Eric Moulds on my A** Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I've seen plenty of folks who believe we should let Tyrod hit free agency, unload bloated contracts and tank for next year posturing in the draft. Am I for this? No, I think we have a lot of talent on this team and truly don't know if I can continue to stomach rebuild after rebuild. However, if we do go this route let's make it interesting. I realize that this is not realistic but it's interesting to get the perspective of others on how we can tank while making this team interesting to watch. Here are 3 reclamation projects at QB that I believe would at the very least peak my interest enough each week to watch a lost season. Vince Young- Lets make him great again! That's his slogan not mine but I do find it interesting that his win-loss record as a starting QB is better than plenty of starters in this league. He's shown glimpses in the past of ability and had he stayed in the league he'd be in his prime right now. If I remember correctly his stint here was shadowed by an insane amount of debt owed to creditors and the Bills Brass willingness to trot out the same ol crap. RG3- How can you go from slinging sammies in a Subway commercial, becoming the darling of Washington and bringing your team to the playoffs year 1.. to what he is today. Was his edge as a starting QB all he really had, his legs? Is his athleticism gone? It just baffles me and regardless if he had stayed healthy or not, last year Cleveland was a dumpster fire (excluding Pryor). Johnny Football- His own worst enemy obviously but a former Heisman winner, the first as a freshman and what some say has the "IT" factor. I wouldn't necessarily put all my chips in on a short QB with limited understanding of complicated NFL offensive schemes but it'd be a captivating story at the very least and would sell tickets for sure. If we tank, Russ Brandon will have to do something to sell tickets. Russ... pick up all 3. At least keep our attention or once again by mid season my passion will lie in the hands of my own fantasy team. I need more than this. And yes, interesting must be my word of the day hahahaha, yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Moulds on my A** Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 No Insightful Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 No what he said ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 No tank Draft rookie qb at 10 or trade up and let's break in the future. It's a 6 win team with or without wasting money on TT And there's a tank for Darnold thread these comments belong in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Moulds on my A** Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Brofist to Chuck, sharing a frontal lobe? Why even bother responding if your not gonna flame me or contribute in a meaningful way? No tank Draft rookie qb at 10 or trade up and let's break in the future. It's a 6 win team with or without wasting money on TT And there's a tank for Darnold thread these comments belong in. I didn't mention Darnold. I saw that though, how many times has the media or public fallen in love with a QB the year before he enters the draft and then their stock plummets. I'd bet that'll be the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 never was a fan of tanking, never. can't see how players could be either. just seems to be some fans that think it'll get you a certain player that wouldn't be no guarantee to succeed anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Moulds on my A** Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 never was a fan of tanking, never. can't see how players could be either. just seems to be some fans that think it'll get you a certain player that wouldn't be no guarantee to succeed anyway? Me neither, but this is a what if.. I'd really hate if we jumped on a grenade right now. I'm sure Meatball, Shady and other Vets would be disgusted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I've seen plenty of folks who believe we should let Tyrod hit free agency, unload bloated contracts and tank for next year posturing in the draft. Am I for this? No, I think we have a lot of talent on this team and truly don't know if I can continue to stomach rebuild after rebuild. However, if we do go this route let's make it interesting. I realize that this is not realistic but it's interesting to get the perspective of others on how we can tank while making this team interesting to watch. Here are 3 reclamation projects at QB that I believe would at the very least peak my interest enough each week to watch a lost season. Vince Young- Lets make him great again! That's his slogan not mine but I do find it interesting that his win-loss record as a starting QB is better than plenty of starters in this league. He's shown glimpses in the past of ability and had he stayed in the league he'd be in his prime right now. If I remember correctly his stint here was shadowed by an insane amount of debt owed to creditors and the Bills Brass willingness to trot out the same ol crap. RG3- How can you go from slinging sammies in a Subway commercial, becoming the darling of Washington and bringing your team to the playoffs year 1.. to what he is today. Was his edge as a starting QB all he really had, his legs? Is his athleticism gone? It just baffles me and regardless if he had stayed healthy or not, last year Cleveland was a dumpster fire (excluding Pryor). Johnny Football- His own worst enemy obviously but a former Heisman winner, the first as a freshman and what some say has the "IT" factor. I wouldn't necessarily put all my chips in on a short QB with limited understanding of complicated NFL offensive schemes but it'd be a captivating story at the very least and would sell tickets for sure. If we tank, Russ Brandon will have to do something to sell tickets. Russ... pick up all 3. At least keep our attention or once again by mid season my passion will lie in the hands of my own fantasy team. I need more than this.And yes, interesting must be my word of the day hahahaha, yikes. There's a search function. Use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Brofist to Chuck, sharing a frontal lobe? Why even bother responding if your not gonna flame me or contribute in a meaningful way? I didn't mention Darnold. I saw that though, how many times has the media or public fallen in love with a QB the year before he enters the draft and then their stock plummets. I'd bet that'll be the case. Because that's all your idea deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) Brofist to Chuck, sharing a frontal lobe? Why even bother responding if your not gonna flame me or contribute in a meaningful way? I didn't mention Darnold. I saw that though, how many times has the media or public fallen in love with a QB the year before he enters the draft and then their stock plummets. I'd bet that'll be the case. Your thread sucks. I didn't even read it. Stop trying to bring attention to yourself and post in other peoples thread. Everything you wrote could've been in 5 other threads. The attention you bring to yourself is negativeBecause that's all your idea deserves.Agreed..... and I have no idea what his idea is.....and I'm pretty sure I'm smarter because of it Edited March 4, 2017 by NewEra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I love how it is a tank if we let TT go like we didn't win 7 games with Trent and JP with much less talented teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Moulds on my A** Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 1. I made no mention of Darnold or any specific player to tank for and again this thread pertains to the 3 QBs listed, would you want them or think they would give this team something to talk about? 2. I'm stating that if Tyrod goes and we drop a number of players that significantly contribute to this team we will need to drum up interest somehow. 3. Since when is it rude to enter dialogue with people who have similar interests and continue this conversation as the thread unfolds. 4. Negative attention for sharing an off the wall idea or opinion? Cmon dude, get real. 5. Breathe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfaninwtn Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Please tank for Darnold. Just do it right for ONCE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 You don't bring back Kyle for one more year if you were planning on tanking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I like these ideas. The OP even said he isn't for it and knows it won't happen. With that, if we were to tank, here's what I would do: Cut/trade Dareus. Sign Manziel (he will sell tickets) Front load a contract and resign our young, next two year contract-year players Trade all of our picks this year for picks next Let Jerry Hughes end Brady's career and get suspended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Moulds on my A** Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Virgil.. You get it! Imagine doing something so drastic. You'd think we would ensure the first pick and some team would pay heavy for it. Set ourselves up with more money in free agency and fans would tune in like a passerby to road kill. We wouldn't be able to look away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Brofist to Chuck, sharing a frontal lobe? Why even bother responding if your not gonna flame me or contribute in a meaningful way? I didn't mention Darnold. I saw that though, how many times has the media or public fallen in love with a QB the year before he enters the draft and then their stock plummets. I'd bet that'll be the case. Big fan of Tyrod Taylor with all due respect OP Keeping Taylor wins football games IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Moulds on my A** Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 I am too brofist. No disrespect taken, the kid isn't perfect but the deck is stacked against him when our #1, #2 and #3 WR missed time. Not to mention how Guru Rex turned our defense into a confused bunch of penalty machines. A top 10 defense and we would've sniffed playoffs, likely taking that Miami spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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