Simon Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 After enduring a relatively bare cupboard since Kelly retired so many years ago, do the Bills suddenly have a pretty respectable stable of QB's?
The Dean Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 I was thinking the same thing, but quickly chastised myself by repeating, "It's just preseason".
Tcali Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 After enduring a relatively bare cupboard since Kelly retired so many years ago, do the Bills suddenly have a pretty respectable stable of QB's? until next week when we'll want to toss him out of a moving car(figuratively)
John from Riverside Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 Until the next time they look like crap.... Seriously though......I pride myself on being honest on my evaluations of players and not getting bull headed..... Coming into this game I thought Fitz had Todd Collins disease....... coming out of it I think he just needs to get his feet under him
Magox Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 Definitely feel better about Fitz after tonite's game.
bladiebla Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 Tough call, Bills did have a game more then the Bears plus a week of camp more and it showed imho, Bills looked more oiled then last week. The good news is Fitz looked a lot better then last week. Week 3 for consistency and we'll be able to say more imo.
The Dean Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 I like the signing of Fitzy and I think Hamdan is a decent backup as well. I have to admit, Fitz's play last week made me a little nervous. The Bills are missing a confident stud QB. I think Edwards has potential to become that, but he isn't that guy yet.
HurlyBurly51 Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 I think Fitz can get us through a short stretch if needed. I wouldn't want to count on him over the long haul though, but then again, that's why he's a backup.
K-9 Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 I was thinking the same thing, but quickly chastised myself by repeating, "It's just preseason". You know, I have dubbed you 'Dean of perspective' for a reason. But what a difference a week makes. GO BILLS!!!
zow2 Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 I have not had a problem with Fitzpatrick this summer. I thought the media (and fans) were a bit harsh on the guy. He's definitely a game QB, not a practice QB. WHen he releases the ball, I'm always confident that a Bills player will be on the other end. This is a far cry from the backup QB we had last season (JP). Also, Fitz can hit the guys in stride on short/medium passes which is a gigantic upgrade from last years backup. I'm definitely liking him as the backup. He's got that sense of purpose, football smarts and field vision,
The Dean Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 I have not had a problem with Fitzpatrick this summer. I thought the media (and fans) were a bit harsh on the guy. He's definitely a game QB, not a practice QB. WHen he releases the ball, I'm always confident that a Bills player will be on the other end. This is a far cry from the backup QB we had last season (JP). Also, Fitz can hit the guys in stride on short/medium passes which is a gigantic upgrade from last years backup. I'm definitely liking him as the backup. He's got that sense of purpose, football smarts and field vision, I only saw him a few times, last year. But I generally liked what I saw, for the most part. I think many are troubled by his lack of a tight spiral. You have to admit, his passes can look a bit ugly. But they seem to find their mark fairly often.
May Day 10 Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 I was extremely horrified with his performance last week. Impressed this week. We'll see how he does in the rubber match next weekend
Guest dog14787 Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 Fitz should have silenced many of the critics tonight, Ryan had good zip on his ball, he played with authority and the fellas a real gamer. Our 2nd string offense didn't miss a beat and looked like they could go up against most first string defenses in the league and still move the ball well. In my opinion the Buffalo Bills are one of the more talented teams in the league now. I think TE is a championship caliber QB in the makings and it appears we have a very capable backup QB who could also go out and win ball games if called upon. I really like our ball club
Arkady Renko Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 I was defending him last week and people were ready to chase me off this board.
Bufcomments Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 Ill say this, he has more of a football IQ than Losman has. I would be ok with him as a backup but ask this question again after the preseason is over. But he did have good game tonight.
dpbillsfan Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 Fitz should have silenced many of the critics tonight, Ryan had good zip on his ball, he played with authority and the fellas a real gamer. Our 2nd string offense didn't miss a beat and looked like they could go up against most first string defenses in the league and still move the ball well. In my opinion the Buffalo Bills are one of the more talented teams in the league now. I think TE is a championship caliber QB in the makings and it appears we have a very capable backup QB who could also go out and win ball games if called upon. I really like our ball club May I have a cup of your Kool - Aid?
Guest dog14787 Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 May I have a cup of your Kool - Aid? Sure, I've got plenty to go around, it may taste a little like Beer though but have a few
Wagon Circler Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 He played very well. EWven when he didn't have time, he found receivers for positive yardage. Trent, on the other hand, is becoming Kelly Holcomb, never finding guys downfield and checking down even when he has time. Very unimpressive.
ExWNYer Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 I think many are troubled by his lack of a tight spiral. You have to admit, his passes can look a bit ugly. But they seem to find their mark fairly often. They said the same things about Billy Kilmer, too, and he had a nice career. I think Fitz will be fine as the backup. I'm not sure why he gets dissed so much...thought he filled in admirably for a horrible Cincy team last year.
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