Big Gun Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Woods only averaged 51 receptions for 613 yards and 3 TDs in his 4 years in Buffalo. Here's hoping Jones can match that this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 It probably will be. That doesn't mean you come out and say it's his for the season before you see anyone else in the new offense. I'm not losing sleep over it... but it would be completely commonplace to have Tyrod referred to as the starter at this crossroad. I'd venture if we look back over multi year starters with a 5th round rookie being the biggest challenger-- not calling that guy the starter is the major outlier in how to handle it. It's not like they can't change it later if someone lights it up.... but you rally around your guy when it's this obvious who your guy is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Here's hoping Jones can match that this year. If he starts, there's no reason to believe he can't. Those aren't exactly stellar numbers. I'm not losing sleep over it... but it would be completely commonplace to have Tyrod referred to as the starter at this crossroad. I'd venture if we look back over multi year starters with a 5th round rookie being the biggest challenger-- not calling that guy the starter is the major outlier in how to handle it. It's not like they can't change it later if someone lights it up.... but you rally around your guy when it's this obvious who your guy is. We'll agree to disagree. Again TT isn't a long-term answer and they'll likely draft his replacement next year if one of the other guys doesn't outplay him, so I just don't see how naming him the starter for the season right now does anything to help the Bills. The players will all still work as hard as they were going to work, thinking he's going to be the starter, but if they see someone else outplaying him, they probably won't have a problem with that person being named starter and will rally around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 You are the one expecting different results. Everything that I have said is at the EXACT same level of play as his 1st 29 games. Why do you expect change (besides for your dislike for Taylor)?You're expecting him to throw the ball significantly more than we've ever seen him throw the ball. I consider that conjecture seeing as how Taylor has a habit of dropping back and not throwing the ball more than most QBs. We will see if Dennison and company can coax a more aggressive passing style out of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) Yeah, McDermott really sounds like Tyrod just isn't his guy... http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/05/15/buffalo-bills-sean-mcdermott-brandon-beane-nfl-peter-king MMQB: Is Buffalos quarterback of the future on the roster now? McDermott: He is, in Tyrod Taylor. And then when you look at the competition we have behind him. Weve drafted Nathan Peterman, weve added T.J. Yates, and then Cardale Jones in the draft a year ago. Im not sure there is a team out there that has the depth that we do at the quarterback position. So we feel good about that. Were anxious to see how Tyrod develops in his third year as a starter in a new system, a system that he has some familiarity with in terms of [new Buffalo offensive coordinator] Rick Dennisons system in Baltimore a few years back with Gary Kubiak. Edited May 16, 2017 by transplantbillsfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Yeah, McDermott really sounds like Tyrod just isn't his guy...http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2017/05/15/buffalo-bills-sean-mcdermott-brandon-beane-nfl-peter-kingMMQB: Is Buffalos quarterback of the future on the roster now?McDermott: He is, in Tyrod Taylor. And then when you look at the competition we have behind him. Weve drafted Nathan Peterman, weve added T.J. Yates, and then Cardale Jones in the draft a year ago. Im not sure there is a team out there that has the depth that we do at the quarterback position. So we feel good about that. Were anxious to see how Tyrod develops in his third year as a starter in a new system, a system that he has some familiarity with in terms of [new Buffalo offensive coordinator] Rick Dennisons system in Baltimore a few years back with Gary Kubiak. To be fair though, he also said that the Bills has their #2 wide receiver on the roster before the draft. Then they traded up to get Zay Jones. Tyrod may be his guy, or it may just be that pretty common "coach speak". I think it will really be up to Tyrod, and what he does on the field this year. As well as what Peterman/Cardale do behind him. Plus where we pick in the draft, which QBs are available to us and how much McDermott/Beane (etc) like those QBs will also play a part, unless a QB on the roster really take a strangle hold on the starting job and leave little doubt that they are our franchise guy. Like Beane said today, they will continue turning over every rock for a QB if there is any doubt as to whether or not they have their franchise guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 It is not a prudent approach to expect anything other than what we've seen. We don't know if he will be Kaep, Cunningham, RG3 or Russell Wilson (running out of black QBs that I am allowed to compare him to). We shouldn't expect him to be different. And I still think TT is closer to a faster Alex Smith than any black quarterback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 To be fair though, he also said that the Bills has their #2 wide receiver on the roster before the draft. Then they traded up to get Zay Jones. Tyrod may be his guy, or it may just be that pretty common "coach speak". I think it will really be up to Tyrod, and what he does on the field this year. As well as what Peterman/Cardale do behind him. Plus where we pick in the draft, which QBs are available to us and how much McDermott/Beane (etc) like those QBs will also play a part, unless a QB on the roster really take a strangle hold on the starting job and leave little doubt that they are our franchise guy. Like Beane said today, they will continue turning over every rock for a QB if there is any doubt as to whether or not they have their franchise guy. Doesn't seem like coach speak to me... if anything it seems like Beane almost made him walk back his enthusiasm right after that response and McDermott's response right after that was the diplomatic one. Sure seemed like genuine enthusiasm as his initial response. But to each his own. I absolutely do not think McDermott will hesitate moving on from Taylor if he's disappointed in his 2017 season. But it sure doesn't seem like this is the open competition some believed was being advertised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Doesn't seem like coach speak to me... if anything it seems like Beane almost made him walk back his enthusiasm right after that response and McDermott's response right after that was the diplomatic one. Sure seemed like genuine enthusiasm as his initial response. But to each his own. I absolutely do not think McDermott will hesitate moving on from Taylor if he's disappointed in his 2017 season. But it sure doesn't seem like this is the open competition some believed was being advertised. Personally, I think TT's needs to improve on his 2015 form for us to not acquire a QB next year. But I also think he's basically the unquestioned starter for 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racketmaster Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I am not sure why this is even a thing. McDermott made the decision on Taylor back in March. HC and Whaley were at odds over this issue and McDermott won out. Nothing that has happened in the past 2 months would have changed McDermott's mind on Taylor. He will be our starter this year barring injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bills Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I hope Peterman excels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusher Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) Doesn't seem like coach speak to me... if anything it seems like Beane almost made him walk back his enthusiasm right after that response and McDermott's response right after that was the diplomatic one. Sure seemed like genuine enthusiasm as his initial response. But to each his own. I absolutely do not think McDermott will hesitate moving on from Taylor if he's disappointed in his 2017 season. But it sure doesn't seem like this is the open competition some believed was being advertised. Of course things aren't what they seem to be when it fits you're narrative. If McD would have gave a halfhearted endorsement though, you would have claimed it meant nothing and was just talk to promote competition and to bring out the best in Tyrod. You view things in the light that supports what you believe. This is undeniable. Edited May 16, 2017 by Crusher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Doesn't seem like coach speak to me... if anything it seems like Beane almost made him walk back his enthusiasm right after that response and McDermott's response right after that was the diplomatic one Sure seemed like genuine enthusiasm as his initial response. But to each his own. I absolutely do not think McDermott will hesitate moving on from Taylor if he's disappointed in his 2017 season. But it sure doesn't seem like this is the open competition some believed was being advertised. Of course you believe this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Of course you believe this. #shocking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 #shocking I think Taylor is penciled in as the starter...penciled. He can lose this job if he's not producing in camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2009 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I think Taylor is penciled in as the starter...penciled. He can lose this job if he's not producing in camp. Have no idea why some of you want to see this happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeckMeat182 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Are we going to dissect every comment from our new coach and gm. Let me put on my Jerry Sullivan costume and find dysfunction in the tea leaves located in between the lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsMedia Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) I hope you know he has to say this kind of stuff, i'm sure its already been said im not reading 18 pages but Tyrod is locked in as the starting QB, fact. Edited May 16, 2017 by BillsMedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Have no idea why some of you want to see this happen. Have no idea why you say I "want" to see this happen. I just gave my statement on what I believe the situation is...that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I think Taylor is penciled in as the starter...penciled. He can lose this job if he's not producing in camp. I agree with you. Have no idea why some of you want to see this happen. Why are you putting words in his mouth? What he said is perfectly reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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