Big Turk Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I know Fitz isn't the answer at QB, but he is more than a capable backup in this league and could probably really help a young QB learn the game. He seems like a good guy who would help a young QB out a lot, especially in the film room and with his smarts pointing out different things he should be looking at. For all of Fitz's shortcomings, his decision making is pretty good for the most part, its just his physical talents doesn't allow him to do what his brain is telling him to. I would argue that he probably has gotten more out of his physical talent than he should have gotten due to his intelligence and quick decision making. Anyways, I would not hate the idea of Fitz staying on as a backup with a restructured contract to help mentor a young QB and as an insurance policy in case the starter goes down next year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I would, in the small hope that he would one day finally put it all together. It sounds impossible now, I know, but just based on his likability factor I really wish he could be the guy we all wanted him to be. Stranger things have happened. Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsCelticsAngelsBama Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Sorry . "Out of sight, out of mind". The quicker he's just a memory the better. Barkley, Wilson, The Smiths (Geno or his brother Alex), any would be a fresh start. I want some hope and let's face it with Fitz there is no hope. Not trying to be a hater but I really dread another year with him in uniform. Please... NO !! And Happy New Year my Buffalo brothers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I know Fitz isn't the answer at QB, but he is more than a capable backup in this league and could probably really help a young QB learn the game. He seems like a good guy who would help a young QB out a lot, especially in the film room and with his smarts pointing out different things he should be looking at. For all of Fitz's shortcomings, his decision making is pretty good for the most part, its just his physical talents doesn't allow him to do what his brain is telling him to. I would argue that he probably has gotten more out of his physical talent than he should have gotten due to his intelligence and quick decision making. Anyways, I would not hate the idea of Fitz staying on as a backup with a restructured contract to help mentor a young QB and as an insurance policy in case the starter goes down next year... I think we should keep him as a backup. I would, in the small hope that he would one day finally put it all together. It sounds impossible now, I know, but just based on his likability factor I really wish he could be the guy we all wanted him to be. Stranger things have happened. Right? Stranger? maybe but but Fitz just doesn't have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overseas Bills Fan Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm open to it, if the contract is DRASTICALLY restructured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I would like to keep Fitz as a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm open to it, if the contract is DRASTICALLY restructured. Agreed. If they can do that, then I'm fine with Fitz as a back-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joaquin1119 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I dont made having fitz as a back up and helping a rookie QB out in the class. But when it comes to throwing the football I don't want fitz to teach him how to throw at all..let the coach do that job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) Sorry . "Out of sight, out of mind". The quicker he's just a memory the better. Barkley, Wilson, The Smiths (Geno or his brother Alex), any would be a fresh start. I want some hope and let's face it with Fitz there is no hope. Not trying to be a hater but I really dread another year with him in uniform. Please... NO !! I second this motion. I'm not saying we should burn every vestige of his presence on our roster, but we should place them all in garbage bags, and head quickly toward the dumpster. Fitz is done in Buffalo... I doubt he has any future as a starter or backup with another NFL team. Edited January 1, 2013 by #34fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I second this motion. I'm not saying we should burn every vestige of his presence on our roster, but we should place them all in garbage bags, and head quickly toward the dumpster. Fitz is done in Buffalo... I doubt he has any future as a starter or backup with another NFL team. Thanks for the laugh! You've got to be joking. Todd Collins 3 years with Bills, then 5 at KC, 3 at Redskins, and one more at Chicago Doug Flutie 3 years with Bills, then 4 at SD, and one more at NewenGland* Rob Johnson 4 years with Bills, then 1 at TB (2002 - they won the SuperBowl) then one more split between Washington and Oakland Drew Bledsoe 3 years with Bills, then 2 at Dallas Kelly Holcomb 1 year with Bills, then 1 at Minnesota JP Losman 5 years with Bills, then 1 at Oakland and one at Miami Trent Edwards 3.2 years with Bills, picked up by Jacksonville and was the Iggles backup this year. Alex Van Pelt spent 9 years as a Bill, played for no other team and retired to coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Rather not because with gailey gone it will be a new system anyway. Fitz only value is his knowledge of gaileys system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playman Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 that is exactly what fitz is. a back-up smart enough to pick up any offense but just not good enough to win constantly. for the vet-min i´d have him back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjmac Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I know Fitz isn't the answer at QB, but he is more than a capable backup in this league and could probably really help a young QB learn the game. He seems like a good guy who would help a young QB out a lot, especially in the film room and with his smarts pointing out different things he should be looking at. For all of Fitz's shortcomings, his decision making is pretty good for the most part, its just his physical talents doesn't allow him to do what his brain is telling him to. I would argue that he probably has gotten more out of his physical talent than he should have gotten due to his intelligence and quick decision making. Anyways, I would not hate the idea of Fitz staying on as a backup with a restructured contract to help mentor a young QB and as an insurance policy in case the starter goes down next year... No, thank you. I would rather cut Fitz and re-sign TJax to be our backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuff423 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 One word: NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Great guy, perfect backup in theory. Horrible idea. It would create divided loyalties between the new staff/QB and old QB. At the first challenging moment you'd hear too much grumbling. Too much to saddle a new coach with. I'll make like Gailey and choose to pass even though it seems like a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
first_and_ten Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Sorry . "Out of sight, out of mind". The quicker he's just a memory the better. Barkley, Wilson, The Smiths (Geno or his brother Alex), any would be a fresh start. I want some hope and let's face it with Fitz there is no hope. Not trying to be a hater but I really dread another year with him in uniform. Please... NO !! And Happy New Year my Buffalo brothers OK so they cut Fitz,, , now what? They have no quarterbacks on this team. As far as I know Jackson will be a free agent and Thigpen is not capable and also a free agent.They draft a quarterback , but there is no guarantee he will not struggle as many rookies do. There just doesn't seem to be a quality qb draft this year. They would need to get one or two quarterbacks in free agency. As much as I hate the idea, Vick might need to be looked at as a possible addition to this team. Maybe a trade is possible, such as Flynn but what will be asked for in return? Look at the Qbs that are going to be free agents this year and you won't be impressed at all except for Flacco,and I'm pretty sure he will be signed by Baltimore. The Bills can't just draft a young qb and hand him the reigns unless he proves he deserves it,like Wilson did in Seattle. I don't think Fitz is the long term answer either, but what are the alternatives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 With a restructured contract, Fitz would be a great backup. He could get you through a few games if the main guy gets injured, and would be great in the locker room and film room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cocktosten Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Fitz would be the best backup in the league however I'm not sure that he could accept the role. Unfortunately, I think he starts here next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 With a restructured contract, Fitz would be a great backup. He could get you through a few games if the main guy gets injured, and would be great in the locker room and film room. Fitz himself would be great in the locker room but you're nuts if you don't think it would create divided loyalties among the vets. Worst possible situation you can put a newly drafted QB into with the guy he replaced there over his shoulder. The team needs to commit fully to its new guys. I would draft two and sign Jason Campbell, Matt Moore, or maybe David Carr - none of them are even as good as Fitz, but all have experience around the league and can step in in a pinch. Carr has at least been on some winning Giants teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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