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Thank You Refs for that 5 on 3. Yeeeeeesh.

His upside is higher than any FA on the market. None of this year's FA's are capable of putting up numbers like his 2013 stint. However, every FA QB is capable of putting up numbers like his 2014 season. Don't put too much credence into the celebration from the fanbase, I'd wager half of them have never seen McCown take a snap -- they've formed their opinion of him by simply Googling his stats. He drew serious interest from multiple teams, and while our front office won't be crying in their pillow, they certainly aren't celebrating.

He doesn't have a mind control machine to manipulate what McCown does.

Yeah there could be something to that.

The length of the deal is pretty much meaningless. The contract is essentially a 1-year deal for whatever amount is guaranteed.

You're missing the point I was making. I'm certainly not advocating that we keep 1 QB on the roster. You bring in 3 QBs that have a legitimate shot at winning the starting job. The 2 that don't win are your backups. You don't audition for backups when you don't have a starter in place. If the coaches feel that EJ has no chance of winning the starting job, or he doesn't fit into their system, there would be a case for moving him. It wouldn't make financial sense of course.

Yeah, it's not his fault McCown chose the Browns over us (which is odd).

Where did this come from?

I know stats can be deceptive, I only used the blocked shots stat to reinforce my point -- which is that this team has been playing with determination since the trade. Throw all the stats out the window and watch the actual games. This isn't the listless team we saw in January.

Sure, why not. As soon as anyone leaves this organization they become evil incarnate. He may or may not have killed a puppy, we can't say for sure.

Haha wow that's pretty blatant.

If you're blinded by faith there's a lot you won't see.

He'll never be a franchise QB.

I think a few people around here invested too much in EJ's stock. Would it be considered insider trading if I shorted him right now?

It certainly doesn't make financial sense, but if the coaching staff feels that there is little chance of EJ winning the starting job in camp, then there is little reason to keep him (and based on last year's camp, EJ doesn't have a chance in hell). We aren't auditioning for the backup position. The ironic thing is that if EJ was picked in the 3rd round, this wouldn't even be an issue. But because he was overdrafted, fans have deluded themselves into thinking there's a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow -- we just have to be patient. "It's Marrone's fault," "It's Hackett's fault," "You can't judge a QB after 14 games," are all prime examples of the wishful thinking that's spouted ad nauseam. I would be surprised if he is cut, but I would understand.

Miller's out 4-6. Neuvirth didn't really play that well and we were without Ennis and Girgs. I'll say it again, if you've been watching these games (and I'll completely forgive you if you haven't) there has been a noticeable jump in determination since the trade. It's almost as if the players are in F.U. mode and are finally sick of the tank talk -- determined not to finish last. Blocked shots: Vancouver 3, Buffalo 17. Nolan has this team fired up.

Waiting patiently to get my Bills text.

Maybe you should take your own advice? IN

10 points in our last 10 games. Arizona just lost it's 8th straight. Anyone still think we got this wrapped up? /crickets

I agree that Palmer was brought in to be a backup. The point I'm trying to illustrate is that EJ was a disaster at camp last year and he didn't "win" the job as much as it was defaulted to him -- after all the riff-raff was cut he was the only guy left.

Anyone that went to SJF could tell you that. They were so desperate they brought in Jordan Freaking Palmer. I'm led to believe the friction between the two was due to the lack of a starting QB plan.

Leroi just blindsided the EJ Dreamers. We're going to need a cart on the field.

A roster spot that can be used on finding a starting QB?

I'm not saying he's Aaron Rodgers, but he can scamper and throw on the run.

McCown at age 35 is more mobile than EJ at age 24. He can extend plays out of the pocket at least.