Suppose the Bills Draft a QB

[TigerJ]

They have 4 QBs on the roster right now: Tyrod, Cardale, TJ Yates, and camp arm Josh Woodrum. I assume that if the Bills draft a QB, Woodrum gets bumped from the roster the next day. That will leave them with a standard camp contingent of 4. What then do you do when you decide on the makeup of your roster. I think that will depend on what they really think of Cardale. If they really don't like him that much, it is an easy decision. He gets cut. Suppose they still do like him. I think at that point they will opt to carry 3 QBs on the 53 man roster - easier to do now that they won't need a kickoff specialist. They will decide after training camp whether they like Cardale more, or their yet to be determined rookie. The loser may end up on the PS, but stands a good chance of being snapped up by another QB hungry team. Of course, the round in which they pick him will have a lot to do with who sticks. Disagree? What do you think happens.

[JoeMama]

Re: Suppose the Bills Draft a QB

Cardale Jones has shown flashes. Even though I didn't like the draft pick, I have to concede he's a better player than I gave him credit for.

He's a project, a developmental guy. I'd give him another 2 years unless they believe he is not progressing.

Therefore I'd feel at least a little hesitant to cut him or place him on the PS.

Because you're right, Taylor and Yates ain't going nowhere.

[sudzy]

Re: Suppose the Bills Draft a QB

Cardale Jones, please report to the practice squad. Cardale Jones, please report to the practice squad.

[justasportsfan]

Re: Suppose the Bills Draft a QB

No one was given a starter contract so let the camp battle begin and may the best one start.

[Wally The Barber]

Re: Suppose the Bills Draft a QB

Lets bring in a couple hundred, the guy on the bumper with read coat has a hell of an arm

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[TigerJ]

Re: Suppose the Bills Draft a QB

Because you're right, Taylor and Yates ain't going nowhere.

That's my assumption, that in 2017 Taylor and Yates are roster locks.

[TigerJ]

Re: Suppose the Bills Draft a QB

No one was given a starter contract so let the camp battle begin and may the best one start.

Technically, no, but I'll be more than a little surprised if come day one of the season Taylor is not the starter. I won't be surprised at all if he is not the starter in 2018.

[YardRat]

Re: Suppose the Bills Draft a QB

They draft Chad Kelly in the third (or fourth if they pick one up via trade), put him on an injured list for the year, roll with Tyrod, Yates and Jones on the roster, figure out who to keep going forward next season.

[Wally The Barber]

Re: Suppose the Bills Draft a QB

Another quarterback that the fans will LOVE for about 3 months

[justasportsfan]

Re: Suppose the Bills Draft a QB

Technically, no, but I'll be more than a little surprised if come day one of the season Taylor is not the starter. I won't be surprised at all if he is not the starter in 2018.

Anyone is getting a fresh start under MCDermott. Taylor is not a great passer. If Cardale or anyone does a better job I dont think Taylor starts.

[Night Train]

Re: Suppose the Bills Draft a QB

I could only see it if the Bills traded down and acquired additional picks to justify a QB selection.

Bills need players that can play a lot right away. No projects.

OLB, Secondary, WR seem to be the most needy positions if we have but 6 picks.

[TigerJ]

Re: Suppose the Bills Draft a QB

On Path to the Draft (NFL Network) today they were doing a mock draft with trades. I had to leave before the first round was completed, but they had Buffalo dropping to 19 in a trade with the Buccaneers. That's a little low for my taste, but I'd consider it if Tampa offered enough picks. That might be a good spot for a QB not named EJ Manuel.

[BertSquirtgum]

Re: Suppose the Bills Draft a QB

I think they draft a QB in the later rounds and whichever plays worse of the two(Cardale or rookie).....will be put on the practice squad. I'm hoping Chad Kelly drops to the fifth or sixth and the Bills draft him.

[kishoph]

Re: Suppose the Bills Draft a QB

Anyone is getting a fresh start under MCDermott. Taylor is not a great passer. If Cardale or anyone does a better job I dont think Taylor starts.

When they signed Yates, I remember hearing they told him it was not to compete for the starting job, if that is true, it's a mistake IMO. I imagine it would be so they can establish that Taylor is going to get the majority of reps in camp, but why would you tell a backup, he has no chance to battle for the starting spot ?

[BertSquirtgum]

Re: Suppose the Bills Draft a QB

When they signed Yates, I remember hearing they told him it was not to compete for the starting job, if that is true, it's a mistake IMO. I imagine it would be so they can establish that Taylor is going to get the majority of reps in camp, but why would you tell a backup, he has no chance to battle for the starting spot ?

Competition is good for everyone. Would be pretty stupid of the Bills if they told Yates he was the back up and tell Tyrod he's the guaranteed starter. A competition would make Tyrod play better in my opinion. He may even have gotten beat out by Yates because he's a way better passer.