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Figster

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  1. .....101% agree bud.....my skepticism is rooted in his ability to process the entire field in <5 seconds to find receivers open (WR's &TE's)....just not sure how or if you can speed up the brain's "processing time".....he is certainly NOT alone, past, present and in the future......

    I understand AFL,

     

    Peterman is a fast learner so...

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    ...it's not "humble"....it's highly accurate bud.....I wasn't interested in stats during garbage time to make a critical point about the kid..only an azz would hope he fails to live his lifelong dream as an NFL QB......was trying to get a handle on his decision making prowess when the game is in reach or on the line...many times stats have talked about a QB's 4th quarter comebacks.....is he capable or does he have plenty more to do?.....

    From a passing perspective Taylor still has lots of hard work ahead of him IMO AFL.

  3. Greg Roman and Lynn were the only reason TT had as much success as he did, IMO.

    I thought G Roman was used as a scapegoat and Lynn had Taylor going in the right direction toward seasons end.(IMO)

     

    The lack of sufficient reps hurt the passing game so I'm not blaming Roman or Lynn for something Rex Ryan brought G Roman in to accomplish.

     

    Rex/ D just didn't get the job done in my humble opinion.

  4. Yep. Doesn't turn the ball over which is huge. 47 TDS, 15 turnovers, over 1000 yards rushing. Bills are 15-14 when he starts. That is hardly terrible.

    Accomplished with an OC sent packing half way through and the whole regime/circus act terminated.

     

    I agree with you JM,

     

    Tyrod Taylor was not the problem.

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    "It's difficult to figure out how to write about Tyrod Taylor. Did you know that, among quarterbacks who've played at least 20 games the past two seasons, he ranks fourth in touchdown/interception ratio, seventh in Total QBR and 11th in yards per attempt and has the third-fewest interceptions? No, I'll bet you didn't know that.

    Taylor is clearly a better player than a lot of people want to believe he is, yet he hasn't risen to the point where he inspires any level of confidence that he's a franchise guy. Add an all-new coaching staff and front office in Buffalo, and the team itself probably doesn't yet know how it's supposed to feel about its quarterback situation." ESPN

     

    Now add what Taylor brings to the table in the run game helping Buffalo hold the highest yards rushed per attempt in the league average through field management and participation.

     

    I know how I feel about the QB position...

  6. No problem Fig. Understood.

    I'd have to look and see what Cam's passing #'s are and how he presents himself in those situations.

     

    I'd agree Cam is good. Great? Not sure about that.

     

    Q? which one had the better test score?

    I'm not knocking Taylor to insult him. I'm mentioning the things I'd love to see him improve on.

     

    This is season 3 in Buffalo. In my book this is the season he has to remove all doubts.

    I agree with you Shady,

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    Yeah, I've heard that argument before, that the worst thing to happen to brain health in football was the hardshell helmet, which effectively weaponizes the head. It's interesting, for sure...

    Softer exterior reduces the initial impact. Doing so without creating excessive cohesion has been the biggest obstacle in my humble opinion.

    You don't want to trade less head injuries for more neck injuries.

     

    I'm going to assume they have found a happy medium with this helmet design.

  8. Very few will argue against that and those that do IMO s/b ignored.

     

    New HC, new GM etc etc ... they want their own guys.

     

    IF Taylor had a passing game there would be little doubt to his qualifications.

     

    They know what limitations there are to the run first mentality and a scrambling TT.

    TT's first extension was written is such a way that he had to prove himself last year to get a long term deal done. That didn't happen and now the deal was reset.

    I've said this before and I'll say it again, the only thing standing between Tyrod Taylor and Cam Newton is 4 inches in height and 4 points on the wonderlic.(IMO)

     

    The right system and supporting cast can help bridge the gap in my humble opinion.

     

    I realize thats probably not how you view the situation Shady,

     

    and with all due respect.

  9. You guys are seriously arguing about what is going to happen and how Tyrod will play out before it happens? Might as well pick lottery numbers and argue who has the correct numbers before the drawing.

     

    They don't spend any time upgrading the position. They draft a backup QB on a cheap contract. When contract is about to expire they draft a new backup while fleecing a team to trade for old backup.

     

    You guys are seriously arguing about what is going to happen and how Tyrod will play out before it happens? Might as well pick lottery numbers and argue who has the correct numbers before the drawing.

     

    They don't spend any time upgrading the position. They draft a backup QB on a cheap contract. When contract is about to expire they draft a new backup while fleecing a team to trade for old backup.

    McD has devised a good plan of action going forward into the future with T Mobile in my humble.

     

    If I was a betting man, my moneys on Taylor...

     

    double down, haha

  10. I would not be against one of the goodies being a qb

     

    Even if TT kills it....would not be a bad idea to keep filling the QB cup....there has been a shortage in Buffalo for such a long time.

    If we could only grow QB's like we do CB's,

     

    Pats have the best QB in the league yet still devote a great deal of attention and time upgrading the position.

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    As I stated earlier, I think TT is penciled in as the starter. I think Beane was telling the truth that if the season started today, it would be Taylor.

    I think that Taylor will clearly be the #1 in camp, he won't be splitting much reps with the other QB's. He will some but not anywhere close to an equal split.

    If Taylor starts slipping or if Peterman just knocks it out of the park early on....then it'll be a "true" competition.

    Basically its Taylor's job now but he can lose it.

    well said Tee, and as it should be,

  12. Doesn't seem like coach speak to me... if anything it seems like Beane almost made him walk back his enthusiasm right after that response and McDermott's response right after that was the diplomatic one.

     

    Sure seemed like genuine enthusiasm as his initial response.

     

    But to each his own.

     

     

    I absolutely do not think McDermott will hesitate moving on from Taylor if he's disappointed in his 2017 season. But it sure doesn't seem like this is the open competition some believed was being advertised.

    Some of the comments from the new players suggest this is Taylors team.

  13. ....sure is so far and on paper......but it is interesting to review strength of schedule stats before season(s) begin as compared to at the end of the season.....far too many variables by team to predict....so you play ALL 16 to win........has to be a non-issue otherwise it's doom 'n gloom IMO................better focal point is AFCE and going at best 4-2 as the initial goal......

    well said my friend,

     

    one injury to a key player, namely the QB, and it happens every season, changes the course of what would be a playoff contender and another team takes its place,

     

    so why not us AFL...

     

     

    ...why not us...

  14. Transplant?

     

    Why does it bother you so much that many, many fans think Tyrod is not the answer at QB? You can post other peoples article/stats for days, they mean squat when people have already formed a opinion of what Tyrod is. All you really need is your 2 friggin eyes to form one and to have watched the Bills the last 2 seasons. Just let Tyrod fight the fight and make us change our minds. You posting Pro-Tyrod threads non-stop on BBMB and here is not swaying anyone.

    Its been an interesting and insightful thread in my humble opinion.

     

    I respect everyones opinion and it comes as no surprise to me the minority detractors are the most vocal in any Tyrod Taylor thread.

     

    When you say many, based on what?

  15. Has Tyrod ever shown you that he commands the offense? That he gets the offense set up and adjusts according to what he sees at the line? Most QB's that have to worry about getting the play off are doing so because they are making adjustments at the line according to what they are seeing from the defensive alignment. Tyrod isn't doing this. Are you telling me that Roman and his plays were that complex that Tyrod couldn't decipher it and took too long...longer than guys that get the call, examine the defense, adjust the call and then run the play? Lynn simplified reads along with verbiage...I think there's a bit more truth to Tyrod not being that good at processing info on the field and in the huddle than some here are saying. Kaepernick ran Roman's offense very well and he's no genius, so based off all these things, it's fair to say that Tyrod may just struggle with processing info on the field and making reads...a big thing for a QB.

     

    All we've heard and seen is a simple passing game, issues making reads and anticipating receivers, not using certain areas of the field, and having to have the offense scaled back with less reads, less verbiage, and less ability to make calls at the line. It's fair to conclude that based off of all that, that we have a QB that while talented...he's lacking in vital area's where it's most important for the leader of an offense.

     

    Or maybe someone will come back in this thread and tell me that I'm misinterpreting things, lol.

    The Bills had the best O in the league when it comes to running the football Crusher, It didn't happen by accident and it took reps away from the passing game. QB had to understand and manage these plays along with everything thats expected from him in the passing game and it does put allot on a QB's plate in my humble opinion. Probably more then most QB's when you consider Taylor is also a big participant in the run game.

     

    I seen improvement towards the end of the season in the passing game.

     

    How about you?

  16. I agree. Is he a HOF or elite QB-no. He never will be that, but he is better than serviceable I think.

    I'm not counting anything out just yet JM.

     

    How do you define elite?

     

    Taylor has the running capabilities of an elite RB already with a cannon arm.

     

    The only difference standing between Tyrod Taylor and Cam Newton is 4 inches in height and 4 points on the wonderlic.

     

    Lets put T T in a Taylor made system with good McD backing him up and see what happens.

  17. The fact that Taylor couldn't successfully run Roman's offense, and that Lynn had to dumb it down for starters. He doesn't make changes at the line pre snap, and Lynn took even more responsibility away to help him get plays ran quicker. All these things point to a guy who just isn't very good at the x's and O's part of the job. The talent is there, but he's lacking in terms of what he sees and processes.

     

    That's just what I've taken from what I've seen and heard. I know people say Tyrod is smart, and I won't challenge that. What I will challenge is how smart is he in football terms related to being a QB? I haven't seen much of anything that shows me smarts and a high IQ for the position.

    I believe everything you say to be true, but heres the thing. The complexity of the G Roman O because of all the added work in the run game puts to many X's and O's on a QB's plate.

     

    ...hate to use it, but as Keyshawn said, "just get me the damn ball".....and I have yet to be convinced that TT can scan/process the entire field to do so in time allowed without receivers (WR & TE) giving up routes knowing he'll never see them.....4 year understudy and 2 years starting is a reasonable window to GET the speed/complexity of the game at this level.....if not, what is the "fair time frame window"?...

    3rd season my friend,

     

    its now or never...

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