Donald Duck Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Big difference between hiring a backup, and grooming a young QB to someday take over the reigns. I dunno about you, but I wouldn't waste a second rounder on a backup. A kid like Osweiller, for example, is a project, but his size, and athleticism give him a tremendous upside. In Denver's situation, you take a kid like that with the understanding that Manning's days are numbered, and someday soon Osweiller will be THE GUY. Otherwise, what's the justification for taking a project in the second? p is also How about this concept, your backup is also your future signal caller, good grief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Not at all. Very mobile for a big guy. He doesn't mind standing in the pocket but can definitely move. He was recruited on a basketball scholarship to Gonzaga, so he is agile. AC Earle agile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregonbillsfan Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Who cares where he'd be better off, I only care about the Bills being better off. I think this guy could be another Big Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Manning has a close relationship with Jim Sorgi and Sorgi was a pretty decent backup for awhile. FWIW. You have a point. Sorgi never lost a game.. or started one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 You have a point. Sorgi never lost a game.. or started one I get that, but this is a completely different situation. Any guy backing up Manning from his mid-20's on, HAD to embrace the reality that they may never see the field. If Manning got his bell rung, maybe you were in for a down, or two. Other than that, you were trade-bait, and/or a living clipboard stand. That was your future. I think backing up Manning at this particular point in his career has totally different implications. Especially, if your'e a kid with as much potential as Osweiller. It seems to me like the right peices are in place for Brock to someday be the face of the Bronco franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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