PromoTheRobot Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Ah, spring. Just days before the draft, when a Bills fan's thoughts turn to franchise quarterbacks. It's a given we will be taking one high, likely with a trade up. And of course the expectation is that QB will start immediately and be great. But deep down we all know how this will play out. The fanbase is divided over who to take, even if we picked first. And whoever falls to us will be considered a consolation prize and a sign that Beane got cold feet with his trade up offers. But we will end up with someone. And it's likely they will be uneven. Some good things, some bad. Opinions will be formed in OTA's and camp. Some will panic. Some will defend him. So my question is how long do we fans give our new franchise QB before we start talking about the 2019 draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbillsfan2206 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I think McCarron starts no matter what. I’ll give him 4 games. Then it’s sink or swim time for the rookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Ah, spring. Just days before the draft, when a Bills fan's thoughts turn to franchise quarterbacks. It's a given we will be taking one high, likely with a trade up. And of course the expectation is that QB will start immediately and be great. But deep down we all know how this will play out. The fanbase is divided over who to take, even if we picked first. And whoever falls to us will be considered a consolation prize and a sign that Beane got cold feet with his trade up offers. But we will end up with someone. And it's likely they will be uneven. Some good things, some bad. Opinions will be formed in OTA's and camp. Some will panic. Some will defend him. So my question is how long do we fans give our new franchise QB before we start talking about the 2019 draft? Till 2020. Depends who it is, but this is a young regime filled with guys who are capable of tuning out fan mob reaction, which is a good thing. They'll manage expectations as well as they can and they'll deal with negativity. Sure, some fans will panic. Most Bills fans are reasonable people and they know this year doesn't look like a good one anyway. McCarron's a guy who will make things interesting and give us reasonable chances to win, IMO. Edited April 21, 2018 by Thurman#1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I’d give him the same number of starts as tryhard. Unless it’s Jackson. I can’t even go there mentally. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 As long as it takes to know one way or the other. I like the old standard of 1,000 attempts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 If it's Allen, Mayfield, Rosen or Darnold I will give them until halfway of 19' If they still are making sloppy mistakes and failing to call audibles then it's hunting season. If they wait on a QB and take a Rudolph, Jackson, Lauletta I will have a harder time remaining patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, joesixpack said: I’d give him the same number of starts as tryhard. Unless it’s Jackson. I can’t even go there mentally. Well it could happen so prepare yourself mentally 5 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Ah, spring. Just days before the draft, when a Bills fan's thoughts turn to franchise quarterbacks. It's a given we will be taking one high, likely with a trade up. And of course the expectation is that QB will start immediately and be great. But deep down we all know how this will play out. The fanbase is divided over who to take, even if we picked first. And whoever falls to us will be considered a consolation prize and a sign that Beane got cold feet with his trade up offers. But we will end up with someone. And it's likely they will be uneven. Some good things, some bad. Opinions will be formed in OTA's and camp. Some will panic. Some will defend him. So my question is how long do we fans give our new franchise QB before we start talking about the 2019 draft? 2 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 2 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 1 minute ago, John from Riverside said: Well it could happen so prepare yourself mentally 2 years I think I’d go full Gugny in that scenario. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Just now, joesixpack said: I think I’d go full Gugny in that scenario. I know....part of me thinks that would be fun to watch But...Im a bills fan first....Rosen is my top guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crowing Rooster Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Till he throws his first interception in the preseason. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Just now, John from Riverside said: I know....part of me thinks that would be fun to watch But...Im a bills fan first....Rosen is my top guy Just wouldn’t instill much confidence in Beane for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 2028 If it hasn't worked by then..move on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd1 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I believe that there will be some here who will HATE the new QB on draft day and they will not stop until the Bills get a QB to their liking. So.... the lines will be drawn on April 26th 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 ...TBD criteria CLEARLY stipulates that OTA's, pre-season, scant mop duty and/or ONE regular real deal start is ample time to be labeled a "bust".....this would commonly be known as a "Bills career"......welcome draftee!......ADVICE: stay in school and get your PhD.........red carpet has pigeon stains................ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 If whoever we draft hasn't thrown for 300 yards at least 5 times and 40 TDs as a Bill by Friday morning...we need to cut him and take someone else in round 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbillsfan2206 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 7 minutes ago, The Monk said: Till he throws his first interception in the preseason. Til he throws his first interception in training camp ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 the length of his contract 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailMary Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 If the W-L column is lopsided the wrong way after week 10 the new arm will be in after the bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epstein's Mother Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 11 minutes ago, Seanbillsfan2206 said: I think McCarron starts no matter what. I’ll give him 4 games. Then it’s sink or swim time for the rookie That's a brutal first 4. I'm gonna give him at least a dozen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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