BillsGuyInMalta Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) Props to Erik in the Shoutbox for the info. http://blogs.buffalo...-for-bills.html Edited May 11, 2012 by BillsGuyBackInMalta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Oh curseword. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Well, he's got to be a better wildcat option than Brad Smith... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numark Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 i guess you could argue he is better than thigpen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopreme Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Why not, former first round pick. Probably an upgrade to what the Bills currently have on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 WGR says he flew in this morning: http://wgr550.com/Vince-Young-At-Airport-This-Morning/12999856 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Why not, former first round pick. Probably an upgrade to what the Bills currently have on the team. Not if you base it on last year with the Eagles, which may be unfair... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34-78-83 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Interesting considering Vince and Mario were the hotly debated "who should be the 1st pick in the draft for the Texans?" back in 2006 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I'm not mad about it. Not a guy I make a centerpiece but can be a top flight backup in a good situation and this seems to be the low pressure, highly supportive, place that could level him out some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 The guy no doubt has some skills. I also think that Chan would be able to maximize those skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair GM Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Why not, former first round pick. Probably an upgrade to what the Bills currently have on the team. Ummm...but the Eagles opted for Trent Edwards rather than bringing VY back...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsox Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Oh curseword. Why? Exactly! I'll take my chances with Thigpen as the backup rather than this idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Not if you base it on last year with the Eagles, which may be unfair... The glitzy lockerroom with high profile me guys is the epitome of the wrong place for him to get his head square. I'm not saying he will here, but it's better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Three things to keep in mind: 1. Trent Edwards made Vince Young expendable. Yes, that Trent Edwards. 2. Vince Young has all the talent in the world and 0.0% of it consists of work ethic. 3. Even the QB Renovation Realities of franchises decided to not to keep him around. Is he better than Thigpen? Not sure. Threw four interceptions in a game last year against last year. I don't think he's "that" guy anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Interesting considering Vince and Mario were the hotly debated "who should be the 1st pick in the draft for the Texans?" back in 2006 . I thought it was Reggie Bush and Mario?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbosrrgood Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Oh curseword. Why? This ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 The guy no doubt has some skills. I also think that Chan would be able to maximize those skills. Couldn't have said it better myself. He has nothing left to lose, and with Thigpen as our backup, neither do we. There is no--REPEAT, NO--harm in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 No matter what, though, I like the fact it sends a message that the Bills are being aggressive about adding talent (we can debate that in Young's case) to the rest of the league and says they are in "win now" mode. It's sure to get them some airtime with the national talking heads, if nothing else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 i think its a good move to bring him in. see where hes at mentally and if hes willing to be a backup. i actually thought the bills shoulda have gone after him when he first became available. i think chan could work well him his attributes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills of Boston Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 No harm in this... far better than any of our backups... this is one of those things to NOT worry about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 There is no--REPEAT, NO--harm in this. If you completely ignore locker room chemistry, then sure. The guy is a headcase and a petulant whiner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cincinnati Kid Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Dream Team? Had to...Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) Curious. I thought Dennis Dixon, with his Doug Whaley connection, would be considered. PTR Edited May 1, 2012 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 This would be great, especially if it somehow causes us to cut Brad Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 31-19 as a starter, brought in to be a backup, I don't hate this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanCity Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 If Chan approves, I approve. I don't think VY can run an offense to the point that more intelligent QB's can, but if the right plays are put in place, he is a serviceable back-up with this squad. Is he better than Thigpen? Darned if i know. The real question is does Chix think he's better than Thigpen? They're bringing him in for a look because, chances are, they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Curious. I thought Dennis Dixon, with his Doug Whaley connection, would be considered. PTR As did I. I think Dennis would make a great backup. This Vince Young news is very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Dream Team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 CHIX is sending the message that we are competitive now. Injury will not stop us and whether you are a veteran or UDFA, be prepared to work to show you want to be here. He may be the first of a few others to be given an audition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomdayfan Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain by doing this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Exactly! I'll take my chances with Thigpen as the backup rather than this idiot. At least Young has had some success in the NFL. Thigpen 1-11 as a starter and that's including the Gailey magic would not even be in the NFL if it wasn't for Gailey. At 3+million a year Thigpen is one of the most overpaid duds in the league. Please don't give me that "he didn't have a full offseason last year crap". He sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Curious. I thought Dennis Dixon, with his Doug Whaley connection, would be considered. PTR I do as well. The question to me is if they are bringing in 2-3 guys and work them out and interview them and see which one seems to be the best fit talent wise and character wise and knowledge wise and fit with Chan -- OR -- if they just targeted Young and their guy and if they like what they see they will sign him. I'm inclined to think it is the former, and they will bring in 2-3 guys including Dixon, who I would prefer to Young. We'll have to see, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 If you completely ignore locker room chemistry, then sure. The guy is a headcase and a petulant whiner. Yeah, the problem would be if Chan coaches him up and he get's more confidence, he'd likely not be content to play clipboard carrier. His head would have to be in the right place, and that may be the biggest hurdle here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Number 76 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain by doing this The only possible negative consequence, if the Bills sign him, is a QB controversy. I like this a lot. Strong move. Even if he's not signed, still, strong move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsrhody Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I dont hate it.. it's not like we're going to paying him any significant $. Bring him on! This locker room is too strong for him to ruin anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) The guy has had his issues. Yet, keep in mind that he is not being brought in to start. He single-handedly beat USC in the National Championship game. He was rookie of the year. He can run. As I said earlier, he has skills that Chan certainly can maximize in our offense. As far as the locker room is concerned, I think we have a darn good locker room (Buddy and Chan seem to intentionally go after high character, intelligent guys). I am sure that the locker room can handle Vince Young. I also think that our locker room and atmosphere would be good for Vince Young. In the end, there is absolutely nothing to lose. Edited May 1, 2012 by Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Well, he's got to be a better wildcat option than Brad Smith... I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Look at the bright side folks. Let's look at the 2006 draft again... The Bills drafted Whitner at 8 and McCargo at 26. Pretend that never happened and we actually drafted Mario Williams at #1 and Vince Young at #3. Poof, all the bad feelings are gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I thought it was Reggie Bush and Mario?? It was actually both, which was the reason that Mario was booed. Bush was the highly talented flashy choice. Young played at nearby Texas and was a Texan fan favorite coming off the National Championship win. Bush was seemingly the first choice of the fans but Young was a close second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Looks like he's already in town. You know what that means. Tempo tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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