Irv Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 This would be a very tough decision if I had to make it. At this point I could not decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Depends on scheme and how backup would be used. Fitz - if you needed someone to take chances since you were not going to win otherwise Tyrod - Someone to make something happen when RBs/line were not getting it done. Good as 2nd QB as slash QB/RB. Barkley - when you are winning the game and QB needs to come out for injury. Don't take chances, don't mess up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 6 minutes ago, Limeaid said: Depends on scheme and how backup would be used. Fitz - if you needed someone to take chances since you were not going to win otherwise Tyrod - Someone to make something happen when RBs/line were not getting it done. Good as 2nd QB as slash QB/RB. Barkley - when you are winning the game and QB needs to come out for injury. Don't take chances, don't mess up. Well are you talking for this team? Or another team? Scheme is a big part of this. Im quite comfortable and happy with Barkley right now but honestly would be fine with any of these 3 as a backup to Allen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 I’m taking Fitz 100% You know where he went to school? That man is smart. In all seriousness I would take Fitz over the others as backup, as he’s the most capable to come out of the pen and get you some wins in an injury situation. Not to mention the guy has played for 1000 coaches and teams now he knows how to work a playbook and offense and apparently is quite good in the locker room 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Yeah, assuming your talking about the Bills I’d say Barkley. I’d love to answer Fitz but I don’t believe he’s the right choice for Daboll’s system as it requires some bombs which Fits just can’t do anymore. Fitz would be fine for a short spurt but overall I’m going Barkley: he can do it and has done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisker A Tasker Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Barkley is a good fit for this team. He knows his role. I can't say the same for Fitz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knicks&Bills Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Fitzpatrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Fitz by a mile, if we are talking just one season. Then Tyrod. Then Barkley. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Didn't even have to think about this one. Fitz. Then Barkley, because he's okay with being a backup. The other one still thinks he should be a starter. And he sucks. No way in hell would I want him back here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Barkley with Tyrod second. Fitz too many times will throw a devastating pick...potential higher ceiling than the other two, but a much lower floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 34 minutes ago, Limeaid said: Depends on scheme and how backup would be used. Fitz - if you needed someone to take chances since you were not going to win otherwise Tyrod - Someone to make something happen when RBs/line were not getting it done. Good as 2nd QB as slash QB/RB. Barkley - when you are winning the game and QB needs to come out for injury. Don't take chances, don't mess up. I'd take Fitz in all three of those scenarios. In the last one, just call a bunch of running plays and safe passes, and remind Fitz not to sling it unnecessarily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock'em Sock'em Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Fitz - 2 years, $11M Taylor - 2 years, $11M Barkley - 2 years, $4M For the Bills, it's still a tough call. But given the contracts, I'd go Barkley, Fitz, Taylor. Otherwise, Fitz, Barkley/Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 The difference in production is negligible. Except maybe Fitz who will randomly light it up for a few weeks. What really matters is how they contribute to the locker room. I know Allen and Barkley are pretty good friends. Thats the sort of healthy environment that helps a QB get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Fitz so so easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt328 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 This one is easy for me. Tyrod Taylor. When the starting QB goes down, I want someone who can be steady/consistent. Someone who will manage the game, avoid turnovers and let the other starters pull the team to victory. I don't want someone who will come off the bench and try to be the hero. The reason this guy is an NFL backup is because he's not good enough to carry a team by himself. To me, Taylor is the ideal backup. He's a game manager, who won't blow the game with stupid turnovers. The fact that opponents need to specially gameplan for his unique running ability is a plus... because as a backup, they might not be prepared when he comes into the game. On the other hand, Fitzpatrick (while possibly a better QB overall) is erratic and inconsistent. He's going to be fantastic one week, and terrible the next. You never know what you are getting off the bench. Get him on a bad week, he could throw 4 interceptions and completely blow the season. Get him on a great week, you could be creating a QB controversy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 (edited) I mean for any rational person the answer to this question is Fitz.... except signing Fitz as your backup Quarterback guarantees an injury to your starter. So Tyrod. Edited April 29, 2019 by GunnerBill 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 fitz, no question. he's the seasoned vet back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Fitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 I would say Fitz.....BUT its the same as with any other backup QB.....they are there to help you win a few games while your starter is out....if you have to rely on them more then that you are looking at a losing season. I feel the same way about Barkely......could win maybe 2 out of 3 games for you then needs to go back to the clipboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Go back two years and there were actually posters on this forum arguing that Tyrod Taylor was a Franchise Quarterback. Yes folks, our expectations had been lowered to such an extent that it became a thing. "Hey this guys doesn't completely screw up every time he hits the field, damn that must be what a Franchise Quarterback looks like." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 34 minutes ago, Gugny said: Didn't even have to think about this one. Fitz. Then Barkley, because he's okay with being a backup. The other one still thinks he should be a starter. And he sucks. No way in hell would I want him back here. While I agree, seems like Fitz brings the injury bug for starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 1 minute ago, John from Riverside said: I would say Fitz.....BUT its the same as with any other backup QB.....they are there to help you win a few games while your starter is out....if you have to rely on them more then that you are looking at a losing season. I feel the same way about Barkely......could win maybe 2 out of 3 games for you then needs to go back to the clipboard Why you avoiding me in the shoutbox, John?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, Gugny said: Why you avoiding me in the shoutbox, John?? LOL sorry man....I miss the days when the shoutbox was at the top of the page so you can see both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Just now, John from Riverside said: LOL sorry man....I miss the days when the shoutbox was at the top of the page so you can see both. Join this club and it will come back ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Huge Fitz fanboy, but Barkley is my guy. Watching him carve up the Jest was a highlight of the 2018 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Fitzpatrick. Then Taylor. Then Barkley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 (edited) I honestly have not seen enough of Barkley to compare him to the other two. The Barkley that played against the Jests last year looked pretty good. I guess I would go with the poster above who said that Taylor is the perfect backup. Makes very few mistakes and keeps the ship steady while others try to win the game for you (running game, defense, special teams, etc.) If Taylor was on a squad, designated as the backup and accepting of this role, I'd go with him. If Taylor is competing to be the starter and lost the competition, then I would go with Barkely, who is very much accepting of the backup role. I LOVE Fitz as a guy, but he's just too inconsistent as a player. He plays like an NFL MVP (literally) for a few weeks in a row and the fan base gets all riled up, and then he reverts to absolutely terrible play. He's also a virtual lock for a fumble or INT on a late game drive in a close game. Of the 3, Fitz is definitely the guy I would most like to have a beer with or play a round of golf with. Edited April 29, 2019 by msw2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Goat Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Fitz, because Fitz is an AWESOME backup. The problems begin when he's named the starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 (edited) Tyrod for me. Fitz has much better superficial numbers but the career INT% is 3.5 and he's had seasons over 4. Tyrod's is 1.5, and he's had a season as low as 1%. He's also a more dangerous scrambler, which has value as a backup because some teams really have problems with running QBs. In a mid-game replacement too you may not have gameplanned for it. Tyrod has the sack% that is bothersome, but while sacks kill drives, INTs lead to better field position thus resulting in more points. I don't really want my backup QB in shootouts anyways because you're probably losing that game anyway. Barkley seems like the backup who's just a bit of an unknown. Had a good game against the Jets and re-upped as he liked his situation here. I don't see him ever starting but i think in a few years he may get an extended look like McCown did with TB, CLE, and NYJ. Edited April 29, 2019 by dneveu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 40 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: I mean for any rational person the answer to this question is Fitz.... except signing Fitz as your backup Quarterback guarantees an injury to your starter. Except in Buffalo, where Fitz took over after the starter was benched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Fitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Fitzpatrick. Great teammate. Can make plays and win games. Just inconsistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Irv said: This would be a very tough decision if I had to make it. At this point I could not decide. Are you kidding me? Why are we having any thoughts of Tyrod or Fitzgerald? We’ve been there and done that. How about neither. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 For me it’s Tyrod. He was the best player of the 3. This team has a solid defense and should have a good OL. He doesn’t make mistakes and won’t lose you games. That’s what I want in a backup QB. Fitz will won you games and lose you games. I don’t need my backup QB trying to be a hero. Barkley is a lesser player than both of the others but I’m fine with him as the 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irv Posted April 29, 2019 Author Share Posted April 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said: Are you kidding me? Why are we having any thoughts of Tyrod or Fitzgerald? We’ve been there and done that. How about neither. I agree, Can't stand "Fitzgerald". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Barkley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Gun Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Irv said: This would be a very tough decision if I had to make it. At this point I could not decide. Fitz all day everyday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Fitz is head, shoulders, and beard above the other two. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Barkley is a better passer than Tyrod and if Fitz was the backup then Josh would get hurt. So it would have to be Barkley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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