Spiderweb Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 On 1/31/2023 at 10:52 AM, buffalobillswin said: Teddy Bridgewater would be a great backup although he made 6.5 million this year. Doubt he takes a 5 million dollar pay cut. Mr Brittle? Sure, he can ride the IR in Buffalo just as well as anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Mitch Trubisky if he becomes available and we can get him at a similar price. Matt Canada is a horrible offensive coordinator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 I think I’m all in on Tyler Huntley, he’s looked good in spot duty and is a great athlete as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airseven Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Just now, TheyCallMeAndy said: I think I’m all in on Tyler Huntley, he’s looked good in spot duty and is a great athlete as well. Imagine the controversy if they sign a Pro Bowl QB! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billz4ever Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) On 1/31/2023 at 9:21 AM, VaMilBill said: Honestly, I don’t really think we should waste too many assets or resources on backup QB. If Josh is hurt, we are probably going to lose based on how poor our defense plays when the game is close (which it will be with a backup in). We also don’t have a good running game so all the pressure will be on the backup. Dorsey won’t do any favors for that backup. what I’m basically saying is if Josh is out, we will probably lose so why waste resources on a backup when we have more pressing needs. We need to devote resources that can help Josh, not potentially fill in for him. See that's the thing...if we get a legit O-Line and a receiving corp with legit weapons other than Diggs there's no reason we shouldn't expect a backup to be able to have success with those weapons too. The fact we see no hope of winning if Josh is out just shows how much those areas really are lacking and how much Josh carries this offense. Edited February 7, 2023 by Billz4ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Just go out and find a capable 7th rounder or udfa who you have to pay nothing to for 5 years. Why waste 3-6 M/ yr on a qb who's likely not going to play. Use that cap elsewhere. We don't need Keenum, Trubisky or Darnold. Find your Purdy.... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 On 1/31/2023 at 9:38 AM, Mango said: Gardner Minshew, Jacoby Brissett, and Chad Henne are interesting to me. I have always been high on Heinike for this team. Allen has asked for and received Beasley, Brown, and Barkley by name. I would not be shocked to see Kyle Allen in house based on the same logic. Honorable mention to Darnold but I don't know if we can afford that one. Gardner Minshew II should be the target if we can't get Brock Purdy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 49 minutes ago, Sherlock Holmes said: Gardner Minshew II should be the target if we can't get Brock Purdy. Purdy isn’t available until 2026. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantha Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 (edited) Just bumping this topic now that Carson Wentz was released by the Commanders. I'm not sure if Wentz believes he's starting material still but his options are becoming limited I think. At this stage, he may consider a lesser contract just to stay in the NFL, and I don't think that many here would argue he's an upgrade to Case Keenum. Knock on Wood that nothing ever happens to Allen.... but we need a better backup. Edited February 28, 2023 by Yantha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 …is almost as useless as a punter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 I wouldn’t be averse to throwing a late round pick at Max Duggan from TCU. Smaller in stature but a similar playing style to Josh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philholbroo Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 No one for Chase Daniel? Best backup qb career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GustheDog33 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 On 1/31/2023 at 9:29 PM, Victory Formation said: If Allen gets injured? Give me the worst QB on the planet so we finish in the top 10. We’re not winning a Super Bowl without Allen anyhow. I believe this is the best answer. 12 hours ago, UConn James said: I wouldn’t be averse to throwing a late round pick at Max Duggan from TCU. Smaller in stature but a similar playing style to Josh. I think I like this idea, if its very late. He willed that team to more victories than they deserved while he was the QB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 7 hours ago, philholbroo said: No one for Chase Daniel? Best backup qb career. He's turning 37 this season. I'd like to see a 25-29 year old guy who has the chance to be the backup for a number of years. Kyle Allen and Mike White type of guys who are willing to become that long-term backup on a good team. Stability at the position. If they have a guy like that, the 3rd string can be UDFA types for the PS and you might get lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 14 hours ago, Yantha said: Just bumping this topic now that Carson Wentz was released by the Commanders. I'm not sure if Wentz believes he's starting material still but his options are becoming limited I think. At this stage, he may consider a lesser contract just to stay in the NFL, and I don't think that many here would argue he's an upgrade to Case Keenum. Knock on Wood that nothing ever happens to Allen.... but we need a better backup. No way he's an upgrade to Keenum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PayDaBill$ Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 (edited) Darnold? Wouldn’t that be a twist. Edited February 28, 2023 by PayDaBill$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Digg? Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 On 1/31/2023 at 9:29 PM, Victory Formation said: If Allen gets injured? Give me the worst QB on the planet so we finish in the top 10. We’re not winning a Super Bowl without Allen anyhow. Worked out well for the Colts! Peyton hurts his neck, Curtis Painter went in, they got Andrew Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 On 2/6/2023 at 5:29 PM, TheyCallMeAndy said: I think I’m all in on Tyler Huntley, he’s looked good in spot duty and is a great athlete as well. Tyrod 2.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 On 2/6/2023 at 2:29 PM, TheyCallMeAndy said: I think I’m all in on Tyler Huntley, he’s looked good in spot duty and is a great athlete as well. 0% chance that Huntley, coming off a pro bowl, is going to want to sign with a team with 0% chance to place outside of injury. Everyone can cross Huntley off any list for the Bills because he is not coming here. I am not saying Huntley is a high quality starter, because he is not, he was a pro bowler in the way Tyrod was in Buffalo. But...Huntley is going to believe he can be and at the very least want a place he can compete to start if he doesn't find someone who is willing to sign him outright as the starter. None of those things are happening in Buffalo behind Allen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 15 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: He's turning 37 this season. I'd like to see a 25-29 year old guy who has the chance to be the backup for a number of years. Kyle Allen and Mike White type of guys who are willing to become that long-term backup on a good team. Stability at the position. If they have a guy like that, the 3rd string can be UDFA types for the PS and you might get lucky. I'm pretty sure Chase retired after the Super Bowl. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 11 minutes ago, Ya Digg? said: Worked out well for the Colts! Peyton hurts his neck, Curtis Painter went in, they got Andrew Luck At the time, it seemed like the right decision to move on from Peyton, who was an unknown commodity following his neck surgery, and draft "the next Peyton Manning." In hindsight, however, it didn't work out all that well for the Colts. Peyton went to Denver and won another SB, while the Colts didn't win big with Luck. In retrospect, they'd have been better off keeping Peyton and either trading the #1 pick for more picks that they could use to bolster their O-line or drafting Luck and trading him to a QB-needy team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 On 1/31/2023 at 8:31 AM, Yantha said: God forbid Allen gets injured. How should we address a longer term solution for backup QB? Draft? If so, do you see any later round gems? FA? If so, which QB would upgrade Keenum for a reasonable price. Have them talk Fitz out of retirement he can still sling it ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Andy Dalton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 On 1/31/2023 at 10:18 AM, BBills_88 said: Max Duggan He has a suitcase full off money 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philholbroo Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 16 hours ago, ColoradoBills said: He's turning 37 this season. I'd like to see a 25-29 year old guy who has the chance to be the backup for a number of years. Kyle Allen and Mike White type of guys who are willing to become that long-term backup on a good team. Stability at the position. If they have a guy like that, the 3rd string can be UDFA types for the PS and you might get lucky. I've been wanting Kyle Allen for a couple years now. I think he would fit nicely in if needed. He would be one of my top choices. Wasn't serious about Chase, I was just surprised no one had mentioned him yet. He had a great career (money and health wise). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Pull out all the stops! Get Kirk Cousins in here, now! Just bring back Tanner Gentry to act as Allen's food tester and shower mat guard. I don't know if 'Iago' Cousins could be trusted as the #2. * (I have copyright protection for a 'YOU LIKE THAT?!' T-shirt in red and blue.) 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 It’s going to be somebody on the cheap, be it Barkley, or a return of Keenum, but resources can’t be spent on a back up with all the holes on this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Yeah, I'm not sure this matters. God forbid there is an unfortunate situation, this team has no chance to compete without #17. Then you play for the #1 pick at that point and look forward to the following year. In reality, maybe Keenum, or Barkley, or Trubisky, or Kyle Allen or something like that. But see? Does it matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichRiderBills Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 On 1/31/2023 at 10:21 AM, VaMilBill said: Honestly, I don’t really think we should waste too many assets or resources on backup QB. If Josh is hurt, we are probably going to lose based on how poor our defense plays when the game is close (which it will be with a backup in). We also don’t have a good running game so all the pressure will be on the backup. Dorsey won’t do any favors for that backup. what I’m basically saying is if Josh is out, we will probably lose so why waste resources on a backup when we have more pressing needs. We need to devote resources that can help Josh, not potentially fill in for him. This is the silliest take ever. Straight silly bro. Give me a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Callahan Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 (edited) Seems we would want a back up with experience but a playing style thats at least similar to allen. if not one is trying to change the entire playbook, game plan for a QB with different skilll sets. I mean we know Allen is a Unicorn. but maybe a big armed, mobile QB. Edited March 1, 2023 by Chris farley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Chris farley said: Seems we would want a back up with experience but a playing style thats at least similar to allen. if not one is trying to change the entire playbook, game plan for a QB with different skilll sets. I mean we know Allen is a Unicorn. but maybe a big armed, mobile QB. Sam Darnold makes a ton of sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcam2012 Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 1 hour ago, MrEpsYtown said: Yeah, I'm not sure this matters. God forbid there is an unfortunate situation, this team has no chance to compete without #17. Then you play for the #1 pick at that point and look forward to the following year. In reality, maybe Keenum, or Barkley, or Trubisky, or Kyle Allen or something like that. But see? Does it matter? Yes it matters. If Allen gets hurt you want a capable backup to hold down the fort until Allen returns. Who that guy is I couldn't tell you. Maybe it's Keenum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 17 hours ago, HOUSE said: He has a suitcase full off money I had to return to comment on this, well done. 2 hours ago, DCofNC said: It’s going to be somebody on the cheap, be it Barkley, or a return of Keenum, but resources can’t be spent on a back up with all the holes on this team. Barkley likely will return as PS/3rd stringer since is cheap and a QB Josh must like in the room. Keenum's under disguise were fun and like him back but have to be cheaper yet he's getting up there in age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 I think it will be either Keenum, Trubisky, or Darnold, in that order. Depends on who wants to have a backup job with not much opportunity to play for the cheapest $ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 18 hours ago, HOUSE said: He has a suitcase full off money Don’t be jealous… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 On 1/31/2023 at 9:38 AM, Mango said: Gardner Minshew, Jacoby Brissett, and Chad Henne are interesting to me. I have always been high on Heinike for this team. Allen has asked for and received Beasley, Brown, and Barkley by name. I would not be shocked to see Kyle Allen in house based on the same logic. Honorable mention to Darnold but I don't know if we can afford that one. Well we need to stop Allen from doing that then. Because Barkley sucks (nice guy). Same thing with Kyle allen. This team should be good enough where a backup can step in for a game or 2. The Eagles won a SB wirh a backup. It shouldn’t be taken lightly. henne sucks and was never good. He would have killed KC if he had to play. I liked Minshew but he wasn’t that good this year and was responsible for 2 of their 3 losses. I thought Brissett played really well. He also sounds like a great lockerroom guy. He also asked if the sun is so hot, why is space cold which blew my mind! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 22 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Well we need to stop Allen from doing that then. Because Barkley sucks (nice guy). Same thing with Kyle allen. This team should be good enough where a backup can step in for a game or 2. The Eagles won a SB wirh a backup. It shouldn’t be taken lightly. henne sucks and was never good. He would have killed KC if he had to play. I liked Minshew but he wasn’t that good this year and was responsible for 2 of their 3 losses. I thought Brissett played really well. He also sounds like a great lockerroom guy. He also asked if the sun is so hot, why is space cold which blew my mind! Henne has looked just fine in the opportunities he’s gotten. People thought KC was going to lose when Maholmes went out, they still scored w Henne out there. He’s not a starter, but he’s a pretty good back-up. Brissett is an outstanding back-up to a very low end starter. I’d love to have him, but he should get paid very well. I could see him going to Carolina as a bridge/back-up, similar deal to Trubiski last year. I don’t feel like the Bills can afford to go for the high end guy, Keenum is as good as you can hope for and that’s really a stretch, he should be worth 4-5M in the open market. The guy that really puzzles me is Bortles, who says he’s retired, but that would be the perfect back-up to JA, very similar skill sets, obviously at a different level of execution, but you could plug him in and not change anything, unlike Keenum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 56 minutes ago, DCofNC said: Henne has looked just fine in the opportunities he’s gotten. People thought KC was going to lose when Maholmes went out, they still scored w Henne out there. He’s not a starter, but he’s a pretty good back-up. Brissett is an outstanding back-up to a very low end starter. I’d love to have him, but he should get paid very well. I could see him going to Carolina as a bridge/back-up, similar deal to Trubiski last year. I don’t feel like the Bills can afford to go for the high end guy, Keenum is as good as you can hope for and that’s really a stretch, he should be worth 4-5M in the open market. The guy that really puzzles me is Bortles, who says he’s retired, but that would be the perfect back-up to JA, very similar skill sets, obviously at a different level of execution, but you could plug him in and not change anything, unlike Keenum. He played a drive where they ran the ball for most of it. Henne had more career ints than tds. He was one of the worst backups in the league. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HennCh01.htm I think he also retired. But he is was bad but good for him for being a good guy and getting a nice check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Depends... do we have a functional OL and a legit WR2? If so, someone like Keenum would probably be fine. If not, sign or draft a guy with a big arm and mobility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 A back up qb is even less necessary than a punter. If Allen gets hurt just stop watching/ season over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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