Report: Bills taking a look at Charlie Whitehurst

I agree Brian. This guy “could” be someone of interest and worth a shot. He has also been playing behind Rivers and Volek hopefully gaining much needed experience and knowledge. I believe he already has the tools but whether or not he has been able to put it together is something CHIX would have to figure out.

Try not to pull a deltoid while patting yourself on the back. :)

Whitehurst was drafted in 2006 after the Chargers had their starting qb on their roster in Rivers whom they drafted in 2004. Whitehurst has never had a chance at a starting spot from the day he was drafted.

I just feel with the other needs that the team has, a 3rd round pick for a backup with no experience is a lot to give up. I would prefer to sign someone like Pennington, or trade a late pick for Vick. That 3rd round pick can bring us additional depth on either line.

Which Gailey has knowledge of and has playing time experience. This is all about the evaluation process of potential canidates. This is a must, looking at all possibilities. Nothing has been done yet except considering all the possibilites. Besides, if we go this route, who is to say that we won’t pick up an additional third round pick elsewhere, like trading down from #9. The new FO is working and doing exactly what they should be doing, we should appreciate that. When they pull the trigger we will have first hand knowledge in training camp and preseason to analyze thier decision.

a theme of this regime has been "who they know".

Like when the hired Chan Gailey or Whaley?

JK….
But you make a good point with….

"who they know"

well said!

You are saying not to give up a 3rd for Whitehurst because we have needs. Well, I would think the same for McNabb who is on the downward side of his career and giving up a 2nd for him wouldn’t make sense. I think there would be more value in getting a guy like Whitehurst who is 6 years younger and is healthy. Worth a shot? Yes. Will it come to fruition? doubtful

Example: the Vikings, bringing in Farve immediately after signing Rosenfeld. They were closer to the big prize and stood a better chance getting it with Farve. We are in rebuild mode, it’s basically what we all asked for, look and evaluate for the long term. I love me some D. McNabb but he isn’t long term and possibly is not the answer to even get to the playoffs anytime soon.

I think we could offer the Eagles, Edwards, Lynch, and a fruit basket. Allow them to draw a name of any of their three QB’s out of a hat, and be better off for it! I would rather see us draft an unproven 24 yr old that may have worth to another team in 4 years when they are the ones fishing, than than be on the other end of that same conversation now.

My feelings exactly. I have no problem bringing Whitehurst in. A third rounder is just too much, when we need new talent.

a third would be a STEAL for this organization.

I would much prefer Darren Sproles.

Plus, didn’t he say his priority was to win a ring?

Kelly Holcomb?

Freaking Rob Johnson V 2.0

He’s expected to be tendered as a 3rd rounder. That doesn’t mean the Bill’s can’t work out a deal for him where they pay significantly less to San diego once he sign’s his tender. IMO it would probably take a 5th rounder to get him off the Charger’s.

Joe, I also fail to see how he offers more upside than Brohm.

Whitehurst burst on to the college football scene early in his career with the Tigers. As a freshman in 2002, he threw for 1,554 yards, while completing 57.5% of his passes to go with 10 touchdowns to six picks. He turned that success into a monster sophomore season. On the year he threw for a career high 3,561 yards, 21 touchdowns to just 13 interceptions, while completing just under 62% of his passes. Whitehurst took two steps back as a junior, just having a terrible season across the board. He threw for just 2,067 yards, completed a career low 50.7% of his passes, and threw jus seven touchdowns to 17 interceptions. He redeemed himself a bit as a senior, throwing for 2,474 yards and completed a career high 67.2% of his passes, but had only 11 TD’s to 10 picks.

Charlie Whitehurst has all the physical talent to play quarterback in the NFL. He has ideal size for the position, has a very good arm, and is a better athlete than he is given credit for. He is also tough and can get his troops to rally around him. Whitehurst also started for three plus seasons in college, so he has a lot of game experience.

Talent and experience is not the problem, it is consistency. Whitehurst has just been to up and down throughout his career. Outside of his sophomore year, he never had any level of consistency to his game, and he underachieved during his time at Clemson. He also forces too many passes trying to make plays, and needs to be more disciplined on the field.

Whitehurst is an intriguing developmental prospect. He has the talent and has a ton of experience, but needs some coaching to refine his game. If someone is willing to take the time to teach him, they may have a second day steal on their hands. If Whitehurst shows the consistency and discipline on the field, he can be a starting quarterback in the NFL.

It’s not about hoarding draft picks. It’s about possibly giving up said pick for a guy that might not be better then what we already have. If you are certain that Whitehurst is better then our current crop, then make the deal. If he isn’t, then why do it?

Whitehurst is not proven—-So what—— What has Kolb done to prove that he is the answer to the Bills QB problem

“QB X is a coach’s dream. He could’ve been the #1 pick last season before electing to return to college, so he’s definitely pro-ready. What he’s gained from being in a family of quarterbacks and by learning more under Bobby Petrino, QB X has developed into the top quarterback prospect in the 2008 class. Some think he is a product of a pass-happy offense, but check him out on tape and you’ll eat those words quickly.

QB X has all of the tools to be a franchise quarterback. He has the size and the big arm to go with it. More importantly, he knows how to use it. Whether it is to throw a bullet over the middle, a fade route to the corner, or the home run ball. He won’t scramble for twenty yards, but he can move well enough and can get you a rushing touchdown or two.

On top of his physical skills are his football knowledge and his headiness, so he makes few mistakes and he’s willing to learn and get better.

There is one knock on him. Durability may be a concern, as he had injury problems in 2005 and 2006, though he has rebounded from his injuries well.

Overall, despite the potential injury concerns, QB X’s makeup makes him a can’t miss prospect, because whoever drafts him won’t have him on the pine for long.

Update (11/28/07): Despite Louisville’s sub-par season, QB X has still persevered and had a big year (3,787 yards, 29 touchdowns), though he has had a few un-QB X-like games - including completing less than 50% of his passes and throwing three interceptions in a 55-17 loss to South Florida in the Cardinals’ last game. Some of his struggles, however, can be attributed to having to play from behind often.

There is one bright spot in this year for QB X – if he knows how to spin it the right way. He’s been used to winning his entire career and now he’s in unfamiliar territory, on a losing team. This kind of adversity can help prepare him for his first couple of seasons as an NFL quarterback.

He has remained healthy and he has kept his status as the top QB on the board, ahead of Andre’ Woodson and Matt Ryan. He’s already proved his worth and even though his choice to return for his senior season may not look as good now as it did at first, it won’t hurt him severely on draft day, as he’ll be off the board very, very quickly.

Update (12/27/07): QB X’s senior season ended without a bowl game, as the Cardinals finished 6-6 overall and 3-5 in the Big East.

But, he went out as best as he could (given the way the year went), as he led Louisville back from a 35-17 third-quarter deficit against Rutgers to a last-minute 41-38 victory in his final home game in the season finale on Nov. 29. He was 12 of 22 for 237 yards and one touchdown and ran for another, to finish the season with 4,024 yards and 30 touchdowns passing (with 12 INTs) and three rushing touchdowns. In his career, QB X threw for 10,775 yards and 71 touchdowns (24 INTs) and he also ran for nine scores.

Despite the way that things turned out and equaling his three-year interception numbers in one season, QB X stayed healthy and he (nor his team) ever gave up, as he led the Cardinals to last-minute wins over Rutgers and Pittsburgh and a second-half comeback win over Cincinnati (falling just short in several other games — four losses by a touchdown or less).

He came into his senior season as the top QB on the draft board, but with Matt and Andre’ Woodson having excellent seasons, both have inched past him in several draft rankings and mock drafts.

But, we could see three quarterbacks going in the top 10 in the draft and QB X will be one of them, whether it’s as the first, second, or third picked.

Update (2/26/08): QB X had one of the best days of the quarterbacks at the combine on Sunday and solidified his place as at least the #2 QB in the draft, while keeping himself in the running to be the first signal-caller taken in April.

QB X ran a solid 4.83 40 and was one of the top performers in a few other drills as well. In the throwing drills, he was extremely accurate, which was a plus considering that Chad Henne and Joe Flacco had their struggles in that department. " http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/profile_display.cfm?prospect_id=1189

In case you haven’t guess, QB X is Brian Brohm and he is already on the roster. And guess who was a 3rd round QB who is also on the roster? Yep, Trent Edwards….so stop acting like this Whitehead guy is about to pop and we would be a fool not to give up a 3rd round pick for!!!

but Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn? Cleveland is ahead of the Bills on the need a Qb list!

A player? As in the player? As in the Chargers need a running back and we’ve got one? LOL

Just saying. Does this mean the deal’s off? lol

Adding another fledgling QB

doesn’t make any sense. If we bring someone in they should at least be talented enough to be the frontrunner for the starting job. The Bills don’t need a quarterback competition, they need a quarterback. That player is not on this roster, so no one on this roster should be competing for the gig.

I agree completely with that.

Tyler Thigpen would arguably be worth Round 3 Pick 9,

I would make that trade.

And he’s leagues better than Whitehurst.

I’m not sure how true that is. I’m not saying it isn’t true, just that I don’t know enough about Whitehurst to say that it is.

Whitehurst has never shown the ability to be anything else but a backup.

Actually he hasn’t shown his ability at all. Who knows he could be very good. He could be very bad too….