1billsfan Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Dude would you stop drawing inferences about this that have anything to do with EJ? The Bills were interested, the Browns outbid the Bills and the Bills said no thanks, we'll find someone else. You do realize they're going to just bring in a different veteran instead and we get to have this same conversation all over again, right? And your suggestion that McCown was scared to come in and compete with Manuel is utterly preposterous- so much so that I do think you're trolling on that one. You'll start arguing that Matt Cassell is going to beat out Manuel? McCown had a choice between competing with EJ for the starting job on the Bills or have the starting job all lined up in Cleveland. He wanted to play and he had doubts he could beat out Manuel. Not sure how you can see it any other way. Reality is not lining up with the notion that Manuel haters had that any veteran QB they bring in is better than him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 We have had a nice run in most respects of late. Absolutely. Here's to hoping it continues through FA and the draft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewildrabbit Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Man 0 man I'm so happy to hear the Bills lost out to the Browns for this signing. I just want to know who the brainiac in the Bills FO was who stated that McClown was an upgrade over Kyle Orton? And which fool in the FO wanted to sign that clown in the first place. The Buc's learned a 5 million dollar lesson the hard way in that he was a decent backup QB in certain situations, and a downright bum as a starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Ambivalent, as are the Bills.hopefully so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 The length of the deal is pretty much meaningless. The contract is essentially a 1-year deal for whatever amount is guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I don't believe he was our plan A for a second. I think he was a vet our coaches knew who could be signed right now.except that he proved to them that he couldn't be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldstorage5 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Thank goodness The bills don't need a 35 retread. If you want a retread go get Hoyer or Sanchez, at least they are in their mid 20's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Thank goodness The bills don't need a 35 retread. If you want a retread go get Hoyer or Sanchez, at least they are in their mid 20'syeah, they have more suck left in them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) You'll start arguing that Matt Cassell is going to beat out Manuel? McCown had a choice between competing with EJ for the starting job on the Bills or have the starting job all lined up in Cleveland. He wanted to play and he had doubts he could beat out Manuel. Not sure how you can see it any other way. Reality is not lining up with the notion that Manuel haters had that any veteran QB they bring in is better than him. Yeah and I'm sure what the two teams offered him contract-wise was a non-factor in McCown's decision. I really think you're trolling on this one. You don't really believe that McCown went to a team with vastly inferior offensive weapons and an inferior defense because he was scared to compete with EJ Manuel, do you? And I am so sick of being labeled an EJ "hater." If you saw a movie tonight that you didn't think was very good, would you like it if I started yelling at you and calling you a hater? I just don't think he's going to make it. I consider myself to be an astute football fan and as I've mentioned tirelessly throughout this post, I would be shocked if he is a starting QB in the NFL week 1 three years from now. I'm not sure what the EJ supporters are seeing in his game that would lead them to believe otherwise. Is it possible? Yes, stranger things have happened but I believe it to be highly doubtful. Can we agree to disagree? But either way you dice it, to go around parading on here like the pro-EJ camp just scored some victory because Cade McNown or whoever signed with the Browns should be embarrassing for you I would think. EDIT: and also he will have competition in Cleveland too. Edited February 28, 2015 by metzelaars_lives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Glad we cut EJ for mccown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewildrabbit Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 So, this looks like the Browns have now fully given up on Brian Hoyer. IMHO its Hoyer who might possibly be the closer upgrade to Kyle Orton for the Bills. Hoyer went 7-6 last season for Cleveland, and the team went on a downward spiral after they lost starting center Alex Mack. Then the fiasco of the GM texting plays to the Browns OC is right out of stranger then fiction. Hoyer went 10-6 for Cleveland in his two years with the team and that in itself means he was the best QB they have had the last 15 years. Then Hoyer managed to get the ball to some scrub receivers all year as TE Jordan Cameron only played in 9 games, and star WR Josh Gordon played 5 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Looks like Factory of Sadness A beat out Factory of Sadness B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 YESSS!!! This is great news. Ranks right up there with Marrone leaving and Orton retiring. This forces us to actually make an effort at getting some better players. Plus now that's one less team that needs a QB so the other FA's will have us at the top of their list. Oh happy day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 You'll start arguing that Matt Cassell is going to beat out Manuel? McCown had a choice between competing with EJ for the starting job on the Bills or have the starting job all lined up in Cleveland. He wanted to play and he had doubts he could beat out Manuel. Not sure how you can see it any other way. Reality is not lining up with the notion that Manuel haters had that any veteran QB they bring in is better than him. That's the problem, they don't want to see it no other way. They claim to have Ray Charles syndrome YESSS!!! This is great news. Ranks right up there with Marrone leaving and Orton retiring. This forces us to actually make an effort at getting some better players. Plus now that's one less team that needs a QB so the other FA's will have us at the top of their list. Oh happy day It sure is!! I'd rather see Shaun Hill as a Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 The End Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Thank goodness The bills don't need a 35 retread. If you want a retread go get Hoyer or Sanchez, at least they are in their mid 20's yeah, they have more suck left in them! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 He did a weird anti-porn PSA http://t.co/IwYdmbOpNV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I feel incredibly comfortable missing out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRT88 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 thank god he signed with Cleveland. This move made no sense why pay $5M for a backup and if he was the starter, why? glad he's going elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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