Kelly the Dog Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 So is everyone pretty much onboard with this ?? He is perhaps the greatest Tajh ever to play the game, what's not to like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchmurraydowntown Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Has their been another Tajh ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 He is perhaps the greatest Tajh ever to play the game, what's not to like? Plus, Tuel is all floor. Boyd is a guy you pick up for ceiling and intrigue. Great choice for a learning #3. it's crazy. If this goes down, we could really have what I would describe as my ideal quarterback situation going into this season, just having lucked into it. That is, the ideal quarterback situation that doesn't have Manning starting and Andrew Luck backing him up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Tahj Boyd is a really special player. I think he could be the next Tee Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) Plus, Tuel is all floor. Boyd is a guy you pick up for ceiling and intrigue. Great choice for a learning #3. it's crazy. If this goes down, we could really have what I would describe as my ideal quarterback situation going into this season, just having lucked into it. That is, the ideal quarterback situation that doesn't have Manning starting and Andrew Luck backing him up Absolutely. Preaching to the choir my friend. The Tuel is dead! The Tuel is dead! Long live the Tahj! (I berate Jeff Tuel a lot here but he seems like a great guy and I surely wish him well if this is the end of the experiment. It may not be of course) You need a clear starter who is either already a franchise QB or has potential to be, a solid veteran backup at #2 who can win you some games if you need him. And a project young #3 with solid physical attributes, good arm and potential to develop who is just not there yet but has clear NFL abilities. Most of those guys don't pan out but that is what you want, not guys whose ceiling is a floor. Edited September 9, 2014 by Kelly the Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Possibly by the end of this week: EJ-Orton-Boyd Well done, Bills. IMHO, the absolute perfect combination for any NFL team. Young QB with upside - proven vet as insurance - young developmental guy/project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 If Marrone was shouting "get me some other guys - these ones are rubbish" at Whaley and Brandon it worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I think if him as sort of a poor man's Russell Wilson. In that case, no wonder Tajh is homeless (in an NFL sense of course). He's flat out broke. http://fansided.com/...back-tajh-boyd/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 If Marrone was shouting "get me some other guys - these ones are rubbish" at Whaley and Brandon it worked. I still am convinced it was the other way around. Marrone was convinced he could make Tuel and Thad great, and didn't want to mess with guys who didn't know the play book. Whaley trusted him to the point where he just said enough, I'm pulling rank, these guys stink and I'm getting new ones. That makes a lot more sense to me considering Whaley's other moves to bolster the roster of this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Cain Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Boyd has some definite advantages over Tuel, he can run & he's got a better arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 EJ and Boyd are both from the VA Beach area. I don't know why Boyd dropped off so bad his senior year. But I like this...no risk high reward. Get him in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Boyd has some definite advantages over Tuel, he can run & he's got a better arm. What does that mean exactly? His arm might be a bit stronger, but on an accuracy standpoint, I'd put them even at best. As far as decision-making, Tuel is probably better at this point because he has more experience. Tuel probably has better mechanics, too, but I don't know much about that. I remember Boyd looking pretty sloppy in college. Tuel-Boyd is a wash for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I predict that if we DO sign him, which I hope we do, Tuel stays on PS anyway. As long as Coach Marrone is here, Tuel Time is here I think ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureBillsGM Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Tahj Boyd is a really special player. I think he could be the next Tee Martin. Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Remember when everyone was so high on Guyton getting invited to OTAs? That's what this Boyd tryout is like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) Remember when everyone was so high on Guyton getting invited to OTAs? That's what this Boyd tryout is like. I think it was just Buckeye fans that were excited But while that may be how it ends up. Guiton was a backup QB who played a handful of college games and was very inexperienced. Boyd at least was, if I am not mistaken, a 4 year starter. Edited September 9, 2014 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I think it was just Buckeye fans that were excited But while that may be how it ends up. Guiton was a backup QB who played a handful of college games and was very inexperienced. Boyd at least was, if I am not mistaken, a 4 year starter. I gotta tell you that I too was excited about Guiton-- he looked better than Braxton last year. But these really good college QBs have a lot of red flags-- I think Boyd's might be his accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I've watched a fair amount of Clemson ball, and Tajh "Dough" Boyd is nothing more than a fatter less accurate EJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Boyd is so good that the Jets couldn't even find a spot on the practice squad for him. And he's "athletic" so he must have huge upside. Plus, I've heard of him and his college games were on ESPN. Get 'er done Doug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I gotta tell you that I too was excited about Guiton-- he looked better than Braxton last year. But these really good college QBs have a lot of red flags-- I think Boyd's might be his accuracy. He was a better pure passer than Braxton and a clutch player but we didn't see him play anyone with a good D, so hard to tell. He couldn't do what Braxton does (take one step and run 50 yards for a score), and unfortunately neither can JT Barrett which means the rest of the problems with this team can't be covered up anymore and our season is over. But I digress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Security Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I wanted to draft him. He has some skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McD Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I've watched a fair amount of Clemson ball, and Tajh "Dough" Boyd is nothing more than a fatter less accurate EJ. How is he "fat"? 6' 1" and 225. Sounds like a football player to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Did anyone draft him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Did anyone draft him? Jets in the 6th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Boyd is so good that the Jets couldn't even find a spot on the practice squad for him. And he's "athletic" so he must have huge upside. Plus, I've heard of him and his college games were on ESPN. Get 'er done Doug! Compared to Tuel's fantastic college stats and W-L record Boyd looks like...well, umm...Johnny Freaking Unitas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyHorseAteTheKid Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Jets fans tell me he struggled learning the playbook as the main reason the Jets cut him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Jets fans tell me he struggled learning the playbook as the main reason the Jets cut him... Maybe we could hire Jordon Palmer to teach Taj how to learn the play book faster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxy312 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 So so many threads about other teams cast offs/rejects and "giving a shot" to guys that failed elsewhere. Personally, I just want our starters to stay healthy and perform at a high level. I don't want to have to rely on a Tuel or Boyd for wins. He struggled because he's as dumb as a rock. Also not a great characteristic for an NFL quarterback, backup or no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Maybe we could hire Jordon Palmer to teach Taj how to learn the play book faster? Jordan Palmer has never read a playbook, but he has a clinic where he teaches other QBs how to read them. I think he taught bortles how to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 How is he "fat"? 6' 1" and 225. Sounds like a football player to me. Word is his weight has fluctuated a great deal. Been 240 or so, at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Word is his weight has fluctuated a great deal. Been 240 or so, at times. I think he just signed on to have Jared Lorenzen as his QB guru/coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I think he just signed on to have Jared Lorenzen as his QB guru/coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turftoe Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I think if him as sort of a poor man's Russell Wilson. Very, very poor man. Not even close, in my opinion. I live in Clemson country and know a few people who have ties to the team. Boyd has a learning problem, so the offense was dumbed down when he was here. He just can't grasp the complex stuff. Wilson has way more football intelligence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Tahj Boyd is a really special player. I think he could be the next Tee Martin. Hahaha .... Indeed, Super Bowl baby!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsMagic1 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 TB has a much higher ceiling than Tuel. He is a plus athlete with many of the same skills as EJ; if he could be coached into a capable backup QB, the playbook would not need to change much if EJ went down. Tuel, on the other hand, has pretty much zero upside. we'll said and very accurate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Just got a text. Link to all the players worked out. Only one TE, don't know too much about him but his pedigree looks un-promising, sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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