Gavin in Va Beach Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 QBs Edwards, Beck headed down different paths TORONTO - They are boom-and-bust quarterbacks forever linked in NFL draft lore. Duos like Peyton Manning and Ryan Leaf. Drew Bledsoe and Rick Mirer. And if the preseason is any indication, Class of 2007 members Trent Edwards and John Beck may soon be joining that list. They aren't as high-profile as those other two tandems, but Edwards and Beck share a connection through the Miami Dolphins. Had last year's draft unfolded in just a slightly different fashion, Edwards might be in the same precarious position that Beck now finds himself in. An NFL source said Thursday that Beck is on the trading block. Beck slipped to fourth on Miami's depth chart following the recent signing of former New York Jets starter Chad Pennington. As for Edwards, he continued to cement himself as Buffalo's starter during Thursday night's 24-21 win against Pittsburgh in Toronto. Looking much sharper than in his preseason debut last Saturday against Washington, Edwards was 9-of-11 passing for 104 yards and two touchdowns in two series of action. He even showcased some surprising mobility with a 22-yard scrabble. We'll never know if Edwards would be doing so well if he were in South Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock Sniffer Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Roethlisberger/Losman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanone Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Kelly/Marino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samothyev Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Kelly/Marino LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I don't know how they can really make that comparison, unless the Dolphins were torn between Beck and Edwards and chose Edwards Leaf and Manning were 2 players that were being debated on between who would be the better #1 pick. One ended up a first ballot HOFer, the other is out of football. Its also a little early to call Beck a bust, he is only going into his second season, he has just fallen out of favour with a team thats desperate for a starter right now and changing FO regimes I don't know of anyone else that were seriously considering Edwards that early in the draft besides Buffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Dan's Revenge Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 To me, comparing Edwards and Beck to Peyton Manning and Ryan Leaf's scenario is a joke. #1 and #2 overall, with a ton of debate on both sides prior to the draft is a far cry from Beck at the top of the 2nd round and Edwards in the 3rd. Ridiculous comparison and article in general IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Bills Zone is full of Dolphin trolls who act like they have a playoff team. The Dolphins wouldn't make the playoffs in Arena 2. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 To me, comparing Edwards and Beck to Peyton Manning and Ryan Leaf's scenario is a joke. #1 and #2 overall, with a ton of debate on both sides prior to the draft is a far cry from Beck at the top of the 2nd round and Edwards in the 3rd. Ridiculous comparison and article in general IMO. The whole premise of the article is ridiculous! Aaah two consecutively selected quarterbacks spanning the entire history of the draft have gone boom/bust! Must be a pattern there! I'll apply it to two non-first round quarterbacks and call it news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny3000 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Roethlisberger/Losman Roethlisberger/Manning/Rivers/any qb from that draft class and then Losman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Next up on the Boom and Bust Chronicles: Billy Joe Hobert and Mark Brunell - two 1993 draft picks with very different careeres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 The whole premise of the article is ridiculous! Aaah two consecutively selected quarterbacks spanning the entire history of the draft have gone boom/bust! Must be a pattern there! I'll apply it to two non-first round quarterbacks and call it news! Michael Phelps/The Big Cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Michael Phelps/The Big Cat BIG CAT ANGRY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK2000 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Next up on the Boom and Bust Chronicles: Billy Joe Hobert and Mark Brunell - two 1993 draft picks with very different careeres. Didn't they win a National Championship together, or am I thinking of someone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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