Could Edwards starting put us back even further?

[Bill Brasky]

If Edwards shows us nothing against Baltimore, or from here on out, we could be really screwed.

I've been a JP supporter, but let's be honest I don't think he's the solution at QB. This leaves Edwards. But if he screws up, that leaves us with no QB at all. We all know Ralph won't go pay for a QB in FA, so where will it leave us?

Pretty F'd in my opinion. Our defense has more holes that swiss cheese, our WR's suck outside of Evans, and we still don't have a strong right side of the OL or a good TE to go across the middle or catch dump routes.

Edwards can stop the bleeding or make it worse, IMO.

[Forward_Lateral]

Re: Could Edwards starting put us back even further?

Worse case scenario: Edwards turns out to be nothing more than a backup, and the Bills have address the QB position in the offseason, probably in the draft.

[OpIv37]

Re: Could Edwards starting put us back even further?

well, let's put it this way- If Edwards is the guy, we're going to know pretty soon- he's got 11 games left to show something. If Edwards isn't the guy, we'll be picking VERY early in the draft and can address the QB situation that way (although the thought makes me sick to my stomach- I can't stand another 2 years of QB grooming).

[justasportsfan]

Re: Could Edwards starting put us back even further?

It could if not handled right. If it turns out that JP was not the problem (coaches) and you throw him under the bus only to find out Edwards is the next Holcomb, we'll need to draft another qb because JP is as good as gone.

[Bill Brasky]

Re: Could Edwards starting put us back even further?

serious question: how many good qb's will be available for drafting in the low to mid 1st round?

serious question 2: when was the last time this franchise proved it can draft a legit QB? 1983 I believe.

[JJamezz]

Re: Could Edwards starting put us back even further?

The biggest way they can make absolutely SURE that this happens is to start playing QB musical chairs again.. Whoever they decide on, if they don't stick with them come hell or high water, we can just pack it up and start waiting on the next coaching staff before there is any hope of this team getting better.

[User Manuel]

Re: Could Edwards starting put us back even further?

To quote an old wise man:

"If your team is going to suck in a pro sports league, it is better to suck the most."

I don't remember who said it, but it is true...

[Mitchy moo]

Re: Could Edwards starting put us back even further?

serious question: how many good qb's will be available for drafting in the low to mid 1st round?

serious question 2: when was the last time this franchise proved it can draft a legit QB? 1983 I believe.

If Edwards does nothing, we'll be drafting in the early 1st round and can catch a QB. If he does great then we draft mid to later in the round and can find a stud DE or maybe even a WR. Either way we have issues to addresss via the draft.

[justasportsfan]

Re: Could Edwards starting put us back even further?

serious question: how many good qb's will be available for drafting in the low to mid 1st round?

serious question 2: when was the last time this franchise proved it can draft a legit QB? 1983 I believe.

this question goes hand in hand with who we hired as coaches. If you hire an idiot, he's not gonna know what a read qb looks like.

[OpIv37]

Re: Could Edwards starting put us back even further?

both very good points- as far as the first question, if Edwards tanks, the Bills have 10 picks in the next draft and should easily be able to trade up to get one of the top QB prospects.

As far as drafting a QB, I don't know what to say about that. We definitely don't do it well.

[mybills]

Re: Could Edwards starting put us back even further?

Edwards could just as easily be benched after losing to Baltimore. Right now, this team isn't going anywhere with either QB, because there are so many other problems to worry about, but if they keep making it about a QB controversy, they don't have to face the other problems. It seems like a complete smoke screen from the FO. I also think the players are more frustrated than the fans, so that ought to add to this weeks loss against Baltimore.

[Bill Brasky]

Re: Could Edwards starting put us back even further?

both very good points- as far as the first question, if Edwards tanks, the Bills have 10 picks in the next draft and should easily be able to trade up to get one of the top QB prospects.

Yeah, but honestly, do you see Ralph or Marv trading up to pay a high-pick QB big money? That would dip into Ralphs Cracker Jack Profit Fund. Surely he can't afford it because Buffalo is poor and the fans won't pay for a winning product.

[MikeInRoch]

Re: Could Edwards starting put us back even further?

Let's see.
Lately, we haven't really drafted all that many QBs. Before Losman, the only one we drafted before 1986 was Todd Collins in 1995. The late 70's/early 80's had quite a few...

1986 - Brian McClure
1985 - Frank Reich
1983 - Jim Kelly
1982 - Matt Kofler
1980 - Todd Krueger
1979 - Dan Manucci
1977 - Fred Besana

[Mahdi]

Re: Could Edwards starting put us back even further?

IF that happens.... We can welcome Andre Woodson.

[OpIv37]

Re: Could Edwards starting put us back even further?

Yeah, but honestly, do you see Ralph or Marv trading up to pay a high-pick QB big money? That would dip into Ralphs Cracker Jack Profit Fund. Surely he can't afford it because Buffalo is poor and the fans won't pay for a winning product.

probably not- I hate high draft choices anyway because, aside from meaning you sucked the previous year, it means paying someone who hasn't proven **** at the NFL level. I don't necessarily blame Ralph for not wanting to shell out for unproven talent, but we're kind of running out of options here. We tried going the FA route with Bledsoe and RJ with no success, we drafted Todd Collins and Losman with no success, we brought in the vet Flutie with some success that peaked quickly.... the budget approach to QB just doesn't work and eventually Ralph is going to have to shell out top talent (and contrary to the way the Bills' FO usually works, giving a top talent payday to a guy who isn't top talent doesn't work either).