John from Riverside Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Regardless of who it is. BE PATIENT There really are only a couple of guys that could hit the ground starting in this draft and even they could use some time holding a clip board.... but if the bills brain trust decides to throw them in and let them learn can we please not immediately look to replace them if they should start rough? They will be a ROOKIE.....they are gonna make mistakes.....throw interceptions.....not make the right read.....not win comeback games immediately down by 14...... but If we are patient with them they WILL get it done in time. Love you bills fam 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 9 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Regardless of who it is. BE PATIENT There really are only a couple of guys that could hit the ground starting in this draft and even they could use some time holding a clip board.... but if the bills brain trust decides to throw them in and let them learn can we please not immediately look to replace them if they should start rough? They will be a ROOKIE.....they are gonna make mistakes.....throw interceptions.....not make the right read.....not win comeback games immediately down by 14...... but If we are patient with them they WILL get it done in time. Love you bills fam Peyton Manning was 3 - 13 his first season with the Colts, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweats Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 We’re going to ruin the poor guy, no matter whoever we bring in. EJ, Losman, Capt. Checkdown come to mind. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 13 minutes ago, Dr. Who said: Peyton Manning was 3 - 13 his first season with the Colts, btw. And threw 28 INT's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 13 minutes ago, Sweats said: We’re going to ruin the poor guy, no matter whoever we bring in. EJ, Losman, Capt. Checkdown come to mind. You are expressing belief, not knowledge. Terminal pessimism is irrational despair. Different coaches, different regime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 (edited) One thing I really hope happens when we draft a QB but am smart enough to know is a pipe dream: Bills fans need to give the player time and give him a chance. They need to remember that, as someone said on Twitter: football fans are GUESSING at which QBs will be good based on an extremely limited set of data and footage. They are PROJECTING which QBs COULD be good in the league if all goes well. GMs and scouts have a lot more information and expertise than fans, so fans need to not freak out and jump off a bridge if the guy they prefer based off of 3 Youtube videos doesn't get selected. Give the kid time, give him a chance, and have faith that maybe our scouts and front office aren't complete goofballs just because their (professional, much more well informed) opinion on a player is different than your (amateur, often uninformed) opinion. Edited April 20, 2018 by Logic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthNYfan Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Hot take. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 The rookie QB most likely won't start, so it's AJ we'll have to be patient with, at least in the immediate term. A lot also depends on who else McD and Beane can get via draft and FA to fill in other holes on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 (edited) Has the policy about redundancy been killed or is it just unmanageable at this point? Maybe it’s time to start a “i hope they if get a QB they...” thread see how the the word hope is in a different place? Edited April 20, 2018 by Over 29 years of fanhood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 We'll be all over that kid. By Cinco de Mayo he'll be affectionately referred to as "Noodle Arm" (insert QB X name). EJ broke the internet. We'll see what this kid can do ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, Happy Gilmore said: The rookie QB most likely won't start, so it's AJ we'll have to be patient with, at least in the immediate term. A lot also depends on who else McD and Beane can get via draft and FA to fill in other holes on the team. But...but...but Peterman has been working with Tom House. Can't look past that guy either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Nope - Super Bowl MVP in his rookie year or he's a bust. Then we tank next year and draft a QB at #1 in 2020. The Big Furry Hat has spoken. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Just now, H2o said: But...but...but Peterman has been working with Tom House. Can't look past that guy either. The calls for him to start will also commence on Friday morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 People on this board are nothing if not patient. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I am willing to give any new QB til the 3rd preseason game to figure it out. I have no patience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I our new QB passes the rubber mat test at St. John's Fisher, then I think he should start day 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I think that unless they are blown away by the training camp performance of their rookie QB, the Bills will start McCarron or (less likely) Nate Peterman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 1 hour ago, John from Riverside said: Regardless of who it is. BE PATIENT There really are only a couple of guys that could hit the ground starting in this draft and even they could use some time holding a clip board.... but if the bills brain trust decides to throw them in and let them learn can we please not immediately look to replace them if they should start rough? They will be a ROOKIE.....they are gonna make mistakes.....throw interceptions.....not make the right read.....not win comeback games immediately down by 14...... but If we are patient with them they WILL get it done in time. Love you bills fam I agree 100%. However, there has to be forward progress. The problem with many fans is that they let their hope that someone will improve get in the way of seeing the reality that they will not improve. Expecting a rookie or a second-year guy to come in and light it up isn't practical. But expecting a QB who, after a few years of starting, still isn't showing significant signs of improvement to suddenly "get it," isn't practical, either. Making mistakes, throwing interceptions, taking stupid sacks .... sure - that stuff happens. But if it keeps happening, it's better to recognize it early and address it (bench his ass) sooner rather than later. The plug should have been pulled on EJ after year two. On Tyrod after year one. Patience is an absolute must. But being too patient does nothing good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 2 hours ago, John from Riverside said: Regardless of who it is. BE PATIENT There really are only a couple of guys that could hit the ground starting in this draft and even they could use some time holding a clip board.... but if the bills brain trust decides to throw them in and let them learn can we please not immediately look to replace them if they should start rough? They will be a ROOKIE.....they are gonna make mistakes.....throw interceptions.....not make the right read.....not win comeback games immediately down by 14...... but If we are patient with them they WILL get it done in time. Love you bills fam i think we, as fans (most of us), will show patience for the rook. as long as he shows flashes of greatness, we will be just fine. we know this team has holes to fill, and needs to surround the qb with more talent. we also know that it will take a bit of time to get acclimated to the NFL. i am a Billiever, and i trust the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins Malone Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Sweats said: We’re going to ruin the poor guy, no matter whoever we bring in. EJ, Losman, Capt. Checkdown come to mind. Very good Louis Short..but pointless Edited April 20, 2018 by Skins Malone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Gugny said: The plug should have been pulled on EJ after year two. On Tyrod after year one. I think the plug was pretty much pulled after 20 games. He only had 3 starts after that. 2 were because of the starter being injured. How should we have handled that differently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweats Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 34 minutes ago, Skins Malone said: Very good Louis Short..but pointless Its called sarcasm, son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 3 hours ago, John from Riverside said: Regardless of who it is. BE PATIENT There really are only a couple of guys that could hit the ground starting in this draft and even they could use some time holding a clip board.... but if the bills brain trust decides to throw them in and let them learn can we please not immediately look to replace them if they should start rough? They will be a ROOKIE.....they are gonna make mistakes.....throw interceptions.....not make the right read.....not win comeback games immediately down by 14...... but If we are patient with them they WILL get it done in time. Love you bills fam Whoever we are about to draft STILL hasn't won a game, thrown for 300 yards or a TD. He is CLEARLY a bust. He should be cut now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins Malone Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Sweats said: Its called sarcasm, son. Its called humor, son. And the fact remains your post was both short and pointless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 6 hours ago, Sweats said: We’re going to ruin the poor guy, no matter whoever we bring in. EJ, Losman, Capt. Checkdown come to mind. Different staff.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, John from Riverside said: Regardless of who it is. BE PATIENT There really are only a couple of guys that could hit the ground starting in this draft and even they could use some time holding a clip board.... but if the bills brain trust decides to throw them in and let them learn can we please not immediately look to replace them if they should start rough? They will be a ROOKIE.....they are gonna make mistakes.....throw interceptions.....not make the right read.....not win comeback games immediately down by 14...... but If we are patient with them they WILL get it done in time. Love you bills fam Agreed. People must be bored of people saying this, but who are the best QBs in the game? Brees, Rodgers and Brady? They all spent a year on the bench, or more. As did Carson Palmer, Philip Rivers and Kirk Cousins. It ain't a bad thing. It doesn't guarantee anything either, of course, but it does give guys time to ingrain good mechanical habits if they need upgrades and to figure out how to study film and how to start to read defences. Edited April 21, 2018 by Thurman#1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 19 hours ago, Dr. Who said: Peyton Manning was 3 - 13 his first season with the Colts, btw. In troy aikmen's first season the Boys went 1-15 and he didn't even get the one win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I have no doubt there will be a post that the rookie is a bust the first time a ball hits the ground in camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 20 hours ago, Dr. Who said: You are expressing belief, not knowledge. Terminal pessimism is irrational despair. Different coaches, different regime. 14 hours ago, BuffAlone said: Different staff.... I think he means the fans and not the staff. We, the fans, will ruin him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 21 hours ago, Dr. Who said: You are expressing belief, not knowledge. Terminal pessimism is irrational despair. Different coaches, different regime. Same (mostly) irrational fans and press so likely same issues. Pitchforks being sharpened and oil being bought. 21 hours ago, Logic said: GMs and scouts have a lot more information and expertise than fans, so fans need to not freak out and jump off a bridge if the guy they prefer based off of 3 Youtube videos doesn't get selected. Jumping off bridges is NOT bad if it results in less Chicken Littles .... you need to break some eggs to make an omelet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Just now, Limeaid said: Same (mostly) irrational fans and press so likely same issues. Pitchforks being sharpened and oil being bought. One of my favorite novelists, Georges Bernanos, said that it would require God at the final judgement to clarify "why so many imbeciles." Unfortunately, the wise are always few. Can't let the irrationality of the mass of men deter one from pursuing excellence -- in this case, drafting a potential franchise qb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 23 hours ago, Dr. Who said: Peyton Manning was 3 - 13 his first season with the Colts, btw. 22 hours ago, H2o said: And threw 28 INT's. And he showed so many glimpses of greatness that the W/L record and poor stats were readily overlooked. That's going to be the key if we draft a guy and start him right away. If not, he's going to get roasted by the hot pocket fan base. Which is completely unfair and stupid, really. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I’m on board with this. As long as the pick isn’t Jackson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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