Boludo Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I wasn't thrilled about the Allen move but I'm coming around. I like all the defensive picks that have followed and it's building my faith back up. I just PRAY the organization is looking to red shirt Allen for a season, let McCarron get his clock cleaned, and then restock the O-line next offseason and add some weapons and let Allen come into a much better situation. That plan sounds great to me. Throwing Allen out there this season will ruin the kid. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 (edited) You have the psychic ability to see what our offensive personnel looks like at the start of the season? We held onto cap space for a reason. That reason is the upcoming cuts. If they sign a bunch defensive side of the ball cap casualties then you can worry, I guess. Edited April 28, 2018 by SCBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 What if he is the clear cut starter coming out of camp? They aren't red shirting him if that is the case. Allen is a big strong athletic QB that can stand up to pressure. How he performs under pressure is another story. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 The way McDermott was speaking it's fairly obvious Allen is not playing this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Mueller Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, Boludo said: I wasn't thrilled about the Allen move but I'm coming around. I like all the defensive picks that have followed and it's building my faith back up. I just PRAY the organization is looking to red shirt Allen for a season, let McCarron get his clock cleaned, and then restock the O-line next offseason and add some weapons and let Allen come into a much better situation. That plan sounds great to me. Throwing Allen out there this season will ruin the kid. Doubt the the plan is for McCarron to get his clock cleaned... but working with Allen on footwork and reading coverage for at least 1 whole year should be the plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boludo Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, SCBills said: You have the psychic ability to see what our offensive personnel looks like at the start of the season? We held onto cap space for a reason. That reason is the upcoming cuts. If they sign a bunch defensive side of the ball cap casualties then you can worry, I guess. Come on, you really think there is going to be a flood of starting caliber players coming available before the season? 5 minutes ago, njbuff said: What if he is the clear cut starter coming out of camp? They aren't red shirting him if that is the case. Allen is a big strong athletic QB that can stand up to pressure. How he performs under pressure is another story. Hopefully they red shirt him anyways. 4 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: The way McDermott was speaking it's fairly obvious Allen is not playing this year. I pray you are correct sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epstein's Mother Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: The way McDermott was speaking it's fairly obvious Allen is not playing this year. I think he's smart enough not to put a lot of expectations on the kid for his rookie year. Don't think for a minute that if Allen turns out to be the best QB on the roster in training camp and pre-season that McDemott won't play him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Just now, Boludo said: Come on, you really think there is going to be a flood of starting caliber players coming available before the season? Hopefully they red shirt him anyways. I pray you are correct sir. I don’t know about a flood of starting players but we are one of the few teams left with cap space and if a handful of OL/WR’s come available, we should be able to be in on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsredneck1 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, Boludo said: I wasn't thrilled about the Allen move but I'm coming around. I like all the defensive picks that have followed and it's building my faith back up. I just PRAY the organization is looking to red shirt Allen for a season, let McCarron get his clock cleaned, and then restock the O-line next offseason and add some weapons and let Allen come into a much better situation. That plan sounds great to me. Throwing Allen out there this season will ruin the kid. i'm coming around on him too. the big reason i'm quite ok with this pick is that we get to see what a.j. can do.... and i think he can do great. therefore, i think it would do wonders to let allen sit this year. get used to everything and learn the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I have no problem throwing him into the fire if the staff thinks he's ready. I think he's got his head on well enough to not let a few bad outings ruin his confidence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 You people are forgetting that they played Peterman last year. PETERMAN. Hate to break it to the red shirt him crowd, but if Allen is ready to go in Baltimore............ he will be starting day one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akm0404 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Acquire franchise quarterback. Build a dominant defense while you red shirt the qb. Go nuts in free agency on the offensive side of the ball next year now that players will want to come to a team without a glaring hole at qb. Super Bowl in 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfod Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I'm excited for Allen. I can't wait to see what he can do. I agree though about the red shirt. The guy is an investment and should be handled with care. He's not some afterthought thrown in when the offense starts tanking games. Although if he is a clear cut winner of training camp I won't be against starting him either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Lfod said: I'm excited for Allen. I can't wait to see what he can do. I agree though about the red shirt. The guy is an investment and should be handled with care. He's not some afterthought thrown in when the offense starts tanking games. Although if he is a clear cut winner of training camp I won't be against starting him either. He will easily beat out his competition. It's AJ McCarron and Nate Peterman for Pete's sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boludo Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, SCBills said: I don’t know about a flood of starting players but we are one of the few teams left with cap space and if a handful of OL/WR’s come available, we should be able to be in on them. What are you even talking about? There is nothing left to spend the cap space on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Just now, Boludo said: What are you even talking about? There is nothing left to spend the cap space on. There will be very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boludo Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, SCBills said: There will be very soon. No there won't. But this thread is about red shirting Allen, not imaginary free agents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Does McCarron have hazardous pay built into his contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 20 minutes ago, Epstein's Mother said: I think he's smart enough not to put a lot of expectations on the kid for his rookie year. Don't think for a minute that if Allen turns out to be the best QB on the roster in training camp and pre-season that McDemott won't play him. Yeah but that ain't happening. He's got too much to learn about reading defenses and mechanics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 What if he beats out McCarron and Peterman, which is entirely possible? The Bills didn’t exactly go out and get a guy that he couldn’t beat out. They haven’t handed the job to McCarron or Peterman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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