26CornerBlitz Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 What if 12/21/12 is real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBill Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 What if I win the lottery too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Mark my words. Tavaris Jackson will be starting by week 6. And what if you are wrong? To the OP, I wouldnt read too much in to Thigpens play tonight as it will be mostly again Lions players who are on the bubble for a roster spot. At best, I think he gets cut and then re signed after week 1 so the Bills arent on the hook for his $2.5 Million salary that they would have to pay him in full. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tu-Toned Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 And if he pee'd wine he would be a complete dinner! Well done sir, way to complete the cycle. I know that water has been turned into wine before, not sure about pee though, he should give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARCELL DAREUS POWER Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 what if girls liked me? what if flutie started vs the titans? what if communism won? what if dctom wasnt an !@#$???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) I know it's unlikely, but let's say with his back to the wall, Thigpen comes out and really lights it up. Looks like the 2nd coming of Montana. Clearly provides Bills with the best QB performance we've seen not only in the preseason, but in several years. Jackson's on a renogiated contract so I reckon he's safe. Does Gailey go against his promise to keep Smith #3 on the depth chart? If not, what about Fitz? Did you just post asking if our #3-4 qb looks good in a preseason game, do we cut our jack of all trades or our starter, as a serious question? Is this a fitz vs thigpen thread? (and preface it with how bad you think thigpen is?) Edited August 30, 2012 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreakPop Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Mark my words. Tavaris Jackson will be starting by week 6. Not a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Did you just post asking if our #3-4 qb looks good in a preseason game, do we cut our jack of all trades or our starter, as a serious question? Is this a fitz vs thigpen thread? (and preface it with how bad you think thigpen is?) I'm just asking what happens if he comes out and looks great. Because we haven't had a QB all preseason that's looked even decent. You can't see it creating questions when we have a guy with a lock on 3 spot of dubious QB value, a guy on the 2 spot whose already tagged as a career backup and whose just getting fitted for bills uni now, and a guy with a supposed lock on the 1 spot whose played like s big pile of number 2 this preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 If TT is on the opening day roster, the Bills are stuck for $2.5M. Also weigh that when making a determination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I'm just asking what happens if he comes out and looks great. Because we haven't had a QB all preseason that's looked even decent. You can't see it creating questions when we have a guy with a lock on 3 spot of dubious QB value, a guy on the 2 spot whose already tagged as a career backup and whose just getting fitted for bills uni now, and a guy with a supposed lock on the 1 spot whose played like s big pile of number 2 this preseason. key word: preseason Start worrying when the regular season is under way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 key word: preseason Start worrying when the regular season is under way. Well the coaches are obviously making a lot of decisions based on preseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARCELL DAREUS POWER Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Well the coaches are obviously making a lot of decisions based on preseason For 3rd stringers man... the roster is set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Well the coaches are obviously making a lot of decisions based on preseason Based on things we have little to no idea about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonechiller Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 It means nothing! It will just reinforce how inconsistant he can be. And beg to ask, where was this before, or better yet, who the heck cares. Jackson gonna be #2, now lets start the season! By the way if Fitz isn't still the starter by week 6, its cause hes hurt or someone else was brought in,these guys won't unseat him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 the only way jackson has any chance at stealing the starting job is if fitz completely poops the bed, as in last half fitz last year could happen but i doubt it. im not sure he can return to first half fitz, but he should be able to keep the td numbers above pick numbers and around 60% completions, which would keep jackson on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhickedWilliams Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 what if elvis grbac driving a winnebago made of swiss cheese rolls out of my butt? mmmmm my fav, butt derived grilled cheese. Mark my words. Tavaris Jackson will be starting by week 6. words Marked, also observed your micro-boner... Snugger fits are painful to purchase, every store know knows about your tiny wangful situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxy312 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I know it's unlikely, but let's say with his back to the wall, Thigpen comes out and really lights it up. Looks like the 2nd coming of Montana. Clearly provides Bills with the best QB performance we've seen not only in the preseason, but in several years. Jackson's on a renogiated contract so I reckon he's safe. Does Gailey go against his promise to keep Smith #3 on the depth chart? If not, what about Fitz? That's a good start. What if Obama actually closed GTMO like he promised instead of spending $30 million to rennovate. What if we pulled troops out of Afghanistan as promised instead of increasing our presence. What if we withdrew from Iraq in lieu of paying contractors to stay there? What if we got rid of a $500b deficit in lieu of increasing it by $4.5 trillion? What if monkeys could actually fly like they did in the Wizard of Oz? OK, maybe that went a little too far, but not that much farther than you're suggesting. Fitzpatrick is clearly going to be the starter no matter what happens in the game tonight. No team in the NFL trades any draft pick for a 3rd string QB, which means that Tarvaris Jackson is clearly #2. Logic suggests that TT is likely gone before the season starts, or at a minimum relegated to #3 QB duties or a glorified clipboard holder. It doesn't matter if he magically throws a touchdown pass from his knees from the 1 yard line to the other end zone in the air. His role is pretty much known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 It's preseason. If the terrible doesn't count, then neither should the great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turdferguson Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 He will look great in the unemployment line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I think Chan's mind is already made up and nothing TT does against Detroit will convince Chan to move TT up the depth chart. One good night doesn't much alter two years of mediocrity. I think this is how Chan sees things... Fitz is the starter because he's the best we have. TJack is the #2 because he's better than TT. Brad Smith is the #3 because teams get to dress an emergency QB who doesn't count against your game day total. So you want someone in that spot who will see the field even if (as is likely) both #1 and #2 don't get hurt. Smith can contribute in other ways. It's like having an extra player for free as long as you can legitmately label him a QB. So where does that leave Thigpen? Option 1: Keep him as the temporary #2 until T Jack learns the offense well enough to perform that role. Option 2: Cut TT now confident that no one will sign him - he'll still be available if Fitz gets injured early in the season. Option 3: Keep him on the roster because - god forbid - Fitz or TJack get hurt tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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