walter, Arizona St. Adrian McPherson, Florida St. David Greene, Georgia Stefan LeFors, Louisville Dan Orlovsky, Connecticut Derek Anderson, Oregon St. Gino Guidugli, Cincinnati Jason White, Oklahoma Ryan Fitzpatrick, Harvard Not making that list, and selected just before Ryan Fitzpatrick......... Matt Cassel
Gary M Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 And then not announce it for months and months amid growing speculation and unrest? This could be why they aren't signing any free agents, waiting to see how much they spend on Trent?
Da Big Man Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 I guess thats what we want, our young QB in TE being groomed by his backup that is younger and has less experience than him. . I mean don't bring in any experienced QB like Warner or Trent Green or Brad Johnson...no ,lets bring in another unproven commodity and pay him more than the starter The savior in case TE fails.
Gary M Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 I guess thats what we want, our young QB in TE being groomed by his backup that is younger and has less experience than him. . I mean don't bring in any experienced QB like Warner or Trent Green or Brad Johnson...no ,lets bring in another unproven commodity and pay him more than the starter The savior in case TE fails. And don't forget the controversy that will begin when TE gets hurt and Fitz plays slightly better in relief.
Da Big Man Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 And don't forget the controversy that will begin when TE gets hurt and Fitz plays slightly better in relief. You are right ! I wasn't going to type it ... but I was thinking it.
Lurker Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 I mean don't bring in any experienced QB like Warner Yeah, he's brought Leinart along real well, hasn't he....
Flbillsfan#1 Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 Yeah, he's brought Leinart along real well, hasn't he.... Yeah he has, he put Leinart on the bench where he belonged. We will see if he learned anything from his time behind Kurt.
Da Big Man Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 Yeah he has, he put Leinart on the bench where he belonged. We will see if he learned anything from his time behind Kurt. Couldn't have said it better myself!
Gary M Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 Yeah he has, he put Leinart on the bench where he belonged. We will see if he learned anything from his time behind Kurt. You mean young QBs are supposed to learn by watching, not playing?
Flbillsfan#1 Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 You mean young QBs are supposed to learn by watching, not playing? Yeah kind of like Matt Cassell or Tom Brady.
Fingon Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 Edwards will get a new deal halfway through the season (if he is playing well)
Da Big Man Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 Yeah kind of like Matt Cassell or Tom Brady. You are talking about very well coached and very well disciplined organization in New England...very rare in todays NFL and nothing like the Buffalo Bills joke of an organization.
Flbillsfan#1 Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 You are talking about very well coached and very well disciplined organization in New England...very rare in todays NFL and nothing like the Buffalo Bills joke of an organization. Yeah, I'm talking about the proper way to develop a QB not the Bills way. There are VERY FEW QB's coming out of college with the ability to start.
Da Big Man Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 Yeah, I'm talking about the proper way to develop a QB not the Bills way. There are VERY FEW QB's coming out of college with the ability to start. I agree with you . But you are comparing apples to !@#$s
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