I agree with you assessment, only Edwards has any real value so potentially we are looking for 2 QBs in the off season. I would like to see the Bills go get Joey Harrington, who I believe could be an excellent backup for Edwards. Harrington is a very similar type of QB as Edwards, prototypical size 6’4" 220lbs, very cerebral, very precise passer. The only thing that I don’t know is how long he signed for with the Saints? Another candidate that could fit well in Buffalo is Patrick Ramsay. I like Harrington because he has played a lot and is a solid backup that can win football games, certainly a huge upgrade over Losman. And the other reason why I’d like him is that he wouldn’t cause any controversy. The last thing we need is a QB controversy, we need to let Edwards develop into the QB we think we have.

I would re-sign Hamdan has QB3 because I don’t want to waste a draft pick on that position when we have so many other needs.

I understand. Keep your head up and we will be fine….

My goal for the QB position in 2009:
Trent Edwards – starter
Charlie Batch – experienced backup (hey it work for big ben)
Gibran Hamdan – hire him as Trent’s personal assistant for all I care, GH helps Trent in the film room and talking to him on the sideline, he can be our emergency QB

Kitna and Harrington are possibilities but there’s a reason Harrington was signed then cut then signed in New Orleans. I like my trifecta up top better than the other names being chucked around.

Kurt Warner, UFA, Arizona Cardinals
Matt Cassel, UFA, New England Patriots
Jeff Garcia, UFA, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Rex Grossman, UFA, Chicago Bears
Kyle Boller, UFA, Baltimore Ravens
Charlie Batch, UFA, Pittsburgh Steelers
Kerry Collins, UFA, Tennessee
J.P. Losman, UFA, Buffalo Bills
Patrick Ramsey, UFA, Denver Broncos

I think these are all of the UFA QB’s.

Pipe Dream – Kerry Collins/Cassell
Want – Garcia/Ramsey

For the record, as of now, I think I’d be leaning toward Batch and Ramsey.

It is not your fault the QB situation is easier to read than a “Dick and Jane” book. Even though it was only one game, the Denver game did show Edwards can play well in the cold. And even in the insane conditions last Sunday, Edwards threw some nice passes. He will never be the guy with the cannon arm, but that does not mean he can’t be a good QB. I would have to say I am on board the Edwards bandwagon, with maybe one foot hanging off the back.

J2 has covered most of the possible back-ups. What about David Carr and Phil Simms’ status?

This could change, I’m feeling indecisive this morning.

1a- Kitna
1b- Batch
2- Garcia
3- Harrington

Ramsey stinks, I’m not sure why everyone likes him so much. Derek Anderson just signed a big deal with the Browns (not sure what the #’s are) If the Bills acquired him via trade they would asorb his contract. meaning that the back-up would be making more then the starter.

Or a Nightmare? Talk about stunting the growth of a young QB-that would be Kurt Warner/Matt Leinart all over again. Which if it worked out that well for the Bills-okay. But who knows what’s going to happen to Leinart after this season, or where the Cards will be.

Out of that free agent list, my top choice would be Jeff Garcia. He’s proven in his post-49ers days to be a perfect midseason replacement QB who is capable of playing great for a month or so, but is probably not good enough anymore to be a full time starter. That being said, I’d guess that Garcia goes somewhere where he’s at least in the mix to start and that’s probably not Buffalo…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’d also monitor the Rams situation where both Trent Green and Marc Bulger makew a lot of money and teh Rams are going to start their whole organization over this month. My guess is that one or both of them will be released by the draft…if Buffalo’s going to carry a 3rd string QB, I’d like him to be a developmental guy (6th or 7th round pick) that could conceivably groomed as trade bait down the line…I’m not sure what an older nomad with no experience like Hamdan brings to the table that makes him worth tying up a roster spot when camp breaks.

I wonder if he will be released?

Yes: Kitna, Batch
Maybe: Ramsey, Harrington, Garcia
No: Grossman, Losman, Boller

Chaz Batch as number 2

Draft Mike Teel from Rutgers in the 6th or 7th round…….done and done.

Trent will NEED a solid backup. I think his brain is tough as nails, but he’s kinda fragile. I thought he was going to break something on a few of those sacks in the last two games. It hasn’t been mentioned much, but drafting a solid prospect is probably a good idea.

I was the first guy on the Charlie Batch bandwagon.

People always call Edwards a precise passer because that’s what they can say about a QB who’s scared to throw the ball other than his 90% dump off check downs! Edwards has not looked good in his two year NFL career and the fans dilusional perception of him is mostly due to hope which I understand! Edwards has the lowest percentage of TD’s per quarter played of any QB in the NFL since he came into the league and to watch him first hand is an even worse story!! I like him being a part of this team as a guy competing for his job at best but I believe he will should be a backup, at least at this stage of his career but with Jauron returning we will see more of Edwards and more field goals and a TD every other game!-Edwards is the mirror image of what Jauron would be as an NFL Quarterback!