boyst Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 (edited) Because this is very objective we will specifically make it as in rank the best QB to backup Josh Allen. Rate your top 2 backup QB's you'd want behind Josh. If you want to do them as an entire ranking, be my guest. As part of the hypothetical, these QB's would be at their peak. 1) Kyle Allen 2) Matt Barkley 3) Davis Webb 4) Case Keenum 5) Mitch Trubisky 6) Derek Anderson 7) Nate "the GOAT" Peterman 😎 Joe Webb 9) EJ Manuel 10) Cardale Jones 11) Matt Cassell 12) Kevin Colb (edit: his name would matter if he didn't get his ass kicked by a rubber mat) 13) Matt Leinert 14) Vince Young 15) Honorary Buffalo Bills John Skelton For bonus points: how many games in a 4 game stretch do you think they could win? Edited August 7, 2023 by boyst 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maddenboy Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 (edited) 1) case keenum 2) matt leinert at least each has shown that he CAN be what a starting QB is supposed to be. Even though Leinert's was in college. For whatever reason, leinert didnt continue to develop it. Edited August 7, 2023 by maddenboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 First of all, its KOLB, not COLB. That's all I've got so far! Trubisky and Kyle Allen because their style pf play is similar to Josh's. The schedule is tough but with this roster, I think either could eke out 2 of 4 wins. If they had to play longer than that, the league would figure them out and the season would be sunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Looking at this list, I’m not surprised that the Bills only criteria now for backup QB is “will you play for vet minimum?” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Davis Webb - team just seemed to function better with him. Mitch Trubisky - I think he has untapped potential. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 43 minutes ago, boyst said: Because this is very objective we will specifically make it as in rank the best QB to backup Josh Allen. Rate your top 2 backup QB's you'd want behind Josh. If you want to do them as an entire ranking, be my guest. As part of the hypothetical, these QB's would be at their peak. 1) Kyle Allen 2) Matt Barkley 3) Davis Webb 4) Case Keenum 5) Mitch Trubisky 6) Derek Anderson 7) Nate "the GOAT" Peterman 😎 Joe Webb 9) EJ Manuel 10) Cardale Jones 11) Matt Cassell 12) Kevin Colb (edit: his name would matter if he didn't get his ass kicked by a rubber mat) 13) Matt Leinert 14) Vince Young 15) Honorary Buffalo Bills John Skelton For bonus points: how many games in a 4 game stretch do you think they could win? Why is Fitz not on the list? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 I mean the 2 best by far were Orton and Fitz. I’m not sure I understand the list. It’s just any Bills backups lately or? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 16) Red Skelton Less seriously I'll go with Nate (the not so great) Peterman for purely selfish reasons - this site would be a hoot if it ever happened (again). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Mitch and EJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Taco Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Frank Reich is number 1 and it’s not even close. There is no 2nd place. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffblue Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Gale Gilbert and Joe Dufek 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 The continued disrespect for Brian Brohm on this board is ridiculous. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbillievable Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Josh Allen was Nate Peterman's backup. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Imma go off the board Jack, with Jeff Tuel and Billy Joe Neckbert. Seriously though, no love for AVP? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Peak Vince Young would have been good insurance in that the style of offense wouldn't have to change a ton. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StHustle Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 You’re trippin saying “these QBs would be at their peak” then ranking Vince Young that low. Can’t be serious! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 1 minute ago, StHustle said: You’re trippin saying “these QBs would be at their peak” then ranking Vince Young that low. Can’t be serious! He didn't rank them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonbus23 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Keenum and Trubiski 2 wins. Why no Thaddeus Cowan Lewis? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Mighty Taco said: Frank Reich is number 1 and it’s not even close. There is no 2nd place. Frank is not going to quit his OC job and unretire to be backup QB even if it would pay more. Alex might. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StHustle Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, Doc Brown said: He didn't rank them. ok I that wasn’t made clear to me from the post. Following the rules I’d say 1) Vince Young 2) Case Keenum Edited August 7, 2023 by StHustle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Buffalo716 said: Why is Fitz not on the list? because with Fitz the starter always gets hurt! 1 hour ago, unbillievable said: Josh Allen was Nate Peterman's backup. ah McD! loves rookies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Derek Anderson in 2007? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 9 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: Why is Fitz not on the list? see next 9 hours ago, Brianmoorman4jesus said: I mean the 2 best by far were Orton and Fitz. I’m not sure I understand the list. It’s just any Bills backups lately or? Orton and Fitz were starters. Manuel was never a bona fide starter so i included him. this was going back to 2015 for any non-regular starting QB besides Manuel. 8 hours ago, StHustle said: You’re trippin saying “these QBs would be at their peak” then ranking Vince Young that low. Can’t be serious! i should have made that clear. i simply went through rosters going back to 205 (i think) 7 hours ago, StHustle said: ok I that wasn’t made clear to me from the post. Following the rules I’d say 1) Vince Toung 2) Case Keenum Vince Young had a few years peaking. EJ Manuel had a few games where he peaked. It's a tough list. Keenum at his peak is better than Trubisky at his average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 I must go back a bit further in history for my #1 choice - Dan Manucci! We were completely dead in the water if Joe Ferguson had to be out of the lineup in the early 80's with this guy as our #2. Seriously though - Fitz must be the best back-up option in more recent years - with Frank Reich being the obvious best back-up QB in team history. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 10 hours ago, boyst said: Because this is very objective we will specifically make it as in rank the best QB to backup Josh Allen. Rate your top 2 backup QB's you'd want behind Josh. If you want to do them as an entire ranking, be my guest. As part of the hypothetical, these QB's would be at their peak. 1) Kyle Allen 2) Matt Barkley 3) Davis Webb 4) Case Keenum 5) Mitch Trubisky 6) Derek Anderson 7) Nate "the GOAT" Peterman 😎 Joe Webb 9) EJ Manuel 10) Cardale Jones 11) Matt Cassell 12) Kevin Colb (edit: his name would matter if he didn't get his ass kicked by a rubber mat) 13) Matt Leinert 14) Vince Young 15) Honorary Buffalo Bills John Skelton For bonus points: how many games in a 4 game stretch do you think they could win? At their peak? 1. Case Keenum (he wasn't at his peak when he was here so he wouldn't be my top ranked on performance here); 2. Probably Mitch Trubisky At his peak with this roster given an average 4 game run Case could go 3-1. Trubisky 2-2. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 As a backup Tim Tebow would be God in Buffalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 8 hours ago, StHustle said: ok I that wasn’t made clear to me from the post. Following the rules I’d say 1) Vince Toung 2) Case Keenum He finally made that transition into the adult entertainment industry, huh? And where’s the love for Kelly Holcomb?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregmo Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 It has to be Mitch. Given that the game plan is tailored for Josh, he's the only one with the closest skill set across the board. I'd like Fitz also just because the guy will go down fighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Streaker Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 That list is one incredible steaming pile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irv Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 (edited) Doug Flutie. He would go undefeated. Mic drop. Edited August 7, 2023 by Irv 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 10 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: Why is Fitz not on the list? When was he primarily a backup for the Bills in the last 10 years? I went 10 years back and listed all available backup QB's and a few that were briefly rostered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Bulldog said: I must go back a bit further in history for my #1 choice - Dan Manucci! We were completely dead in the water if Joe Ferguson had to be out of the lineup in the early 80's with this guy as our #2. I'll see your Dan Manucci and raise you a Gary Marangi.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Isn’t Marcus Mariota sitting home on the couch? Would love to get the bills to take a look at him. Good kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 8 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Isn’t Marcus Mariota sitting home on the couch? Would love to get the bills to take a look at him. Good kid. he's signed to phili Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Gale Gilbert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Darragh Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 1. Tyrod 2. Thad Lewis 3. Dan Darragh (of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 3 hours ago, Buffalo Streaker said: That list is one incredible steaming pile. Where is the dung reaction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 I thought Thad Lewis filled in admirably when his number was called, so I'll pick him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaDigital Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Ill take thad the dolphin slayer, and mitch trubisky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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