DrinkinBuddy Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Bills sign QB A.J. McCarron to backup deal Bills signed QB A.J. McCarron, formerly of the Bengals, to a two-year, $10 million contract. He can earn another $6 million in incentives. McCarron was linked to Cleveland, but that ship sailed as soon as the Browns traded for Tyrod Taylor. Ironically, McCarron is now headed to Orchard Park as Taylor's replacement. McCarron's $5 million annual salary puts him in the Chase Daniel ballpark, suggesting the Bills view him as a backup. Even if McCarron does open the year as Buffalo's starter, he'll just be keeping the seat warm for whatever quarterback the Bills end up drafting in April. Great contract! We've seen what Kirk Cousins, Case Keenum and Sam Bradford can do, and Teddy Bridgewater's knee might prevent him from becoming the quarterback many expected. With that in mind, AJ McCarron just might have had the highest potential ceiling among all of the signal-callers on this year's free-agent market. The Bills landed McCarron—healthy, 27 years old and with nearly all the tread on his tires—for only a two-year, $10 million commitment. Yes, Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reports that number could increase to $16.5 million if McCarron hits a slew of incentives, but that would actually be a good thing for Buffalo. It would probably mean the McCarron experiment has been a success. And don't be surprised if that happens, because the former Alabama star has been one of the best backups in football the last four years, and he put up impressive numbers in relief of Andy Dalton in Cincinnati. Worst case, he's a relatively cheap stopgap. This was a low-risk, high reward move for a Bills team that might soon look real smart for sitting back while the Vikings, Broncos, Cardinals and Jets played a frantic and expensive game of musical chairs. Grade: A+ 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrod's friend Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Steptide said: Is it just me or this dude WAY out of his league? Out of her league? LMAO. Everyone is out of Katherine Webb's league. The guy has to stand behind her to hide the 24 hour boner he carries. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simool Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Where the hell did all of these ass-hats come from? FFS it's like this place is crackopalooza and everyone is looking for a rock. Mind numbing how you end up with the lens you have on life. I would love to know what real life is like for you -- thinking it cant be good. There is very little to not like about this move, and those of you that are trying are grasping at straws. This train is pointed north ladies, quit looking in the rearview mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engelwood Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 3 hours ago, BillsEnthusiast said: He's not a man. he's a PeterGOD. I am sorry to be politically correct it should be Peterperson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simool Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Tyrod's friend said: Out of her league? LMAO. Everyone is out of Katherine Webb's league. The guy has to stand behind her to hide the 24 hour boner he carries. Alot of hair and teeth. I don't know, I suppose I would take it for a test spin. If she starts naying like a horse the deals off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrod's friend Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 minute ago, simool said: Alot of hair and teeth. I don't know, I suppose I would take it for a test spin. If she starts naying like a horse the deals off. LOL. Yeah. I'm thinking you have a girlfriend that's 10 times better looking. it's 10:45 and Miss America ain't walking in your door, Captain Critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simool Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Just now, Tyrod's friend said: LOL. Yeah. I'm thinking you have a girlfriend that's 10 times better looking. it's 10:45 and Miss America ain't walking in your door, Captain Critical. Girlfriend. Ha. I bought the whole damn cow man. Just trying to point out that no woman is out of your league. If you think so, you have already lost the battle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Mike Rodak Why AJ McCarron should not be compared to Tyrod Taylor Swapping Tyrod Taylor for AJ McCarron may be a sign that the Bills are loading up to make a big splash on draft day for their franchise quarterback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) 57 minutes ago, {::'KayCeeS::} said: So does anyone actually know the deal particulars? 1 hour ago, BillsFan4 said: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/03/14/aj-mccarron-can-make-up-to-16-5-million-over-two-years/ These are the supposed details of the McCarron contract Edited March 15, 2018 by BillsFan4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Am I crazy, or did Mike Rodak just make sense? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Bong Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, simool said: Girlfriend. Ha. I bought the whole damn cow man. Just trying to point out that no woman is out of your league. If you think so, you have already lost the battle. I'll reiterate that bragging about your love life on a Bills message board is a big L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattt9998 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Chuck Wagon said: McCarron + Pick #65 >>> Tyrod Let me fix this... McCarron >>> Tyrod Pick #65 >>> Tyrod I will miss watching Tyrod get out of pressure and run for it on 3rd and long. Looking forward to a QB who is good at throwing the ball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Bong Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Bills sign QB A.J. McCarron (2 years, $10 million): A+ Grade How did this happen? In an offseason in which Sam Bradford got $20 million for a year, Josh McCown received $10 million for a season, and Case Keenum obtained $18 million per year, A.J. McCarron somehow was stuck with far less money than all three. McCarron, with this deal, is set to earn as much as Chase Daniel, which is unbelievable. In the Daniel write-up, I wrote that average backup quarterbacks should earn $4-5 million. McCarron is certainly not a typical No. 2 signal-caller. He's a premium reserve quarterback; if not a below-average starter. I still expect the Bills to select a quarterback in the opening round, as I detailed a potential NFL Draft trade with the Giants that could occur. McCarron would provide insurance just in case Buffalo couldn't make the move. He would also be able to start while the rookie signal-caller is being developed. This is an outstanding signing that is worthy of an A+ grade. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 2 hours ago, dgr81 said: Wow! That's all? Beane continues to hit it out of the park! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Just so we are clear on this before you guys go to bed, for the 2018 and 2019 season the Buffalo Bills will have 3 QBs on their roster. One of which is a project player that they love who will be in his 2nd and 3rd year hopefully growing as expected. One who was coveted by the Patriots, has a 93.6 pro QB rating, has 4 years under his belt, took the bengals within a RB fumble of their first playoff victory in 20 years, won 2 national championships at Bama, all the while going 36-4 and is their all time leading passer. Finally, a top 5 draft pick, the highest Buffalo has ever taken a QB in their history, and from the greatest QB class since 2004 and maybe the third best class in the last 1/3 of a century... ...all for a total of about $12 million per year. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Ross was right, we got the guy for peanuts. This was probably the best signing Beane pulled off thus far because of the value for the $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I bet he goes back to number 10..instead of 5 like TT had and he wore in Cinci? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Bong Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 minute ago, dollars 2 donuts said: Just so we are clear on this before you guys go to bed, for the 2018 and 2019 season the Buffalo Bills will have 3 QBs on their roster. One of which is a project player that they love who will be in his 2nd and 3rd year hopefully growing as expected. One who was coveted by the Patriots, has a 93.6 pro QB rating, has 4 years under his belt, took the bengals within a RB fumble of their first playoff victory in 20 years, won 2 national championships at Bama, all the while going 36-4 and is their all time leading passer. Finally, a top 5 draft pick, the highest Buffalo has ever taken a QB in their history, and from the greatest QB class since 2004 and maybe the third best class in the last 1/3 of a century... ...all for a total of about $12 million per year. I'll clear it up real quick. The project player isn't very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wily Dog Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 43 minutes ago, BillsFan4 said: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/03/14/aj-mccarron-can-make-up-to-16-5-million-over-two-years/ These are the supposed details of the McCarron contract McCarron's contract calls for him to make 4.9 mil. in 2018 , if he doesn't beat out Peterman for the starting job , no problem. Where do you get a backup QB that cheap , plus he will be able to tutor Allen or Rosen.I really do not see the hate on Peterman , especially when McDermott seems to be in his corner..I know where it started and why but , that is an issue that is gone. SOOOO I would hope you Bill's Fans would try to root for anybody one the roster and the rest of you go on to grossing in private. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stenbar Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I do not know how all these moves will play out on the field but it looks great so far. It sure is nice to not have an idiot running this front office for the first time in 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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