Beebes Bubble Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/03/tarvaris-jackson-expected-to-remain-no-3-all-season/ From Chan's own mouth, Tarvaris isn't expected to rise above 3rd string this season. THIS SEASON! The Bills org spent $1.75 Million for a 1 year contract and traded away a draft pick (a 7th, but moves up to a 6th if he is active for 6 games) for a 3rd string QB. Sound move! Thank you, Buffalo Bills, for once again proving that you are who we thought you were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 http://profootballta...o-3-all-season/ From Chan's own mouth, Tarvaris isn't expected to rise above 3rd string this season. THIS SEASON! The Bills org spent $1.75 Million for a 1 year contract and traded away a draft pick (a 7th, but moves up to a 6th if he is active for 6 games) for a 3rd string QB. Sound move! Thank you, Buffalo Bills, for once again proving that you are who we thought you were. You don't suppose their going to re-sign him, do ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 http://profootballta...o-3-all-season/ From Chan's own mouth, Tarvaris isn't expected to rise above 3rd string this season. THIS SEASON! The Bills org spent $1.75 Million for a 1 year contract and traded away a draft pick (a 7th, but moves up to a 6th if he is active for 6 games) for a 3rd string QB. Sound move! Thank you, Buffalo Bills, for once again proving that you are who we thought you were. Dude threw for over 3000 yards last year, we needed someone that is an actual QB (not Brad) for that spot. $1.75M is reasonable, and 7th round picks are a joke. Would you rather Ralph just keep the money to add to the stack he'll never spend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Ralph Is Wasteful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGimp Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 The Bills are the biggest joke of the NFL and have been for over 10 years. Nothing will change probably until they move.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prissythecat Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 http://profootballta...o-3-all-season/ From Chan's own mouth, Tarvaris isn't expected to rise above 3rd string this season. THIS SEASON! The Bills org spent $1.75 Million for a 1 year contract and traded away a draft pick (a 7th, but moves up to a 6th if he is active for 6 games) for a 3rd string QB. Sound move! Thank you, Buffalo Bills, for once again proving that you are who we thought you were. 7th round picks have almost no value. And 1.75 mil ain't a large salary. So what is your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagon Circler Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 He should be starting and he doesn't even dress. Typical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS 56 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 For this they ditched Vince Young? At least there was some upward potential with Young. They could have kept Young in third and saved a buck plus a draft choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsidethebox Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Wasn't stevie johnson a 7th round pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybe Someday Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I'm guessing that Jackson isn’t picking up the offense as quickly as Chan had hoped he would and that is why he’ll stay at #3 for the season. That and because Brad Smith has been working more with the WRs due to the lack of depth/talent there. Wasn't stevie johnson a 7th round pick? Yes he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) What does Buffalo's Pro Personnel Department do anyway? Edited October 3, 2012 by BillsVet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 we will see - theres no rush, and im sure that statement is more of a feeling than a firm rule here. ie things can change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainwampus Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 This has a lot to do with Chan's cronyism with Thigpen. Chan will do whatever it takes to keep Thigpen employed. That's why Vince Young was cut. Same thing with Choice. Why did Johnny White barely get any touches in preseason? Because Chan doesn't want anyone to challenge his pet players. Both guys will be here as long as Chan is HC (and not a day longer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsMagic1 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Were onlyteam that looks to aquire mediocre talent year after year for no reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 What Chan states publicly means nothing. If Fitz were to go down with an injury, then lets see what he says, until that happens it's pretty much a moot point anyway. It just amazes me how so many people seem to believe every word spoken by the Bills must be 100% correct. They are required to tell their fan base everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibuya Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) This has a lot to do with Chan's cronyism with Thigpen. Chan will do whatever it takes to keep Thigpen employed. That's why Vince Young was cut. Same thing with Choice. Why did Johnny White barely get any touches in preseason? Because Chan doesn't want anyone to challenge his pet players. Both guys will be here as long as Chan is HC (and not a day longer). LMAo what is worng with some of you's.. The brain is clealry mis funstioning when you spend your time ocming up with these insane conspiracy theories.. You have to be what 14.... Edited October 3, 2012 by shibuya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 LMAo what is worng with some of you's.. The brain is clealry mis funstioning when you spend your time ocming up with these insane conspiracy theories.. You have to be what 14.... the sad part is - growing up doesnt seem to stop the craziness. it might be worse even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbottroadwarrior Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 IIRC, isn't there some condition with the trade/contract that is based on games which Jackson dresses? I thought it changes the round of the draft pick Seattle acquired in the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) Remember in the preseason when Vince Young and Tyler Thigpen stunk it up. They dumped Young and wanted an upgrade over Thigpen so they traded for Jackson. Remember right after the trade for Jackson, there was talk Thigpen could be cut. There is the only one plausible explanation at this point: Now that they've seen T. Jackson up close and in person, they now realize he sucks worse than Thigpen which is why he remains 3rd string. The trade did not upgrade the back-up QB position as they had hoped. And quite honestly, is there anyone who can honestly say they thought Jackson would be an upgrade for the Bills after watching him play in Minnesota and Seattle? He was horrible! Edited October 3, 2012 by Mr. Wonderful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
writer21 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 He will be dressed up as our QB for the future while Buffalo yet again skips on drafting a young franchise QB to develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I'm guessing that Jackson isn’t picking up the offense as quickly as Chan had hoped he would and that is why he’ll stay at #3 for the season. That and because Brad Smith has been working more with the WRs due to the lack of depth/talent there. Yes he was. More like he sucks now that Chan has seen him play in person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrymessenger Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 More like he sucks now that Chan has seen him play in person More like Chan does not have the guts to admit that his choice of a starting QB is an epic fail. Let me tell you right now what's in store for Fitz: 1) Chan man's up and sits Fitz. That would involve big personal courage on his part and colossal embarrassment, os 2) Chan gets booted at year end and the new guy gets rid of Fitz. Either way, Fitz is basically done as the Bills starting QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigc14120 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I'm guessing that Jackson isn’t picking up the offense as quickly as Chan had hoped he would and that is why he’ll stay at #3 for the season. That and because Brad Smith has been working more with the WRs due to the lack of depth/talent there. Yes he was. I am guessing that if Jackson doesn't pickup the offense this year, he will not be resigned. VY's problem was between the ears, and perhaps Jackson has some of that as well. Stay tuned! We do have a Harvard man starting, with his big brain!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Truth Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 It was a good move. They did it because if the Seahawks cut him they were going to have to fight other teams to sign him. Anyone who did not watch Vince Young in the preseason, stop saying ¨we should have kept Young!¨ No we should not have. He freaking sucks and you would easily be able to tell that if you watched. This was a good move if it is our intention to use him as a backup. My biggest fear is that once Fitz fails, they are going to try to sell Jackson to the fanbase as the next starter. If they do this, I will stop watching. We need an elite prospect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003Contenders Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 He will be dressed up as our QB for the future while Buffalo yet again skips on drafting a young franchise QB to develop. And who, pray tell, was this young QB they passed over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 If T. Jackson can't beat out Thigpen, that kinda tells me all I need to know. 'cuz Thigpen is BAD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Dude threw for over 3000 yards last year, we needed someone that is an actual QB (not Brad) for that spot. $1.75M is reasonable, and 7th round picks are a joke. Would you rather Ralph just keep the money to add to the stack he'll never spend? lol. exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsidethebox Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Shouldn't they have known what they were trading for? Why make a trade for qb you know nothing about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUFF Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 This is all I can think of in regard to this post: - Fitz is playing terrible and all the fans are calling for his head. - If Tavaris Jackson was the 2nd string quarterback fans would be calling for Fitz to be pulled, and to put TJ in. - Chan & Nix know that us fans will not be chanting for "Thigpen" at the next home game and shaking Fitz's confidence anymore than it already is. (If Tavaris was the backup we would have been calling his name at the New England game.) - Well played Chan! now work on your gameplan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrymessenger Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 This is all I can think of in regard to this post: - Fitz is playing terrible and all the fans are calling for his head. - If Tavaris Jackson was the 2nd string quarterback fans would be calling for Fitz to be pulled, and to put TJ in. - Chan & Nix know that us fans will not be chanting for "Thigpen" at the next home game and shaking Fitz's confidence anymore than it already is. (If Tavaris was the backup we would have been calling his name at the New England game.) - Well played Chan! now work on your gameplan! Hmmmm...I think you have something there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUFF Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 It follows the "your backup qb is always the most popular guy on a bad team" theory... unless your backup qb gets a football bounced off his helmet while warming up and is named "thigpen"...in that case utilize smelling salts and reinsert broken qb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mob16151 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 If T. Jackson can't beat out Thigpen, that kinda tells me all I need to know. 'cuz Thigpen is BAD! Depends. Do you et thr guy who has a year in the system get first crack at the job if Fitz goes down, or the guy with 5 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Ralph Is Wasteful! Funniest line around here in at least a week. Well done. What does Buffalo's Pro Personnel Department do anyway? Well presumably they had a lot to do with the Bills offering contracts to Mario Williams, Robert Meachem, and Mark Anderson. This is all I can think of in regard to this post: - Fitz is playing terrible and all the fans are calling for his head. - If Tavaris Jackson was the 2nd string quarterback fans would be calling for Fitz to be pulled, and to put TJ in. - Chan & Nix know that us fans will not be chanting for "Thigpen" at the next home game and shaking Fitz's confidence anymore than it already is. (If Tavaris was the backup we would have been calling his name at the New England game.) - Well played Chan! now work on your gameplan! This all makes sense except that it might actually be possible for us to hit rock bottom and start calling for Thigpen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 http://profootballta...o-3-all-season/ From Chan's own mouth, Tarvaris isn't expected to rise above 3rd string this season. THIS SEASON! The Bills org spent $1.75 Million for a 1 year contract and traded away a draft pick (a 7th, but moves up to a 6th if he is active for 6 games) for a 3rd string QB. Sound move! Thank you, Buffalo Bills, for once again proving that you are who we thought you were. well you don't want to upgrade to a 6th rounder do ya? besides our playbook is so huge only a Harvard Grad can learn it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpleman Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 well you don't want to upgrade to a 6th rounder do ya? besides our playbook is so huge only a Harvard Grad can learn it. Well we are in real trouble if only a Harvard grad can learn it. The only ones that seem confused by our huge and complicated playbook are our own players. I don't see much confusion in the opposing players defensive players. Isn't the idea of a complicated offense suppose to confuse the opponent, not your own players? Yeah, Chan is an offensive genius alright! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 well presumably they had a lot to do with the Bills offering contracts to Mario Williams, Robert Meachem, and Mark Anderson. on the brightside - we didnt get meachem. wasnt a fan of breaking the bank for him and he has followed his underwhelming career path while in San Diego so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Just another stop gap QB.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueStory80 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Dude threw for over 3000 yards last year, we needed someone that is an actual QB (not Brad) for that spot. $1.75M is reasonable, and 7th round picks are a joke. Would you rather Ralph just keep the money to add to the stack he'll never spend? Shannon Sharpe, Tom Nalen, Donald Driver, Marques Colston, Gary Anderson, Stevie Johnson, Justin Rogers, Julian Edelman, Rashad Jennings, Peyton Hillis, Ahmad Bradshaw, Cortland Finnegan, Dave Tollefson, Jay Ratliff, Tully Banta Cain, Brett Keisel, Rock Cartwright, TJ Houshmanzadeh, Jay Riemersma, Adam Timmerman, Jamal Anderson, Michael McCrary, Kurt Schulz, Leon Lett, Dave Szott, Marion Butts, and a guy named Bo Jackson were all 7th round draft picks. There are lots of diamonds in the rough that can be found so I wouldn't say they're a complete joke. True Story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Not sure how this link suggests a trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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