GunnerBill Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 dawan Landry anyone?? That would make sense if Williams is gonna miss any major time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Guessing next step is to sign Matt Simms off Falcons PS I'd be surprised if we guarantee sims a spot on the 53 by stealing him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezertbill Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Bet they wanted EJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Just got the official announcement via the Bills app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 That would make sense if Williams is gonna miss any major time. or if they give Duke the ol inactive list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I'd be surprised if we guarantee sims a spot on the 53 by stealing him Would they roll the dice with only 2 active QBs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 dawan Landry anyone?? Would make a lot of sense. Could play Sunday if needed and if we get healthy he could likely be cut too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroi Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I like the deal. Do they bring in a 3rd Quarterback now or use the roster spot somewhere else? They have to bring in a capable backup. Any vets out there? Who's available? TBow? Imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 They have to bring in a capable backup. Any vets out there? Who's available? TBow? Imo You are incredibly predictable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 And never cut ej- rough hit for you, roi oopsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenboy81 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Cool,the week has gotten better already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Would they roll the dice with only 2 active QBs? I'm pretty firmly on record that we may as well sign someone off the heap like sims only if required by injury. To do it today poses little advantage. Put tanney on the ps, and Simms is an option later still too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 My initial reaction is we didn't get enough in return for this trade. Cassel had more value to us as a backup QB this year than whoever the 2017 6th or 7th rounder will be; a pick that usually (not always) doesn't even end up making the team. I would've preferred a player-for-player here and receive depth OL (La'el Collins???). Considering the Cowboys are desperate, I would've thought we had more leverage here. Obviously I am just speculating, I'm sure you'll tell me why this was impossible. Because if the Bills asked for any player of value I'm guessing the Cowboys would have looked elswhere for a backup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 not sure if you saw this, that doesn't scream 'top' to me @ESPNStatsInfo: Cowboys acquire Matt Cassel. His 34.6 Total QBR since '12 is 4th-lowest (min. 500 action plays). Lowest QBR since '12...Brandon Weeden, 26.1 I'd love to see how those numbers compare to other backup QBs in the league. Plus- there is no statistic on experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Shrewd if unexciting. I'm excited. We no longer have "Meh". And we now have 8 picks in the 2017 Draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Glad Whaley did this. Takes our mind off the New England game.... it does? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasBillsFan1 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Buffalo received Dallas' 5th round selection in 2017 for the trade ... Dallas got Cassell and Buffalo's 7th rounder in 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I'm pretty firmly on record that we may as well sign someone off the heap like sims only if required by injury. To do it today poses little advantage. Put tanney on the ps, and Simms is an option later still too. The advantages are they learn the offense and serve as an additional practice arm. But yeah, if you get to where you need to actually use them, you're basically screwed anyway by that point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Pretty embarrassing when John Murphy who is an employee of the bills has to report details of the trade via a forth worth newspaper reporter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I'm pretty firmly on record that we may as well sign someone off the heap like sims only if required by injury. To do it today poses little advantage. Put tanney on the ps, and Simms is an option later still too. Except that then there is no time for them to become familiar with the system or players. Could be risky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 The advantages are they learn the offense and serve as an additional practice arm. But yeah, if you get to where you need to actually use them, you're basically screwed anyway by that point... Yup. Plus if sims is that guy - he knows the offense and is available PLUS you can teach a practice squad guy in the meantime. Why rush to lock sims into your 53? So you can ensure the type of screwed you are in advance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Great, I didn't even get one game out of my Cassell jersey! Damn you WHOSDAQ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Cassel turned down signing with Houston to stay here , but traded to Dallas. Good luck to him and his family even though he is a good friend of Brady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenboy81 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Great, I didn't even get one game out of my Cassell jersey! Damn you WHOSDAQ! Hahahaha classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 @ChrisTrapasso: Why I like trade for the #Bills is directly related to my EJ tenet: giving up on him after 13.5 games = really foolish IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroi Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Great, I didn't even get one game out of my Cassell jersey! Damn you WHOSDAQ! Hahaha. Love it!! Imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 It appears that the front office is "100% confident" in T Rod. Entrenched!! Imo Well I'd hope so... You don't let go of your backup if you have any trepidation about the starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I'm excited. We no longer have "Meh". And we now have 8 picks in the 2017 Draft. Until they take one away for train-horn-gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 This is much more of a vote of confidence for EJ than Tyrod. We all know a running QB can get hurt, they must be comfortable with EJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 This is much more of a vote of confidence for EJ than Tyrod. We all know a running QB can get hurt, they must be comfortable with EJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 This is much more of a vote of confidence for EJ than Tyrod. We all know a running QB can get hurt, they must be comfortable with EJhe looked good in preseason IMO. I'd rather him in there as backup than Cassel. He also has way more chemistry and reps built up with guys Iike woods and Watkins having been here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) Wow. So it WAS Cassel who gave the P*A*T*S* his playbook. Justice is swift at OBD! Farewell Benedict Cassel. Edited September 22, 2015 by Nanker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenboy81 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 This is much more of a vote of confidence for EJ than Tyrod. We all know a running QB can get hurt, they must be comfortable with EJ I know i am.My biggest worry this year was Tyrod going down and meh coming in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallskiWallski83 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 This move is great on so many levels:1. Cassel was a consumate pro and competed for the job and hes earned the right to play games this year2. Great compensation3. Clears a spot so EJ can dress for games and become the #2 4. Idiot fans can stop clamoring for Cassel to start after Tyrod has 1 game where he doesnt win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Ooh damn. Hope they got a fifth. Not likely but would be nice. The Bills sent a 2017 seventh-round pick to the Cowboysfor a 2017 fifth-round pick as well, NFL Media's Albert Breer reported, according to a Cowboys team source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 he looked good in preseason IMO. I'd rather him in there as backup than Cassel. He also has way more chemistry and reps built up with guys Iike woods and Watkins having been here. Yeah, they're familiar with his overthrows and passes that get them killed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Over/under on how many pages till this becomes another EJ thread? Post #8. You started it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Wow. So it WAS Cassel who gave the P*A*T*S* his playbook. Justice is swift at OBD! Farewell Benedict Cassel. This is all part of the evil empires plan. Guess who the cowboys play later on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 So in the past 14 days we have cut cassel, signed him, started him, and traded him. well, he is 1-0 this season … The Cowboys got a sweet deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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