MAJBobby Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 EJ starts Sunday. Doesnt scream well for Tyrod option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 His healing handoffs will do magic for the Browns soon ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I think they truly don't know yet and can't risk it one way or the other. It will matter who the HC is, who the OC is, and what they want to do at he position. Tyrod might end up being their best option still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) If the Front office was SO locked in to option No reason to be scared of the INJ guarantees Two strikes on option pickup 1. Rex gone 2. Benched to protect flexibility Edited December 27, 2016 by MAJBobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I think they truly don't know yet and can't risk it one way or the other. It will matter who the HC is, who the OC is, and what they want to do at he position. Tyrod might end up being their best option still This is a reasonable take. No way they have completely moved off Tyrod as much as some would like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 This is a reasonable take. No way they have completely moved off Tyrod as much as some would like. 2 seasons. 26th and 31st in passing. What else do you wannna see ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) This is a reasonable take. No way they have completely moved off Tyrod as much as some would like.And being benched is just a sign of confidence right? And a sign of how of course they are picking up the option as some would like Edited December 27, 2016 by MAJBobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I don't think it guarantees that Tyrod is gone, it just guarantees that the Bills have the option to move on, if the new HC isn't feeling it. Personally, I don't think Tyrod is 'the guy', but he is talented, and better than anyone else we have available to us right now. Unless we're feeling *really* optimistic about a draft pick or Cardale, I could see him returning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 2 seasons. 26th and 31st in passing. What else do you wannna see ? And with this short prompt, the excuse flood gate has been opened! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Buffalo fashion will take a downturn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 And being benched is just a sign of confidence right? And a sign of how of course they are picking up the option as some would like I think it's a sign that they aren't committed to this contract. They may want input from the new HC or they may want to renegotiate in order to keep him but at a more team friendly rate. They still have no other options at QB as of now. Covering their bases. This makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 2 seasons. 26th and 31st in passing. What else do you wannna see ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) I think it's a sign that they aren't committed to this contract. They may want input from the new HC or they may want to renegotiate in order to keep him but at a more team friendly rate. They still have no other options at QB as of now. Covering their bases. This makes sense.I know it does. It is the right move. Actually should have been made three weeks ago but i get it some mathematical chance still in playoffs not gonna do it. But does tell me two things 1. Not has happy with Tyrod as some think 2. Not sold on Lynn either Edited December 27, 2016 by MAJBobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 THIS!!!!! 1000% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I think it's a sign that they aren't committed to this contract. They may want input from the new HC or they may want to renegotiate in order to keep him but at a more team friendly rate. They still have no other options at QB as of now. Covering their bases. This makes sense. Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 2 seasons. 26th and 31st in passing. What else do you wannna see ? They are 7th in points and 12th in yards, but presumably you know that and just choose not to include the stats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 And being benched is just a sign of confidence right? And a sign of how of course they are picking up the option as some would like It's a sign that they probably are hedging their bets. Depending on who the coach will be, the OC, etc. Of course they don't want him getting hurt before those pieces are in place and being stuck paying a guy who the new coach doesn't want. Tyrod's future in Buffalo is on the fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 2 seasons. 26th and 31st in passing. What else do you wannna see ? Personally, I think something like ANY/A from Profootball reference is a better indicator of production. Just measuring total yards doesn't really tell you everything, since two equally talented QBs could be ranked different depending on play calling. ANY/A rankings have Tyrod at 9th and 19th, averaging out to just about average. Which, the eye test tells me lines up. This year is down, imo, partially due to missing WRs for multiple games, especially deep threats. Do I think Tyrod is a guy who can carry a bad defense? No. Do I think he is a guy that can win with an average to good defense? Yes. We have talent on the defensive side (at least I think so). If our new DC can convince the FO that the defense will improve, I could see Tyrod coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Gun Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I think it's a sign that they aren't committed to this contract. They may want input from the new HC or they may want to renegotiate in order to keep him but at a more team friendly rate. They still have no other options at QB as of now. Covering their bases. This makes sense. Only makes sense to you CoT guys and goes against everything you guys have been preaching and justifying as to why to keep TT. A little butt hurt I can see TT is bad and everyone knows it except Rex and the CoT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I know it does. It is the right move. Actually should have been made three weeks ago but i get it some mathematical chance still in playoffs not gonna do it. But does tell me two things 1. Not has happy with Tyrod as some think 2. Not sold on Lynn either I agree with both points, but don't find either of them damning to TT or Lynn. Just precaution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Bills Fan Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 How did anyone know that it would be you to start this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Only makes sense to you CoT guys and goes against everything you guys have been preaching and justifying as to why to keep TT. A little butt hurt I can see TT is bad and everyone knows it except Rex and the CoT. Arguably, Tyrod is pretty average. Good at some things, bad at other things, overall pretty average. There's a good chunk of starting QBs I'd take Tyrod over. There's a good chuck of QBs I'd take over Tyrod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenboy81 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) Ej da great!!!! Glad,get to see him play 1 more time Edited December 27, 2016 by goldenboy81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Personally, I think something like ANY/A from Profootball reference is a better indicator of production. Just measuring total yards doesn't really tell you everything, since two equally talented QBs could be ranked different depending on play calling. ANY/A rankings have Tyrod at 9th and 19th, averaging out to just about average. Which, the eye test tells me lines up. This year is down, imo, partially due to missing WRs for multiple games, especially deep threats. Do I think Tyrod is a guy who can carry a bad defense? No. Do I think he is a guy that can win with an average to good defense? Yes. We have talent on the defensive side (at least I think so). If our new DC can convince the FO that the defense will improve, I could see Tyrod coming back. This is probably the correct take. Tyrod can appear, especially on paper, to be a very average QB. He is a super athlete which can help him trend upwards in many situations, but he's been virtually incapable of rising when the going gets tough. I think overall he is a very flawed QB that could be hidden well on a great team. He does enough and is safe to the point where you can never outright blame him for losses. He just never does enough to take credit for the wins either. I think the Broncos would have made the playoffs with Tyrod, but I also think the Browns would still only have one win with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBills51 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 EJ starts Sunday. Doesnt scream well for Tyrod option kdiggz started a topic on this almost 20 minutes before you but you had to start a new one since you have an unhealthy obsession with TT. Please tell me what this adds compared to what kdiggz had in his thread? I hope you find the help you need in this upcoming new year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 This is probably the correct take. Tyrod can appear, especially on paper, to be a very average QB. He is a super athlete which can help him trend upwards in many situations, but he's been virtually incapable of rising when the going gets tough. I think overall he is a very flawed QB that could be hidden well on a great team. He does enough and is safe to the point where you can never outright blame him for losses. He just never does enough to take credit for the wins either. I think the Broncos would have made the playoffs with Tyrod, but I also think the Browns would still only have one win with him. Yeah, it really comes down to being reasonable about our options. A good QB isn't exactly common, there's what 10? in the league, maybe? So if one isn't clearly available, and you have the cap space, then why not keep Tyrod... unless you are expecting the defense to stay horrible, or are planning to completely tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) They are 7th in points and 12th in yards, but presumably you know that and just choose not to include the stats. EJ led Bills in this designed offense also avgs 26 ppg kdiggz started a topic on this almost 20 minutes before you but you had to start a new one since you have an unhealthy obsession with TT. Please tell me what this adds compared to what kdiggz had in his thread? I hope you find the help you need in this upcoming new year. And if they move on and the next QB is bad dont worry i will call him out routinely too Edited December 27, 2016 by MAJBobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Gun Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Arguably, Tyrod is pretty average. Good at some things, bad at other things, overall pretty average. There's a good chunk of starting QBs I'd take Tyrod over. There's a good chuck of QBs I'd take over Tyrod. Not me, as it seems you need to have the #1 rush attack for him to be average at best. How bad would he fail if he was asked to try and have an average pass attack and not settle for second last? Or if the record setting rush attack over the last 25 years wasn't his friend and covered a lot of his faults? I don't think he gets any interest for a starting QB job, backup, sure not starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 EJ led Bills in this designed offense also avgs 26 ppg Shhhhh...the excuse flood gate is wide open. Don't you understand? EJ is terrible (was 2-2 when pulled), and Tyrod is fantastic but had no help (was 7-8 when "pulled"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 EJ led Bills in this designed offense also avgs 26 ppg And if they move on and the next QB is bad dont worry i will call him out routinely too Um, no. The Bills had a defensive TD against the Jags. Please factor that in before making more stuff up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) Um, no. The Bills had a defensive TD against the Jags. Please factor that in before making more stuff up.ANd your factoring out the defensive scores here too? For Tyrods scoring offense? Cause if you are it is Not 26 ppg like people want to claim So do that before making more stuff up Edited December 27, 2016 by MAJBobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I don't mind this as I agree with the flexibility angle. I would however prefer Cardale to get this start. I understand he is being "redshirted" but EJ is gone after this game. Starting him doesn't do anything developmentally for this team. I don't think it matters who the Bills trot out to start I think they beat the Jets as that team has entirely folded so I don't think the tank this game idea holds any water. Shhhhh...the excuse flood gate is wide open. Don't you understand? EJ is terrible (was 2-2 when pulled), and Tyrod is fantastic but had no help (was 7-8 when "pulled"). I might be the last person on the EJ bandwagon. I think he got screwed here. I still can't believe that his Bills career basically ended in that Texans game when the refs missed a clear PI and the ball was intercepted. He had no QB coach his first year and then got the great David Lee ( ) along with Hackett to help him. I wonder if he can get it together on a team with a real coaching staff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 ANd your factoring out the defensive scores here too? For Tyrods scoring offense? Cause if you are it is Not 26 ppg like people want to claim So do that before making more stuff up The Bills have had two-count-em-two defensive scores this season. I think that could be a league low. Look at Bobonators post for the actual facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I might be the last person on the EJ bandwagon. I think he got screwed here. I still can't believe that his Bills career basically ended in that Texans game when the refs missed a clear PI and the ball was intercepted. He had no QB coach his first year and then got the great David Lee ( ) along with Hackett to help him. I wonder if he can get it together on a team with a real coaching staff... EJ was definitely screwed here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBills51 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Um, no. The Bills had a defensive TD against the Jags. Please factor that in before making more stuff up. Argued this with him in another thread. According to the major - it doesn't matter that EJ averaged 2 turnover each game or that we were getting blown out in each game heading into the fourth or that it's a sample size of 2 games. Never argue with a fool. They will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience. EJ led Bills in this designed offense also avgs 26 ppg And if they move on and the next QB is bad dont worry i will call him out routinely too As per usual you don't answer the question at hand. You should get into politics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Argued this with him in another thread. According to the major - it doesn't matter that EJ averaged 2 turnover each game or that we were getting blown out in each game heading into the fourth or that it's a sample size of 2 games. Never argue with a fool. They will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience. Duly noted. I'm out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Gun Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Um, no. The Bills had a defensive TD against the Jags. Please factor that in before making more stuff up. And the bills had 3 defensive TDs this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I'm of the opinion that EJ would be a viable starting QB if he was developed properly. Hell, he still might turn out to be that way somewhere. Great? Probably not. Alex Smith like? Sure. I actually liked what I saw from EJ under Roman/Lynn (yes, even the Jax game, with the 5 minutes of terror). Do I keep him over Tyrod though? Probably not. Tyrod is safer, at least with this offense. We'd be in the playoffs with this offense, and a marginally better defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 And the bills had 3 defensive TDs this year. No, 2. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/2016.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 The Bills have had two-count-em-two defensive scores this season. I think that could be a league low. Look at Bobonators post for the actual facts. Umm they actually have 3 Ok cool so 389-18= 371 371/15= 24 ppg EJ led Bills 52-6 = 46 46/2 = 23 ppg Huge drop off let me tell tou Argued this with him in another thread. According to the major - it doesn't matter that EJ averaged 2 turnover each game or that we were getting blown out in each game heading into the fourth or that it's a sample size of 2 games. Never argue with a fool. They will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience. As per usual you don't answer the question at hand. You should get into politics. But wait its about scoring thats what people tell me score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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