r henderson Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 This will be the perfect storm for obtaining one of the top qb's in next years draft. Tyrod is not good enough to ascend this team, but he is good enough to push us out of the qb sweepstakes. Where we might end up (with Tyrod at qb) in the draft and KC's pick might not be enough to land one of the top qb's in next years draft. There' s a reason why McDermott is not just handing the qb position to Tyrod. Retaining Tyrod was a wise strategic move to not send "Rebuild Mode" signal to fan base. Also retaining Tyrod gives the team a pawn in trade options. Ex; Sam Bradford last season. Anyone who thinks Buffalo is not in "Rebuild Mode" is fooling themselves. Mark my word on this move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 i don't feel buffalo is in rebuilding mode at this time at all. i'd be move than fine if peterman starts. i would assume it meant he was better than and beat out taylor in camp, and that would be great for this team. i don't see it at this point, but i'd have no problem with it. are you assuming that peterman is just handed the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 This will be the perfect storm for obtaining one of the top qb's in next years draft. Tyrod is not good enough to ascend this team, but he is good enough to push us out of the qb sweepstakes. Where we might end up (with Tyrod at qb) in the draft and KC's pick might not be enough to land one of the top qb's in next years draft. There' s a reason why McDermott is not just handing the qb position to Tyrod. Retaining Tyrod was a wise strategic move to not send "Rebuild Mode" signal to fan base. Also retaining Tyrod gives the team a pawn in trade options. Ex; Sam Bradford last season. Anyone who thinks Buffalo is not in "Rebuild Mode" is fooling themselves. Mark my word on this move. Your word is marked...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Doom Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 It was only a matter of time.... Let the party begin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneykm Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 We'll see. If he does start over Taylor, that might not be a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superman00 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 If TT gets hurt. He wasn't the reason we lost games last year, he wasnt great, but he made plays when he needed to and he didn't make mistakes that cost us the game. If he repeats or improves from last year I seriously doubt a rookie beats him out. And I don't consider myself a TT supporter. Just being realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psuscott16 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Like death and taxes, a QB controversy in Buffalo is a given. We could have a one armed QB as a backup and people would still be calling for him to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston's #1 Bills Fan Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 So, you're saying it won't be Yates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan17 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Funny thing is, I actually think Jones or Peterman have a legit shot to push, BUT not enough to win the job. Mcdermott wanted to keep Tyrod because the guy doesn't turn the ball over. Gives him the best short term answer to be somewhat competitive this year while maintaining the new course this team is on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Like death and taxes, a QB controversy in Buffalo is a given. We could have a one armed QB as a backup and people would still be calling for him to start. That's the beauty of being an arm chair coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 No way. This might be the last shot for Taylor to be a starter. I see him going all out. Yates backs up, Peterman 3rd string. Jones gets cut, heads to New England to get his brain picked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan17 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Like death and taxes, a QB controversy in Buffalo is a given. We could have a one armed QB as a backup and people would still be calling for him to start. Until one comes in and locks down the role, what do you expect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psuscott16 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Until one comes in and locks down the role, what do you expect? There were people that wanted Frank Reich to start over Kelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills! Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 If this is the case you would unload Shady no reason to pay a top 4 back in league big money if you don't believe you will be touching the playoffs. I hope peterman becomes the #2 but I think Yates is the safety net in-case we are at 7-7 and taylor goes down to give us a chance to get to 9 wins and sneak in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Will be interesting if Peterman plays well in training camp and preseason games, and a win-now team has their starting QB go down. Would Bills deal Taylor for draft picks and go all-in on a 2018 QB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyToughII Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Count me in. I fully believe Peterman will end up being the best QB in this draft and he will start and do great. The guys at Sirius have been talking since Saturday how they love the kid and they feel he will end up being our starter. He is PERFECT for what Dennison does and that is what you need. Can you imagine, we get a starting CB, WR, RT and QB in this draft? Then we have two firsts next year to parlay into more picks to fill out this roster with better talent? 2018 could be THE Year folks, I am Pumped up for this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Tank mode is not an option for me,,,and I assume after his experience w/ the Sabres it's not an option for the Pegulas. I'm all for winning as many games as possible now. I'm a big TT fan and hope he kills it this year and puts all the naysayers to bed. However, if Peterman beats him out with his play (and i don't expect this until Summer 2018)...I'm all for him starting. Gruden and a bunch of other NFL media thinks this kid can be a very successful Pro QB. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrymessenger Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Well I guess if we were looking to tank we could try starting Peterman. Thing is he could well be such a disaster that you would have no choice but to pull him anyway so why bother. And you sure wouldnt be doing the kid any favours. He needs to sit, learn and hone his basic skillset for a year even taking his "pro readiness" into account. Peterman is not ready to see the field in any capacity right now IMO, let alone as a starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbalaya Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 The Bills are re-building? Really? What are they rebuilding? Mediocrity? You rebuild after you have succeeded. This team aspires to achieve average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Did Kyle Willams sign off on this plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramza86 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Saw Peterman vs Miami.... yeah....idk about this one guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 It feels to me like the Bills are re-building more now, than they have been in the last few years...not down on McDermott or anything, but I don't expect a significant improvement (maybe even be a little worse) over the last two years, record wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 If this is the case you would unload Shady no reason to pay a top 4 back in league big money if you don't believe you will be touching the playoffs. I hope peterman becomes the #2 but I think Yates is the safety net in-case we are at 7-7 and taylor goes down to give us a chance to get to 9 wins and sneak in. But it's not the case and McCoy will be here this season. Try telling the vets on this team we're tanking. Guessing Kyle Williams would be a little upset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 This will be the perfect storm for obtaining one of the top qb's in next years draft. Tyrod is not good enough to ascend this team, but he is good enough to push us out of the qb sweepstakes. Where we might end up (with Tyrod at qb) in the draft and KC's pick might not be enough to land one of the top qb's in next years draft. There' s a reason why McDermott is not just handing the qb position to Tyrod. Retaining Tyrod was a wise strategic move to not send "Rebuild Mode" signal to fan base. Also retaining Tyrod gives the team a pawn in trade options. Ex; Sam Bradford last season. Anyone who thinks Buffalo is not in "Rebuild Mode" is fooling themselves. Mark my word on this move. Okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Remind me again the order of favorite players in Buffalo... 1. Back-up QB 2. Punter 3. #3 WR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Like death and taxes, a QB controversy in Buffalo is a given. We could have a one armed QB as a backup and people would still be calling for him to start. Peterman was the most pro ready QB in the draft joining a team installing a new system. I'm just saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasovon Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 This took longer than i expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinnearlysghost88 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 That took, what, 3 days? Not bad. So you think back when we re-signed Tyrod that our master plan was to sign Pittsburgh's QB in the 5th round? And that we would run a covert re-build by placating the fans with a Tyrod signing but in REALITY we would slowly groom our fifth round QB into a starter to ultimately be the face of our franchise? Gotcha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 This will be the perfect storm for obtaining one of the top qb's in next years draft. Tyrod is not good enough to ascend this team, but he is good enough to push us out of the qb sweepstakes. Where we might end up (with Tyrod at qb) in the draft and KC's pick might not be enough to land one of the top qb's in next years draft. There' s a reason why McDermott is not just handing the qb position to Tyrod. Retaining Tyrod was a wise strategic move to not send "Rebuild Mode" signal to fan base. Also retaining Tyrod gives the team a pawn in trade options. Ex; Sam Bradford last season. Anyone who thinks Buffalo is not in "Rebuild Mode" is fooling themselves. Mark my word on this move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) "Competition is there," McDermott said Saturday, per ESPN.com. "You earn the right to start on this football team." He added: "Nothing is promised to anyone. We're going to compete every day. [Even] I've got to earn my spot. You guys have heard me say that before." Player A Strengths An excellent athlete with a thick muscular build. Has excellent mobility and continually evades the rush while keeping his eyes downfield. Demonstrates good accuracy when using proper footwork. Has above average arm strength and flashes the ability to fit the ball into tight windows on short to intermediate routes. Team leader and fierce competitor. Weaknesses Does not possess adequate height and too many of his passes are knocked down at the line. Sloppy footwork prevents him from stepping into throws making him an erratic passer. Locks onto receivers and often telegraphs his throws. Struggles breaking down coverage and makes too many ill-advised throws. Does not throw with anticipation. OR Player B Strengths Smooth, quick set-up in pocket. Grips the ball with big, 10-inch hands. Poised in pocket and takes the hit to deliver a completion. Will set-up, slide and then re-set before making his throw. Can cut it loose from off-balance angles from bootleg or play-action if he sees a winning option break open early. Full field reader. Works all the way through his progressions. Shoots glances at safeties to keep them in check. Strong natural accuracy. Able to throw receivers open and lead them away from danger. Can pinpoint passes to moving targets in his intermediate work. Has enough arm to work field side, intermediate throws. Great vision. Sees passing windows before they develop. Throws with outstanding timing and anticipation. Can put the ball on receivers' hands as soon as they come out of a break if coverage dictates it. Utilizes accuracy and anticipation to challenge windows on all three levels. Won at Clemson hanging five touchdown passes on their talented stop unit. Good escapability and can extend drives with his legs. Excellent deep ball accuracy completing 46.2 percent of his deep throws. Weaknesses Inconsistent delivery base causes some throws to sail. Has instances where he short strides and is forced to muscle it to his target. Will float some throws on seams and dig routes. Will have to be mindful to drive the ball on pro level to avoid the ballhawks who are lurking at safety. Has to prove he has enough arm to challenge the same tight windows he did in college. Ball handling a little sluggish in wide receiver screens, hitches and most RPOs (run, pass option). Wants to play hero-ball at times. Needs to learn when to air-mail throw and move to next play rather than trying to get too cute with sideline throws. Can improve overall touch. Q: If neither were to improve in 5 years which would you pick? Edited May 2, 2017 by ShadyBillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BmarvB Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 This will be the perfect storm for obtaining one of the top qb's in next years draft. Tyrod is not good enough to ascend this team, but he is good enough to push us out of the qb sweepstakes. Where we might end up (with Tyrod at qb) in the draft and KC's pick might not be enough to land one of the top qb's in next years draft. There' s a reason why McDermott is not just handing the qb position to Tyrod. Retaining Tyrod was a wise strategic move to not send "Rebuild Mode" signal to fan base. Also retaining Tyrod gives the team a pawn in trade options. Ex; Sam Bradford last season. Anyone who thinks Buffalo is not in "Rebuild Mode" is fooling themselves. Mark my word on this move. I don't see it (Peterman starting over TT) happening this year,, nor do I see this team as being in rebuild mode. Front office, yes. the team, NO! This is a better team now than what they were last season. They'll seriously contend for a playoff spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Who gets us a higher pick next years; Peterman or C. Jones? Maybe we could use both of them....🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Does Peterman move to safety or OLB to start? Fairly certain it was Rex's defense that **** the bed last year and cost him his job and the team's chance at making the playoffs. Did TT give up 200 yards rushing twice? How many tackles did TT miss against Miami and Pittsburgh? I don't recall TT being on the field when Seattle put up 28 in the first half on the defense. How many yards TT give up to Fitz and Brady? TT played lights out the first half of the Oakland game and then disappeared. I will give you that. Looked like crap against Baltimore too. Other than that it was the defense. They got rid of Rex and kept the #10 scoring offense in the league in tact. Sammy will be healthy. They upgraded #2 and #3 WR. Oh yeah, and they just fired the GM that didn't want TT and kept the HC that wanted him. So yeah, Peterman starts - if he is the holder for PAT and FG's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I think we've got a winner on our hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) Like death and taxes, a QB controversy in Buffalo is a given. We could have a one armed QB as a backup and people would still be calling for him to start. The backup is almost always the most popular QB on the roster. EJ, of course, was the aberration. Back in 2014, some fans wanted Jeff Tuel to start! Edited May 2, 2017 by hondo in seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud420 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 We are in a semi-rebuild which is unfortunate. Like you said could take us out of the QB sweepstakes for next draft. We should start Cardale, more upside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 anyone thinking tank, wanting tank are the same as what tank represents, losers. they will not tank and the rookie will not start. yes, I am stating it as fact, not opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psuscott16 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 The backup is almost always the most popular QB on the roster. EJ, of course, was the aberration. Back in 2014, some fans wanted Jeff Tuel to start! There were lots that still wanted EJ to start from what I remember. I guess its just the nature of the beast. Want the one you don't have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Loser boy here! My plan is evolving. Peterman and Jones battle for the starting position, the other is the backup with Yates at 3 Rd. Then we package Sammy AND TT for someone first next year and we have three number ones which should be enough ammunition to either move up to get the best QB or if we pick first to knock it out if the ball park. Tell me I'm an idiot.... I dare you😝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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