Buddy Hix Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 32 minutes ago, nucci said: I don't see how having him not play speeds along his development Neither do I, let him play and figure out what we have. I really don’t see this team making a whole lot of noise in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 40 minutes ago, GreatComeback said: We’ll see. Sal and Jeremy made it sounds like there’s a very good chance he goes back to the bench if he doesn’t show improvement No we won’t. This is a ridiculous thought. They are all in on a Allen. Derek is a mentor vet type who can play instead of that train wreck Pickerman if Allen gets hurt. That’s it. Everything else is just Allen doubters who want to speculate and ignore the obvious and what the team repeatedly has said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 43 minutes ago, 4_kidd_4 said: Was Kyle Orton unavailable? He'll need a nap but could be ready for Week 7........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 13 minutes ago, Buddy Hix said: Neither do I, let him play and figure out what we have. I really don’t see this team making a whole lot of noise in the playoffs. Agreed...plus I would hate to have to watch Anderson play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigotz Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Considering the coach already said that's not going to happen and it makes zero sense, I don't know why we're "debating" this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 is this really a hot button topic? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieve420 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) This organization and McDermott would be repeating the same mistakes of the past if they bench Allen. He shouldn't be starting to begin with but their hand was forced due to Peterman playing poorly. However now that he is in he must be kept in as this is about the future of the team and not about hoping to squeak into the playoffs again. Try to keep things simple for him while he continues to learn on the job and hope for the best. Edited October 10, 2018 by billieve420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinnearlysghost88 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Uh, no. he's not losing his starting job to a 35 year old they're bringing in to mentor. The "win now" makes no sense. We're not signing Brady. It's Derek Anderson. He's a mentor and a safety valve if something goes wrong. Buffalo media is making a deal out of this because they have articles to write and air time to fill and it's Weds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 minute ago, nucci said: is this really a hot button topic? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills1212 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 21 minutes ago, bobm said: Don't really think they'll bench a healthy Allen over Peterson or Anderson. But, it seems to me, that Allen has regressed some since his first start when he looked more accurate. Did we trade for AP? That MUST mean we are trading shady then!!! Smart move Bills, smart.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuncha Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 52 minutes ago, nucci said: Peterman and Anderson are terrible QBs...Anderson has just been around longer Umm....Anderson is WAY better than Peterman ever could be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 No, he's not getting benched for Anderson. The only way he comes out is by way of injury or a high sack game. Derek was hired to be a glorified player coach (qb) for Josh. Instill a little wisdom and play only if he has to. The bigger question is why is Peterman still on this roster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Azucho98 said: Umm....Anderson is WAY better than Peterman ever could be. but they are both still terrible....did you really type Umm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I don't think they will. And if they do they need to go. I was in favour of signing Anderson, very much so in fact. But only to avoid Peterman seeing the fiels and making us a national laughing stock again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) Starting a first round QB is a can of worms... You can't put them back in. The worst thing that the Bills did to EJ Manuel was bench him in the name of "win-now." He likely would not have become a good QB, but that ruined any shred of a chance that he had left. Edited October 10, 2018 by whatdrought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektowaga Chad Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I think there is a chance if the bills win the next 2 with Allen looking like he did in green bay and then get smoked against the pats I could see them roll with Anderson against the bears. I really dont think Anderson starts but I would say he plays in games to provide a "spark" if Allen is struggling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 People seriously voted yes? There is no chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieve420 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 minute ago, GunnerBill said: I don't think they will. And if they do they need to go. I was in favour of signing Anderson, very much so in fact. But only to avoid Peterman seeing the fiels and making us a national laughing stock again. If Allen got hurt, I would put in Peterman. There is no long term benefit to having Anderson play. At least with Peterman you would see if he can at least be counted on to be the back up QB. Otherwise it is just a wasted roster spot and there is no reason why he should be on the active roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 /thread! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 18 minutes ago, Seasons1992 said: He'll need a nap but could be ready for Week 7........ Ha, looks like he’s like “alright I’ll do it...but I’m gonna need to borrow a pee sample from someone...”. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I haven't read the comments because I'm still waiting for the ink to dry on DA's contract before we have a QB controversy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 One thing I want to see from Anderson is him helping Josh on the Sideline. I am not a fan of seeing JA sitting on the sideline alone. Someone needs to be in his ear giving him tips and talking through what he's seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, billieve420 said: If Allen got hurt, I would put in Peterman. There is no long term benefit to having Anderson play. At least with Peterman you would see if he can at least be counted on to be the back up QB. Otherwise it is just a wasted roster spot and there is no reason why he should be on the active roster. How can anyone possibly think that this is still a determination to be made? He can't be relied upon to be capable backup. He can't be relied on to be a placeholder. He can't be relied on to be anything other than one of the very worst Quarterbacks to ever play in the league. Why? Because that is what he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobot Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I wouldn't be surprised if Anderson got called in after Allen maybe struggled during the first half of some random game... but nothing permenant... But the only scenario for Allen to be designated as a permenant backup would be if the Bills made a legitimate playoff push and Allen was the one thing holding them back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieve420 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 10 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: How can anyone possibly think that this is still a determination to be made? He can't be relied upon to be capable backup. He can't be relied on to be a placeholder. He can't be relied on to be anything other than one of the very worst Quarterbacks to ever play in the league. Why? Because that is what he is. He shouldn't be on the roster if that is the case. Obviously the coaching staff does not agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFBillsfan Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 WGR just trying to stir the pot! Would be idiotic for the Bills to play Anderson or Peterman at any point this year unless Josh is injured! The kid is a rookie playing the most important position on the team with few players on offense to lean on. For all the moaning and groaning about his play against the Titans, he wasn’t asked to do a whole lot. He led them to three scores and a game winning drive. Plus a botched FG which would have been four scores against a team that was 3-1. Some of you need patience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobot Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 20 minutes ago, billieve420 said: If Allen got hurt, I would put in Peterman. There is no long term benefit to having Anderson play. At least with Peterman you would see if he can at least be counted on to be the back up QB. Otherwise it is just a wasted roster spot and there is no reason why he should be on the active roster. The ONLY sliver of optimism that I would even listen to regarding Peterman... Is he may be able to perform AVERAGE against a Below AVERAGE denfense that didn't game plan for him.. Basically he comes in after an injury against a ****ty defense that can't adjust. Thats it though. He's trash playing qb in any other scenario. Maybe he can kick, idk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Possible playing time means he's a backup. The worst thing they could do for Josh at this point is pull him. He's gonna have to sink or swim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW82 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) Look if Josh doesn't get much better and fast they have to. McD isn't going to just piss away the season on performances like GB and Tenn (which we almost lost because of Josh). Allen is so raw right now. There's a good argument to suggest he'd actually benefit from sitting for a few games, and watching a vet QB go through the process of preparing to play and debriefing afterward. He might appreciate the opportunity more next time around. Allen is still the future but you can't completely punt on the present in favour of one guy's future. It sends the wrong message to the team. He can play again when we're out of it. Edited October 10, 2018 by VW82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 HELL NO... Allen is the starter unless injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 41 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: No, he's not getting benched for Anderson. The only way he comes out is by way of injury or a high sack game. Derek was hired to be a glorified player coach (qb) for Josh. Instill a little wisdom and play only if he has to. The bigger question is why is Peterman still on this roster? Because he knows the playbook. Give it two weeks for Anderson to learn it and Peterman is on the practice squad or worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfod Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Benching Josh Allen is throwing in the towel on him. I won't be fine with the team doing that unless they are pretty sure Josh Allen can't be that guy. The good news is he has 2 wins as a rookie QB on a low budget team that had a piss poor offence before he arrived. Just to entertain your hypothetical, this new QB whoever he is probably isn't some game changer to put your hopes on. He would struggle as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I voted "YES" but the poll doesn't stipulate "WHEN" the benching takes place. It will take a while for it to happen. BTW: I think this is a horrible idea and Allen should NOT be benched. However, I think this coaching staff will add to their comedy of errors and replace Allen with Anderson. This season should be about Allen's development, not treading water with a total nobody like Anderson. And the only way to develop Allen is for him to play. 9 minutes ago, ddaryl said: HELL NO... Allen is the starter unless injured You seem to be saying you would not bench Allen for Anderson. That's not the question here. Will the Bills bench Allen for Anderson? That's the question! I think they will. And yes, that's a huge mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Fadingpain said: I voted "YES" but the poll doesn't stipulate "WHEN" the benching takes place. It will take a while for it to happen. BTW: I think this is a horrible idea and Allen should NOT be benched. However, I think this coaching staff will add to their comedy of errors and replace Allen with Anderson. This season should be about Allen's development, not treading water with a total nobody like Anderson. And the only way to develop Allen is for him to play. You seem to be saying you would not bench Allen for Anderson. That's not the question here. Will the Bills bench Allen for Anderson? That's the question! I think they will. And yes, that's a huge mistake. Yes that is exactly what I am saying.. and I do not believe the Bills will bench him either. Anderson is here to be a backup and a mentor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Doubtful, but we’ve seen several oddities from this HC with regard to the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) I don't think Anderson is nearly as bad as many on here are making him out to be. I mean I know he's no Tom Brady.. but he's definitely not Peterman. Anybody that's comparing the two does not know what they're talking about. He's a very capable backup in this league, but just that. A backup. I think he's here because they know that if Allen is hurt, we're going to lose by 40 every week with Peterman, and he's a veteran QB that so many have been clamoring for to have Josh learn from. I wouldn't be surprised to see Peterman cut after about 2 weeks of Anderson learning the playbook. Edited October 10, 2018 by CLTbills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, GreatComeback said: Well that just about confirms it - Josh Allen will be the starter for the rest of the season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatComeback Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Schopp, Jeremy, and Sal said..... Who cares. It's not even a cold button topic. Go check Jeremy’s twitter timeline on Allen. The response was actually very big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 1 minute ago, GreatComeback said: Go check Jeremy’s twitter timeline on Allen. The response was actually very big No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HT02 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I'm fine with it. Allen clearly is a work in progress, which everyone knew when they drafted him. Whatever the coaching staff thinks will help him most in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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