papazoid Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 The importance of the backup quarterback position in the NFL shouldn't be understated. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-backup-qb-power-rankings-from-1-32-andy-dalton-gives-cowboys-elite-option-behind-dak-prescott/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) Matt Schaub is still in the NFL? p.s. insert standard rants about Bills being disrespected below. Edited May 8, 2020 by KD in CA 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) Packers should not be that high. Who even knows if Love will be good? In fact they ranked a lot of the rookies too high. Can't argue with where they have the Bills. I was kind of hoping we'd sign Mariota or Dalton. They are good backups who have won a lot of games and have playoff experience. Edited May 8, 2020 by MJS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 If there is a significantly shortened offseason they pry keep three qb's. If not, hit the road Barkley. Fromm will impress enough to supplant Barkley. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 wow, didn't realize Schaub is still playing. I think ranking the rookies at all is a bit misleading, given that they have never played a down. That said, I agree with the importance of having a good backup, esp. with a mobile QB like Allen. I'd go after Cam and/or try to upgrade from anyone who is cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Barkley is too high 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 My conclusion.... the standard of NFL backups is awful. There are guys out of the league more talented than that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMaster Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 13 minutes ago, Bangarang said: Barkley is too high Hard to argue it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 I think it should be broken up into 4 tiers- 1) might win ya a few 2) should not lose you a game 3) try and keep it out of his hands 4)5 picks in one half is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) And we had Nathan Petermen right on our roster but we let him slip away.... .. Edited May 9, 2020 by HOUSE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Love being that high is a joke. He hasn't taken a single snap and was horrible last year in college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Too high: Henne Schaub Finley Too low: RG3 Kyle Allen Mullens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) Cam Newton will wind up in Orchard Park. My prediction. He can "compete" with Barkley for the backup gig. Fromm is a rookie they can bring along slowly and keep as a 3rd QB, especially with expanded rosters. Newton, if healthy, can do the things Allen can do, and keep the train moving if Allen gets hurt. If he's healthy they can flip him for a pick in the off season or just let him walk and hope Fromm is ready to be no. 2. Edited May 8, 2020 by purple haze 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 2 hours ago, MJS said: Packers should not be that high. Who even knows if Love will be good? In fact they ranked a lot of the rookies too high. Can't argue with where they have the Bills. I was kind of hoping we'd sign Mariota or Dalton. They are good backups who have won a lot of games and have playoff experience. “When it comes to highly drafted rookies, like Tua Tagovailoa, Jordan Love, Justin Herbert, and Jalen Hurts, their long-term value to their respective teams was given additional weight. They might not be as good of a backup right now as some established veterans, but the fact that they have the potential to morph into something more gave them added value whereas we already know established veterans like Brian Hoyer and Chase Daniel are solid backups at their absolute best” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, purple haze said: Cam Newton will wind up in Orchard Park. My prediction. He can "compete" with Barkley for the backup gig. Fromm is a rookie they can bring along slowly and keep as a 3rd QB, especially with expanded rosters. Newton, if healthy, can do the things Allen can do, and keep the train moving if Allen gets hurt. If he's healthy, they can flip him for a pick in the off season or just let him walk and hope Fromm is ready to be no. 2. Buffalo is the perfect rehab spot for Newton. Great facilities and a lot of familiar faces. Edited May 8, 2020 by purple haze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 17 minutes ago, purple haze said: I could see this happening, if and only if, no one wants to sign him without a physical and it can't happen until just before the season. And he's wanting to just sign with a team and there is no other suitors that have an older QB or one less established than Josh. But I'd put it at a 10% chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said: I could see this happening, if and only if, no one wants to sign him without a physical and it can't happen until just before the season. And he's wanting to just sign with a team and there is no other suitors that have an older QB or one less established than Josh. But I'd put it at a 10% chance. He's been specific about the right situation. Wherever he goes will probably be for one year anyway. I doubt he signs for longer than that anywhere. A team with an older QB who needs to be replaced will be waiting on him in free agency. If he signed for two years he would probably get flipped after the first season. Coming to Buffalo wouldn't be to challenge Allen. It would be to play the good soldier, probably get a few reps in some games to put pressure on defenses, stay healthy and re-establish his brand. For the Bills they get a high-end insurance policy. Edited May 8, 2020 by purple haze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 1 hour ago, FireChans said: “When it comes to highly drafted rookies, like Tua Tagovailoa, Jordan Love, Justin Herbert, and Jalen Hurts, their long-term value to their respective teams was given additional weight. They might not be as good of a backup right now as some established veterans, but the fact that they have the potential to morph into something more gave them added value whereas we already know established veterans like Brian Hoyer and Chase Daniel are solid backups at their absolute best” I understand but I disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 1 minute ago, MJS said: I understand but I disagree. I don’t know when you look up and down that list there aren’t 4 guys with more ability then Love. He will also be stepping in on a team that won 13 games. He can’t fall much lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Just now, Kirby Jackson said: I don’t know when you look up and down that list there aren’t 4 guys with more ability then Love. He will also be stepping in on a team that won 13 games. He can’t fall much lower. I'd take like 15 backups over him, if not more. He's a raw rookie QB that played for a small school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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