NoSaint Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Almost guarantee? Geez. I can 100% guarantee that I have never heard of Mike Freeman until 2 seconds ago. That's what these guys do nowadays to try and make a name for themselves. Almost. 95% done. Sources say with near certainty. Whatever. They always leave an out. If they hit on a guess or two then people start following them. The Bills do not need Alex Smith. They do not need a "caretaker". They do not need a "stopgap". They need to draft a QB early and start him immediately. Half the playoff teams have rookie, 1st or 2nd year QB's starting. with no hc, the season not finished, trades being months away.... anything beyond "im hearing buffalo is interested, and 9ers are willing to deal- keep an eye out for it" is reckless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 What would be the price for trading for Alex Smith? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeisterHollow Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I don't get how reporters can just make stuff up. He can guarantee it based on what? The rank speculation continues.... I have learned you never know what will happen in the NFL until it happens. There are always instances of "surprise" last minute moves and decisions. However, if Alex Smith were to come to Buffalo, I think it'd be great. I think he could have top 12 numbers, and is the ideal game managing type QB. We are in position to also draft a QB high - If we came out of the first 3 rounds with a QB, LB, and WR, we'd be looking pretty solid, I bet. I can't help but think that is how we go. And, as far a a year to need a QB, I think this is a good one. There is lots of 2nd round talent at QB, and if we have to pay for a QB in F.A., Alex Smith should come less than many other good QB's would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Almost guarantee? Geez. I can 100% guarantee that I have never heard of Mike Freeman until 2 seconds ago. That's what these guys do nowadays to try and make a name for themselves. Almost. 95% done. Sources say with near certainty. Whatever. They always leave an out. If they hit on a guess or two then people start following them. The Bills do not need Alex Smith. They do not need a "caretaker". They do not need a "stopgap". They need to draft a QB early and start him immediately. Half the playoff teams have rookie, 1st or 2nd year QB's starting. I'm for this, I just want competition at the position. Luck is the only one w/o it but there's no Luck's in this years draft. Tannehill beat out Moore. Wilson beat out Flynn. Even RG3 had Cousins not that it mattered. This is the purpose Smith serves to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgr81 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 What would be the price for trading for Alex Smith? he is owed $7.5M in march, he will be cut before then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Just wondering if you have seen a lot of Alex Smith pre 2011? He sucks unless a guy named Harbaugh is with him. Keep Fritz if thats the case. Agree that he was not good prior to last season not all of it was his fault with the constant change in SF. Give him an offensive system that capitalizes on his strengths and he's a pretty good QB. In the long run you want a QB more suited to a more wide open style that the league is set up for. In the short term, I'd take him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBill Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 http://www.cbssports...eek-next-tomlin It's not Tom Brady or Peyton Manning, but night and day better then Fitz. Besides having a noodle arm, Fitz' biggest problem was turnover, Smith is much better in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) "Guarantee" is an awfully strong word "almost guarantee" is not Edited January 2, 2013 by CodeMonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 People will crap on this, but I'm cool with it as long as we draft a QB in rds 1-3 Yup. From what I've seen, Smith, while not flashy, manages a game well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Almost guarantee? Geez. I can 100% guarantee that I have never heard of Mike Freeman until 2 seconds ago. That's what these guys do nowadays to try and make a name for themselves. Almost. 95% done. Sources say with near certainty. Whatever. They always leave an out. If they hit on a guess or two then people start following them. The Bills do not need Alex Smith. They do not need a "caretaker". They do not need a "stopgap". They need to draft a QB early and start him immediately. Half the playoff teams have rookie, 1st or 2nd year QB's starting. Freeman has been around a while. He wrote for the New York Times for a number of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 As long as Greg Roman comes with him I'd be for it, as Greg turned him into a successful and more importantly a winning QB. That certainly would be sweet... I'm OK with Smith for a couple years...As long as The Bills don't give up too much to get him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusoe Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 "Guarantee" is an awfully strong word But he said "almost guarantee" which also means "barely guarantee," etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrymessenger Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Another # 1 overall. We're making up for prior draft mistakes (if nothing else). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) It worked out so great the last time we traded for a #1 draft pick at quarterback and then drafted a QB in the first round; why wouldn't we want to do it again? Edited January 2, 2013 by BRH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'd be fine with Alex Smith on a 2 year deal to keep the seat warm for whatever QB we take in Rd 2 (after getting the best LB in RD1) Exactly this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 For a 3rd round pick, maybe. Lynch was given away for less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrymessenger Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 It worked out so great the last time we traded for a #1 draft pick at quarterback and then drafted a QB in the first round; why wouldn't we want to do it again? Sounds like a good plan to me ... if at first you don't succeed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dorkington Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) It worked out so great the last time we traded for a #1 draft pick at quarterback and then drafted a QB in the first round; why wouldn't we want to do it again? Ok, past mistake aside, can you present a logical argument for why Smith + 2nd rounder wouldn't be a good idea? There isn't much in the way of talent at the QB position in either free agency or the draft. So, I don't see why we wouldn't take this stance. Edit: I think I misread what your point, nevermind. Edited January 2, 2013 by Dorkington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Yup. From what I've seen, Smith, while not flashy, manages a game well. Not flashy but remember the Giants Niners playoff game last year...he took off on a 20 yd bootleg and showed great speed and the other nice play was that 30 yd strike to his TE in the endzone toward the end of the game. I'd take Alex Smith in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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