John Levra has been busy putting together his plans for the defensive line this off-season. Levra lost some valuable players in Bruce Smith and Sean Moran. Here he talks about the major questions surrounding the line.
Report: Cap-strapped Bills attempting to trade Gash
Cap woes crowd out Gash
The long and winding road
Interview with John Levra
Big Three missed, but Ralph looks to future
Panos should be OK
According to Wade Phillips, right guard Joe Panos will be ready to resume his position when the season convenes. Panos had a bulging disc in his neck and had surgery to repair it during 1999. He was inactive every game.
Bills’ success has come via the draft
Who’ll be the nickel back?
With Antoine Winfield taking over for Thomas Smith at right cornerback, there was some question whether he’d still be the nickel back playing the middle and covering the slot receiver on third downs.
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Wiley set for right end
What does Marcellus Wiley have to work on to replace Bruce Smith at right defensive end? Though defensive line coach John Levra likes Wiley’s speed, quickness and size, the coach is looking for him to improve his pass rush.
Who’ll play free safety?
OK, Who will play free safety for the Bills? Good question. Manny Martin, Kurt Schulz’s backup, tore a knee ligament in mid-season and missed the remainder of the year. His status is questionable.