fansince88 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Now that the season is over and EJ is starting what do you need to see from him to say "hey, perhaps he his starter material"? I realize it is a garbage game. I realize the Jets will be trying to tank more than us for that draft pick. I need to see 300+ yards and clean play. 30 points or more on the board. If not, keep TT for a serviceable QB. Lets see what people say. Yes DC Tom....I know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I am ok with Tyrod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Bill Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 TT is a serviceable and perhaps a decent QB. He survived the dreaded 2nd season and came out better than last year in my opinion. The issue is does his skill match the money his agent believes he deserves. IMHO, everyone would support him as a keeper if he was paid $10M per. until we found the young QB who may be better. Maybe Jones, unlikely EJ but Sunday will show us something of EJ. EJ has a real issue with the short pass, not sure he can be fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 EJ is playing for a contract next year. There is a small chance thar contract is as a backup here but it more likely is as a backup elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prissythecat Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 There is lots of film on EJ from regular season and pre season. Why would one meaningless game make a difference at this point. Maybe he turns in a Matt Flynn-like performance against a Jets team that has given up and turns that into a big payday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 EJ would need to play the game of his life, like 20-24 with 300 yards a couple TD's and no picks. More importantly, he'd need to stand tall in the pocket, not look skittish at all, no balls in the dirt, use all parts of the field, not miss wide open guys, look off safeties, etc etc. Â Basically, look like Tom Brady. Otherwise, bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jms62 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 EJ would need to play the game of his life, like 20-24 with 300 yards a couple TD's and no picks. More importantly, he'd need to stand tall in the pocket, not look skittish at all, no balls in the dirt, use all parts of the field, not miss wide open guys, look off safeties, etc etc. Basically, look like Tom Brady. Otherwise, bye. And since we are looking at one game the above still would not beat what Tyrod put up last week vs a better team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 And since we are looking at one game the above still would not beat what Tyrod put up last week vs a better team. It would not, but that wasn't the OP's question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 And since we are looking at one game the above still would not beat what Tyrod put up last week vs a better team. Taylor is done. The jig is up on the qb who can't qb. Â Sell your Taylor jerseys now before he leaves town. Â It's OVER THE MIDDLE time. SIMPLE SLANT passes are back !! Â Adios Taylor. Enjoy the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) Taylor is done. The jig is up on the qb who can't qb. Â Sell your Taylor jerseys now before he leaves town. Â It's OVER THE MIDDLE time. SIMPLE SLANT passes are back !! Â Adios Taylor. Enjoy the cash. Â I don't believe it's been determined that he won't be back next season. It's very possible they decline to exercise the option to extend him and attempt to negotiate with his agent based upon what the next HC thinks of Tyrod. Edited December 29, 2016 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 EJ is gone. Taylor is gone. Gonna have to deal with it at some point, people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I don't believe it's been determined that he won't be back next season. It's very possible they decline to exercise the option to extend him and attempt to negotiate with his agent based upon what the next HC thinks of Tyrod. I'm not so sure, if he is slated to be 20th highest paid qb and he was coming back for sure he would be playing. Â He's way too small in important spots, I see no reason to stick around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurst44 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I'm not so sure, if he is slated to be 20th highest paid qb and he was coming back for sure he would be playing. Â He's way too small in important spots, I see no reason to stick around. You mean like the three drives in the 4th quarter to essentially win the game last week? You mean his absurdly good td to turnover ratio? Fans' expectations for QB are insane, but then again, there were people pulling for Reich to start back in the 90s. Â EJ is playing because they want to see what they have in him as to whether he's worth bringing back as a cheap back-up. It's probably as simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 You mean like the Baltimore/Oakland/Pittsburg/Cinci/Mia1/Ne2 games ? Â Let's keep weighing the good games more than the bad ones. Â Expectations are not to get laughed off the field when Taylor shares it with Carr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Seriously? Â If he somehow plays well enough in this game to get us into the playoffs I'd be ok with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I'm not so sure, if he is slated to be 20th highest paid qb and he was coming back for sure he would be playing. Â He's way too small in important spots, I see no reason to stick around. Â They are smartly hedging against injury that would force their hand to pay the guaranteed money, but it certainly doesn't preclude him from coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 You mean like the three drives in the 4th quarter to essentially win the game last week? You mean his absurdly good td to turnover ratio? Fans' expectations for QB are insane, but then again, there were people pulling for Reich to start back in the 90s. Â EJ is playing because they want to see what they have in him as to whether he's worth bringing back as a cheap back-up. It's probably as simple as that. Just to clarify, the game you're talking about is the one they needed to win, but lost. Sorry, no bonus points for "essentially" winning anything. No way does a team undermine their starting QB by sitting him unless he's injured or they're resting him in week 17 to protect him for the playoffs. Neither is the case here. His benching is to protect the team from the injury guarantee in his contract. There is no other logical reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jms62 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Just to clarify, the game you're talking about is the one they needed to win, but lost. Sorry, no bonus points for "essentially" winning anything. No way does a team undermine their starting QB by sitting him unless he's injured or they're resting him in week 17 to protect him for the playoffs. Neither is the case here. His benching is to protect the team from the injury guarantee in his contract. There is no other logical reason. Â And with the new Head Coach up in the air sitting him and not taking the risk is really the only sane option. Tyrod will almost certainly not be QB next year if Lynn gets the job. He fits Lynns offense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloFan68 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Many here felt that EJ was the better QB in training camp & preseason but Rex started Tyrod because he felt Tyrod has the "it" factor. Go Bills!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 To those saying Taylor is gone, I don't think that's a forgeone conclusion. If you're an incoming coach and you feel like he's the best available option to win this year, you probably want him on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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