Another Point of View Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I am not one of these fans that sits in a room bashing the quarterback. I realize that removing the starter is not always the answer, sometimes the change accomplishes very little and the team can become divided over who should start the following week. I have to tell you, I was sure Gailey needed to do something to spark the team and I thought for sure Edwards would not start the 2nd half. How about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I am not one of these fans that sits in a room bashing the quarterback. I realize that removing the starter is not always the answer, sometimes the change accomplishes very little and the team can become divided over who should start the following week. I have to tell you, I was sure Gailey needed to do something to spark the team and I thought for sure Edwards would not start the 2nd half. How about you? It wouldn't have made a lick of difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan888 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 No way would I have changed QB's. I think Trent should get the start the next couple of weeks. You pick a QB and stick with him, you don't switch back and forth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Rarely does a team change QB's no matter how bad they look when the game is still within reach. The Bills were behind 10-3 at the half, so one TD while it looked difficult to happen ties it up. If they were behind 28-3, then it may have happend. Plus with it being the 1st week of season, also less likely to change things. You don't want to take away any confidence TE may have. I am not one of these fans that sits in a room bashing the quarterback. I realize that removing the starter is not always the answer, sometimes the change accomplishes very little and the team can become divided over who should start the following week. I have to tell you, I was sure Gailey needed to do something to spark the team and I thought for sure Edwards would not start the 2nd half. How about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I would have replaced him before the game started. But, that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 No. What I would have done is attempted to have run the ball on a more consistent basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharper802 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Gailey knows if Trent missed the reads or refused to throw downfield to open guys. I think Trent has 2-4 games left to show improvement or he is done. It appears to Gailey there is really a big seperation between Edwards and Fitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Point of View Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 Rarely does a team change QB's no matter how bad they look when the game is still within reach. The Bills were behind 10-3 at the half, so one TD while it looked difficult to happen ties it up. If they were behind 28-3, then it may have happend. Plus with it being the 1st week of season, also less likely to change things. You don't want to take away any confidence TE may have. Fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Only if your goal was to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad1 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 If you think Edwards has the ability to be the franchise QB, then no, you don't replace him. If you don't believe that he is the franchise QB, then you start the audition process, and you start with guys on your bench. Can Brohm or Fitzpatrick lead a comeback in a winnable game? By the end of the season the Bills coaching staff should have a complete understanding of the abilities of the guys on the roster. Either one of these guys is next franchise QB, or they go shopping in FA or in the draft. No more of this, 'he'd be good if he had a real coach, or offensive line, or receivers, or whatever.' If this is a rebuilding year, then we should see guys being cycled throughout the lineup the entire season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I would say the odds are still good that Edwards is the best QB on the roster. Fitzpatrick and Brohm are basically also zeroes. Maybe Brohm will develop down the line, but he's shown nothing going into his third year. We've got three very hard games, plus Jacksonville, before the bye. I don't think there's any really compelling run here that gets us to 3-2, so I think this stretch is Edwards' last chance. If we're 0-5, and he looks as god-awful as he did today, I think it's time to end the experiment, and rotate the deck chairs once again on this sinking ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Point of View Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 If you think Edwards has the ability to be the franchise QB, then no, you don't replace him. If you don't believe that he is the franchise QB, then you start the audition process, and you start with guys on your bench. Can Brohm or Fitzpatrick lead a comeback in a winnable game? By the end of the season the Bills coaching staff should have a complete understanding of the abilities of the guys on the roster. Either one of these guys is next franchise QB, or they go shopping in FA or in the draft. No more of this, 'he'd be good if he had a real coach, or offensive line, or receivers, or whatever.' If this is a rebuilding year, then we should see guys being cycled throughout the lineup the entire season. Agreed......... I would say the odds are still good that Edwards is the best QB on the roster. Fitzpatrick and Brohm are basically also zeroes. Maybe Brohm will develop down the line, but he's shown nothing going into his third year. We've got three very hard games, plus Jacksonville, before the bye. I don't think there's any really compelling run here that gets us to 3-2, so I think this stretch is Edwards' last chance. If we're 0-5, and he looks as god-awful as he did today, I think it's time to end the experiment, and rotate the deck chairs once again on this sinking ship. Your probably right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTIZZLE Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I am not one of these fans that sits in a room bashing the quarterback. I realize that removing the starter is not always the answer, sometimes the change accomplishes very little and the team can become divided over who should start the following week. I have to tell you, I was sure Gailey needed to do something to spark the team and I thought for sure Edwards would not start the 2nd half. How about you? Trent is the best we have. Let him play. Benching him won't help. He needs to go next year and we need to beef up the O-line. I am not a trent supporter but come on, he has NO protection. And....when he does have time, he is too nervous that pressure might be coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChimp Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Brohm would have thrown a ball father than 9 yards on that last 4th down, pretty sure. I'd even venture a guess he'd have heaved it end zone. But the question didn't necessarily ask that, so forget I said anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kkspike Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 You have to remember is what chan see in practice.every throw these guys make during the week is charted.who knows if Ryan threw 10 slants and hit on 3.you can't start flip floppin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 You have to remember is what chan see in practice.every throw these guys make during the week is charted.who knows if Ryan threw 10 slants and hit on 3.you can't start flip floppin I'd rather have a QB that looks good on Sunday, than one that looks good on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eSJayDee Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Not at 1/2 time. For the 1st half, the offense was totally pathetic. Edwards didn't have a chance to suck. It serves no purpose to pull a QB in a tenuous position when he isn't the problem. It wasn't until later in the game that Edwards started to play poorly. And I would've considered pulling him b4 our TD drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Not at 1/2 time. For the 1st half, the offense was totally pathetic. Edwards didn't have a chance to suck. It serves no purpose to pull a QB in a tenuous position when he isn't the problem. It wasn't until later in the game that Edwards started to play poorly. What ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 If Gailey bothered to look at last November's home thrashing of Miami he would've started Fitz in the first place. The guy hits passes downfield, scrambles pretty well and has pocket awareness. Trent does not have one single intangible that i can list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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