Coach Tuesday Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I don't understand all of this talk about Shane Matthews, John Kitna, Jeff Garcia, Joey Harrington, etc. It's obvious to me who the perfect vet backup would be, and you don't have to look very far to find him. Let's face it, Bledsoe would be the perfect guy. I'll list the reasons: 1) We know he can win a game. Not 11 of them, but 9/16. How many backups you gonna find with his track record? 2) He knows the offense already. Huge advantage, not just if he has to play, but also for helping to mentor JPL. 3) He's a team guy. He's shown that repeatedly. Some here seem to think he'll cause a QB controversy if he stays - not me. I think, if he stays as a backup, he'll accept his role just like he did in NE - he might think he should be starting, but he won't be mouthing off about it in the locker room (Flutie) or to the media (Flutie). 4) He may actually perform better as a backup. I know this is a longshot, but think about it - DB performs poorly under pressure, in big games that he's been dwelling on all week. Perhaps if he has to trot in from the sideline at a moment's notice, he'll forget about the pressure and actually perform. He did it against Pittsburgh in the AFC Championship Game in '01 (I know, I know, he also almost threw a game-losing pick, but still...) 5) We only save a few bucks by cutting him. That money would almost surely be eaten by the cost of signing a vet to replace him, so it's a wash - and I'd rather have Drew then any of the other guys out there. I for one would love this scenario, and believe it or not, should something happen to JPL, I would be far more excited were Drew to trot out there than anyone else who's out there right now. At least I would know the game ain't over, the D will have to play honest w/ the deep ball possibility, and the offense will run somewhat smoothly. (actually it's kinda fun to beat a dead horse. try it sometime.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Dammit ! I guessed Frank Reich. You fooled me. **** ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_wag Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I don't understand all of this talk about Shane Matthews, John Kitna, Jeff Garcia, Joey Harrington, etc. It's obvious to me who the perfect vet backup would be, and you don't have to look very far to find him. Let's face it, Bledsoe would be the perfect guy. I'll list the reasons: 1) We know he can win a game. Not 11 of them, but 9/16. How many backups you gonna find with his track record? 2) He knows the offense already. Huge advantage, not just if he has to play, but also for helping to mentor JPL. 3) He's a team guy. He's shown that repeatedly. Some here seem to think he'll cause a QB controversy if he stays - not me. I think, if he stays as a backup, he'll accept his role just like he did in NE - he might think he should be starting, but he won't be mouthing off about it in the locker room (Flutie) or to the media (Flutie). 4) He may actually perform better as a backup. I know this is a longshot, but think about it - DB performs poorly under pressure, in big games that he's been dwelling on all week. Perhaps if he has to trot in from the sideline at a moment's notice, he'll forget about the pressure and actually perform. He did it against Pittsburgh in the AFC Championship Game in '01 (I know, I know, he also almost threw a game-losing pick, but still...) 5) We only save a few bucks by cutting him. That money would almost surely be eaten by the cost of signing a vet to replace him, so it's a wash - and I'd rather have Drew then any of the other guys out there. I for one would love this scenario, and believe it or not, should something happen to JPL, I would be far more excited were Drew to trot out there than anyone else who's out there right now. At least I would know the game ain't over, the D will have to play honest w/ the deep ball possibility, and the offense will run somewhat smoothly. (actually it's kinda fun to beat a dead horse. try it sometime.) 219004[/snapback] i agree 100%........but, if this is what it comes down to, it's completely up to bledsoe whether he wants to accept the competition or move on.........i wouldn't fault him either way........he's worked his a** off in buffalo and got p*ssed on for the past 3 years -- i can see him walking away for a fresh start....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 i agree 100%........but, if this is what it comes down to, it's completely up to bledsoe whether he wants to accept the competition or move on.........i wouldn't fault him either way........he's worked his a** off in buffalo and got p*ssed on for the past 3 years -- i can see him walking away for a fresh start....... 219008[/snapback] If you paid me millions and millions of dollars for mediocre performance you could p*ss all over me too. Boo freakin hoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted January 26, 2005 Author Share Posted January 26, 2005 If you paid me millions and millions of dollars for mediocre performance you could p*ss all over me too. Boo freakin hoo. 219020[/snapback] Interesting... should we get a TSW pledge drive started? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Interesting... should we get a TSW pledge drive started? 219021[/snapback] Absofreakinlutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I really think it's better in the long run for all concerned parties (including the Bills fan-base) if Drew just leaves town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I pointed this out in another thread...but why such a debate over backups QBs? I mean, Todd Collins is a UFA this season, our problems are solved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 should I go back and dig up all the post on this subject or should i go back and start calling drew ass.... how s the weather ? i allmost went back on my word to stop bashing drew. wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGTEleven Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Dammit ! I guessed Frank Reich. You fooled me. **** ! 219007[/snapback] The words "Flutie Alert" were sounding in my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnykterstein Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I don't think he would settle for backup, and that seems to be the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 he's under contract. If they want, they will keep him even without a pay cut. It would be retarded to cut him just to save money unless it affects our decision making process in resigning jennings and williams and/or bringing in a quality lineman. We dont have a 1st rounder to pay this year, my guess is we stay put with bledsoe even if he doesnt take a pay cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I was sure you were going to suggest Rob Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I would be happy with Bledsoe as a back-up, but I'm not very sure he would accept a role - I think he really believes he has a lot of game in him still, and there are a few teams that would pick him up (Arizona, Oakland, maybe even Miami or Tampa Bay). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantrules Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I think Drew has too much pride to ride the pine. I wouldn't do it if I was Drew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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