checkdownthis Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 brohm has a $2 mil salary this year. fitzpatrick makes $932K edwards makes $624K let's see if brohm is twice to four times as good as fitzpatrick or edwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoo poonani Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I'd love to see what the kid could do, but I'm not sure I'd want to risk it with this O-line and coaching staff. Why ruin him so soon? Let a savvy QB coach come in to instruct him, he may be starting next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffOrange Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I'm with ya. Don't see a reason to watch another Fitzpatrick/Edwards game this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VADC Bills Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Why wait until next year to roll the dice. Lets see what he can do....now. This will help us plan for next year as well. We need to know who we can count on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Why wait until next year to roll the dice. Lets see what he can do....now.This will help us plan for next year as well. We need to know who we can count on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsRUs Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I say give the kid some playing time. See how he handles some pressure. You know hes going to be under a lot of pressure whether he plays this year or next. If he does well, give him significant time the last two or the last game. This season is down the toilet anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Why wait until next year to roll the dice. Lets see what he can do....now.This will help us plan for next year as well. We need to know who we can count on. If he plays what you will see isn't what he can do. If he plays you will see what he can do without knowing the system very well. Huge difference there. He won't be on the same page as the WRs. He won't be able to audible out of bad plays. He won't know where the WRs are supposed to be. He will be seriously handicapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsMagic1 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 If he plays what you will see isn't what he can do. If he plays you will see what he can do without knowing the system very well. Huge difference there. He won't be on the same page as the WRs. He won't be able to audible out of bad plays. He won't know where the WRs are supposed to be. He will be seriously handicapped. Our offense is so basic right now I bet he can handle it. His college offense was mopre sophisticated at Luoisville from what i rememeber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Our offense is so basic right now I bet he can handle it. His college offense was mopre sophisticated at Luoisville from what i rememeber. I'm sure he can, but that's not the issue. With the decimated OL and opposing defenses covering TO & Evans like a blanket, he's bound to struggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsRUs Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I'm sure he can, but that's not the issue. With the decimated OL and opposing defenses covering TO & Evans like a blanket, he's bound to struggle. With our season rendered pointless, its imperative that we look forward. There's a reason why they cut Hamdan and signed Brohm in the first place. Give the kid some playing time now is all I'm saying. They're going to try him out next season anyway. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I don't think there is a better time to start developing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsRUs Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Trent's on his way out and Fitzy is just filling in. Let's give Brohm some playing time. At least we'll know whether to sign a QB off FA or from the draft. Yes yes I know we have a decimated O line. But 7 months does not an awesome O line make. The O line will take a season or more to completely develop. Give Brohm some confidence, assure him he's in our future plans and let's see what he does with some playing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruuuuce Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Trent's on his way out and Fitzy is just filling in. Let's give Brohm some playing time. At least we'll know whether to sign a QB off FA or from the draft. Yes yes I know we have a decimated O line. But 7 months does not an awesome O line make. The O line will take a season or more to completely develop. Give Brohm some confidence, assure him he's in our future plans and let's see what he does with some playing time. uhhhh most of this line won't be here next year, or if they are here, they will be back on the practice squad or be 3rd stringers, where they started on the depth chart and where they should stay. If Fewell has any mercy he won't start Brohm and throw him to the wolves, maybe he will play him week 17 when the colts have their backups in, but other than that i don't see it happening. Remember, Fewell is auditioning for a HC position right now, or at the least a DC position somewhere else because who ever the next HC is will be bringing in an entirely new staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 brohm has a $2 mil salary this year. fitzpatrick makes $932K edwards makes $624K let's see if brohm is twice to four times as good as fitzpatrick or edwards. We signed a guy off of a practice squad to a 2 million dollar salary??? link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I would love for us to act and get a real GM and new evaluator of personnel in place ASAP. This guy could be the next Jim Kelly or Kelly Holcomb but with John Guy making the decisions my gut says not a QB of the future. I didnt understand the move at all given totaly upheival that should occur in the front office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 With our season rendered pointless, its imperative that we look forward. There's a reason why they cut Hamdan and signed Brohm in the first place. Give the kid some playing time now is all I'm saying. They're going to try him out next season anyway. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I don't think there is a better time to start developing him. I don't disagree, but my point is that it may not help his case. If he starts and gets hammered, it could give everyone the perception that he doesn't have it, either. When I say "everyone", that includes people on this board, the media, and other coaches around football (those who may be coaching in Buffalo next season). I'll reiterate that I don't have a problem with starting him, just be careful not to judge from the results too much right now. He may show us something, but if he doesn't, I don't think it should count too much against him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbeast Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Why wait until next year to roll the dice. Lets see what he can do....now.This will help us plan for next year as well. We need to know who we can count on. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 We signed a guy off of a practice squad to a 2 million dollar salary??? link? exactly my thoughts. He probably got a nice signing bonus as a 2nd rounder, but there is no way he is making $2million considering he was cut, signed to a practice squad, then signed off that practice squad by another team to be 3rd string Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsRUs Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 uhhhh most of this line won't be here next year, or if they are here, they will be back on the practice squad or be 3rd stringers, where they started on the depth chart and where they should stay. If Fewell has any mercy he won't start Brohm and throw him to the wolves, maybe he will play him week 17 when the colts have their backups in, but other than that i don't see it happening. Remember, Fewell is auditioning for a HC position right now, or at the least a DC position somewhere else because who ever the next HC is will be bringing in an entirely new staff. I get what you mean. You reckon Fewell well just play it safe? Or rather play to keep his job? Makes sense I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BillsintheBurgh Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I would love for us to act and get a real GM and new evaluator of personnel in place ASAP. This guy could be the next Jim Kelly or Kelly Holcomb but with John Guy making the decisions my gut says not a QB of the future. I didnt understand the move at all given totaly upheival that should occur in the front office I assume DJ was hanging onto Hamdan even though most of the rest of OBD didn't see much long term potential in him. Once DJ was gone, OBD went out and got someone with more potential although he will not be ready to play soon, taking a chance that the more talented player is better for the long run. Not taking chances seemed to be the hallmark of DJ, but in any case the future coach would rather have more talent to choose from than less. I actually think this was a very good move although it is certainly not a high impact one at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyJay1234 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 brohm has a $2 mil salary this year. fitzpatrick makes $932K edwards makes $624K let's see if brohm is twice to four times as good as fitzpatrick or edwards. Welcome to twobillsdrive.com established in 1996 and destroying QB's confidence since 1997. I still remember Parcells talking to the Dallas media about not playing Tony Romo in that particular year early in the season. I am not going to play him until he is ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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