YoloinOhio Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) He has at times looked extremely talented and like an NFL QB at Ole Miss, and other times too raw. If he declares - would this be a good move or bad IYO? Too much pressure as Jim's nephew, or what we've been searching for since Jim retired? Too much of a troublemaker past, or a kid who needs to mature and could benefit from being near family? Another factor is that he was at Clemson at one time, and still friends with Sammy. That Clemson connection again.... I'm a Taylor fan but in the camp they need to draft a QB to replace EJ in the pipeline. Just wondering everyone's thoughts since there are so many factors at work with Chad. Edited January 11, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 He needs to stay another year. He also needs to prove that he's not an idiot anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 This is almost as dumb as the homers saying we should draft the QB from UB. South Park high school has a good QB. Should we take him too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) This is almost as dumb as the homers saying we should draft the QB from UB. South Park high school has a good QB. Should we take him too?is Licata projected to go in the top 3-4 rounds? I don't understand your analogies here. Edited December 8, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 This is almost as dumb as the homers saying we should draft the QB from UB. South Park high school has a good QB. Should we take him too? Go Cows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 is Licata projected to go in the top 3-4 rounds? I don't understand your analogies here. That's why I said almost. I doubt Chad Kelly goes higher than 5th or 6th round after the interview process at the combine. He's as dumb as a rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Booooooooooooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) With a matter like this, sometimes it helps to weigh the pros and the cons. Pros: Has two arms and two legs. Meets minimum requirement to play football. Has a cool uncle. Knows where the stadium is. Probably won’t get lost and miss practices, or worse, games. High motor, probably. I have it on good authority he uses SPF 45. Is a Kelly. 100% of Bills quarterbacks named Kelly have gone to the hall of fame. Cons: Did not complete JUCO degree. Will he finish what he starts? Might spray up the place with his AK. That could put the whole team in danger. “Swag out Dabo!” Not sure what that means but it doesn’t sound good. Terrible rapper. Just terrible. Played at Ole Miss. Likely couldn’t get into New Miss. Major red flag. What does New Miss know that we don't? Edited December 8, 2015 by Jauronimo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 ^^^LOL!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I think Buffalo would be a bad spot for the kid. Just too much pressure living up to his uncle's legacy. The comparisons would never stop. That being said, he needs to wait a year before declaring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 chaddy football ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFGenROC Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Kelly Holcomb did not make the hall of fame. . Pros: Is a Kelly. 100% of Bills quarterbacks named Kelly have gone to the hall of fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blzrul Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 He's got issues. Just because he's a Kelly doesn't mean he's got the same talent. Look at Phil Simms' kids. On the other hand, look at Archie Manning's kids. But like I say, Chad has issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Kelly Holcomb did not make the hall of fame. Perhaps you could bless the Holcomb thread with your insight? We're talking surnames. Don't be obtuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I'm going to be firmly against drafting him. I'm just not ever going to be convinced that he's not a psychopath. I've spoke to a few people that played with/against him in high school, nobody has the slightest shred of respect for him. When a mild-mannered person tells you that "it wouldn't surprise me if he ends up in prison", I tend to listen. You're seeing at the moment in Cleveland that someone with character flaws isn't going to develop and be successful if he's constantly getting in his own way. I hope for his sake that he makes the most of his talent and he doesn't travel down the path some have him pegged for. The Kelly family as a whole has already been through too much to wish him to self-destruct. I just can't pull the trigger on him if I had a say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Northern Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I say no. Seems like a headcase to me. Inconsistent on the field. Maybe after another year, if he shows the maturity and consistency, I would consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) Put aside all the character flaws for my first point. Does anyone here follow college football? Does he look like a potential starting NFL Quarterback to you? He doesn't have me totally convinced. He seems to have a reckless style that could be disastrous in the NFL. Now to the the character questions. Bringing him back home could have ugly consequences. The last thing he needs to be able to hook up with old friends every day. Add the pressure of being a Kelly, and it could be bad. Edited December 8, 2015 by DriveFor1Outta5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I advocated for trading a 3rd round draft pick to Clemson for Chad Kelly and a backup guy right after Dabo kicked him off the team. When Kelly enters the draft that may prove to have been a steal in hindsight. I know we got burned extending Fitz too early, but waiting isn't always the best course of action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Kelly Holcomb did not make the hall of fame. Yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Perhaps you could bless the Holcomb thread with your insight? We're talking surnames. Don't be obtuse.you were wrong, admit your error. You'll feel better, honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 With a matter like this, sometimes it helps to weigh the pros and the cons. Pros: Has two arms and two legs. Meets minimum requirement to play football. Has a cool uncle. Knows where the stadium is. Probably won’t get lost and miss practices, or worse, games. High motor, probably. I have it on good authority he uses SPF 45. Is a Kelly. 100% of Bills quarterbacks named Kelly have gone to the hall of fame. Cons: Did not complete JUCO degree. Will he finish what he starts? Might spray up the place with his AK. That could put the whole team in danger. “Swag out Dabo!” Not sure what that means but it doesn’t sound good. Terrible rapper. Just terrible. Played at Ole Miss. Likely couldn’t get into New Miss. Major red flag. What does New Miss know that we don't? Well done sir, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I advocated for trading a 3rd round draft pick to Clemson for Chad Kelly and a backup guy right after Dabo kicked him off the team. When Kelly enters the draft that may prove to have been a steal in hindsight. I know we got burned extending Fitz too early, but waiting isn't always the best course of action. Clemson had a better offense than we did at the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Friends with Sammy...."connection"? Seems like Chad would have been someone Sammy and others goofed on at Clemson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 there needs to be a "No F***ing Way In Hell" voting option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 No! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Let him sit for a couple years behind Taylor. Of all of the college QBs I have watched this year, he's been most impressive. If we could get him, especially if it were Rd2 or 3, I would absolutely take him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobu Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 With a matter like this, sometimes it helps to weigh the pros and the cons. Pros: Has two arms and two legs. Meets minimum requirement to play football. Has a cool uncle. Knows where the stadium is. Probably won’t get lost and miss practices, or worse, games. High motor, probably. I have it on good authority he uses SPF 45. Is a Kelly. 100% of Bills quarterbacks named Kelly have gone to the hall of fame. Cons: Did not complete JUCO degree. Will he finish what he starts? Might spray up the place with his AK. That could put the whole team in danger. “Swag out Dabo!” Not sure what that means but it doesn’t sound good. Terrible rapper. Just terrible. Played at Ole Miss. Likely couldn’t get into New Miss. Major red flag. What does New Miss know that we don't? Epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 This is almost as dumb as the homers saying we should draft the QB from UB. South Park high school has a good QB. Should we take him too?UB's Joe Licata is not an NFL QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) To the people who actually think Kelly would be a good idea. Do you want him because he'll be the best option when he enters the draft? Or is this just another sad attempt to remind ourselves of the glory days? Much like the Levy as GM debacle. Edited December 8, 2015 by DriveFor1Outta5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) With a matter like this, sometimes it helps to weigh the pros and the cons. Pros: Has two arms and two legs. Meets minimum requirement to play football. Has a cool uncle. Knows where the stadium is. Probably won’t get lost and miss practices, or worse, games. High motor, probably. I have it on good authority he uses SPF 45. Is a Kelly. 100% of Bills quarterbacks named Kelly have gone to the hall of fame. Cons: Did not complete JUCO degree. Will he finish what he starts? Might spray up the place with his AK. That could put the whole team in danger. “Swag out Dabo!” Not sure what that means but it doesn’t sound good. Terrible rapper. Just terrible. Played at Ole Miss. Likely couldn’t get into New Miss. Major red flag. What does New Miss know that we don't? Good summary. Two of the pros stand out. If not for those two, we wouldn't be talking about him. I don't care when he comes out or where he signs. Edited December 8, 2015 by hondo in seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I had to laugh during an Ole Miss game a couple weeks ago. They were speculating that Kelly may forego his last year because of financial hardship reasons. They then went on to explain that his father is a grocery store manager and his mother is a school teacher/guidance couselor/something like that. So they probably easily make 100k+ per year combined, and I'm supposed to feel bad for them upon hearing this? If you want to turn pro because you want no part of the college experience, fine. But don't try and sell me this line of crap. If they need money, go see brother Jim for a loan to tide you over for a year. What a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 No we have our QB next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Probably not. I think it would be a desperate grab at nostalgia trying to catch lightning in a bottle of the good ol days. Just like bringing back marv was a bad idea. If his name was Chad Cassel this thread wouldn't even exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 No. The best thing that could happen for him is to go somewhere outside of the legacy his uncle left. Kind of like Derek Carr not going to Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 No we have our QB nextBut we could use a decent backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) With a matter like this, sometimes it helps to weigh the pros and the cons. Pros: Has two arms and two legs. Meets minimum requirement to play football. Has a cool uncle. Knows where the stadium is. Probably won’t get lost and miss practices, or worse, games. High motor, probably. I have it on good authority he uses SPF 45. Is a Kelly. 100% of Bills quarterbacks named Kelly have gone to the hall of fame. You forgot "blue collar," "lunch pail" and "gym rat." Probably not. I think it would be a desperate grab at nostalgia trying to catch lightning in a bottle of the good ol days. Just like bringing back marv was a bad idea. If his name was Chad Cassel this thread wouldn't even exist. Chad Cassel is declaring too??!! What round is he projected in? Who's got the dirt??? Edited December 8, 2015 by jimmy10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Bills Fan Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Living in Mississippi, I have seen a lot of Kelly at East Mississippi CC and Ole Miss. It would be a gamble worth taking, in my opinion. Kelly has a huge arm, can run and is accurate. He is also prone to bad turnovers, trouble and he is as dumb as a box of rocks. If he has matured, and that's a big if, he has the talent to be a very good NFL QB. He also has the head to be Ryan Leaf. It would surely be a big gamble, but one with a huge potential upside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Any relation to Jim Kelly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 That's why I said almost. I doubt Chad Kelly goes higher than 5th or 6th round after the interview process at the combine. He's as dumb as a rock CAN HE PLAY FOOTBALL??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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