major Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 For years, I've felt we needed a mobile QB, due to our line. We need someone in the vain of a Steve Young or Roger Staubach that can move around and make things happen. Right now, I don't think any of our 3 QB's fit that mold. The last mobile QB we had was Doug Flutie. Before you start bashing the concept of a mobile QB, remember that this style of QB play took us to our last playoff appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 With the direction we are headed a mobile QB would not fit. Our WR core (yes, eye meaned that, sea the post a few weeks passed) is not going to adapt to getting in to position to allow that qb to make the throws, Flutie had the same problem. Eventually, to beat us, they're only count on him as a runner and stuff the box with a spy. A mobile QB would set us back to 0...again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numark Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Like jp or fitz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I would be happy to have a QB like Young or Staubach on the roster... I am not even sure which QB's in the NFL on any team could be described as comparible. (younger McNabb perhaps?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ 'Em Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Yeah I'm sure JP is available. He can run, sack, fumble us right out of the playoff hunt again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthtobrint Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Doug Flutie was the last quarterback to take us to the playoffs because he was the last good quarterback we've had, not because he was the last mobile quarterback we had. You acquire the best quarterback available and fix the offensive line. You don't acquire a quarterback just because he's mobile and then assume that the offensive line can now be disregarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Doug Flutie was the last quarterback to take us to the playoffs because he was the last good quarterback we've had, not because he was the last mobile quarterback we had. You acquire the best quarterback available and fix the offensive line. You don't acquire a quarterback just because he's mobile and then assume that the offensive line can now be disregarded. That's absurd. The Bills made the playoffs that year because they had the 2nd best ranked defense in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 That's absurd. The Bills made the playoffs that year because they had the 2nd best ranked defense in the NFL. gawed I loved that defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthtobrint Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 That's absurd. The Bills made the playoffs that year because they had the 2nd best ranked defense in the NFL. You're correct there, but missing the point. Flutie was the Bills last good quarterback because he was the Bills last good quarterback, not simply because he was mobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sllib olaffub Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I know I'm opening myself up to a bashing here, but a guy who has come to my mind a lot this offseason is Jeff Garcia. Sure, he's old - but, he's never played old - he's quick, accurate, and I think he's actually played well the last few times he's been given a chance. His attitude about being the starter is the only drawback in my mind - he'd not want to be a second stringer. But, he'd come in and be the best QB on our team immediately, and I think would be a good signing for two years - unless Edwards or Brohm - doubtfully Brown - step up and really show improvement. My fear, though, with Edwards, is that he looks great in practice and when it doesn't count, maybe even looking like he finally gets it and does great for a few games, and then the mental terror sets in with him and he loses his nerve. So, I guess if you give Edwards the chance again you set yourself up for disaster - so, I think you bring in a guy like Garcia and let him take over if he shows he's still got it, and a guy like Edwards psychologically would probably come off the bench with a chip on his shoulder (or, being seen as the second string guy, he'd have nothing to prove, much less pressure - and would probably thrive in that role). Gaither or the guy from New Orleans and a vet QB like Garcia, and we'd be, I think, capable of 9-7 or 10-6 and a wildcard spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 You're correct there, but missing the point. Flutie was the Bills last good quarterback because he was the Bills last good quarterback, not simply because he was mobile. Flutie was not a good QB. He was just better than those who have come after him. Akili Smith may be a better QB than those who succeeded Flutie. And I'm not sure he's better than Bledsoe, though maybe in their Buffalo tenures, Flutie was better than Bledsoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Ryan Fitzpatrick is the first QB in almost 20 years to throw a 50 yard TD pass and a 50 yard TD in the same game (Surprising Vick never had one of those games). I think Fitz could be classified as a mobile QB. Now clearly Fitz is just a solid backup and not the answer at QB. I think we should just focus on getting our O-line in order rather then getting a QB that can compensate for our bad O-line. If we get Gaither then we have 3 core pieces to our O-line (Gaither at LT, LG Levitre and RG or C with Wood) and having a bunch of prospects at RT with Bell, Meridith, and Wang who could pan out. However even if we don't get Gaither we have to hope one of our Tackle prospects pans out at RT or LT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 A mobile quarterback to compensate for a bad offensive line? I think fixing the offensive line and going with a qb who will operate from the pocket might be a better way to go. Trying all sorts of things to compensate for a bad offensive line seems somewhat bizarre to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 I like the idea of getting Jeff Garcia, that was mentioned earlier in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrFishfinder Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 A mobile quarterback to compensate for a bad offensive line? I think fixing the offensive line and going with a qb who will operate from the pocket might be a better way to go. Trying all sorts of things to compensate for a bad offensive line seems somewhat bizarre to me. Thank you. I was hoping someone would point this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 A mobile QB, especially one that had to hop to throw the ball, is the last thing we need. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Philster Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 That's absurd. The Bills made the playoffs that year because they had the 2nd best ranked defense in the NFL. Wrong The Bills made the playoffs in 99 because they had the #1 defense in the NFL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 If we want a truly mobile QB, we should pick up one from the old Cyberball game And I wouldn't mind picking up the Troll from Pigskin. on defense I did some emulating recently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 A mobile QB, especially one that had to hop to throw the ball, is the last thing we need. PTR Whats next Joe Dufeck because he won a game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasBB Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Our quarterbacks are plenty mobile enough right now. Not saying they are like Steve Young exactly, but they are not statues, either. They are adequate in the mobility department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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