BuffaloWings Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 When I say that people knew the extension was a bad idea, I wasn't talking about the money aspect of it, but the fact that they were convinced that Fitz was the answer, and stayed with him instead of drafting a QB. Now that they have admitted they need a QB, there really are none in the draft. Plus, it's almost a fact (read that carefully...I said almost) that once a player gets his extension, his performance drops off a cliff. I have nothing to corroborate this, but it seems that the player is less motivated to perform. This is why I'd love to see a maximum of 3-year contracts....as if it would ever happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreakPop Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Fitz isn't the answer and the Bills should upgrade the QB position if they can upgrade it, but for you guys to hang your hat on some pinhead with a BA in English who looks like he has never played an organized team sport in his life, let alone reporting on professional football. OMG! You will go to any lengths to bash Fitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBill Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Plus, it's almost a fact (read that carefully...I said almost) that once a player gets his extension, his performance drops off a cliff. I have nothing to corroborate this, but it seems that the player is less motivated to perform. This is why I'd love to see a maximum of 3-year contracts....as if it would ever happen. Not sure about the facts, or if it had anything to do with Fitz's performance or if it was coincidence, but he went from being OK with better then OK games on occasion, to terrible-starting the day he signed the extension and has only been getting worse since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Alot of us non-kool aid drinkers knew the extension was a terrible decision, but over time with Fitz's normal crappy play, alot more delusional Bills' fans are starting to agree with us. Fitz is the most intelligent dumbass I have ever seen. Well...I don't think smarts have ever had anything to do with the reason Fitz basically sucks...IMHO it's always been about his overall physical ability as a QB...or lack thereof...The guy makes the right reads often enough...Probably more than most NFL QB's...But getting the ball to the receiver where it needs to be, on time...That's a whole different story...He's got an average to below average NFL arm, his mechanics are not great, he can take off and run but he is not good at all in buying time and moving within the pocket to make a completion, and he's the least accurate deep-pass QB I've ever seen...He is brutally bad in that area...He makes the right read, then over, or under-throws the receiver 90% of the time... So anyway...I would not say dumbass as much as I would say he's not an NFL caliber athlete... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReturnoftheBuffaloBeast23 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Alot of us non-kool aid drinkers knew the extension was a terrible decision, but over time with Fitz's normal crappy play, alot more delusional Bills' fans are starting to agree with us. Fitz is the most intelligent dumbass I have ever seen. And the award for post of the day goes to.... ^^^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Well...I don't think smarts have ever had anything to do with the reason Fitz basically sucks...IMHO it's always been about his overall physical ability as a QB...or lack thereof...The guy makes the right reads often enough...Probably more than most NFL QB's...But getting the ball to the receiver where it needs to be, on time...That's a whole different story...He's got an average to below average NFL arm, his mechanics are not great, he can take off and run but he is not good at all in buying time and moving within the pocket to make a completion, and he's the least accurate deep-pass QB I've ever seen...He is brutally bad in that area...He makes the right read, then over, or under-throws the receiver 90% of the time... So anyway...I would not say dumbass as much as I would say he's not an NFL caliber athlete... This is correct, and it's why Fitz will be a great coordinator or coach someday. He's a modern day Jim Harbaugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 4th down, game on the line... Trent plays it safe, tucks the ball and trots out of bounds. That was the end of Trent Edwards. Really sad that I can still picture that play happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 The Bills will no doubt be picking around yet 10 again. Geno Smith will be long gone. My hope is that the Bills throw caution to the wind and just go ahead and select EJ Manuel with their first pick (assuming he's not seen as a 1st round QB). Huge, athletic kid with a big arm who will in no way be there in the second round. He can sit a year behind Fitzpatrick and become our Colin Kaepernick. Who cares what the experts say about it. Let them laugh. We need a QB who's at least got the foundational size, arm and athleticism to become a great NFL QB. I'd even double down on QB in the 2014 draft. Finding their next great QB is the #1 priority and I don't care if they have to blow their next three first rounders to find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Really sad that I can still picture that play happening. That play is possibly the worst quarterback play in league history. it simply is mind numbing. I'm actually surprised it's not on permanent rotation on a NFL blooper reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsrhody Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I really want geno smith.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I really want geno smith.. Thanks for sharing. But who would you like the Bills to draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloPride Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 OK Fitz is out... enter Kyle Orton, Tarvaris Jackson, Rex Grossman, or some other loser. Bills just aint gonna bring in a QB that will make any significant difference.... Mark that down. Agreed. It wouldn't surprise me to see them go after Matt Flynn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher Bills Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Wonder if we would have better with Trent? How could we have been worse? Anyway, Fitz has cost us 3 years of our lives. Couldnt of been that bad, just think since he sucks we would run the ball alot more and his checkdowns would be to spiller! i say thats alot better then what we have now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaygeh Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I think we need a new QB too, the last couple years have not shown any major improvement in my book, he is either hot or dead cold. Someone with a better arm would be great.Time for me to start looking at who will be available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 4th down, game on the line... Trent plays it safe, tucks the ball and trots out of bounds. That was the end of Trent Edwards. Um ... the Bills were losing 34-7 on that particular play: http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010091901/2010/REG2/bills@packers#menu=highlights&tab=recap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrymessenger Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Not sure about the facts, or if it had anything to do with Fitz's performance or if it was coincidence, but he went from being OK with better then OK games on occasion, to terrible-starting the day he signed the extension and has only been getting worse since. Didn't he get that extension after 4 games? Doesn't it take the league about 4 games to figure out what your doing on offence and make adjustments? Does Fitz have the ability to permit changes in scheme or gameplan to counter those adjustments? Yes, yes and no. That is all ye need to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronc24 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Fitz isn't the answer and the Bills should upgrade the QB position if they can upgrade it, but for you guys to hang your hat on some pinhead with a BA in English who looks like he has never played an organized team sport in his life, let alone reporting on professional football. OMG! You will go to any lengths to bash Fitz. Just curious...are you and Fitz secretly dating or something? I mean, it's fine...I'm Canadian after all and it's all legal and stuff up here, but you will seriously go to any lengths to back Fitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreakPop Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Just curious...are you and Fitz secretly dating or something? I mean, it's fine...I'm Canadian after all and it's all legal and stuff up here, but you will seriously go to any lengths to back Fitz. Skippy, your mom is calling you for dinner. Run along now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronc24 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Skippy, your mom is calling you for dinner. Run along now! Typical, amateurish attempt at a comeback when in reality, you have none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 (edited) Typical, amateurish attempt at a comeback when in reality, you have none. seriously freakpop.....you have to look at the title to these fitz threads and look the other way....."because everyone will go to crazy lengths to bash fitz." it's not bashing, we are all bills fans who want to improve the team, fitzbegone is one of those major steps. you agree to disagree, fair enough take it easy with the skippy's and the low iq's digs buddy, its not that serious. Edited November 28, 2012 by Ryan L Billz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts