Could T.O.'s strong dissaproval of Vicks suspension indicate the Bills want him? - Page 2 - New England Patriots Forums

jmt57 · 07-27-2009, 11:38 AM

Perhaps this is simply round one of Owens' annual public "I'm not satisfied with my current quarterback" campaign. This is only training camp; Owens is just warming up for the regular season.

***PATRIOTSFANINPA*** · 07-27-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Peekaboo

We have a QB, his name is Trent Edwards. The absolute dumbest thing Ralph Wilson could do, is sign Vick. The team has rallied around Edwards and the Bills are committed to him. Besides, he's also sitting on a four game suspension which makes signing him even more of a head scratcher. He's better off with the Tuna where he can run the Wildcat offense.

In other words you hope your team does not get him because they could instantly be the most despised team in the league and have a lot of off the field interferences which is exactly what will happen to the team that is desperate enough to sign him.

Trent Edwards is a decent QB but I would not say he is unreplaceable by any means,He simply is good but not a lock to be a starter for any length of time and if Vick came along Edwards would be under the gun quite quickly

TheGodInAGreyHoodie · 07-27-2009, 12:00 PM

I just think it is TO saying he thinks Vick has been punished enough. If Moss was to say the exact thing nobody would presume that Moss wants a new QB.

I have heard fans of many teams say they think Vick has been punished enough and in most cases followed it by he would not be a good fit for their particular team.

***patchick*** · 07-27-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Peekaboo

We have a QB, his name is Trent Edwards. The absolute dumbest thing Ralph Wilson could do, is sign Vick. The team has rallied around Edwards and the Bills are committed to him. Besides, he's also sitting on a four game suspension which makes signing him even more of a head scratcher. He's better off with the Tuna where he can run the Wildcat offense.

From a football perspective, I agree completely. The fact is that Edwards put up better passing numbers last year than Vick ever did for any season of his career. But...this is an entertainment business. Vick throwing to Owens would attract vastly more attention than Buffalo football has seen since the Kelly years.

***TruthSeeker*** · 07-27-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Deus Irae

You know, it's just possible that Owens realizes Vick was in jail, missed games and lost millions of dollars, and believes that Vick has been punished enough.

I's a radical notion to some, I'm sure.

True enough.

It's a complex issue and I think you can make reasonable arguments on all sides. I don't have a strong feeling one way or the other. I can understand others have strong feelings and I guess TO is entitled to them. Now, whether or not I actually want to pay attention to anything TO says is another story.

Deus Irae · 07-27-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by patchick

From a football perspective, I agree completely. The fact is that Edwards put up better passing numbers last year than Vick ever did for any season of his career. But...this is an entertainment business. Vick throwing to Owens would attract vastly more attention than Buffalo football has seen since the Kelly years.

Edwards is an player being idolized because he doesn't suck in the epic manner of his predecessor. Vick's a three time Pro Bowl quarterback who was difficult to game plan for and who has a career record of 38-28-1. If he's still got his skills, Vick throwing to the Bills receivers, handing the ball off to the likes of Lynch, and running wild like he's capable of would make that offense very difficult for defensive coordinators to deal with.

Synovia · 07-27-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOT64

Has a very small media market who would not be going after blood like they would if it were in Los Angeles,Boston or New York City teams,An owner that will do whatever it takes to win as evidenced in his possible moving to Canada in the future and fans that really don't care about anything but winning and on top of that being in a division that includes the Patriots who they only have a little shot to beat.

You don't think the local media would have a ****fit with this? NE or any of the NY teams could start Vick, and still sell out games. Buffalo is barely at capacity right now, and losing ANY fans is going to hurt them.

Synovia · 07-27-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOTSFANINPA

Trent Edwards is a decent QB but I would not say he is unreplaceable by any means,He simply is good but not a lock to be a starter for any length of time and if Vick came along Edwards would be under the gun quite quickly

Vick hasn't played football in 2 years, and wasn't that good to start with. I can't see any way hes not a huge downgrade.

Edwards atleast, is willing to watch film, something Vick always refused.

***PATRIOTSFANINPA*** · 07-29-2009, 11:36 AM

Looks like the Bills are saying cross Vick off of going to Buffalo

WGR 550 SportsRadio - Home of the Buffalo Sabres - Report: Cross the Bills Off of the Vick List