dhg Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 You can be significantly better than the likes of Rinehart and Urbik, and still be a big disappointment. I think that's where Andy is. Gailey knows how much time he has before the season starts, and is using some practice time to motivate Levitre to get where he should be. Was thinking the same thing. Agree 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 You mean the draft in which Wood and Levitre were picked ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsadale Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 If its THAT close between the two of them...Levitre/Rhinehart...it can only be a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26TrapDraw Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Is Levitre being tried at LT ? Cos I think he can play tackle also. He Played right tackle in college. If were lucky Levitre slides to the right tackle spot and rhinehart and urhbik play the guards with wood at center...Levitre at RT is better than anything we have right now by alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaPolian8693 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Levitre just isn't that good. Wood is a stud and was a great pick. Levitre is not panning out quite as well. That doesn't mean he's a total bust or anything, but so far he's just not working out as well as Wood has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNW_Bills_Fan Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I think they are trying to motivate Andy as well. To me this is good coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Pretty hilarious that literally dozens of posters feel more qualified to judge the performance of the Bills offensive linemen than their own coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 You mean the draft in which Wood and Levitre were picked ? FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancasterSteve Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Nah, that would make too much sense; after all, it's training camp and there are three preseason games left. TSW protocol is to scream "the sky is falling" and jump to conclusions. True Dat !! This type of crowd never last for long on "TSW" We both have seen them come and seen them go into the sunset of cyberspace. RELAX people this is PRE-SEASON. I hope just like everyone else that the players Buddy Nix brought in can help Chan and his coaches field a decent team this year. Pre-season games is the time to find out if these young guys have the potential to become solid pro's Same for FA...what do we have?, can he adapt to our system?, how does he react if beat on a play? or makes a play? Team oriented or "ME First" type. Does he point fingers of accept responsibility for not making a play(s)? And finally there is the competition factor. For some vets it's the fear of being demoted and kissing a big payday good-bye and for some it is the thought of riding the pine and playing very little or most likly a combination of both these factors that will push a player. The term "maybe we can light a fire under his a$$" comes to mind. Its the coaches responsibility to figure out what 11 guys on offense, defense and special teams can win games for the Buffalo Bills. That's all that matters. Over the years I've seen a fan favorite fade quickly into the back-reaches of fans minds in favor of the "new improved player" that is dropped onto the playing field at Ralph Wilson Stadium. This year will be no different. Players that don't make the cut and players that are traded fade fast from fans minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsguy Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Levitre gets a lot of love for absolutely no reason. He needs to play better. Finally, someone has the guts to say it. The OL is in deep trouble. Levitre just isn't that good. Wood is a stud and was a great pick. Levitre is not panning out quite as well. That doesn't mean he's a total bust or anything, but so far he's just not working out as well as Wood has. True. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiebills Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) Everyone is focusing on the Levitre side How about we focus on Rinehart he is young-ish and he has obviously done something right for the coaches to think high of him And Lancaster Steve is right, its the pre season, if he does poorly in the first couple of games then it doesnt matter I can only see good things happening, either an upgrade at an already solid position or we go back to Levitre who is the only one on the o-line that hasnt been injured Edited August 17, 2011 by aussiebills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 How funny, and we all thought Urbik was the problem. Go figure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Pretty hilarious that literally dozens of posters feel more qualified to judge the performance of the Bills offensive linemen than their own coaches. now this is a really funny comment as it relates to the Bills brain trust and the OL The team has proven conclusively over the last 18 years that they are completely inept when it comes to identifying, acquiring and coaching OL talent. McNally was the only with half a clue. He's long gone, along with his diamond in the rough We are left with the Buddy and Chan show. After 2 full years of buuilidng the team in their image, Buddy comes to teh conclusion that they are short of OL talent http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-bills-offensiveline So to solve the depth problem, Chan takes his most consistent OL starter in Levitre and makes him a backup - depth problem solved. Of course the interior of the OL now has as many holes as the OTs, but that's why we got mobile QBs. That continuity and consistenty thing with the OL is way overrated - just ask Chan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Gun Special Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) Levitre said he didnt play well in Chicago, and he's a lot smaller than Rinehart. This line cant generate any push. We can assume that Levtitre graded out poorly on film for the Chicago game and Rinehart did much better. As other posters said, This guy gets a lot of love for no reason. He would do well to pay more attention to football and less to his former jill gf. Edited August 17, 2011 by K Gun Special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Pretty hilarious that literally dozens of posters feel more qualified to judge the performance of the Bills offensive linemen than their own coaches. Not to mentioned the hundreds of fans who think they could draft better than the professionals that work for the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Gun Special Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 now this is a really funny comment as it relates to the Bills brain trust and the OL The team has proven conclusively over the last 18 years that they are completely inept when it comes to identifying, acquiring and coaching OL talent. McNally was the only with half a clue. He's long gone, along with his diamond in the rough We are left with the Buddy and Chan show. After 2 full years of buuilidng the team in their image, Buddy comes to teh conclusion that they are short of OL talent http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-bills-offensiveline So to solve the depth problem, Chan takes his most consistent OL starter in Levitre and makes him a backup - depth problem solved. Of course the interior of the OL now has as many holes as the OTs, but that's why we got mobile QBs. That continuity and consistenty thing with the OL is way overrated - just ask Chan You cannot be serious that Andy Levitre has been the most consistent OL. Do you watch the games ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle flap Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) i agree with those of you who've speculated gailey is using this demotion as a motivational tool. --- i just erased a long post brainstorming who should be starting where - i'll save you guys the trouble of my meandering stream of consciousness and just highlight the main points: 1. i cant believe hangartner isnt able to earn a spot as guard. if the only position he can play is center, switch wood back to G. yeah, hangartner isnt that good but hes better than everyone else save levitre and wood (and bell most of the time). 2. pears and urbik suck 3. dear rinehart and hairston, WE NEED YOU! get it together 4. dear buddy nix, sign stinchcomb or some other obvious upgrade 4b. if you think our oline stinks now, wait til someone gets hurt... buddy, we need some more big bodies!!!! sign somebody!!!!! Edited August 17, 2011 by uncle flap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 There could be any reason for this. Who knows, he could have mouthed off to the coaches, etc. None of us know what caused this rather odd move. And btw, I stick to my contntion that he is our most solid blocker, as scary as this may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Hey bellicheck benched Brady for the preseason opener. I guess his career is in even more jeopardy than Levitre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Levitre is in serious trouble ....call it what you want....he's not good enough or they think the next guy is better....either way, when a previous starter gets demoted in practice, they usually don't get their old job back, unless thru injury. this is NOT some ploy to simply motivate andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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