Willy caught in numbers game

It should come as no surprise that University at Buffalo quarterback Drew Willy was released by the Baltimore Ravens last week. The writing was on the wall after the Ravens signed John Beck shortly after the former second-round draft pick was cut by Miami. Beck was a flop with the Dolphins, but he gives the Ravens a No. 3 QB with NFL starting experience.

With Beck joining starter Joe Flacco and top backup Troy Smith on the depth chart, there weren't going to be enough snaps to go around in training camp. Someone had to go, and unfortunately for Willy, he was the odd man out. Still, it would have been nice if he could have at least gone to training camp and maybe get a snap or two in a preseason game.

I don't know what Willy's future plans are. Maybe he waits by the phone and hopes another NFL team calls. If I were him, I'd give the Canadian Football League a look. Another option is the fledgling United Football League, which begins this fall.

A number of NFL scouts and draft analysts feel Willy has the ability to play pro football. If he still wants to chase the dream he should pursue every opportunity to play somewhere while he waits for the NFL to call again.

---Allen Wilson

Comments

[abdul]

No doubt Willy needs to exhaust every pro football option that could be available. He needs to do everything he can to hone his skills against professional competition. He is the type of player that is going to have to put together a resume of professional experience before getting a shot at the big time, which is the NFL. The CFL or the UFL, he needs to check into both. Get into as many camps as possible. I hope Willy gets a chance somewhere.

[Scott]

Wily has proved that he can play in Buffalo's tough fall/winter weather... And he's a winner. That's more than any Bills quarterback can say... This guy should be given a chance with the Bills. What are we waiting for... bring him in!