Best Player Available Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I like the signing a lot, as funny as it sounds he's a HUGE upgrade from EJ Manuel. I guess this means having the whaley "it" factor doesn't mean crap..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 You would rather have C. Jones starting in the event they dont draft a QB and Tyrod gets hurt? The unknown is always better then the guy you know already can't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Yates' career will last longer even though EJ has the benefit of the 1st round label that helps guys get chances, he's that bad. I guess we'll have to see. Personally if I was a qb, I'd rather get signed by the Raiders than the Bills. Â The Bills next to the Browns are the worst franchise in the NFL at developing qbs. Luckily for Tyrod, he got drafted by Baltimore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsredneck1 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 (edited) i think it's a good signing. however, i really don't think this changes the teams approach concerning qbs in the draft. i think that given all the players the bills have brought in that they are setting themselves up for all possible scenarios. Â i don't think this would mean that they wouldn't take trubisky at 10. i actually think we will see 4qbs on the roster this summer. i believe they are looking ahead at probably trading tyrod next year..barring a playoff run. Â we could see tyrod...tj...cj and chad kelly this summer and i'd be stoked about that. low man to the practice squad. it will be an added bonus if kelly goes undrafted. Edited April 10, 2017 by billsredneck1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 The unknown is always better then the guy you know already can't do it. Exactly. But clearly Yates is better than Jones because Jones hasn't throw 0 tds and 3 INTs in a playoff game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BmarvB Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I'm assuming he would be in camp because he knows the offense. Doesn't mean he will make the team. Otherwise you are looking at TT, Cardale and 2 rookies in camp, which is much harder than having a vet who knows what he's doing. No one expects him to be the QB of the future. Â Agreed. There has to be at least one vet in camp. No guarantee he'll even make the team but it does benefit the lesser experienced QB's to have him around for the time being anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I guess this means having the whaley "it" factor doesn't mean crap..... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crowing Rooster Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Break out your dancing shoes, boys. It's time to learn the Super Bowl shuffle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I like the signing a lot, as funny as it sounds he's a HUGE upgrade from EJ Manuel. Â He actually isn't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 (edited) could he be a sign (see matt simms, matt lienart) and cut? no, he should make the roster. he did a decent job under center in helping the texans get in to the post season and even winning a playoff game against another then rookie andy dalton. they couldn't get past the ravens but his resume' is not terrible (not great either) and should serve as the 3rd string or could beat out jones for the back up spot? Â he certainly is no matt simms, that's for sure... Â Edited April 10, 2017 by DaBillsFanSince1973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Moulds on my A** Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 (edited) I guess we'll have to see. Personally if I was a qb, I'd rather get signed by the Raiders than the Bills.  The Bills next to the Browns are the worst franchise in the NFL at developing qbs. Luckily for Tyrod, he got drafted by Baltimore. Can't dispute this. Granted, the Mat that took down Kolb only expedited the likely conclusion to Kolbs career ending anyhow. Seems like a strong breeze would've forced EJ into action early into his rookie season any which way you slice it. We've been awful developing QB's. Edited April 10, 2017 by Eric Moulds on my A** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 (edited) after 2 years of having the worst QB in the league as our back up and an auto-loss, we now have a solid vet QB that can actually come in and play on this level. A guy that can execute the offense on a professional level that has seen nfl defenses and actually understands the fundamentals of playing the position. A guy that has started and won a playoff game as a QB. A guy that understands what it means to be a professional. Obviously you hope that it never comes down to your backup QB having to play, but at least now if we do need it...it's not an automatic loss. Yates is just as bad of a backup... A team with no franchise QB doesn't need a bad backup. They need a future... Edited April 10, 2017 by Beef Jerky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrochester55 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I'm ok with this as competition for a backup. In the worst case scenario where Buffalo doesn't draft someone and Cardale doesn't develop, Yates is still an upgrade over EJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Zero downside to this signing. You have a better backup than last year. And if you draft someone (I hope they do not do this early) who turns out to be better, you can cut Yates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 (edited) I don't think they are moving on from Cardale but I also don't think they are going to just hand him the #2 spot. He is still so raw, he needs to earn it. New coaching staff and scheme and just so little film of him to go on. Flip side is Dennison knows Yates very well and there is a comfort factor. This signing precludes them from nothing, it's a smart signing going into camp. Edited April 10, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Yates is just as bad of a backup... A team with no franchise QB doesn't need a bad backup. They need a future... Which does not mean they should not have a backup QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I don't think they are moving on from Cardale but I also don't think they are going to just hand him the #2 spot. This signing precludes them from nothing, it's a smart signing going into camp. As long as he is only camp fodder, I don't want a QB with zero future and zero ability to be the #2. Give me an unknown rookie, this is what the franchise needs to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Moulds on my A** Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I don't think they are moving on from Cardale but I also don't think they are going to just hand him the #2 spot. This signing precludes them from nothing, it's a smart signing going into camp. My logic is at the very least he will help Tyrod and any other QB in the meeting room because he's familiar with the offensive scheme we will be running. That strikes me as very useful.. for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 My logic is at the very least he will help Tyrod and any other QB in the meeting room because he's familiar with the offensive scheme we will be running. That strikes me as very useful.. for everyone. Tyrod is more familiar then Yates is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Moulds on my A** Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Tyrod is more familiar then Yates is... Then I guess he will be helping the other QBs (Cardale, this years 5th rd pick). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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