HOUSE Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith is expected to try out with the Bills in advance of the upcoming rookie minicamp, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media. Smith could serve as an extra arm during the camp. Smith, listed at 6-3 and 227 pounds, started all nine games last fall and threw for 1,947 yards and 13 touchdowns, completing 56% of his passes. He also led Tulsa to three comeback victories. https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/report-tulsa-qb-zach-smith-set-for-tryout-with-bills/article_a5cb2758-ae7d-11eb-b2db-b71f6898373b.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Fromm is history..., 😂 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterLifer Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 6 minutes ago, HOUSE said: Smith, listed at 6-3 and 227 pounds, started all nine games last fall and threw for 1,947 yards and 13 touchdowns, completing 56% of his passes. He also led Tulsa to three comeback victories. A college QB with a 56% completion percentage cannot possible succeed in the NFL. #inaccurate 1 19 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) Looks like a camp body. I'm not sure why he'd be needed if they keep Fromm and Webb. But, there's no harm in taking a look. I also think that Allen is the exception to the rule as to completion percentage. In most cases, it is a pretty good predictor. Allen is a unique individual who was able to overcome the odds with his supreme athletic talent, work ethic, etc., but guys like him don't come along very often. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Zach Smith is not going to replicate what Josh Allen did. Edited May 6, 2021 by msw2112 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 minute ago, msw2112 said: Looks like a camp body, but not sure why he'd be needed if they keep Fromm and Webb. But, there's no harm in taking a look. Beyond that, the Bills have MT to backup Josh. He should be trying out for other teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, msw2112 said: Looks like a camp body, but not sure why he'd be needed if they keep Fromm and Webb. But, there's no harm in taking a look. Somebody needs to throw the ball during rookie minicamp. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Bangarang said: Somebody needs to throw the ball during rookie minicamp. Does it actually have to be a rookie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, Doc said: Does it actually have to be a rookie? I don’t think it can be a vet. Wouldn’t make much sense why a vet QB could practice but other unable to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Doc said: Does it actually have to be a rookie? I would assume so but I’m not totally sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Camp body for more throws to the 90 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Sign this guy and trade Fromm to the Packers for a 4th rounder 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Good luck, Zach. Is there any reason for the Bills to switch him for one of the four current QBs? Yeah, if you can fleece the Packers by unloading Fromm. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 *****, this is a sign that we aren’t going to extend Allen. WTF Beane. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 18 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: *****, this is a sign that we aren’t going to extend Allen. WTF Beane. The 'What was your worst take ever?' thread is somewhere down below...🤨 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 hour ago, msw2112 said: Looks like a camp body. I'm not sure why he'd be needed if they keep Fromm and Webb. But, there's no harm in taking a look. I also think that Allen is the exception to the rule as to completion percentage. In most cases, it is a pretty good predictor. Allen is a unique individual who was able to overcome the odds with his supreme athletic talent, work ethic, etc., but guys like him don't come along very often. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Zach Smith is not going to replicate what Josh Allen did. I hear his hurdling skill is not great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 hour ago, msw2112 said: I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Zach Smith is not going to replicate what Josh Allen did. Probably so but I think he could out play Fromm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Putting Allen on notice. ‘Bout time. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 2 hours ago, NewEra said: I don’t think it can be a vet. Wouldn’t make much sense why a vet QB could practice but other unable to 2 hours ago, Bangarang said: I would assume so but I’m not totally sure I thought so as well and then one year I recall there being a non-rookie QB at one of them. But if it has to be a rookie, this makes a lot more sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) Allen refused Covid19 shot this is the cut Beane was talking about. Edited May 6, 2021 by ALLEN1QB 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 19 minutes ago, Doc said: I thought so as well and then one year I recall there being a non-rookie QB at one of them. But if it has to be a rookie, this makes a lot more sense. Like @Bangarang, I don’t know for sure....I’m sure assuming based on the language Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somnus00 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Quarterback is the most valuable position in professional sports. I don't care who you have starting under center or as your 3rd stringer. It is always a good idea to bring in competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 hour ago, somnus00 said: Quarterback is the most valuable position in professional sports. I don't care who you have starting under center or as your 3rd stringer. It is always a good idea to bring in competition. Yea a team learned last year it is good to have backup to backup to backup QB to have experience other than high school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) Fromm is definitely the eligible for rookie minicamp. I am not sure about Webb, but I think he is. It makes sense to have a third available in any case. Edited May 6, 2021 by FLFan Damn autocorrect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Tough sledding for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 You'll be singing a different song when this guy wins us a Super Bowl. It wasn't Zaven Collins winning games for Tulsa, it was this kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Josh Allen just demanded a trade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 8 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: *****, this is a sign that we aren’t going to extend Allen. WTF Beane. There are several excellent tongue in cheek posts in this thread. This doesn't feel like one. Are you serious? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, BigAl2526 said: There are several excellent tongue in cheek posts in this thread. This doesn't feel like one. Are you serious? No, it's also tongue-in-cheek. And this kid looks to have no shot, but the Bills were probably the only team to come calling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 24 minutes ago, BigAl2526 said: There are several excellent tongue in cheek posts in this thread. This doesn't feel like one. Are you serious? I have an inside source and told me they love Zach Smith and think he’s a diamond in the rough. Supposedly Allen is homesick because you can’t grow cantaloupe in Buffalo....Beane is just planning ahead. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 8 hours ago, ProcessAccepted said: Probably so but I think he could out play Fromm. Based on what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 11 hours ago, without a drought said: Based on what? Based on living in Georgia and seeing Fromm play. Lot of hype, on paper can be made to fit the profile. He's slow, not athletic and his arm strength is not up to playing in Buffalo conditions. We'd be better off with a different person in his seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Need a camp arm, guy looks decent. Why not? Beane is clever, if we can get a pick in return for Fromm it would be great and keep this guy on the practice roster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 I have heard "Get a pick from Fromm" a lot. Beane is a wizard but is he that much of a wizard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebert19 Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 22 hours ago, Allen2Diggs said: Sign this guy and trade Fromm to the Packers for a 4th rounder I think it ends up being mitch for a 2nd or better if Rodgers bails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 5 hours ago, Limeaid said: I have heard "Get a pick from Fromm" a lot. Beane is a wizard but is he that much of a wizard? We can hope, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somnus00 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 On 5/6/2021 at 2:16 PM, Limeaid said: Yea a team learned last year it is good to have backup to backup to backup QB to have experience other than high school. Bro, I never even implied that this guy was going to supplant Josh, or even compete with him. But we should always competition at all spots. I'm hoping this guy can push Fromm. Our starters are in good shape, but when they go down, we need a deep bench. This seems obvious to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPP Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 So him and Fromm will battle it out for 3rd seat at the table...meh may the best QB win....I havent even seen Fromm to render an opinion (or if i did i dont remember) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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