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I live in Houston and I think Watson wants out.  Just my gut feeling. 

 

DW's no dummy and I think he, just like anybody, sees the long term harm that BoB is doing to that franchise.  So, if BoB is there, I don't think there is any amount of money that Houston can offer DW to convince him to stay, especially if he has his pick of potential suitors.  Now, if BoB is let go because (a) BoB ruined the franchise or (b) ownership senses that DW won't stay with HOU if BoB is still around, then all bets are off and DW might stick around.  Of course, if the Texans turn into the burning dumpster filled with baby diarrhea diapers that I expect them to, getting rid of BoB might not be enough to keep DW around.  He' be entering his prime and again; could have his pick of teams and still make a lot of $$$.  Maybe even Buffalo!

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Why would any rational fan give up on JA after watching him perform with the less than stellar skill players in his first 2 years. He is a warrior and plays the whole season. His teammates love the guys toughness and plays better at the end of games. Deshawn is good but is more likely to get hurt and has played with a better supporting cast. JA has 2 more years to prove he can take us all the way.  Support this man. He is capable of great things with better o-line play and the receivers Beane has provided , he should be markedly better. Phil Simms was either hurt or bad for 5 seasons before he became borderline HOF. A lot of this is learning the league and continuity of coaching and personnel. 

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4 minutes ago, Hampton Josh fan said:

Why would any rational fan give up on JA after watching him perform with the less than stellar skill players in his first 2 years. He is a warrior and plays the whole season. His teammates love the guys toughness and plays better at the end of games. Deshawn is good but is more likely to get hurt and has played with a better supporting cast. JA has 2 more years to prove he can take us all the way.  Support this man. He is capable of great things with better o-line play and the receivers Beane has provided , he should be markedly better. Phil Simms was either hurt or bad for 5 seasons before he became borderline HOF. A lot of this is learning the league and continuity of coaching and personnel. 

 

So mark you down as a pay what it takes for Watson then? 

 

Nobody said anything bad about Josh in the thread. I think Russell Wilson is better than Josh Allen, that doesn't mean Josh sucks. Hell, if Russ were on the market at the same time we had to extend Josh, I would say the same thing, something to think about. It is something that EVERY.SINGLE.GM. should think about should the option arise. 

 

It isn't like the ask is, "Would you pay Tannehill top 10 money and let Josh walk". 

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17 minutes ago, Mango said:

 

So mark you down as a pay what it takes for Watson then? 

 

Nobody said anything bad about Josh in the thread. I think Russell Wilson is better than Josh Allen, that doesn't mean Josh sucks. Hell, if Russ were on the market at the same time we had to extend Josh, I would say the same thing, something to think about. It is something that EVERY.SINGLE.GM. should think about should the option arise. 

 

It isn't like the ask is, "Would you pay Tannehill top 10 money and let Josh walk". 

 

17 minutes ago, Mango said:

 

So mark you down as a pay what it takes for Watson then? 

 

Nobody said anything bad about Josh in the thread. I think Russell Wilson is better than Josh Allen, that doesn't mean Josh sucks. Hell, if Russ were on the market at the same time we had to extend Josh, I would say the same thing, something to think about. It is something that EVERY.SINGLE.GM. should think about should the option arise. 

 

It isn't like the ask is, "Would you pay Tannehill top 10 money and let Josh walk". 

Why consider Wilson In his mid thirties at the time to extend JA if he wins a few divisions and playoff games. The question was Watson, and I  just think JA has a bigger upside. Give him another season with Diggs and better O-line play and that thread will seem silly. I'm a JA fan so factor that in.

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1 hour ago, JohnC said:

Why would you take heat for stating the obvious that Watson is now and will always be a better qb than Josh? And that preference is not a slight on Allen who I think is going to be a good qb. As with you I consider Mahomes as the best qb with the advantage of youth over Wilson. I have a high regard for Russell Wilson but would take Watson over him because he is a younger qb.

 

The Bills had the opportunity to draft either Mahomes or Watson a couple of years ago. They didn't seize on that opportunity. It was a mistake.  

 

Can I borrow that crystal ball?

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1 hour ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Because this place is for Bills fans. And Bills fans are not always very understanding of objectivity. 

Truth can't be refuted. It can be ignored and distorted. In the end it is enduring even if you have to hide behind a barricade in order to avoid the crooked arrows directed toward you. :ph34r:

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Just now, JohnC said:

Truth can't be refuted. It can be ignored and distorted. In the end it is enduring even if you have to hide behind a barricade in order to avoid the crooked arrows directed toward you. :ph34r:

 

I don't put much stock in what people claim to be the truth.  I'll wait and see myself, thanks.

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2 minutes ago, Doc said:

 

Can I borrow that crystal ball?

You don't need a crystal ball. Just trust your eyes and it will tell you all you need to know. I say with supreme confidence that there is no GM in the league, including the one who presides over the Bills,  who given the choice wouldn't take Watson over Josh. If you don't believe me then go to @GunnerBill one of the most sagacious voices on this platform who will set you straight.   

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2 hours ago, Seasons1992 said:

 

You KNOW, but at your age, you simply won't REMEMBER.


seasons, easy on Augie.  He’s a good dude, and know you’re just kidding and so am I.  As far as this thread,  this one of 290 that are just silly.  Over the years, I’ve read about, how about, Brady, Rodgers, Manning, and so on and so on.  They’re silly and not picking on you at all, but this won’t happen as it never happens.

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2 hours ago, JerseyBills said:

Exactly. If he takes another jump this year , I'm all in with Allen. He handles himself like a franchise QB off the field like he should, very impressive, and his leadership is great.

 

That'd be my test results , without the cocaine

What the hell is wrong with you ?? 

Without the cocaine he says !!!

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15 minutes ago, Hampton Josh fan said:

 

Why consider Wilson In his mid thirties at the time to extend JA if he wins a few divisions and playoff games. The question was Watson, and I  just think JA has a bigger upside. Give him another season with Diggs and better O-line play and that thread will seem silly. I'm a JA fan so factor that in.

 

7 minutes ago, JohnC said:

You don't need a crystal ball. Just trust your eyes and it will tell you all you need to know. I say with supreme confidence that there is no GM in the league, including the one who presides over the Bills,  who given the choice wouldn't take Watson over Josh. If you don't believe me then go to @GunnerBill one of the most sagacious voices on this platform who will set you straight.   

I wonder how your supreme confidence will hold up when Watson's receiving corps is deployed with no Hopkins. This would be similar to what JA went to war with in the playoffs. Watson is a  very good QB, and is below 500 in playoffs with a serious injury on his resume.  You want to tie your wagon to him, best of luck.

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1 hour ago, Hampton Josh fan said:

 

I wonder how your supreme confidence will hold up when Watson's receiving corps is deployed with no Hopkins. This would be similar to what JA went to war with in the playoffs. Watson is a  very good QB, and is below 500 in playoffs with a serious injury on his resume.  You want to tie your wagon to him, best of luck.

Not sure you want to use playoff winning percentage and injury history to argue for Josh.  

 

https://sportsinjurypredictor.com/player/josh-allen/9962

https://sportsinjurypredictor.com/player/deshaun-watson/7744

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4 hours ago, Phil The Thrill said:


Unless Watson completely bottoms out over the next 2 years there’s no chance Houston let’s him hit FA.  This entire topic is moot and mute

 

Pretty much where I am at.

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1 hour ago, Hampton Josh fan said:

 

I wonder how your supreme confidence will hold up when Watson's receiving corps is deployed with no Hopkins. This would be similar to what JA went to war with in the playoffs. Watson is a  very good QB, and is below 500 in playoffs with a serious injury on his resume.  You want to tie your wagon to him, best of luck.

 

I will tie my wagon to him. And I have zero hesitation doing so. He will be fine without Hopkins. Hop is a top talent but so is Deshaun Watson. 

 

EDIT: and I like where Josh is at for the most part. It isn't a dig at him at all. The only two QBs in the league I wouldn't swap for Watson are Mahomes and Wilson.

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11 minutes ago, GoBills808 said:

You agreed w the guy that did

 

I was agreeing with the point about who you would and wouldn't swap Watson for. When I thumbs up a post it doesn't mean I agree with every single word written, but then you know that and you are just being ridiculous.

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Assuming this season even happens we'll know once and for all in year 3 what we have in Josh. He's got a solid wr group. He'll have Singletary and probably a really good drafted RB2. If Knox improves and the O-line doesn't regress, he can't possibly screw this up. But if he does this will be the year we find out. I personally think he will make another incremental improvement into the mid 90's qb rating. And lead the Bills to a 10-6 AFCE title. 

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Just now, GunnerBill said:

 

I was agreeing with the point about who you would and wouldn't swap Watson for. When I thumbs up a post it doesn't mean I agree with every single word written, but then you know that and you are just being ridiculous.

These remind of those ridiculous “Would you trade EJ for Tannehill” threads some troll would always start. 

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2 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

I was agreeing with the point about who you would and wouldn't swap Watson for. When I thumbs up a post it doesn't mean I agree with every single word written, but then you know that and you are just being ridiculous.

I wouldn't swap Watson for Allen right now. In fact, I will wager $1000 Allen finishes with any two of the following: more passing yards, more combined TDs, higher ANY/A than Watson this year.

 

You in?

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Just now, FireChans said:

These remind of those ridiculous “Would you trade EJ for Tannehill” threads some troll would always start. 

 

For sure the thread is not meant as any serious consideration. Most people believe there is no chance Watson hits the market. 

Just now, GoBills808 said:

I wouldn't swap Watson for Allen right now. In fact, I will wager $1000 Allen finishes with any two of the following: more passing yards, more combined TDs, higher ANY/A than Watson this year.

 

You in?

 

No. Why would I wager $1000 in a bet that then requires me to want Allen to perform poorly? 

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5 hours ago, BobChalmers said:

 

Well apparently COVID can cause hallucinations and even brain damage, so I get where you're coming from!  ?

 

Watson will NOT be available.

 

in a normal state he wouldn’t.   But BOB is one crazy dude.  

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2 minutes ago, GoBills808 said:

I wouldn't swap Watson for Allen right now. In fact, I will wager $1000 Allen finishes with any two of the following: more passing yards, more combined TDs, higher ANY/A than Watson this year.

 

You in?

You’re insane.

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1 minute ago, GunnerBill said:

 

For sure the thread is not meant as any serious consideration. Most people believe there is no chance Watson hits the market. 

 

No. Why would I wager $1000 in a bet that then requires me to want Allen to perform poorly? 

Put your $ where your mouth is. Otherwise why would you say you'd take Watson and then not wager on him outperforming Allen?

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You’re insane.

So you in?

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1 minute ago, GunnerBill said:

 

For sure the thread is not meant as any serious consideration. Most people believe there is no chance Watson hits the market. 

 

No. Why would I wager $1000 in a bet that then requires me to want Allen to perform poorly? 

It’s catnip to the insane Bills fans though. We had a few back in the day who said EJ still had more upside and potential when he was competing with Matt Cassell. 

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1 minute ago, GoBills808 said:

Put your $ where your mouth is. Otherwise why would you say you'd take Watson and then not wager on him outperforming Allen?

So you in?

 

Because I am a Bills fan. Being financially invested in the Quarterback performing less well makes absolutely no sense to me. 

 

EDIT: If you wanted to do a $50 charity bet then sure I am in. I just am not putting any sort of serious money on an outcome I desperately don't want. 

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Just now, FireChans said:

This is an embarrassing tough guy spiel.

I got receipts. I'm guessing you're out then.

 

 

2 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Because I am a Bills fan. Being financially invested in the Quarterback performing less well makes absolutely no sense to me. 

 

EDIT: If you wanted to do a $50 charity bet then sure I am in. I just am not putting any sort of serious money on an outcome I desperately don't want. 

Why? If Watson is so superior it should be easy money for you. You put him in the Wilson/Mahomes category ffs, and I know those two are going to outperform Allen

 

I think Watson is way overrated and I am willing to wager on that. 

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2 minutes ago, GoBills808 said:

I got receipts. I'm guessing you're out then.

 

 

Why? If Watson is so superior it should be easy money for you. You put him in the Wilson/Mahomes category ffs, and I know those two are going to outperform Allen

 

I think Watson is way overrated and I am willing to wager on that. 

 

I didn't put him in that category. I quite clearly have those two in a category all on their own. That is my point. I think Watson sits in the next group with 4 or 5 others. 

 

You are still not getting it. I don't consider any sort of money is sufficient to make me root against Allen's success. I wouldn't take the bet if you were offering me Mahomes and Wilson combined to be out performed by Allen. It still involves financially investing in rooting against the Bills. That is frankly bizarre to me. 

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1 minute ago, GoBills808 said:

lol I bet against the Bills sometimes when the price is right

 

 

 

I never have and I never will. I don't bet on Arsenal and I don't bet on the Buffalo Bills. 

 

Edit: again beyond $50 charity bets which I have had about Bills related issues with people on this board a number of times over the years. 

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