mannc Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Anyone else unhappy that Whaley did not see fit to take a late round flyer on a QB? There were lots available, including many that were expected to go sooner, such as Mettenberger, Murray, McCarron, and Boyd. I think this is a decision we will regret. Once again, OBD neglecting the most important position in sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladiebla Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Anyone else unhappy that Whaley did not see fit to take a late round flyer on a QB? There were lots available, including many that were expected to go sooner, such as Mettenberger, Murray, McCarron, and Boyd. I think this is a decision we will regret. Once again, OBD neglecting the most important position in sports. No surprise, OBD will sink or swim with EJ as we've known for quite some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 No surprise, OBD will sink or swim with EJ as we've known for quite some time. That was not the point. Once again, it appears that the team will enter the season with an injury-prone starter (with little experience), no quality backup, and no viable developmental prospect on the roster. This is the same mentality that led to drafting TJ Graham instead of Russell Wilson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I am surprised as I've been hearing they aren't happy with their QB backups. Thought for sure they'd take a flyer on Manuel's version of Frank Reich. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Not really. They said OBD was 100% behind EJ and they've proved it by not drafting another QB. And on a personal level, I'm thrilled there won't be 100 idiotic 'why not give Boyd a start' threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 This is the first time I've heard people think EJ sucks and we should draft someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I would have liked Murray, Mettenberger or Boyd. Mad the Jets got Boyd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Not really. While I thought there was an argument to be made for selecting one late as a contingency plan, it doesn't bother me that they didn't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Not really. They said OBD was 100% behind EJ and they've proved it by not drafting another QB. And on a personal level, I'm thrilled there won't be 100 idiotic 'why not give Boyd a start' threads. Fair enough. I would have liked to see them hedge their bets and have a true prospect in the mix as a backup, especially if EJ gets hurt again for any extended period of time. I am not sure that Lewis, Tuel or Dixon is that. On that note, I think it's quite possible that Dixon kicks Tuel to the curb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Queue the 100 off season threads on why they didn't draft one of these QBs.. It was virtually guaranteed they were not going to if you have been following this team at all in the past few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) This is the first time I've heard people think EJ sucks and we should draft someone. Once again, the point is not to draft someone to compete with EJ (not that there would be anything wrong with that). The point is that--again--there is no viable backup or developmental QB on the roster. Edited May 10, 2014 by mannc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Anyone else unhappy that Whaley did not see fit to take a late round flyer on a QB? There were lots available, including many that were expected to go sooner, such as Mettenberger, Murray, McCarron, and Boyd. I think this is a decision we will regret. Once again, OBD neglecting the most important position in sports. Those were the exact 4 flyers that were available that I thought warranted a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Fair enough. I would have liked to see them hedge their bets and have a true prospect in the mix as a backup, especially if EJ gets hurt again for any extended period of time. I am not sure that Lewis, Tuel or Dixon is that. On that note, I think it's quite possible that Dixon kicks Tuel to the curb. In all honesty I wouldn't mind that either, but it's pretty hard to have a rookie QB and a 2d year QB and not have potential for a QB controversy, which I'm sure they wanted to avoid at all costs. You've got to give EJ this whole season, with no looking over his shoulder, to see what steps he takes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I don't like their appearant policy that they don't want to bring in anyone who could threaten EJ for the starting job, whether through free agency or draft. Vick is an example. They're afraid the fans would be calling for him to start if EJ falters. If he can't win the job, then he shouldn't be starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 It was virtually guaranteed they were not going to if you have been following this team at all in the past few months. So that means it was the right decision? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Not really. While I thought there was an argument to be made for selecting one late as a contingency plan, it doesn't bother me that they didn't do it. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Once again, the point is not to draft someone to compete with EJ (not that there would be anything wrong with that). The point is that--again--there is no viable backup or developmental QB on the roster. The problem is EJ isn't established firmly enough yet, so adding a rookie to the mix isn't beneficial to him at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 The problem is EJ isn't established firmly enough yet, so adding a rookie to the mix isn't beneficial to him at all. Maybe not, but it might have been beneficial to the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) I don't like their appearant policy that they don't want to bring in anyone who could threaten EJ for the starting job, whether through free agency or draft. Vick is an example. They're afraid the fans would be calling for him to start if EJ falters. If he can't win the job, then he shouldn't be starting. With this crowd, that would start if they go 3 and out in the first possession of the Hall of Fame game. I don't blame them one bit for that strategy. Maybe not, but it might have been beneficial to the Bills. They invested a first round pick in EJ. What's good for him is good for the Bills. The guy needs more than 12 games before you declare he's fair game to losing the job. Edited May 10, 2014 by KD in CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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