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Sure, if you have the 2001 Ravens or the 85 Bears. But if you have teams that great why not also get a QB better than Tyrod Taylor? I don't get why you are so obsessed with other team's backups. And if Mcdermott and Beane think they are about to create the 85 Bears in 2 years then they will be packing their stuff. The NFL has changed and teams need to adapt. Trying to win without a very good QB is going to a fight with both arms tied behind your back.
The great infallible Andy Reid stuck with Alex Smith for 4 seasons before looking elsewhere in the draft. The Bills drafted more QBs in that time frame than he did. It's because the coaches have a better opinion of the QBs than you do and would rather try to win with what they have instead of going through unnecessary growing pains if they can avoid it. It's pretty obvious to me that this is Tyrod's last chance to show the Bills what he is - we didn't collect an additional 1st round pick for nothing. Like I said we're ahead of the Chiefs schedule by a year. It's actually such a similar situation to theirs I'm surprised I hadn't thought of it before.
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I don't get this.
Winning a Super Bowl is hard no matter who your QB is. A QB of Tyrod's caliber can win a Super Bowl, it's been done. The Bills haven't had a QB of that caliber since Doug Flutie. Of course I'd prefer a better QB that makes our chances better. But I also don't want to move on from the best chance we had.
You can give the Chiefs credit but they're doing the exact same strategy that I'm asking for. They gave Alex Smith 4 seasons! And they didn't just cut him either, they drafted his hopeful replacement while keeping him on the roster. So it's not right to say the Chiefs are way ahead of the Bills or whatever. They tried building a good defense and team around Alex Smith and it didn't work out, so now after 4 (!) seasons they draft a project that no one expects to start this season. How is that any different from what the Bills are doing right now? If we draft a QB in the 1st round next year we'll actually be ahead of their schedule.
Teams don't want to lose their best chance of winning, they want to keep that option while still trying to improve.
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Win what? We have a QB that if everything falls into place perfectly could sneak into the playoffs. That's a Ryan Fitzpatrick type. If we hitch our wagon to another team's backup QB for the next 2 years I believe we will be hiring a new coach and GM in 2019.
We would have "snuck into the playoffs" last year if our defense hadn't given up 200 rushing yards in 3 separate games. The team's ceiling with Tyrod at QB is much higher than you give it credit for. Tyrod + Seahawks defense in 2013 = Super Bowl win. Sure I'd prefer a QB like Brady or Rodgers but Tyrod isn't bad at all if your goal is to win a Super Bowl. Keep on building the team with 1st round talent and drafting QBs in round 2 or later. We'll be fine if the coaches have a clue.
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This has about as much chance of happening as me becoming president of the USA. Mahomes was the best QB in the draft. not only that he was the best player in this draft. he is the next Rogers or Farve. if you paid attention to what the KC chiefs GM said about Mahomes, he said he was a once in a life time talent. His talent does not come around very often. then he goes on to say the Chiefs are set at QB for the next 12 years. So keep drinking the cool aid from a team that has no idea what there doing. we would rather draft position players then draft a QB. The Bills screwed the pooch on this one and those fans that supported trading out of the 10 spot will have to live with that the rest of there posting careers on Two Bills Drive.
Posts like this are why I keep coming back here
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Mahomes can spit farther than Peterman can throw. Lets draw a line between optimism and delusion shall we?
I get it that fans have these opinions, the weirder thing is that GMs who get paid millions of dollars also have these opinions. Arm strength is the least important trait when predicting the jump from college to the NFL. It's a plus on top of other factors, but it doesn't replace them. Bad foortwork and bad mechanics combined with arm strength equals a 1st round bust.
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You're focused on entirely the wrong elements of those stories.
They're blinding you with smoke and emotional trigger words.
What am I supposed to gain from a cryptic statement like this? Talk to me like a normal person if you have a point to make.
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This is one of the more ironic posts I've seen here in a while, and I'm not talking about the Alanis Morissette kind of irony, either.
You want Republican senators -- who are challenging a Republican president's decision -- to take off their partisan blinders? Really? Explain how they're being partisan, please.
And to top it off, you are quick to jump into this discussion to criticize the right, and you're not even aware of Comey admitting how Huma forwarded Hillary's classified emails to her pedohphile husband?
Why are you in this discussion if you so clearly have no idea what you're talking about?
YOU don't know what you're talking about.
I was being sarcastic about Jeff Flake. You're telling me to "remove my partisan blunders," meanwhile several Republicans have already expressed concern about the timing. That should tell you it isn't merely "partisan blinders."
And do you mean this report?
Uh huh, what exactly does this reveal? Nothing. Just another wild goose chase for certain media types to follow. I'm sure you see this as bigger news than the FBI director being fired by the man he's investigating for foreign collusion, but to moderate America the real news to pay attention to is pretty obvious.
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Comey was also leading the investigation into Hillary's emails, and this week more damaging news came out.
So if you were to truly take partisan blinders off, which investigation can prove more damaging to Comey himself, and which investigation is at bigger risk of being compromised by the guy leading the investigation - Comey investigating HRC/Huma or new FBI Director investigating Trump?
Yes the Republican senators calling this firing into question should take their partisan blinders off. Good point. And what new revelations about the emails? Are we seriously still talking about that?
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Man, there is nothing like starting your morning with a daily dose of liberals in meltdown mode.
You all cry for Comey to be fired, and when he is fired, you cry about Comey being fired?
Really?
Thanks for the laugh, leftists. You never disappoint. Is it any wonder you're left with Macungie and Detroit.
Mhm, except it isn't just liberals that are concerned. Such as Republican senator Jeff Flake who said "I've spent the last several hours trying to find an acceptable rationale for the timing of Comey's firing. I just can't do it." If you aren't concerned about the timing of this firing there is no hope for you. Comey was leading an investigation into possible foreign interference and collusion, and specifically the Trump campaign's connections to these allegations. Get out of your tribal mindset for a minute. This looks really bad no matter what reason they give. You're as bad as any liberal you say just follows their side blindly.
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I would be very happy with this. But again, why does the most pro ready qb slip to the 5th without any serious issues? Is the rest of the league just stupid?
Ask Dak Prescott, Russell Wilson, and Trevor Siemian the same question.
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Vague speculation at its finest. Mahomes will be a superstar or bust? Peterman might be a journeyman backup, similar to Charlie Whitehurst?
Sorry needed to meet my clipboard Jesus requirements for 17'
Of course it's speculation, that's all we have right now. I think Peterman's traits translate to the NFL better than Mahomes's do. We will see.
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I had Peterman as my #2 QB behind Trubisky. He has a very good chance at having a longer career than Mahomes. Mahomes probably has a higher ceiling, he's just very very unlikely to ever reach it.
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All he has to do is get a QB and he will be talked about as an amazing GM.
Nothing Matters without a QB.
Tell that to Ryan Grigson
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I don't think the search was embarrasing but rather not all encompassing, there is a difference - IMO the structure Terry/Kim have imposed basically ruled out just about every potential experienced NFL GM, the majority of whom wouldn't put up with it - Cleary we were only likely to hire a first time GM, who was willing to work alongside other team executives in building a team, than being the president and or all powerful general manager
So I like the hiring, given the situation, and I very much hope it works out for our team, that Terry/Kim's structure works, and that HC Sean works out
These moves could be a critical turning point in this franchise's history or just our owners going 0-4 with hires, or yet another middling result
So I share the OP's concern that this structure will actually lead to more successful seasons, and or that HC Sean has the experience to be as powerful as he is in shaping the future of our team, or that we currently have the on field talent to be competative - Lets be honest, most media pundits, and sports experts, and Las Vegas, etc only having us winning 6 games this year - How many of you who today who claim with impunity we're moving in the right direction, with all the recent changes, and this years off season moves, will feel the same way about the program if we only in fact win 6 games? I can't wait to see the defense of our new mgmt and ownership if this actually occurs, lol
Which is why I feel sorry for the OP (except if he/she has made racist posts b4), its not easy to be honest on any sports message board about being skeptical about changes your owner makes, there's always a majority gang of fans who support every owners move blindly, as was the case on the old BBMB when Rex was hired, if you suggested during the 2015 off season that our D might slip under Rex than was previous under Schwartz, or Terry/Kim had made a hiring mistake, you were literally beheaded game of throne style, but in actuality, you were proven in the end to be an astute fan, and the majority, as they often are, proven to stubbornly dead wrong
Which is why I'm sitting on the fence on all theses changes, while I'm ecstatic Rex and WD were released, I'm not necessarily automatically buying in on either our new HC or GM, until they yield results, sure I like their youth and pedigree of potential, and I'm all for a new direction, however I also see their humungous lack of NFL experience, and while I like our draft choices, and I was not all that impressed with our other off season moves, and the loss of comp picks, I see alot of player and mgmt changes but I still don;t see anything pointing to a 10 win season, so if we are not going to better off in 2018 than we were with DW and Rex, but are expecting to be worse, I am not sure why most folks see this as any form of progress, it looks like a transitional year, or a regressive year, how folks will spin that to our Bills being better off is mind boggling, but they will, and most eat it up
Mind you, should we actually go out and compete this year, then the experts assessment of this team will have been proved wrong, and lots more of us will eagerly buy in and more fully support all the recent changes, I hope this is the case, but until it occurs, we win more games than we lose, I have complete respect for those who question our owners, the teams direction, and have reasonable well thought out skepticism
Rant over
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This is a really good post. And you were one of the first ones to be skeptical of Rex. I'm much more skeptical this time around.
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@christrapasso
Whaley's background was in pro scouting & he did well there as #Bills GM. Drafts hurt him. Beane has experience in all area of football ops
The new regime is all about versatility. I don't know if it's the right vision but it's the one they have.
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That is simply not accurate Mr Pegs....2 SB appearance in 19 years and no trophies to show does not equal " high level ".......We need to set the bar higher than that.
I had the same thought. I just do not feel good about these hires. I hope I am wrong, usually I'm pretty optimistic.
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Very strange timing. I don't know how they'll explain this away. If it's about the Clinton emails why not fire him several months ago?
It was smart of them to hide the news underneath the Brandon Beane hiring, that's something we can all agree on.
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It was obvious from the start. Leroi said Beane was helping to run our draft behind the scenes. The search was done the minute they hired McDermott. We have 2 GMs and hopefully McDermott is a good scout because I haven't seen stellar drafting from the Panthers lately.
Are there any experts in here on hiring an NFL GM? IF so, who should they have hired and why?
Brian Gutekunst from the Packers. Promoted to their director of player personnel last year and has been with them since 1998.
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Beane has done absolutely nothing to show he is a qualified GM. I'm not saying he won't be one here its just he isn't even nearly as qualified as the other candidates which makes me question what the hell is going through Pegula's head atm
outside their SB run last year the Panthers were a mediocre middle of the league team just like the Bills. Their drafting is also very shaky
Yeah I don't know, just looking at resumes I thought Gutekunst was easily the best option. Coming from the Packers organization alone is pretty good in my book. But the Pegulas want McDermott to have all the power so now we'll have to wait and see if their judgment was right.
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I'm already tired of the Mr. Bean jokes
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We'll see how his first draft shakes out. It already happened so we'll have some idea this year.
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Tyrod he will maintain too many drives with his escapability, make too many big plays and limit disastrous turnovers
The horror
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Sounds like him and Vallejo are fighting for the same spot. They have similar traits.
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Is there way to get Brandon Beane and Brian Gukenust?
If we hire one of them as our football czar, that's the speculation I've been seeing on Twitter. No one really knows anything though.
What if Peterman is better than Mahomes??
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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This is exactly my point. The Chiefs win with Alex Smith because they have a better overall roster and coaching. Do you honestly think switching out Alex Smith and Tyrod makes a huge difference to that record?
In Smith's 2nd year in Kansas City, the Chiefs went 9-7 and missed the playoffs. You're telling me you wouldn't have been calling for a 1st round QB the next year and to get rid of Alex Smith? Well Andy Reid didn't. Like I said and you are continuing to ignore this point, we are ahead of their schedule.