NastyNateSoldiers Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 I was looking at the free agents list at QB and 1 name stuck out to me the most as a possible bridge type QB it was Derek Anderson. DA is 35yrs old has alot of experience and won't come with hefty price tag i can see the Bills signing him to a 2yr deal worth up to 20mil based on playing time. Basically if he starts he'll get 10 mil per season if he's the bkup anywhere from 5 to 7.5 that's pretty much the going rate for experienced bkups . Why does he fit? First off he's the prototype QB Beane has been talking bout he's 6'5 and has a big arm has been reasonably successful over his career . DA brings alot of experience to the table and can be a mentor to the QB we draft . There's also that familiarity he has with McBeane with them all coming from Carolina . Being a quality bkup for the latter part of his career DA wouldn't have any prbs with his role as a mentor and he probably would embrace the opportunity to start for a yr or however long it takes for our young QB to develop. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying i like this move. I'm just surprised no one has brought up this player as a darkhorse candidate for the Bills. He can very much be the guy there looking for based on our cap situation and the need to bring in a young QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 I would rather Peterman start than Derek Anderson. 12 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 (edited) Sure, why not. It's a logical move if that's what their motivations are. Edited February 3, 2018 by LeGOATski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 ??? Maybe Matt Cassel instead? Or Matt Schaub? Or Geno Smith? Or...wait for it.....wait for it.......wait for it....Colon Krappenit! Yer dreaming (a nightmare). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NastyNateSoldiers Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 15 minutes ago, OJABBA said: ??? Maybe Matt Cassel instead? Or Matt Schaub? Or Geno Smith? Or...wait for it.....wait for it.......wait for it....Colon Krappenit! Yer dreaming (a nightmare). I'm not dreaming its definitely a possibility. DA will be 35 when the season starts that's not old for a QB in this era. He's also started some gms over these last 3yrs for Carolina and has played well . If there plan is to draft a QB whether by trade up or at there spot at #21 there gonna need a bridge type guy and with that familiarity with him from McBeane and the cost involved i can see this being there plan. Like i said previously im not saying i agree with this move but I'll tell u what I'm done watching Tyrod I'd rather watch DA throw pks then watch Tyrod not throw anything that's not completely open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Derek Anderson?? WTH?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NastyNateSoldiers Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 Signing DA can do 2 things for the Bills #1 It can give them a capable starting caliber QB ( Bridge ). # 2 Im basing this signing on the plan that we definitely drafting a QB high whether by trade up or in our original spots in the first rd. With that being said #2 is if that said QB rips it up during preseason DA can be a good Mentor/Clip holder bkup for the young QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpleman Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Actually of the choices out there for a reasonably priced decent Bridge QB, Colin Kaepernick probably would be the best choice based on the skill, price and ability. But unfortunately, there are too many people out there that let their personal, private political beliefs trump the play on the field between the whistles. A sad commentary on the state of our American society today. In a healthy society, we could all agree to a compromise, like he could stay in the tunnel or locker room till the music stops, then come on the field and play. I don't doubt he would agree to that. Make it about the game, not all the personal ideology stuff. Personal ideology aside, I can't think of a better choice that is available on the field between the whistles for the Bills this year as a bridge while we develop the QB of the future. No loss of draft picks, easy on the cap and about as good as all the other available options we could sign without a lot of cap or draft sacrifices. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 27 minutes ago, NastyNateSoldiers said: Signing DA can do 2 things for the Bills #1 It can give them a capable starting caliber QB ( Bridge ). # 2 Im basing this signing on the plan that we definitely drafting a QB high whether by trade up or in our original spots in the first rd. With that being said #2 is if that said QB rips it up during preseason DA can be a good Mentor/Clip holder bkup for the young QB. No. No it does not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebrastripes Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 (edited) 19 minutes ago, simpleman said: Actually of the choices out there for a reasonably priced decent Bridge QB, Colin Kaepernick probably would be the best choice based on the skill, price and ability. But unfortunately, there are too many people out there that let their personal, private political beliefs trump the play on the field between the whistles. A sad commentary on the state of our American society today. In a healthy society, we could all agree to a compromise, like he could stay in the tunnel or locker room till the music stops, then come on the field and play. I don't doubt he would agree to that. Make it about the game, not all the personal ideology stuff. Personal ideology aside, I can't think of a better choice that is available on the field between the whistles for the Bills this year as a bridge while we develop the QB of the future. No loss of draft picks, easy on the cap and about as good as all the other available options we could sign without a lot of cap or draft sacrifices. You would be better off just keeping Taylor. Their production throughout there career is very similar and Taylor is already familiar with the team. Plus Taylor doesn't bring the media circus with him that Kaepernick does. By the way I am not on board with the Bills keeping Taylor. Edited February 3, 2018 by Zebrastripes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 4 hours ago, NastyNateSoldiers said: Why does he fit? First off he's the prototype QB Beane has been talking bout he's 6'5 and has a big arm has been reasonably successful over his career . DA brings alot of experience to the table and can be a mentor to the QB we draft . There's also that familiarity he has with McBeane with them all coming from Carolina . Being a quality bkup for the latter part of his career DA wouldn't have any prbs with his role as a mentor and he probably would embrace the opportunity to start for a yr or however long it takes for our young QB to develop. Why do you assume that he'd be a good mentor to a young QB, or have any problems with that role? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 43 minutes ago, simpleman said: Actually of the choices out there for a reasonably priced decent Bridge QB, Colin Kaepernick probably would be the best choice based on the skill, price and ability. But unfortunately, there are too many people out there that let their personal, private political beliefs trump the play on the field between the whistles. A sad commentary on the state of our American society today. In a healthy society, we could all agree to a compromise, like he could stay in the tunnel or locker room till the music stops, then come on the field and play. I don't doubt he would agree to that. Make it about the game, not all the personal ideology stuff. Personal ideology aside, I can't think of a better choice that is available on the field between the whistles for the Bills this year as a bridge while we develop the QB of the future. No loss of draft picks, easy on the cap and about as good as all the other available options we could sign without a lot of cap or draft sacrifices. I'm on a different page politically than Colin Kaepernick, but it really surprises me that with the across-the-board lack of good QB play in the NFL that he did not a get a chance somewhere this season. He is young, he has put up pretty solid numbers in San Francisco and had then a few plays away from the Super Bowl early in his career. I don't think it can be said he doesn't have the ability to be a solid QB in the NFL. Come on, in a league that took back Micheal Vick, Adrian Peterson, didn't a few teams even give Ray Rice a look? What is it that Kaapernick has done to be totally ignored? His numbers and production on the field warrant a look. If the Bills could sign him cheaply, I would be all for that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 No thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 13 minutes ago, CSBill said: I'm on a different page politically than Colin Kaepernick, but it really surprises me that with the across-the-board lack of good QB play in the NFL that he did not a get a chance somewhere this season. He is young, he has put up pretty solid numbers in San Francisco and had then a few plays away from the Super Bowl early in his career. I don't think it can be said he doesn't have the ability to be a solid QB in the NFL. Come on, in a league that took back Micheal Vick, Adrian Peterson, didn't a few teams even give Ray Rice a look? What is it that Kaapernick has done to be totally ignored? His numbers and production on the field warrant a look. If the Bills could sign him cheaply, I would be all for that. Pass, he's the same as Tyrod but with a crapfest media sideshow that comes with him. For once we're getting media for being a better football team and not for being a landing place for failed quarterbacks. Let him hate cops and country on another team. We don't need the circus for a backup quarterback. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crowing Rooster Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 let's keep this darkhorse in the barn where he belongs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da webster guy Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 2 hours ago, simpleman said: Actually of the choices out there for a reasonably priced decent Bridge QB, Colin Kaepernick probably would be the best choice based on the skill, price and ability. But unfortunately, there are too many people out there that let their personal, private political beliefs trump the play on the field between the whistles. A sad commentary on the state of our American society today. In a healthy society, we could all agree to a compromise, like he could stay in the tunnel or locker room till the music stops, then come on the field and play. I don't doubt he would agree to that. Make it about the game, not all the personal ideology stuff. Personal ideology aside, I can't think of a better choice that is available on the field between the whistles for the Bills this year as a bridge while we develop the QB of the future. No loss of draft picks, easy on the cap and about as good as all the other available options we could sign without a lot of cap or draft sacrifices. Kaepernick tends to get off track in his dropback with regularity. He’ll move needlessly, creating pressure that wouldn’t have existed. Or at the very least, his needless movement will get him out of sync with the timing of his receivers’ routes. It's proven over and over again and i'm pretty sure I've watched every NFL play this guy has played. Clayton said the other day he would be dangerous coming into a game if you didn't know he was playing, but game planning against him he lands right around a 70 qbr pretty consistently since his rookie season. He's RG3 only dumber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTalbotBills Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 I don't see Derek Anderson as a realistic option. Anderson, Peterman and a rookie would not inspire much confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 5 hours ago, fridge said: I would rather Peterman start than Derek Anderson. Peterman would have to win a competition, so there is still that possibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, Da webster guy said: Kaepernick tends to get off track in his dropback with regularity. He’ll move needlessly, creating pressure that wouldn’t have existed. Or at the very least, his needless movement will get him out of sync with the timing of his receivers’ routes. It's proven over and over again and i'm pretty sure I've watched every NFL play this guy has played. Clayton said the other day he would be dangerous coming into a game if you didn't know he was playing, but game planning against him he lands right around a 70 qbr pretty consistently since his rookie season. He's RG3 only dumber. The idiot scored a 38 on his Wonderlic test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 2 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Derek Anderson?? WTH?!? He can score more than 3 vs the jags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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