Your Backup Quarterback Preference

[BucaRican]

Except that makes no sense. If Winston fails DK and JL are done. There's no "wait, we have a new hope we've been grooming" card.

So why even have a backup quarterback? If Winston fails or get hurt, let's just forfeit the rest of our games.

Right lets save that roster spot. We need depth at PR.

[terrytate]

So why even have a backup quarterback? If Winston fails or get hurt, let's just forfeit the rest of our games.

Right lets save that roster spot. We need depth at PR.

Yeah, because you can't win back with a backup. Why even have one?

[real bucs fan]

Looks like Fitzpatrick will be back. I'm good with it, I mean the curse can't actually be real, can it?

[PrimeMinister]

Looks like Fitzpatrick will be back. I'm good with it, I mean the curse can't actually be real, can it?

Nah we crashed and burned all on our own last year.

[real bucs fan]

Looks like Fitzpatrick will be back. I'm good with it, I mean the curse can't actually be real, can it?

Nah we crashed and burned all on our own last year.

I'm referring to the curse where every guy he backs up gets injured.

[MJW]

I would have preferred Glennon, but I'm fine with Fitz. He played perfectly well for a backup when called upon and he's a great guy in the QB room by all accounts.

That said, I think it's time to move on from Griffin. OBP has made it clear that heading into 4 years in Tampa, they don't think he's #2 quarterback worthy. He'll be 29 this year. Either roll with 2 QBs, or preferably, draft someone to potentially develop for 2019.

[real bucs fan]

I would have preferred Glennon, but I'm fine with Fitz. He played perfectly well for a backup when called upon and he's a great guy in the QB room by all accounts.

That said, I think it's time to move on from Griffin. OBP has made it clear that heading into 4 years in Tampa, they don't think he's #2 quarterback worthy. He'll be 29 this year. Either roll with 2 QBs, or preferably, draft someone to potentially develop for 2019.

Griffin got hurt. I think he competes with Fitz this year to be the #2, and is eventually the backup if not this year, next year. We could take a late round flyer on a QB then, right now though, we have too many holes to fill.

[MJW]

I would have preferred Glennon, but I'm fine with Fitz. He played perfectly well for a backup when called upon and he's a great guy in the QB room by all accounts.

That said, I think it's time to move on from Griffin. OBP has made it clear that heading into 4 years in Tampa, they don't think he's #2 quarterback worthy. He'll be 29 this year. Either roll with 2 QBs, or preferably, draft someone to potentially develop for 2019.

Griffin got hurt. I think he competes with Fitz this year to be the #2, and is eventually the backup if not this year, next year. We could take a late round flyer on a QB then, right now though, we have too many holes to fill.

I just think this was the perfect opportunity to commit to Griffin as the #2, and before free agency even opens we re-sign Fitz. This is going to be his 4th year here and he'll turn 29 in November. He's neither an unknown commodity to the staff nor a spring chicken brimming with upside. If this is how we feel about him, I'd rather just move on. If we don't want to use a pick on a #3, sign an UFA or two and see if they can win the job. If not, just go with 2 QBs. Much of the league is doing so these days.

[real bucs fan]

Griffin got hurt. I think he competes with Fitz this year to be the #2, and is eventually the backup if not this year, next year. We could take a late round flyer on a QB then, right now though, we have too many holes to fill.

I just think this was the perfect opportunity to commit to Griffin as the #2, and before free agency even opens we re-sign Fitz. This is going to be his 4th year here and he'll turn 29 in November. He's neither an unknown commodity to the staff nor a spring chicken brimming with upside. If this is how we feel about him, I'd rather just move on. If we don't want to use a pick on a #3, sign an UFA or two and see if they can win the job. If not, just go with 2 QBs. Much of the league is doing so these days.

I don't think you need to "commit" to a backup. I think you want a competition, and for the best guy to win it. That's my opinion at least.

[MJW]

I just think this was the perfect opportunity to commit to Griffin as the #2, and before free agency even opens we re-sign Fitz. This is going to be his 4th year here and he'll turn 29 in November. He's neither an unknown commodity to the staff nor a spring chicken brimming with upside. If this is how we feel about him, I'd rather just move on. If we don't want to use a pick on a #3, sign an UFA or two and see if they can win the job. If not, just go with 2 QBs. Much of the league is doing so these days.

I don't think you need to "commit" to a backup. I think you want a competition, and for the best guy to win it. That's my opinion at least.

If they felt great about Griffin, they don't resign Fitzpatrick on March 8th, likely to a deal that exceeds the $3 mil he got last year. They certainly bring in some competition, probably of the vet minimum variety. But this is the move you make when the thought of Griffin being heavy favorite for the #2 job scares you.

[real bucs fan]

I don't think you need to "commit" to a backup. I think you want a competition, and for the best guy to win it. That's my opinion at least.

If they felt great about Griffin, they don't resign Fitzpatrick on March 8th, likely to a deal that exceeds the $3 mil he got last year. They certainly bring in some competition, probably of the vet minimum variety. But this is the move you make when the thought of Griffin being heavy favorite for the #2 job scares you.

Backup QBs just want paychecks. Bring as many in as you can, let them compete, and let the best guy win. What's the problem with that?

[BucaRican]

I am sure this is not new news, but hey this thread can be saved for next year!