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Less than half of the league employed 3 QBs last year. The cap space is beyond irrelevant if we are talking about an in season addition. That couldn’t be less of a factor. It all comes down to where Allen is by week 3 of the preseason. If he is looking like the starter (or at least the #2) where does that leave Peterman? It leaves him as a distant 3rd that isn’t the plan for the future (Allen is). If Allen looks overwhelmed and completely raw Peterman probably makes the team as he buys the team weeks/months to get Allen closer to ready. If it is going to be McCarron and then Allen by opening day it is more likely than not that Peterman won’t be on the 53. They will try to put him on the PS. If someone signs him to their active roster, so be it. He was a 5th round pick that played poorly. The Saints cut Grayson after a season and he was a 3rd. If that happens and McCarron or Allen gets hurt the Bills can add a FA QB like Matt Moore to get them through. It isn’t all that different than when we added Orton. The plan is for Allen to be the guy. Peterman’s place depends on how far along Allen is.
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There are guys out there in the same price range and he has PS eligibility. Peterman is absolutely in jeopardy. Would the Bills rather keep Rafael Bush as an experienced safety that can contribute on special teams or a QB that will never see the field? Would the Bills rather keep Connor McDermott as a young swing tackle or Peterman? The answer is who knows. The position player is certainly more likely to contribute but Peterman plays a more important position. At the same time you can sign a guy like Shaun Hill or Matt Moore if there is an injury to a QB. Are the Bills better off with Peterman or Matt Moore?
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Guys in jeopardy of not making the team: Newhouse, Peterman, Gaines, Holmes, Washington, Ivory, Lorax, Thomas, Bush, Miller, Ducasse and Mills. Obviously all of those guys aren’t going to get cut but I could see Mills or Newhouse. I could see Miller or Vlad, etc... I may be forgetting some but think that each of those guys is fighting for a roster spot.
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Which position shall we add next in Free Agency
Kirby Jackson replied to RPbillsfan's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I would take a shot on Navarro Bowman. I think that you could have a good front 7. WR & OL are equally bad but I don’t know of any sure upgrades (besides a declining Dez). I’m not sure throwing bodies at those areas makes them better. They need talent not more guys. I’d consider a trade in there if possible. Maybe Shaq Lawson for Corey Coleman? Seems to make sense for both sides. -
Again, no one is talking about Tyrod but you. We are just challenging the notion that McCarron is any sort of upgrade based on what he has done. You pick random things that you hated about Tyrod as your proof and bury your head in the sand regarding McCarron’s struggles at the pro level. He has actually been a worse pro, with better surrounding talent, than Taylor. There is a reason that he is making half of McCown, about 28% of Tyrod, 1/6th of Ryan, etc...The league has spoken pretty loudly. Now if you are referring to Allen we can discuss. He has massive upside and if he comes close to his potential he is absolutely an upgrade. That likely isn’t going to happen this year. If it does, fantastic!! The Bills even know that they are likely taking a step back to take a step forward. That’s why they keep saying things like, “this isn’t going to happen overnight.” The frustrating thing about discussing this with you is that you stick your fingers in your ears and scream “LA LA LA LA LA LA LA, I CANT HEAR YOU.” If you want to do that it’s up to you but that doesn’t strengthen your argument. While we are at it I don’t understand how you believe the RB position will be better? Ivory is maybe a slight upgrade from Tolbert but Shady is a year older and they are running behind a significantly worse OL. They lost a Pro Bowl LG, a former Pro Bowl C and one of the highest paid OTs in the league (despite his injury problems). How do you see that RB group improving??
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Again, your emotions are clouding your judgement. Tyrod led 2 top 10 scoring offenses in his 3 years. You are dismissing the strengths while exaggerating the flaws. That is your way of justifying it. FWIW, as much as Tyrod struggled last year he still averaged more passing yards than McCarron (who played with Green, Sanu and a good Eiffert). What you think is the case and what IS actually the case are different. That is the point. Again, Allen is the long-term answer (hopefully). If he is the guy, the problem is solved. If he isn’t, we will be looking again in a couple of years. McCarron is simply a placeholder and potential back-up. I suggest you follow this thread in twitter to familiarize yourself with what actually happened when McCarron played:
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Saints lose Ingram 4 games due to PED
Kirby Jackson replied to SlimShady'sSpaceForce's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Ingram has been a good player since 2013. He’s also a good community guy and a likable person. I was pretty bummed when I saw this today. -
I know that you believe that but most of the league doesn’t. I don’t know if you’ve watched McCarron’s pro career to date but it hasn’t been very good. There has been a substantial drop off from Dalton despite great pass catchers. He’s averaged less passing yards than TT as well and is nowhere near as mobile. I think that people that hated Tyrod have this vision of McCarron that just isn’t accurate. That’s why he got paid half of what Josh McCown did. Allen is the question mark. If he is good it is an upgrade. If he isn’t ready it is a downgrade. That was the point that it is “set up to be better long-term but is likely worse this year.” Allen is either the guy immediately or they are worse this year. Too often we fall into the trap of extreme opinions on Bills players because of our emotional investment. We overrate Kyle and underrate Tyrod. We underrated Sammy and overrated Freddie. That doesn’t mean that they are awful or great. They are just worse and better than our perception. The contracts around the league tell the story. Teams pay guys what they think comparable quality players are paid.
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Thought LSU would be a possibility. I still think it ends up Florida but the LSU job is up for grabs. They really thought someone would step up in Baton Rouge (they didn’t).
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It isn’t the worst situation ever. I wish Burrow nothing but the best. Haskins - Martell - Baldwin isn’t the worst situation ever. That’s plenty of depth. I don’t see a grad transfer coming in to be 3rd on the depth chart.
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Sporting News ranks Top 25 QBs for 2018
Kirby Jackson replied to Sky Diver's topic in College Football
Joe Burrows is about to be a grad transfer. He was the best OSU QB in the spring game but clearly must be behind Haskins. I’m thinking UF. -
Johnny Manziel Hospitalized
Kirby Jackson replied to SlimShady'sSpaceForce's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I love me some Johnny!! Hope that everything is okay and it is just a bad reaction. The guy recognized that he had a problem and is doing what he can to battle it. As a person that lives with someone in recovery, I’m cheering hard for #combackszn -
I’m not sure that even the Bills are as optimistic as you are. I think that long-term the QB play is better but it is likely to be worse this year. The RB position is a year older running behind a worse OL. The pass catchers are the same as they were before, bad. The defense should improve. They have a chance to be good. This team looks like it takes a step back to me. I’m fine with that as long as Allen is the guy.
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Caption the Photo: Brady at the Met Gala
Kirby Jackson replied to /dev/null's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
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Start Allen from Day 1/ QB competition
Kirby Jackson replied to BuffaloBud420's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
It depends on if he was ready to play. It’s a totally different situation than Peterman. Allen is a physical specimen. They aren’t going to sit him if they think he’s ready. They aren’t going to play him if they don’t think that he’s ready. All of the scouting reports, speculation, etc... goes out the window when they start playing football. The Bills will do what any team in their situation would do and let the situation play out. It’s May 7th and he hasn’t had a practice yet. It may be May 7th of 2019 or May 8th of 2018 by the time that they think he’s ready. There is no right or wrong answer at this point. I’ve been of the belief that he needed to sit a year. My opinion is based on what I’ve seen. It really means nothing until they get out there though. -
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2018/05/new_orleans_saints_coby_fleene_4.html
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Start Allen from Day 1/ QB competition
Kirby Jackson replied to BuffaloBud420's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I don’t think using previous successes and failures is a wise move. You can find many examples on both sides. Every situation is different. The Bills will put Allen in as soon as they believe that he is ready. It will be imperative that the coaching staff does a good job developing him. That’s what makes a young QB, not how soon or how long he sits. -
He is awful!! Saints fans hated him. He just isn’t good at football. As bad as our pass catchers are, he doesn’t make us better.
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Gregg Rosenthal: AFC East Projected Starters
Kirby Jackson replied to 26CornerBlitz's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Those OL and WR.... -
Need identity of this former Bills player
Kirby Jackson replied to mileena's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
I’m actually glad someone started this thread I had a question too. Does anyone know who this guy is? I can’t tell if it’s Chris Kelsay, Tim Anderson or Aaron Schoebel. Your help is greatly appreciated. -
RD1, Pick 7: Josh Allen QB - Wyoming
Kirby Jackson replied to SDS's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
We agree that there is risk but it isn’t the same risk across the board. Andrew Luck came into the league with very little risk. Aaron Rodgers and Blake Bortles came with a lot of risk. Allen is certainly considered high risk. -
RD1, Pick 7: Josh Allen QB - Wyoming
Kirby Jackson replied to SDS's topic in The Stadium Wall Archives
Nobody knows for sure but to act like everyone comes with the same amount of risk is asinine. These guys have varying degrees of experience, different skill sets, coaching, etc.... I don’t think that anyone would argue that. Allen, is considered by pretty much everyone to be a high risk/high reward guy. There were other guys in this class that come with less risk but less reward. Think you mean Goff