Figster Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 I think Fitzy could continue an NFL career in coaching. Who knows, perhaps one day Fitzy will return to Buffalo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: He's been everywhere, man. He should know! 😁 Look, it’s Ridgeway Cash, and he’s been everywhere man. 1 hour ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 49 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: A speculation is that the Jets will hire Daboll as HC. If so, that could give him new life seeing as how it has helped Allen Been thinking this as well. Feel like Daboll would be a leading candidate for that job. 47 minutes ago, Buffalo Junction said: I can easily see a team like the Steelers, Bucs, Vikings or Saints trading a 2nd for him. He has the talent to be a solid reclamation project and bridge quarterback. Hell, maybe the Bears bail on Mitch and decide to give Darnold a shot to unseat Foles. Bears are going to have to bail on Mitch. He is a free agent at the end of this season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: So he’s replacing barkley next year, right? RIGHT?? Why would you wish that on josh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Fitz is pretty darn close to my favorite Bill of all time. Not because of playing ability, but because he was one of the few players that "gets it" with respect to Bills fans and their relationship with the team. I also believe the speculation that he was "NeverGiveUp" on this message board... 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: A speculation is that the Jets will hire Daboll as HC. If so, that could give him new life seeing as how it has helped Allen The only reason I would see Daboll taking that job would be to turn Darnold around. The rest of the team, and the organization, is a complete mess. It's a teardown/rebuild and I don't see how Darnold survives that. I think he gets shipped off elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giuseppe Tognarelli Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 He needs to finish his career here as a backup, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: So he’s replacing barkley next year, right? RIGHT?? Do you want Allen to get hurt or something? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Fitz is one of us forever. Greatest Journeyman QB ever and a great ambassador for our city. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhit34 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Can't bring Fitz here, the Fitz curse means Allen is getting injured. Amazing that with about 4-5 more starts he will rank #30 all time in passing yards, and needs 1,900 to pass Jim Kelly. He needs to go somewhere he plays and ends up in the top 25 (3,711 yards away). 24 Boomer Esiason 37,920 1984-1997 3TM 25 Donovan McNabb 37,276 1999-2011 3TM 26 Matt Hasselbeck 36,638 1999-2015 4TM 27 Jim Kelly+ 35,467 1986-1996 buf 28 Jay Cutler 35,133 2006-2017 3TM 29 Jim Everett 34,837 1986-1997 3TM 30 Jim Hart 34,665 1966-1984 2TM 31 Steve DeBerg 34,241 1978-1998 6TM 32 Tony Romo 34,183 2004-2016 dal 33 Alex Smith 34,068 2005-2018 3TM 34 Ryan Fitzpatrick 33,565 2005-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: So he’s replacing barkley next year, right? RIGHT?? Would love to see it, but he's still good enough to get playing time either as a starter or as a very high end back up. Not enough $$ to make it happen at this point. Maybe in 2-3 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Figster said: I think Fitzy could continue an NFL career in coaching. Who knows, perhaps one day Fitzy will return to Buffalo... Fitz is going to be the next Tony Romo. He's so smart he's going to one-up Romo & predict the next 4 downs of plays instead of just the next one like Romo does. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribo Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Maybe I am making a glaring omission, but Fitz (even while on the stinkin' fish) is my favorite former Bill who is still active. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: So he’s replacing barkley next year, right? RIGHT?? If that happens, Josh goes down week 2.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 2 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said: Had this discussion last night. Would you rather bring in Fitz or Darnold? My heart says Fitz, but my brain says Darnold. Are you serious? Heart and brain agree on this one... Fitzpatrick and it's not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 As much as I’d love Fitzy back as our primary back up and drop Barkley and Place Fromm on PS again, I don’t see the Fins letting him go even with Tua starting. It would be great to find $5 mil. for him to finish up in Buffalo. I could also see him coaching someday, but he has practically a village of kids so I can only imagine a good family guy wanting to spend a couple of years coaching his kids. I could easily see him one day as a QB coach and maybe even a Coordinator someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Fitz.... come home next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston's #1 Bills Fan Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Rc2catch said: Hard to dislike Fitz. Just seems like such a good personality outside of football Agreed. Definitely a guy I'd like to get a beer with and I don't even drink! Fitz is awesome!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 The man is a legend and looks like an extra from Game of Thrones masquerading as Magnum PI. I'll always love Fitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 I listened to Shefty's podcast and Ryan was great. The bit about his seven kids being born in seven different states really gives you perspective on the life he's led as an NFL OB. Great guy, who clearly has a bright future after football... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont Stop Billeiving Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Bring Fitz back to be Josh's back up on Day 1 of the 2021 offseason (AKA the day after the Bills Super Bowl win 🤪). Seriously though, great guy, great leader, still has the ability to step in and keep the offense going when needed, and can be another coach/mentor for Josh which will be especially important if Daboll leaves. Seems like a win-win to me...1 year/$5.5 million? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 My favorite place to live is Fitzy's Beard Love ya Fitzy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutDog Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 1 hour ago, machine gun kelly said: As much as I’d love Fitzy back as our primary back up and drop Barkley and Place Fromm on PS again, I don’t see the Fins letting him go even with Tua starting. It would be great to find $5 mil. for him to finish up in Buffalo. I could also see him coaching someday, but he has practically a village of kids so I can only imagine a good family guy wanting to spend a couple of years coaching his kids. I could easily see him one day as a QB coach and maybe even a Coordinator someday. I just can’t see him coaching. He has done what most wish they could do: play a game to set him and his family up for life. Coaching is a lifestyle and is nothing like that of a player. Just my opinion. With all of that, I love Fitz. I’ve completely forgotten the game I was at where Fred was wide open and he threw the ball five yards short. 😃 Ok, seriously now, I do love the guy. Heart, passion and drive for football...and loves WNY. For those that talk about our taxes or weather, take another look. I lived in the SE for 19 years and, factoring everything in, it’s only about 5% more to live here. Reality. Also: Finger Lakes? Great Lakes? Fall foliage? BILLS FOOTBALL? There’s more. It’s worth another look!!!! 😃 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 2 hours ago, machine gun kelly said: As much as I’d love Fitzy back as our primary back up and drop Barkley and Place Fromm on PS again, I don’t see the Fins letting him go even with Tua starting. It would be great to find $5 mil. for him to finish up in Buffalo. I could also see him coaching someday, but he has practically a village of kids so I can only imagine a good family guy wanting to spend a couple of years coaching his kids. I could easily see him one day as a QB coach and maybe even a Coordinator someday. he is a 2021 FA..... he can leave if he wants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Thanks Yolo. I knew, I just thought they would put bid us. They may just want to stay younger, but he is worth a valuable backup role if we can afford it with the potential cap loss. It’s so hard to predict now given the ambiguity, and haven’t looked up the gpa between what it would cost to have Fitzy finish here vs. keep Barkley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXI~PsychedelicBillsfan~ Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 nothing but love for fitz, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 My favorite bearded quarterback is Fitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-BillzeBubba Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Im from Toronto...Ive always liked Buffalo. Cool smaller city, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, x-BillzeBubba said: Im from Toronto...Ive always liked Buffalo. Cool smaller city, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, StHustle said: I LOVE IT! Fitz would probably be voted to the Wall of Fame if fans could vote. WE LOVE YOU FITZ!! He belongs up there for all the passes Bills caught from him, regardless of which team’s uniform he was wearing! I actually loved the stories about how he’d host the whole neighborhood post-game and all the kids would be running in and out of the house. That may be my favorite thing about Fitzy! It was so down to earth and......”real”. Loved it! . Edited September 29, 2020 by Augie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 5 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: So he’s replacing barkley next year, right? RIGHT?? Offensive Coordinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 6 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: So he’s replacing barkley next year, right? RIGHT?? I know this was said in jest, but it honestly wouldn't surprise me if he is brought in to be a backup to Allen next year. Seems like a logical end of career situation for Fitzpatrick and makes sense for a contending Bills team in case anything happens to Allen. With that said, Fitzpatrick always seems to find himself in the ideal situation to make as much of his new cities opportunities and probably will find himself in the same role he has always been in as a placeholder on a bad franchise for a new QB to take over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCNC Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 6 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said: I'm thinking BOTH. Bring in Fitz on a one-day contract so he can retire as a Bill (and therefore go into Canton as a Bill). Sign Darnold to a 2 yr backup deal, let him use McD's cultural stability to get back on his feet for a year, then trade him for a high draft pick. EDIT: If Daboll leaves for a HC job, Dorsey to OC and Fitz QB Coach? As long as he and Phins don't beat us in week 17 to knock us out of the playoffs, I'm in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistofFate Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 10 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: He's been everywhere, man. He should know! 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkollidas Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 He’d be the perfect backup next year for Allen if Barkley moves on. Please please please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo2218 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 This makes me wonder that much more about that pick he threw that cost the Jets a playoff spot in Orchard Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JY422 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 No doubt Bills should bring him in on a 2yr deal next season if he is available. Nothing but good things could come from he and his family reconnecting with this team and community. He perfectly fits the McBean “high-character/team-over-individual” profile. Maybe even get to retire with a SB ring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCBillsBeliever Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 19 hours ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: Fitz on the local airwaves would be epic. Maybe afternoon drive time? And with the app, available for all of us to njoy! Come on, Fitz! Please end the long, National Nightmare that IS Mike Schopp! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 17 hours ago, machine gun kelly said: Thanks Yolo. I knew, I just thought they would put bid us. They may just want to stay younger, but he is worth a valuable backup role if we can afford it with the potential cap loss. It’s so hard to predict now given the ambiguity, and haven’t looked up the gpa between what it would cost to have Fitzy finish here vs. keep Barkley. Fitz has made 71 million so far in the NFL. I don't think money would be his only concern as to where he goes next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 22 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said: I'm thinking BOTH. Bring in Fitz on a one-day contract so he can retire as a Bill (and therefore go into Canton as a Bill). Sign Darnold to a 2 yr backup deal, let him use McD's cultural stability to get back on his feet for a year, then trade him for a high draft pick. EDIT: If Daboll leaves for a HC job, Dorsey to OC and Fitz QB Coach? Again with the Fitz in the HOF nonsense...i thought that delirium had run its course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 12 minutes ago, RoyBatty is alive said: Again with the Fitz in the HOF nonsense...i thought that delirium had run its course Get used to it, baby. I'm banging that drum until Fitz is in a Gold jacket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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