Keeping four QB's

[YardRat]

Did I just hear that right on the news? Gailey hasn't ruled out starting the season with 4 QB's on the roster if Jackson doesn't pick up the offense quick enough? Seriously?

[Extremebillsfan247]

Re: Keeping four QB's

It's a complicated offense. I can see why Gailey would entertain that thought. Thigpen isn't as talented as Young was, or T. Jackson is. But he knows this offense really well. It will take Tavaris awhile to get acclimated here. JMO

[Michael82]

Re: Keeping four QB's

There's no way we are going to keep 4 Special Teams only players (Moorman/Lindell/Potter/Sanborn) and 4 QBs. That would make the decisions of who to cut even harder.

[stuckincincy]

Re: Keeping four QB's

There's no way we are going to keep 4 Special Teams only players (Moorman/Lindell/Potter/Sanborn) and 4 QBs. That would make the decisions of who to cut even harder.

Conspiracy Theory #1 - they are trying to peddle off Brad Smith somehow.

Conspiracy Theory #2 - Potter hasn't attempted FGs...they are hoping to sneak him onto the practice squad.

[EDS]

Re: Keeping four QB's

I am at a total loss as to what management thinks Brad Smith brings to the table.

[Skooby]

Re: Keeping four QB's

Brad has pictures of something terrible if he stays, that's all I can come up with.

[cookie G]

Re: Keeping four QB's

Brad Smith isn't a QB. He's a Wildcat RB and a WR/special teams guy.

[Jaybird]

Re: Keeping four QB's

As soon as Jackson is comfortable... Thigpen should be out the door

[coastal]

Re: Keeping four QB's

can we start with one legitimate QB and go from there?

[YardRat]

Re: Keeping four QB's

Brad Smith isn't a QB. He's a Wildcat RB and a WR/special teams guy.

I guess Nix may have said just as much earlier this evening...referring to Smith as 'strictly a WR'.

[The Jokeman]

Re: Keeping four QB's

Did I just hear that right on the news? Gailey hasn't ruled out starting the season with 4 QB's on the roster if Jackson doesn't pick up the offense quick enough? Seriously?

Roster spots 52 and 53 generally are guys you can easily bring up from a practice squad or sign as a street free agent so I don't mind doing the first few weeks of course it probably means making Jackson get more reps in practice than Thigpen but the only reason we're keeping Thigpen around is just incase something happens with Fitz have someone that at least knows what Gailey's O is about but won't have the practice time behind if forced into game action. It's a catch 22 but think it's worth it in the few weeks of the season but come Week 4 or 5 then it's time to cut Thigpen.

[Meathead]

Re: Keeping four QB's

tough decisions to make if jackson isnt ready game 1

if they dont carry the four qbs then they risk fitz getting knocked out and having to throw jackson into the fire or play a terrible smith, either of which is likely a forfeit of the game if it happens early

carry four and you have to drop somebody you were planning to keep. best scenario i guess is to put somebody on the ps and hope he doesnt get plucked by somebody else - carder or sanders idk

[cookie G]

Re: Keeping four QB's

I guess Nix may have said just as much earlier this evening...referring to Smith as 'strictly a WR'.

yeah, considering he's only thrown about 2 passes in the last 3 years.

Maybe they're trading for Brees to be the 4th.

[ServoBillieves]

Re: Keeping four QB's

Thig is like Rudy, that little pest who won't give up. Smith is a gadget, he is not a QB. Hell, he's a better WR than anything else. That 3rd QB spot that is issued for gameday is specifically for players like Smith. You get weapons.

It will be Fitz, Tjax, and the "3rd string QB" Smith. End of story if this team wants to be competent.

[BertSquirtgum]

Re: Keeping four QB's

Brad Smith isn't a QB. He's a Wildcat RB and a WR/special teams guy.

and a waste of a roster spot. He should be cut.