transplantbillsfan Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 When I saw he was still available in round 4, I actually wondered if we'd take him in round 5 if he was still available. We only have Barkley beneath Allen and I'm pretty sure he's only under contract for one more year, right? Considering Allen had an injury in both year 1 and year 2, taking a capable backup QB is a fantastic idea. And seems we got excellent value here. Now preseason games (if we have them) will be a bit more interesting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMaster Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 The kid just doesn't have enough arm strength to cut it IMO. In a division like the NFC south with better weather and domes, maybe. Not a chance in NewEra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Turtle Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Brandon said: He's a smart, accurate QB who reads defenses well, played at a high level for several years in a major conference and is known as a good worker and team leader. I think his arm is fine, especially considering that they're asking him to be a backup. Its a good pick in R5. Who also regressed each year while relying on an excellent running game and defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Hope we have our new Frank Reich. Good enough that when your starter is out a month you can go 2-2 and not blow your season, yet not so talented he should be the starter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvlevydraftdaygenius Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 What is ironic about this both Fromm, Hurts, Tagovailoa all played in the 2018 national championship game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimebillsfan Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, ExWNYer said: Probably, "I wonder how many teammates will hit on his mom?" Yes, she was a babe in 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Just now, Perry Turtle said: Who also regressed each year while relying on an excellent running game and defense. How many offensive starters did he lose “every year.” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, Mojo44 said: Always remember and never forget: arm strength is the only, and I mean only, relevant or significant measurable when you assess how good a quarterback is! Nothing else.....and I mean nothing else.....matters! Tell Joe Montana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 1 minute ago, FireChans said: Wow, no one roots for the back up QB to fail more than TBD huh? Isn’t he wearing the same colors as every other goofball we draft late with flaws? I think you got that all wrong, nobody roots MORE FOR the back up QB when the starter has a rough day than TBD! I hope Fromm can spend a decade or more in the league, and it’s probably as a clip board holder. Absolutely nothing wrong with THAT! Good for him. To the point of being silly, so I’m not taking this too seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Ok he can stay 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Turtle Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, BillzFreak said: So that means bringing in a guy to compete with Barkley is wrong. Let them duel it out and let the best man win the job. This pick is about competition and pushing a guy like barkley. No job is just handed on this team, as we see you have to earn it and if Barkley is the better qb as you say, we will find out And it only will cost the team 5th round pick to watch this play out.... The good news is that this is a luxury pick, like many say, and the team overall looks to be in good shape. The only downside is that a slag like Fromm will be on the roster for a while. Edited April 25, 2020 by Perry Turtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costrovs Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 33 minutes ago, BillsMafi$ said: Fromm > Allen . Change my mind Allen uses Geico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC in St. Louis Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 I am good with this pick. He is a leader and is intelligent. Solid pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said: Brady was the worst combine in history. Physical tools are nice, but they are not everything. Peyton, Brees, and Brady...3 of the GOATS, all are not physically gifted. NO, not saying he will be one of those guys, just saying its not everything. And in the 5th...the value was too good here. And more importantly, Barkley looked terrible last year, so a young prospect to bring some competition there for the backup is fine by me in the 5th. Yeah, I didn’t watch the combine. I do watch the SEC, however, and while he is clearly cerebral, he just doesn’t have an arm or other physical tools like most NFL QB’s. Just my opinion, I’m not attempting to get anyone’s panties in a wad. ? Edited April 25, 2020 by TroutDog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Marvlevydraftdaygenius said: What is ironic about this both Fromm, Hurts, Tagovailoa all played in the 2018 national championship game. What's the irony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 16 minutes ago, Perry Turtle said: Barkley is going to eat Fromm's lunch. Fromm is Peterman 2.0. Maybe Beane will be able to trade Fromm to the Raiders for a 7th during preseason. I don’t even know much about Fromm and I still think your full of ***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 1 minute ago, longtimebillsfan said: Yes, she was a babe in 2011. Jake said to the Buffalo media that Josh reached out to him and told him congratulations. Told Josh he wants to play golf with him soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: ...and yet if you talk to UGA fans they think and thought that was insanity. There isn’t one sane person in the US that thinks Fromm is a better QB than Fields (who will be a top 2 pick). Fromm isn’t going to all of a sudden become talented. His ceiling is low. He has a chance to carve out a career as a backup (and a good chance). He is not in any way, shape or form pushing Allen. Which is why he was a 5th round choice. This is getting amusing! I’m already thinking of who will be in the pro-Fromm camp after Josh has a weak game (or half!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimKellyTryouts Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 8 minutes ago, Protocal69 said: What were they saying Mel mentioned that he's always been pro-Allen, but with his play style the backup QB is an important position. Louis agreed and said QB2 is a top-30 position on the 53 man roster in terms of importance. They had dissenting opinions on how much the combine impacted him; he was Mel's top ranked guy by far and he mentioned that performing right after Eason made his arm stick out in a more negative manner, whereas Riddick said that seeing guys on the same playing field justifies what scouts should think about them relative to others. Both questioned the fit (cliches about Buffalo weather), but like his cerebral ability and shot to develop into a solid backup for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebert19 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Fromm reminds me of cousins in college. I'm a dawgs fan and I approve of this move. He could he a very good backup long term for cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, Kelly the Dog said: Ball velocity is probably the least accurate stat, if you can even call it that. There are endless examples of guys with lousy arms throwing mph as hard as guys with huge arms. Every year at the combine. It's worthless. I agree putting some numbers to the weak arm narrative at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvlevydraftdaygenius Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 1 minute ago, NickelCity said: What's the irony? all playing in the same game. And the national championship game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardBillsFan Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Could have been stolen from Patriots too. Glad he is off the board for that reason as well. And like the accuracy. He could be Brady esk if Pat's got him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 I had to look up his mom. She a handsome woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 was graded as Rd. 1 a few years ago, I think. prob better than Barkley as a backup. I think we had a need at CB, OL, and LB depth. So this pick tells me the Bills like him and aren't sold on Barkely as the backup solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvlevydraftdaygenius Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 1 minute ago, NickelCity said: What's the irony? all playing in the same game. And the national championship game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Right, while Allen is quaking in his cleats, not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Is the draft over? The draft thread went to ***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Turtle Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, FireChans said: How many offensive starters did he lose “every year.” Not enough to consider him a top 2 QB on any NFL roster Edited April 25, 2020 by Perry Turtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 I think all 31 NFL teams got together and agreed to draft QBs before the New England Patriots could get one. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BisonMan Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 8 minutes ago, ExWNYer said: Probably, "I wonder how many teammates will hit on his mom?" Jerry Hughes will tackle her after the whistle. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Wow, some TBDers must be nervous for Josh Allen. I’ve never seen such a dedicated campaign to tear down a late Bills pick. Tanner Vallejo didn’t catch nearly this amount of flak. Hopefully you all get your wish and he sucks and gets cut, I guess. I hope he’s a good QB. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 1 minute ago, JimKellyTryouts said: Mel mentioned that he's always been pro-Allen, but with his play style the backup QB is an important position. Louis agreed and said QB2 is a top-30 position on the 53 man roster in terms of importance. They had dissenting opinions on how much the combine impacted him; he was Mel's top ranked guy by far and he mentioned that performing right after Eason made his arm stick out in a more negative manner, whereas Riddick said that seeing guys on the same playing field justifies what scouts should think about them relative to others. Both questioned the fit (cliches about Buffalo weather), but like his cerebral ability and shot to develop into a solid backup for us. If anyone should be threatened, it’s Barkley....and I doubt that’s even this season. That’d down the road a little bit, IF Fromm develops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 15 minutes ago, ExWNYer said: Mental illness is a serious issue in this country. on this Board! Fixed it for you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragoon Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 He’s not very good imo. But it’s a 5th round pick so who cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Perry Turtle said: Not enough to consider him a top 2 QB on any NFL roster I guess Beane disagrees. The guy who picked Josh Allen, remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 6 minutes ago, Perry Turtle said: Who also regressed each year while relying on an excellent running game and defense. I'm not telling you that he's the next John Elway. Rather, I think he's a guy you can count on to come in for two or three games if needed, not doing anything stupid, and game-manage his way into wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Just now, Chandler#81 said: Fixed it for you. Hey! I though my records were sealed! P.S. - why did a concert break out during the NFL draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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