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Brian Brohm a Buffalo Bill (1 Viewer)
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SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
2nd round.... but couldn't beat out Matt Flynn, who had been ready to go to dentistry school just a few short months before.....
Kitrick Taylor
Footballguy
Good luck to Brohm. What a waste of a 2nd rounder.
The guy was shockingly bad his rookie year in the preseason. He only looked slightly less like a deer in the headlights this preseason. Talk about staring at WRs.
Not really sure he's worth a dynasty roster spot right now. Couldn't pick up the Packers offense in 1.5 years, what makes anyone think he'll do better with the Bills talent surrounding him?
The guy was shockingly bad his rookie year in the preseason. He only looked slightly less like a deer in the headlights this preseason. Talk about staring at WRs.
Not really sure he's worth a dynasty roster spot right now. Couldn't pick up the Packers offense in 1.5 years, what makes anyone think he'll do better with the Bills talent surrounding him?
gianmarco
Footballguy
It's only been 1 year.
well, he wasn't going to ever beat out Aaron Rodgers for the starting spot in Green Bay. I doubt anyone has high expectations for him at this point, but it seems like his road to a starting job is much less crowded in Buffalo. Still seems pretty early to write off a QB.
The Kerminator
Footballguy
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Brohm turns down Packers, signs with BillsBy Greg A. Bedard of the Journal SentinelNov. 18, 2009 Green Bay – Brian Brohm is no longer a member of the Green Bay Packers’ organization.And this time that was his choice.On the practice squad since being cut by the Packers at the final roster cutdown before the regular season, Brohm was signed Wednesday night by the Buffalo Bills to their active roster, a source said.The Packers had an open roster spot after waiving wide receiver Jake Allen and attempted to retain Brohm by offering the same two-year deal as the Bills did. But in the end, the Packers’ second-round pick in 2008 thought it best to go to a team searching for a quarterback, not stay on one that has its long-term answer at the position in Aaron Rodgers.Brohm also gets a chance to be reunited with Eric Wood, Brohm’s center when the two were at the University of Louisville together. Wood was the Bill’s second first-round pick in the ’09 draft.Brohm is the second recent Packers’ draft pick to be plucked from the Packers’ practice squad by the Bills. Jamon Meredith, fifth-round pick this year, was signed by the Bills in September and started three games at right tackle.Brohm's struggles since being drafted have been well documented. But coach Mike McCarthy said on Nov. 4 that Brohm was making progress, and would the quarterback signed to the active roster should the Packers find themselves in need of another for injury reasons."We feel we have a quarterback in Brian's situation," McCarthy said. "I think Brian is really improving. We have repped him as far as opponent reps and even some of the offensive reps every single week. His reps are very similar to the number of reps he had last year, so he's having the opportunity to improve."
sho nuff
Footballguy
Good for him to get a chance really...hate to lose a guy that talented.
Yes...he looked bad last year and this year...so did Rodgers his first year. And not much better his 2nd.
A pick that seemed forced by the uncertainty with Rodgers being able to play all year and not having another QB on the roster at the time of the draft....now turns out to be a completely lost and wasted pick.
Yes...he looked bad last year and this year...so did Rodgers his first year. And not much better his 2nd.
A pick that seemed forced by the uncertainty with Rodgers being able to play all year and not having another QB on the roster at the time of the draft....now turns out to be a completely lost and wasted pick.
Mr. Peterson
Footballguy
I actaully kinda like it. I think he has a chance to get some PT in Buffalo. I'm not sure if he'll get ahead of Hamden as our #3 but why not give him a shot?
What do we have to lose?
What do we have to lose?
Kitrick Taylor
Footballguy
Obviously anything is possible. However, John Beck's first couple of season's in Miami were far superior to Brohm's in GB. Beck is currently the #3 QB in Baltimore. The same spot on the depth chart that I expect Brohm to hold for some time to come in Buffalo.He played the entire 2nd half against Cleveland in the preseason this year. He was 3/10 for 18 yards and 2 INTs. Most of the guys he played against couldn't make it on Cleveland. His total 2009 preseason he completed 39/62 passes for 300 yards, 0 TDs and 3 Ints. 4.83 YPA. In 2008 he was 19/42 for 155 and 0 TDs, 1 INT. 3.69 YPA. So in two preseasons, Brohm never threw a TD pass in 104 attempts. Nearly every throw he did complete was a check down, or a three step drop to a quick slant.It may be a fine move for the Bills to take a look at him given his pedigree etc. I never even saw a hint of playmaking ability there though. To think that he couldn't even make plays against 2/3/4/5th stringers in preseason is pretty damning. I'd look elsewhere with my last dynasty roster spot.
GoBills02
Footballguy
Hamden was just released, per text from BuffaloBills.com.
Fear & Loathing
Footballguy
I picked him up in both of my Dynasty leagues today. His problem at the NFL level has mostly been one of confidence, not talent. This is exactly the kind of low-cost, high-reward move that a franchise like the Bills needs to take. Brohm will need time to learn the Bills' offense, but I would bet he sees game action by the end of the season. When you bench Trent Edwards for Ryan Fitzpatrick that means that you have no solution at QB for the final seven games of the season. I could see Brohm starting at least Weeks 16 & 17. If he shows anything at all, he would enter the offseason as the starter. From there, who knows?
I picked him up earlier today also. This is how I see it. I think it was interesting that the Packers tried to sign him also - which would have required that they put him on the active roster. So, they must see something in him. He clearly was not going to get a chance to play in front of Rodgers and Buffalo has a very cloudy QB situation.In a dynasty league, I think he is worth a spot on the end of the bench while they sort things out in Buffalo. Worst case, Buffalo drafts a QB in round 1, and then I would probably dump Brohm at the cut down date. Otherwise, I have a potential starting QB, of which there are only 32 jobs (in a 16-team league, any starting QB is a valuable commodity.)
sho nuff
Footballguy
As someone else pointed out Hamden was released.But he would have to get ahead as a #3 because he has to be on the active roster does he not?
Mr. Peterson
Footballguy
Yeah, you're right. I'm just surprised they released Hamden. There were a good amount of people here in Buffalo saying Hamden should get a shot. I for one liked him and I think he will catch on somewhere else soon.
ConstruxBoy
Kate's Daddy
They should bring back Nall.
H.K.
Footballguy
Saw your name next to the thread. Thanks for not disappointing me!
Illegal Pants Downfield
Footballguy
Intriguing situation - I agree with the poster earlier who mentioned that Brohm's issues in Green Bay seemed to be more about broken confidence, not of missing talent.
ConstruxBoy
Kate's Daddy
I am here for your entertainment.Saw your name next to the thread. Thanks for not disappointing me!
Michael Fox Fan
Footballguy
If Brohm manages to build a career in Buffalo, where he actually looks like a solid NFL starter, it will be an indictment of Mike McCarthy and the GB coaching staff. He has looked brutal ever since we drafted him, and at some point you have to wonder if the coaches were simply failing him.
Good for him, hope he goes to Buffalo and does well.
Good for him, hope he goes to Buffalo and does well.
sho nuff
Footballguy
McCarthy did say that he seemed to be progressing during the season now...and the team did try to match the offer.He could improve for sure...many young players do. Rodgers looked like crap in his first year or two also.
Michael Fox Fan
Footballguy
Somewhat true.....Rodgers didn't look nearly as clueless as Brohm though.
Literary Reference
Footballguy
Yeah, big lols at "problem is not with talent level"... he can barely hold a football.
I mean, good luck, but he was mind-blowingly awful so far. No other team claimed him in August for their final roster, and you see how many teams are desperate at QB.
I mean, good luck, but he was mind-blowingly awful so far. No other team claimed him in August for their final roster, and you see how many teams are desperate at QB.
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Fear & Loathing
Footballguy
This is very true ... and pertinent to the discussion.sho nuff said:
Don Quixote
Footballguy
I remember a game against Rutgers when he was at Louisville where the look on his face toward the end of the game reminded me of Jeff George when he was with the Skins -- a deer in the headlights look of complete loss and confusion.So, I agree with the above comment, but it's something that has been a problem of his since college -- not sure a change of scenery will fix.Illegal Pants Downfield said:
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Literary Reference
Footballguy
Once on a cross-country trip fueled by the usual gross fast food, beef jerky, etc. I ripped a fart that my cousin would later describe as "a smell so bad I didn't think it could have been made by a human."
Brian Brohm plays like that fart smelled.
Brian Brohm plays like that fart smelled.
D'OHtis
Footballguy
Brohm learn how to grip an NFL ball yet??
Even if he hasn't, better than what they got. Edwards is garbage. Dump off, Dump off, Dump off. Down 31-0....dump off.
I never thought I'd see the day Fitzpatrick would get the nod over another QB after last year's Cincy fiasco. Shocked he's still in the league.
Even if he hasn't, better than what they got. Edwards is garbage. Dump off, Dump off, Dump off. Down 31-0....dump off.
I never thought I'd see the day Fitzpatrick would get the nod over another QB after last year's Cincy fiasco. Shocked he's still in the league.
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Kitrick Taylor
Footballguy
Rodgers looked like crap his rookie year. He really started coming on in his second preseason, including a 22/38 for 323 yards and 3 TD performance against ATL. He was a long, long way from ever being waived. Brohm was catastrophically bad during his time in GB, not just in the games, but in practice too. That doesn't bode well for his future as GB had a 2nd round pick invested in him as well as the money that goes with it. That doesn't mean that he will suck forever, but I would definitely classify him as a long, long shot to ever become a legit starting QB in the NFL, much less a fantasy factor.
Goldfinger007
Footballguy
West Coast Offense
Fear & Loathing
Footballguy
The reports out of Green Bay stayed consistently crappy through his second season. I remember one game where Brett Favre left early due to injury, and the Packers just ran the ball every time instead of letting Rodgers pass (Rodgers finished 4-of-12 for 32 yards). There was no lack of reports that Packers lacked confidence in Rodgers as the QB of the future, and Ted Thompson openly talked about drafting another QB.
corpcow
Footballguy
I'm thinking about taking such a flier on him in my primary dynasty league. I have Ryan and Jamarcus, and obviously Jamarcus is not panning out... and honestly I think he at least has some upside as a long-term, potential starter vs. some other guys like Gradkowski, etc. I guess a lot of it depends on what you're looking for, but a potential starter in a 16 team dynasty league who can be had for nothing is worth the roster spot, IMO.
Maroney=Sped
Footballguy
I didn't view him as a WCO QB anyway. I think if you put him in a run-based, play-action offense that takes downfield shots (e.g. the Coryell-Zampese-Gibbs-Turner-Martz system) and has simpler reads the guy could be good.Similar threads
