The Darkhorse No One has Mentioned

[NastyNateSoldiers]

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. 

[fridge]

I would rather Peterman start than Derek Anderson.

[LeGOATski]

Sure, why not. It's a logical move if that's what their motivations are.

Edited February 3, 2018 by LeGOATski

[Prickly Pete]

???

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).

[NastyNateSoldiers]

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. 

[26CornerBlitz]

Derek Anderson??   WTH?!?

[NastyNateSoldiers]

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.

[simpleman]

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.

[26CornerBlitz]

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. 

[Zebrastripes]

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

[snafu]

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?

 

[CSBill]

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.

[mead107]

No thanks 

[Green Lightning]

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.

[The Crowing Rooster]

let's keep this darkhorse in the barn where he belongs. 

[Da webster guy]

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. 

[RyanTalbotBills]

I don't see Derek Anderson as a realistic option. Anderson, Peterman and a rookie would not inspire much confidence.

[JaCrispy]

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 

[26CornerBlitz]

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. 

[Teddy KGB]

2 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said:

Derek Anderson??   WTH?!?

 

He can score more than 3 vs the jags.  

 

[MILFHUNTER#518]

5 minutes ago, RyanTalbotBills said:

I don't see Derek Anderson as a realistic option. Anderson, Peterman and a rookie would not inspire much confidence.

 

Agreed.

 

We are in win now mode regardless of whether we draft a rookie or not. I see us snagging a Bradford or Foles if we take a rookie. Derek Anderson is a journeyman backup, we would be better off sticking with Tyrod. At least we know what we have with him,  he commands respect in the locker room and already is familiar with our personnel. 

[Kwai San]

Wow - I woke up to read this???  I am going back to bed.  No thanks for Krap-a-dick, no thanks to Anderson.  Just NO!  Anyway you slice it this doesn't make any sense for all the reasons already stated.

 

NO!!!  And what part of no didn't you understand?  NO!

[KDIGGZ]

oh my 

[Perk71]

3 hours 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.

Hadn't thought about this before. If they draft a QB, this could possibly happen. I'm sure they have Plan A-E. 

Edited February 3, 2018 by Perk71
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[Wayne Arnold]

6 hours ago, NastyNateSoldiers said:

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.

 

[DKBills25]

Would much rather have Bradford ?‍♂️

[Seanbillsfan2206]

6 hours ago, NastyNateSoldiers said:

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. 

Is this guy serious?

[The Now Moment]

I think it's at least a possibility.  I don't think they'd hand him the job but if he's brought in as cheap and reasonable competition, I think he in a battle against a rookie would be a good thing.  If the rookie truly earns it then you go with him and you have Anderson mentoring him that way or if Anderson is the starter, he could provide a decent fill in.  Wouldn't be my favorite option, obviously, but I can't deny his experience in this league and being in a similar situation a few years ago and doing well with it.  

[Sammy Watkins' Rib]

2 minutes ago, DKBills25 said:

Would much rather have Bradford ?‍♂️

Ditto.

 

With his injury history Bradford won't cost more than $10 million per year and that's what OP is willing to pay DA. With Bradford you at least get a QB with big upside.

[KDIGGZ]

if our starting qb is Derek Anderson I don't think I'll watch a single game this year.  i'll jump back on after the 3-13 season to discuss who we will get with the #1 overall selection

[simpleman]

1 hour ago, 26CornerBlitz said:

 

The idiot scored a 38 on his Wonderlic test. 

I assume this is sarcasm. Most QBs would be ecstatic with Kaepernick's score. Politics aside, his record and stats are above RG3. Again, as a bridge QB, I think he is well above a majority of the possible FA QBs. It is only because of those that have a political bias tainting their reasoning that he is not an NFL starter. Compared to Cousins his worst rated year was 78, while Cousins had a rating of 58. Both have decent stats.

Kap -TDS 72 INT 30 YDS 12,271 RTG 88.9

 

Cousins – TDS 27 INT 13 YDS 4,093 RTG 93.9

 

I would take Kaps numbers for 1/3 less money in a heartbeat

[26CornerBlitz]

Just now, simpleman said:

I assume this is sarcasm. Most QBs would be ecstatic with Kaepernick's score. Politics aside, his record and stats are above RG3. Again, as a bridge QB, I think he is well above a majority of the possible FA QBs. It is only because of those that have a political bias tainting their reasoning that he is not an NFL starter. Compared to Cousins his worst rated year was 78, while Cousins had a rating of 58. Both have decent stats.

Kap -TDS 72 INT 30 YDS 12,271 RTG 88.9

 

 

Cousins – TDS 27 INT 13 YDS 4,093 RTG 93.9

 

 

I would take Kaps numbers for 1/3 less money in a heartbeat

 

It is.  He called Kaep dumb which is hilarious because he's very intelligent. 

[JMF2006]

Has an NFL QB ever started the season with the help of a walker or wheelchair  

 

NO WAY

[MrEpsYtown]

8 hours ago, NastyNateSoldiers said:

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. 

Everyone is attacking this idea but it makes sense. I think Anderson is in a group on cheap vets who could be 4-8 game starters while the high end rookie gets ready. Guys like Anderson, Matt Moore make sense there. I think it's a possibility if we trade up for Rosen-Darnold-Allen. Any other prospect will require a better bridge imo. Why pay Tyrod Taylor 18 million to start a couple of games. 

 

No matter what there will be a veteran quarterback in the position room and on this team. It will either be a high end guy who will be our starter or a low end guy like this who will keep the seat warm for a high end rookie. 

Edited February 3, 2018 by MrEpsYtown

[26CornerBlitz]

Just now, MrEpsYtown said:

I think Anderson is in a group on cheap vets who could be 4-8 game starters while the high end rookie gets ready. Guys like Anderson, Matt Moore make sense there. I think it's a possibility if we trade up for Rosen-Darnold-Allen. Any other prospect will require a better bridge imo. 

 

More like if your starter is injured pray for a speedy recovery.  Anderson is awful. 

[MrEpsYtown]

1 minute ago, 26CornerBlitz said:

 

More like if your starter is injured pray for a speedy recovery.  Anderson is awful. 

 

Im saying why pay a bridge 18 million to play 4 games. That is not a bridge and that was the dumbass mistake the Bears made with Glennon. 

[BuffaloBillyG]

9 hours ago, NastyNateSoldiers said:

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. 

No thank you. If we are looking at any QB with a Cleveland background...I'd rather see if I could get Cody Kessler for a 6th or 7th.

[MAJBobby]

Josh McCown. Perfect cheap competent bridge QB

[Real McClappy]

14 minutes ago, MAJBobby said:

Josh McCown. Perfect cheap competent bridge QB

I'd go this route a million times over before Mr. Anderson.

 

[26CornerBlitz]

18 minutes ago, MAJBobby said:

Josh McCown. Perfect cheap competent bridge QB

 

Who invariably winds up getting injured and is actually rather lousy: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McCoJo01.htm