What am I to think of Fitz?

[THATHURMANATOR]

Haven't been around too much lately so I apologize if this topic has been beat to death but I am confused.

He is a journeyman
He makes mistakes
He makes great pinpoint throws
His arm is weak
He makes throws in tight spots that weak armed QBs couldn't make.
He has a losing record
He throws a nice deep ball
His stats come in garbage time
His good games haven't come against top teams
He did play well against Baltimore and New England

I honestly don't know what to think about this guy. I love watching him but like many I am not sure if he is the answer. Would the Bills be insane to not take a QB in the draft? I have been a huge QB proponent for the last couple years. If we are in position to get Luck I would think we have to do that. If he doesn't come out or isn't on the board I am thinking we go Defense in the first.

I would appreciate honest opinions.

[Forward_Lateral]

Re: What am I to think of Fitz?

At this point, you have to assume the Bills are picking in the top 5. If Luck isn't there, for whatever reason, they can't afford to reach for a guy like Locker or Mallet. They'd either have to trade down for more picks, and think about one of those QBs later in round 1, or take the best available LT or defensive playmaker.

[Prov401]

Re: What am I to think of Fitz?

Personally, I think the dude is fearless with his passes, and exciting. Both we haven't had since probably Flutie. I'm having a blast watching him play. He goes through his progressions, and makes great decisions. He has zip, and good pocket presence. He takes his shots deep, and his teammates love him. The only problem I have is his 3-5 very wild inaccurate throws he makes throughout the game.

Honestly, the dude is young, and IMO mechanics can be tweaked in the offseason. I think Fitz has grown as a player, and Gailey's offense is perfect for him. Obviously we are going to learn a ton more on Fitz after he has played Pitt, NE, and NYJ, so let's hope he does well against the elite teams left. The guy is coach-able, and I believe he will get better year after year. He just needs to be coached on throwing the ball away, or dare I say, check down every once and a while to limit the erratic throws.

That's my opinion.

[trapezeus]

Re: What am I to think of Fitz?

garbage yards? i don't think so. most of the time he's making plays throughout the game. that is the biggest change from the last couple years. losman was always with just over 100+ yards throwing through 3 quarters, and then got his last 100-150 from garbage yards. after the concussion, edwards stats read the same way.

fitz is doing stuff during the game. hence why the games are actually enjoyable. even when you know we are going to lose, you also can trust we aren't going to get blown out.

[The last buffalo fan]

Re: What am I to think of Fitz?

Decent Qb, not afraid to throw, make things happen, young and fun to watch him play.

[Cleve]

Re: What am I to think of Fitz?

My opinion hasn't changed - he's a good backup QB for Buffalo, but not the answer as a long-term starting QB.

Look at the situation in Dallas - Jon Kitna has done a decent job in the last 3 Cowboys' games subbing for Tony Romo, but I seriously doubt Dallas fans are thinking - "No need for Romo to come back - we've got Kitna". LOL

[Buffalo Thriller]

Re: What am I to think of Fitz?

Haven't been around too much lately so I apologize if this topic has been beat to death but I am confused.

He is a journeyman
He makes mistakes
He makes great pinpoint throws
His arm is weak
He makes throws in tight spots that weak armed QBs couldn't make.
He has a losing record
He throws a nice deep ball
His stats come in garbage time
His good games haven't come against top teams
He did play well against Baltimore and New England

I honestly don't know what to think about this guy. I love watching him but like many I am not sure if he is the answer. Would the Bills be insane to not take a QB in the draft? I have been a huge QB proponent for the last couple years. If we are in position to get Luck I would think we have to do that. If he doesn't come out or isn't on the board I am thinking we go Defense in the first.

I would appreciate honest opinions.

How can he throw a nice deep ball and pin-point throws when you say he has a weak arm?

[ServoBillieves]

Re: What am I to think of Fitz?

At this point, you have to assume the Bills are picking in the top 5. If Luck isn't there, for whatever reason, they can't afford to reach for a guy like Locker or Mallet. They'd either have to trade down for more picks, and think about one of those QBs later in round 1, or take the best available LT or defensive playmaker.

I may be wrong on this, but are any OT's worthy of a top 15-20 pick this year? I haven't heard of a stud one this year yet. As of now, I have faith in Fitzy for 1 more season as a band-aid while the cancers (other holes on this team) are fixed.

Back to the point, in my opinion Fitzpatrick is a guy who has done well and is trying to prove naysayers wrong. If anyone watched his Mic'ed Up against the Lions, he dislikes Linehan and that may be the biggest chip on his shoulder.

He has the locker room to my understanding, he spreads the ball around, and he gets the job done (for the most part).

Now, the biggest question remains: Is he a benefit of Gailey? Or can he really get the job done?

Luck or defense in the first.

[jamze132]

Re: What am I to think of Fitz?

No longer will I refer to him as Fitzdouchetrick.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: What am I to think of Fitz?

How can he throw a nice deep ball and pin-point throws when you say he has a weak arm?

The points I put down werent necessarily my personal opinion but one I have heard from people.

His arm seems fine to me.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: What am I to think of Fitz?

No longer will I refer to him as Fitzdouchetrick.

That is actually a HUGE endorsment for Fitz!!!

[The last buffalo fan]

Re: What am I to think of Fitz?

The points I put down werent necessarily my personal opinion but one I have heard from people.

His arm seems fine to me.

What did you see live?

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: What am I to think of Fitz?

I may be wrong on this, but are any OT's worthy of a top 15-20 pick this year? I haven't heard of a stud one this year yet. As of now, I have faith in Fitzy for 1 more season as a band-aid while the cancers (other holes on this team) are fixed.

Back to the point, in my opinion Fitzpatrick is a guy who has done well and is trying to prove naysayers wrong. If anyone watched his Mic'ed Up against the Lions, he dislikes Linehan and that may be the biggest chip on his shoulder.

He has the locker room to my understanding, he spreads the ball around, and he gets the job done (for the most part).

Now, the biggest question remains: Is he a benefit of Gailey? Or can he really get the job done?

Luck or defense in the first.

pretty much

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: What am I to think of Fitz?

What did you see live?

I have seen him play very well live.

[The last buffalo fan]

Re: What am I to think of Fitz?

I have seen him play very well live.

Could you please be more specific?