What if Matt Barkley gets hurt?

[C.Biscuit97]

6 minutes ago, Doc said:

 

He is?

He has a 68 career qb rating.  What backup is worse than that?  There’s a reason you find him on the market in week 7.  Great guy and someone I will admit I was completely wrong on.  I wanted him when he was in the draft.  

2 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said:

I agree on Jones. You could do worse than a couple of weeks of him. My guess is that’s why they only carry 2 as well. There are enough functioning guys out there that you can survive. 

Really? I guess it’s desperate times at that point but Jones sucks. I think that was another Barbarian favorite. 

[Doc]

Just now, C.Biscuit97 said:

He has a 68 career qb rating.  What backup is worse than that?  There’s a reason you find him on the market in week 7.  Great guy and someone I will admit I was completely wrong on.  I wanted him when he was in the draft.  

 

I don't really care what their QB ratings are.  Backups are backups for a reason.

[TuelTime]

I know a guy.

[Kirby Jackson]

4 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said:

He has a 68 career qb rating.  What backup is worse than that?  There’s a reason you find him on the market in week 7.  Great guy and someone I will admit I was completely wrong on.  I wanted him when he was in the draft.  

Really? I guess it’s desperate times at that point but Jones sucks. I think that was another Barbarian favorite. 

I’m not saying that he is good. I’m saying if week 9 rolls around and a guy needs to play a week you can add Jones. He’s 3-2 as a starter, completed 64% of his passes and has 8 TDs to 7 INTs. He’s not Peterman. 

[MJS]

What if the backup QB gets hurt, huh? Seriously?

[Another Fan]

2 minutes ago, TuelTime said:

I know a guy.

And I know a guy who knows a guy who knows the man ?

[C.Biscuit97]

3 minutes ago, Doc said:

 

I don't really care what their QB ratings are.  Backups are backups for a reason.

So you don’t care if his career number say he’s been terrible for his whole career?  Interesting thought.  You know there are some backups who aren’t necessarily terrible right? 

 

I actually just checked out the backup list.  It’s pretty horrible.  Still doesn’t mean Barkley is good and you can’t upgrade. 

[Big Gun]

Maybe we can trade 2nd for Oaklands backup. He knows the playbook right! 

[C.Biscuit97]

3 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said:

I’m not saying that he is good. I’m saying if week 9 rolls around and a guy needs to play a week you can add Jones. He’s 3-2 as a starter, completed 64% of his passes and has 8 TDs to 7 INTs. He’s not Peterman. 

True.  I still ride with EJ.  It would be a Disney movie!

Just now, pop gun said:

Maybe we can trade 2nd for Oaklands backup. He knows the playbook right! 

Green Right X Shift to Viper Right 382 X Stick Lookie Pick 6 on 2. Ready break!

[Kirby Jackson]

10 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said:

True.  I still ride with EJ.  It would be a Disney movie!

Green Right X Shift to Viper Right 382 X Stick Lookie Pick 6 on 2. Ready break!

He’s acceptable as well. The point is, there are guys out on the street that you can add every year that won’t kill you. The Bills added 2 last year. There are a handful of those types out there now.

[Alphadawg7]

1 hour ago, Joe in Winslow said:

Peak preseason.

 

Post of the day.  

[BillsVet]

Collective Bills' fan anxiety increases every year.  Now, it's spread to what happens if the backup QB gets hurt...with a healthy Josh Allen. LOL

 

In keeping with that topic, what happens if the holder gets hurt? What happens if Daboll goes back to Alabama?  What if Terry Pegula's head melts off his head?

 

This is the appropriate time to say, "Don't worry, be happy"

 

Edited August 5, 2019 by BillsVet

[Doc]

10 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said:

So you don’t care if his career number say he’s been terrible for his whole career?  Interesting thought.  You know there are some backups who aren’t necessarily terrible right? 

 

I actually just checked out the backup list.  It’s pretty horrible.  Still doesn’t mean Barkley is good and you can’t upgrade. 

 

I never said Barkley was good.  He's just no the worst backup QB in the league.  And he comes cheap.  Besides, if any team in the league has to rely on their backup QB for more than a handful of games, they're in major trouble.

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

41 minutes ago, Mc1320 said:

Ahhhhhhh........we are screwed just as any team would be that has to rely on their third string quarterback in this league.

Ed Rutkowski begs to differ...?

[chris heff]

1 hour ago, Jay_Fixit said:

Maybe they can call Kyle Orton.

I think Kyle Orton could slide right in.

Edited August 5, 2019 by chris heff

[Doc]

Just now, chris heff said:

I think Kyle Orton slide right in.

 

...short, of course.

[fansince88]

This seems appropriate. 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmkNBYiUXg8

Edited August 6, 2019 by fansince88

[3rdand12]

53 minutes ago, John from Riverside said:

You guys are slippin

no talk of someone’s spleen

all in good time my precious. all in good time

[frostbitmic]

We could probably get Nate Peterman for a first or second round pick.

[3rdand12]

1 hour ago, mushypeaches said:

If Barkley goes down this year, it seems unlikely that Jackson would be elevated to #2.  What Veteran QB sitting at home currently or maybe cut do you think they would bring in?

 

thumbs down to the first smart guy that responds “Kyle Orton”

Run like hell

Like every down. 7 O line men and Lee and dimarco in I formations.
Tyree can do that just fine.
Can we bring back the Wildcat again ?

24 minutes ago, BillsVet said:

Collective Bills' fan anxiety increases every year.  Now, it's spread to what happens if the backup QB gets hurt...with a healthy Josh Allen. LOL

 

In keeping with that topic, what happens if the holder gets hurt? What happens if Daboll goes back to Alabama?  What if Terry Pegula's head melts off his head?

 

This is the appropriate time to say, "Don't worry, be happy"

 

I call this progress

[Boca BIlls]

2 hours ago, mushypeaches said:

If Barkley goes down this year, it seems unlikely that Jackson would be elevated to #2.  What Veteran QB sitting at home currently or maybe cut do you think they would bring in?

 

thumbs down to the first smart guy that responds “Kyle Orton”

Who cares... The backup needs to play for extended time the season is over.

If the backups, backup needs to start just think about the draft.

Edited August 6, 2019 by Boca BIlls

[NoSaint]

59 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said:

They picked Barkley up in like week 7.  There will be another Barkley type on waivers.  I appreciate the topic but Barkley is probably one of the worst backups in the league (great guy though).  

 

If Allen doesn’t take the next step or gets hurt, season is probably over.  I’m almost rather see Jackson than Barkley. 

 

Meh. Jackson isn’t anything. 

 

Im not stressed over QB3 but it probably wouldn’t be bad to have one more semi-viable arm in camp in case you need to cover a game or two on short notice. The classic speed dial guy that can get you 20 plays instead of 10 on a weeks notice.

 

im sure 1-2 guys out there have abbreviated playbooks though. 

[3rdand12]

14 minutes ago, Doc said:

 

...short, of course.

Nope, he has one running play.

 called The Turtle

[Dat]

They have 28 RB’s....Wild Cat by committee all day, Same plan as the Ravens ?

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

What is Sean hurts his strongest clapping hand? 

[Punching Bag]

I am sure we have someone on roster who has ability to play QB with limited set of plays just not sure who. 

Usually it is a WR or TE who played some QB in college and if needed as practice arm he could do it. 

I guess it depends on when it happens and how well we are doing - if Bills are doing well and OL seems to be protecting there will QBs interested.

[LSHMEAB]

1 hour ago, C.Biscuit97 said:

Has any team ever asked what happens if Matt Barkley hurts?  He’s a nice guy and I’m sure he helps Allen but he is the definition of replacement level.  

He's a terrific cheerleader. His absence would probably move the line in Vegas a full touchdown. No way Allen plows ahead for that first down without the assistance of Matt Barkley. Inspiration leader if there ever was one.

[klos63]

Is Allen hurt too in this scenario? Because if not, I don't really care.

[formerlyofCtown]

2 hours ago, mushypeaches said:

Well, for a team that trotted out 4 guys last year, I think it’s a fair discussion topic to wonder who Beane might have on speed dial.

 

yes, the season is likely over if Allen gets hurt, but I’d like to have a viable guy who could step in and win games outside of Barkley

Derrick Anderson most likely.

[Beast]

What if John Murphy develops laryngitis?

Edited August 6, 2019 by Binghamton Beast

[Boca BIlls]

What if the waterboy gets sick?

[The Wiz]

2 hours ago, Bangarang said:

What if Vlad Ducasse gets hurt? I’m very concerned now.

He would have to be near a defender for that to happen so I think you can rest easy. 

[Hapless Bills Fan]

2 hours ago, Ol Dirty B said:

Don't most teams face this risk? Quality starting QBs are scarce, let alone back ups.

 

Yes, that's basically it.  The Eagles are about the only team I can think of that wound up with a backup QB who could go the distance. 

And if he'd gone down - they'da been hosed.

[hemma]

1 hour ago, TuelTime said:

I know a guy.

 

no

[CSBill]

Well, I think this thread wins the "most laughs of the preseason" award.

[MJS]

So you're saying there is cause for worry if our starting QB goes down AND our backup QB goes down?

 

How did you ever come to this conclusion?

[Hapless Bills Fan]

3 hours ago, mushypeaches said:

If Barkley goes down this year, it seems unlikely that Jackson would be elevated to #2.  What Veteran QB sitting at home currently or maybe cut do you think they would bring in?

 

thumbs down to the first smart guy that responds “Kyle Orton”

 

If Barkley were to be injured in training camp or practice, I'm sure the Bills would be looking for a vet they can bring in.  Who that is depends upon too many unknowns at this point to "name names" - when does this hypothetical injury happen?  what is going on with other team's depth charts and who might be available? etc etc.

 

On the other hand, if Barkley were to be injured during a real game, we're kind of already screwed because it would mean Allen was hurt.

 

 

[PetermansRedemption]

I would bet that when almost any back up in the league has to play, win percentage plummets. For that reason, I’d rather see what Tyree can do. We have suffered through Peterman, the worst QB in NFL history, can it get any worse? 

[Orlando Tim]

4 hours ago, mushypeaches said:

If Barkley goes down this year, it seems unlikely that Jackson would be elevated to #2.  What Veteran QB sitting at home currently or maybe cut do you think they would bring in?

 

thumbs down to the first smart guy that responds “Kyle Orton”

As stated already-if we lose our first stringer we will need a lot of luck to win any games. If we lose our second string qb then we will need a miracle to win. I do not worry about it because our season dies the day it matters.

[Bubba Gump]

What if my aunt has balls?