FreakPop Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I think B Smith will be cut and TT makes the team. Something about him Chan likes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 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. Â It's true. Having a guy that can take a knee in the endzone on kickoffs is invaluable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBiker Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Â this is my only memory of thigpen in a bills jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I think we'll be starting the year with four QBs on the roster, with one of our PS players being brought back up when we cut TT in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I will root for TT as long as he is on this team.....just like I do every other bills player. Â That said....the monkey that just flew out of my @ss just ate my breakfast before he ran down the sidewalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I think B Smith will be cut and TT makes the team. Something about him Chan likes. Â His purdy mouth? It's true. Having a guy that can take a knee in the endzone on kickoffs is invaluable. Â We have Easley for that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayviy6adMNM Â this is my only memory of thigpen in a bills jersey As it shoulkd be. Kind of a snapshot of his entire NFL career. But hey gailey at least set him up financially, if he was smart enough to bank the millions ralph was forced to pay him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber 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. Â Jackson's on a renogiated contract so I reckon he's safe. Â Does Gailey go against his promise to keep Smith #3 on the depth chart? Â If not, what about Fitz? Â What if VY looked great against the Steelers, then came in for Fitz sometime in the regular season and looked abosultely awful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 He's in a no-win situation. If he plays lights-out, it just proves he's completely inconsistent. If he doesn't, he's consistent, but at sucking. So he's gone either way.  I hope he plays lights-out just so that the coaching staff can get accurate looks at the rest of the team that actually have a legitimate shot at making the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 It's true. Having a guy that can take a knee in the endzone on kickoffs is invaluable. Â But you forget! Smith is multidimensional. He can run the wildcat, play wideout AND take a knee on kickoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBill Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 But you forget! Smith is multidimensional. He can run the wildcat, play wideout AND take a knee on kickoffs. and he doesn't do any of the above very well. With Buffalo he has actually played receiver better then any of the other positions you mention and that wasnt that great, and there is a logjam of mediocre talent at that position already. 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. Actually the biggest change before last season was if the #3 came in the game, the #1 and #2 QBs couldn't reenter. That rule is obsolete now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 If Thigpen looks great tonight, it'll be nice for him to have something positive on tape for his next team to see. Â He's gone. Â GO BILLS!!! Â This- its either he tries but sux, or he sux b/c he's not trying enough. Â If he tries harder and thus looks better now that a much more viable back up is threatening, well then he should be cut for lack Of effort. T Jax will be an ideal back up anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I think we'll be starting the year with four QBs on the roster, with one of our PS players being brought back up when we cut TT in a few weeks. Â I sure hope your wrong about that. I don't want 4 QBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Â Â I sure hope your wrong about that. I don't want 4 QBs. Â To be fair, I wouldn't count smith a qb in that tally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ1 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 You have a better chance of being struck by lightning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I have no confidence in Thigpen. If he doesn't fumble the snap, he will impress me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 What if Marcia Brady was REALLY a guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ko12010 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Mark my words. Tavaris Jackson will be starting by week 6. Â Your cool. That's what you want to hear with a prediction like that right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) even if he has his best game ever there is no room here. If he does someone else might take a flyer on him, I wish him luck. Will Jackson be activated week 1 ? if not hi Ty Edited August 30, 2012 by CardinalScotts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton's Arm 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? I'd advise a proctologist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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