Why Tyrod Starts/Playoff Chances?

[Mahdi]

Well I didn't understand why Tyrod was named started for this week but if you look at the playoff standings the Bills still actually have a chance to make it in still.

Indianapolis, Denver, Tennessee, Baltimore and Miami ALL have a tough road ahead for the last WC spot while the Bills have the easiest schedule remaining on paper.

Rec: 6-7 -- Colts: @Minnesota, @Oakland, Jacksonville

Rec: 7-6 -- Tennessee: @KC, @Jacksonville, Houston

Rec: 7-6 -- Baltimore: Philadelphia, @Pittsburgh, @Cincinnati

Rec: 8-5 -- Miami: @Jets, @Bills, New England

Rec: 8-5 -- Denver: New England, @KC, Oakland


That is why Tyrod had to continue as starter... Imagine if things fell into place and the Bills had gone into offseason mode...

[Joe Fo Sho]

Re: Why Tyrod Starts/Playoff Chances?

We're 11th in the AFC right now. That's as close to last place as it is to a 6th place wild card.

[Mahdi]

Re: Why Tyrod Starts/Playoff Chances?

We're 11th in the AFC right now. That's as close to last place as it is to a 6th place wild card.

I didn't say chances were good, just not as far fetched as I/everyone originally thought.

[OpIv37]

Re: Why Tyrod Starts/Playoff Chances?

At this point, any playoff chances that involve us winning games are far-fetched.

[Joe Fo Sho]

Re: Why Tyrod Starts/Playoff Chances?

I didn't say chances were good, just not as far fetched as I/everyone originally thought.

They're exactly how far fetched most people thought, which is extremely far fetched. Our season was over when we lost to Oakland.

Bench Tyrod.

[Jaybird]

Re: Why Tyrod Starts/Playoff Chances?

Any team that allows 2 running backs to gain over 200 yards rushing does not have a chance

[Ed]

Re: Why Tyrod Starts/Playoff Chances?

We're 11th in the AFC right now. That's as close to last place as it is to a 6th place wild card.

Except the Bills are two games out of 6th place and last place is 0-13 so it's not that close. I get the point though. The Bills have no business making the playoffs, but considering their schedule and the other teams schedules, I agree with Mahdi that it's not as far fetched as I thought.

It certainly wouldn't be shocking if the Broncos and Fins both lost their last three. And even if they both finish 9-7 the Bills can still win tie-breakers against them.

I have zero expectations of this team actually having a chance, but it makes sense from the Bills perspective to still at least try and do everything they can to win these last few games.

[trapezeus]

Re: Why Tyrod Starts/Playoff Chances?

if they squeak on some off chance and then lose big in the playoffs, the team can spin it that they really need continuity. seeing that winning out and getting in is the most harmful long term projection that could happen to this team, book it.

but in seriousness, the bills lose to Cleveland. and it will suck that we will have to wait until Monday to fire rex.

[John Doe]

Re: Why Tyrod Starts/Playoff Chances?

As long as the team is not mathematically eliminated, they have to play to win - no matter what the odds are. Its as simple as that.

[Bill Cody]

Re: Why Tyrod Starts/Playoff Chances?

I didn't say chances were good, just not as far fetched as I/everyone originally thought.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j...81735840599732so-youre-telling-me-theres-a-chance.jpg

[Albany,n.y.]

Re: Why Tyrod Starts/Playoff Chances?

I hope Cleveland beats us on Sunday so these playoff posts stop & we can replace them with more new coach speculation posts.

[Victor7]

Re: Why Tyrod Starts/Playoff Chances?

Read on another board that Tyrod has a clause in his contract that guarantees his deal if he gets hurt this season.

Now if true this is the cusp of Whaley's stupidity and reason number 1 for us NOT to play Tyrod anymore. Play Cardale so we can also see how bad he sucks and we can go into the 2017 draft thinking QB and nothing more.

Who the F*** gives out an injury clause like that to an unproven RUNNING quarterback ?? The ineptitude on this team is staggering.

[YardRat]

Re: Why Tyrod Starts/Playoff Chances?

Clean house now before we fall farther behind. LA already has a leg up on us in the Looking for New HC department.

If I were Pegs and Taylor gets hurt this week, I start throwing **** at people.

[Joe Fo Sho]

Re: Why Tyrod Starts/Playoff Chances?

Doesn't Tyrod's injury clause only cover a career ending injury? What are the odds of that happening?

http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2016/8/16/12505676/full-tyrod-taylor-annual-contract-breakdowns

If Taylor suffered a career-ending injury, the injury guaranteed money in the contract is $37 million

[stuckincincy]

Re: Why Tyrod Starts/Playoff Chances?

Doesn't Tyrod's injury clause only cover a career ending injury? What are the odds of that happening?

http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2016...act-breakdowns

Probably small.

I still don't understand why the felt they had to offer him that generous extension this past August. You would think they would have had some memory of the $$$ that they dumped in Fitz' wallet several years ago. As well as the bundle they plopped in Kyle Orton's lap...