via louisvillesportsbuzz.files.wordpress.com

So as the 2009 NFL season has came to and end I find myself already looking forward to next year. We have heard about all kinds of quarterbacks like Michael Vick, Chad Pennington, Tim Tebow, Jimmy Clausen, and Sam Bradford. We have seen the shortcomings of Trent Edwards and Ryan Fitzpatrick. Here is my opinon on the possible future quarterbacks of our beloved Bills.

Michael Vick has a career passing percentage of 53.7%. About half the time he throws the ball it is completed. That wouldn't be a bad stat for a running back or a kicker, but I have to expect more from the leader of my team. Vick would bring value with his rushing ability, and would no doubt provide a good show, but I don't want a good show. I want to win. Consistently. Chad Pennington can win but he is not our future. The noodle arm just won't cut it in Buffalo weather. Tim Tebow just seems like too much of a reach/risk at this point. Jimmy Clausen won't likely be available. Sam Bradford's arm injuries scare me. If a guy can't stay healthy at 20 what hope does he have for his middle age years?

I had so much hope for Trent Edwards. He looked like a quarterback, looked so poised in the pocket, and appeared to make such quick reads. Then we discovered that he won't make an intermediate throw. Why Trent!? WHY? I think this can be fixed. I don't know how, but I just feel like he has the tools. The problem is this team doesn't have any confidence left in him, and it showed. So what now?

I love Ryan Fitzpatrick... as my backup. He has a certain Dave Kreigesque swagger about him. The kind of guy you can still believe in late in the game when your starter goes down. We should keep him.

The only other likely option is the "developmental prospect" people keep asking for. The Dan Lefevour's or Jevan Sneed's. Or here is a novel idea, why don't we just run with the prospect already on our roster!

Introducing the starting Quarterback of the 2010 Buffalo Bills...

Okay I know we haven't seen that much about him yet but that is only because we haven't watched the tape. He was one of the highest rated quarterbacks throughout his High School career. He has always had the talent. He broke all the records at Louisville. When I am looking for a QB prospect I look for several things:

Production - His college production was great and only lacked a little consistency with his accuracy. He was Gatorades Player of the Year (2003), his freshman year he was named Conference USA Freshman of the Year, he was MVP of the 2007 Orange Bowl. His senior season he completed 308 of 473 passes for 4,024 yards for 30 touchdowns with 12 interceptions, giving him a QB Rating of 152. The Sporting News projected him as the top pick in the 2007 Draft and many other experts had projected him as going no later than the first round, but he went back for his senior season anyway trying to bring a championship to Louisville. The kid has heart.

Skills - He has played in two pro-style systems while at Louisville. He has experience running for his life and has showed he is mobile both in and out of the pocket. Maycock says he has good touch and very good timing. The one thing scouts seemed to really love with him, and something that distances himself from Edwards, is his ability to throw with anticipation. He doesn't have to wait till recievers get open. That is a night and day difference with Trent.

Size - 6'3" 235lbs. He has the size NFL scouts love. The height to see and the weight to stay healthy and stay up.

Okay so you have to admit that after reading this little section about this unknown QB it all sounds very good. Now what if I told you this quarterback sat on the bench for a year learning an NFL system. He was then picked up by the Bills and is ready to go. Sounds too good to be true right? I am sure everyone is keenly aware I have been talking about Brian Brohm but I didn't mention his name because I just wanted to talk about the abilities and the skills, rather than the fact that he has little NFL experience or the fact that the Packers let him walk. I think Brohm is worth a shot at starter next year and I wouldn't be surprised if Gailey feels the same way. And before everyone jumps out and says I am crazy and this is way too early, remember that when I wrote a post about how Bell could very well end up starting last August I was also called crazy. Crazier things have happened.