I guess I wouldn’t mind Joey Harrington. There’s worse, and that obviously includes our current backup.

I know the name has been thrown out numerous times and it’s hardly an original idea, but I think I’d be happier if we found a way to talk Kitna into a one-year deal.

I don’t mind the idea of Batch. I think, if I were running the show, I’d be gunning hard for Derek Anderson. I really like the way he plays, and he’s essentially the perfect backup. There might be a little controversy by acquiring a former starter that’s still in his prime, but what would Buffalo be without a quarterback controversy?

Cross Warner, Cassel and Collins off the list immediately. If they’re signing anywhere else, it’s going to be as a starter.

Jeff Garcia wouldn’t be a bad idea, though I think he’d be a controversial backup. He’s always struck me as kind of pouty. He does have a history with Jauron, however…

Reports on ESPN have Tom Brady’s rehab on his knee behind schedule due to an infection. He may miss 2009 because of this. My guess is they will toss Cassell a ton of money to keep him around. Also, New England will be out for a back-up as well, so that will limit the options because if you had the choice, would you sign with a perrenial playoff contender or the lowly Buffalo Jills?

Just a shout out from Denver. LOL

Seriously, Shanahan was high on him but with the regime change here in the Mile High his future may be in doubt. He’s a decent backup but he’s the sort of backup you want if your starter is down for a few snaps or part of a game. Not for say, four weeks.

I’d say that Batch and Ramsey are better than Boller.

Ramsey seems to be sort of a consensus as I have seen that name pop up on these boards a few times. Either has experience which Edwards needs to have behind him.

Haha re: Phil Simms.

I’m guessing that Carr will re-up in New York.

Yeah, I should clarify that the only way I’m going after Anderson is if whoever becomes Cleveland’s new coach releases him. There’s no way I’d trade for him.

Leinart has been in the league for a few years now, and has seen some playing time. After spending this year on the bench, he should be in better shape to run that offense. I really don’t think he was hurt by sitting and watching Warner. Don’t forget he was benched because he wasn’t playing well, sitting and watching for a bit couldn’t have hurt.

Trent could benifit a little from watching someone competent (read: not named J.P.) play QB for a little bit.

There is a school of thought that bringing in a vet and taking a stab at a playoff berth wouldn’t be a bad idea since, you know, it’s been a decade. I’m with you that it does more harm long-term, but I can’t fault those that want the playoffs, no matter the cost. It’d be nice.

but afraid to mention it since most people here seem totally committed to Edwards, and that commitment limits our options.

first, I like Edwards, and am hopeful enough based on flashes, but I also know this guy has the potential to be solid, and then some, but will never be a superstar – not in Buffalo anyway, given the weather and his mediocre arm strength – Buffalo aint a West Coast offense kind of town… maybe the Roger center would be… but what will hope get you? every team that’s been eliminated is full of hope right now.

If however, commitment to Edwards is not absolute – that finding another starter, even if for only a few more years for a shot NOW, I wouldn’t mind taking McNabb off the hands of those grumbling Philly fans. The guy is pretty tough – think of that game he threw 2 or 3 TD’s on one leg… He’s a standup guy, and a solid vet with a decade or so of experience. And the guy has the arm strength which we rarely have seen because of his injuries or lack of receivers in Philly would definitely help.

Do we have time to see if Edwards evolves into the savior? The field life of a RB is 3-4 years, maybe 5-6 if the guy is especially resilient – you think the way Beast runs he has 10 years as an effective back? I don’t. Maybe the way he’s been used so conservatively he’ll be in the 5-6 year bracket, but we’re coming to year 3, mid-career for a back. Evans is our best option on the flank and he’s at mid career. Hardy – well we’ll see. I think he might be too slow to be anything but a red-zone target.

I’m saying, maybe there needs to be a little urgency and making a move like McNabb would be an unequivocal commitment to NOW.

I think Edwards might not take so many shots if the Bills draft a quality center that can lead the OLine.

Then again, Edwards also takes shots when he hangs in there on the blitz in order to complete the pass, so scratch that thought above.

I’d go with Patrick Ramsey or Charlie Batch out of the free agents listed above and would try to avoid ending up with Grossman or Boller who would bring the same inconsistency that Losman brings to the position

I agree about Grossman and Boller being similar to Losman, but really what has Ramsey ever done to be considered better than those guys? I’m not picking on you Bennie, I’m seriously curious about this. Everyone seems to be in love with Ramsey, and I can’t for the life of me figure out what Ramsey has ever done to prove that he is a good QB.

Good call on the Rams situation, though I’m still not certain that Trent Green is an appealing option. Bulger would be, but my guess is that somebody like SF would snap him up quickly to start, particularly if they keep Martz as their coordinator.

Not sure I would trust him to bag my groceries

That looks about right to me.

I was pushing for him this past spring before he resigned with Pittsburgh!

When? I’m pretty sure we mentioned him last offseason!