Mike in Syracuse Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 A lot of times in big games the play of the OL is lost. Between the interceptions, the passes and the big runs the play of the offense line is swallowed up. Andy Levitre is having an absolutely AMAZING season this year. Not only is he hitting is primary block but this guy is getting to the 2nd and 3rd levels and just mauling people. Apparently the coaches do know what they're looking at and this much maligned group of guys are playing their asses off. Bell has been damn solid and Pears is quietly playing some outstanding ball. Even Rhinehart is filling in well. Hats off to the OL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBill Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 A lot of times in big games the play of the OL is lost. Between the interceptions, the passes and the big runs the play of the offense line is swallowed up. Andy Levitre is having an absolutely AMAZING season this year. Not only is he hitting is primary block but this guy is getting to the 2nd and 3rd levels and just mauling people. Apparently the coaches do know what they're looking at and this much maligned group of guys are playing their asses off. Bell has been damn solid and Pears is quietly playing some outstanding ball. Even Rhinehart is filling in well. Hats off to the OL! Don't forget about Eric Wood leading the whole thing. He may have some Pro Bowls to look forward to himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Rhinehart is the least visible guy. But both Freddie goal line TD's this season went right over his back. -OK, his and Wood's.. The way Chandler and the WR's block, and Fitz directing Fred at the line for blitz pick up are huge contributors to this seemingly unstoppable offense. One half very good players, the other half very good coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 In years past, Freddie averaged 4.5 yards per carry behind a bad line. He'd make something out of nothing and was among the league leaders in yards after contact. This year behind an improving line, he's averaging 6.4 yards per carry so far. Fun to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I hope none of the Bills make the Pro Bowl. And keep playing at a high level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I hate the Bills ! Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Moving Wood to Center his natural position was great he is a way better Center at the point of attack, and he can now help both sides of the line instead of just 1 side. He's way better than Hangman was... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirginiaMike Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I can not agree more. Levitre played really well yesterday and the line as a whole was one of the reasons the Bills won yesterday. I don't remem ber any sacks yesterday against Fitz. Hats off to the line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Wood had trouble with Wilfork early but figured it out. I think the "demotion" had absolutely nothing to do with Levitre. Chan is all about seeing what he's got and he can't do that if people don't get any shot at the next level. If it motivates the others and sparkes competition that is a plus. He wasn't gonna pull Bell if Reinhart couldn't come in and play guard in Levitre's spot. Fortunately Bell has responded as one would have hoped and turned his performance around. Some people just don't play well in preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffMuff Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Dont forget the FB Mcyntire, huge block that clearly dazed the NT on that one TD run. Laying it all out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrod424 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Dont forget the FB Mcyntire, huge block that clearly dazed the NT on that one TD run. Laying it all out there! You beat me to it, I was sure that mcintyre was going to get that handoff, and when he went in motion I had a sick feeling we were going to do some play action J.P. Losman throw. It scared the hell out of me, but that crackback was AWESOME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Anderson's Lunch Pail Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Agreed... the unsung heroes after three weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Dont forget the FB Mcyntire, huge block that clearly dazed the NT on that one TD run. Laying it all out there! Not sure which one of their d linemen that was, but I loved that play call as a whole. I love the motion of McIntyre to the right side and the down the line to the left, snapping the ball when he was behind Rinehart, leaving him with a few steps and a perfectly set up iso block on the DT who reacted to being left alone exactly how the Bills wanted him to (also the exact opposite of how he was coached I am sure) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Don't forget about Eric Wood leading the whole thing. He may have some Pro Bowls to look forward to himself. Wood has some nice combo blocks getting the the second level, which opened some huge holes for FJ. I still think the difference in our OL and the Pats is large and evident. If Brady had to play behind our OL he would curl up and cry. PS: FJ is a PB lock this year, if our team performs he has a elgit shot and league MVP too. Beasting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Wood had trouble with Wilfork early but figured it out. I think the "demotion" had absolutely nothing to do with Levitre. Chan is all about seeing what he's got and he can't do that if people don't get any shot at the next level. If it motivates the others and sparkes competition that is a plus. He wasn't gonna pull Bell if Reinhart couldn't come in and play guard in Levitre's spot. Fortunately Bell has responded as one would have hoped and turned his performance around. Some people just don't play well in preseason. The moves in the preseason with Levitre. Fred Jackson's questioning his status with the team. Maybe a certain head coach knows how to motivate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynchMob23 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 As one poster put it, "The Woodshed" is taking it to D-lines every week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARCO186 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Great Post! You should have put it the O-line though. These guys are playing with some spunk for sure. The holes that Jackson has is unreal and the Amish-Rifle has had time to throw as well. I HAVE TO BE ONE THAT THOUGHT WE MIGHT HAVE ISSUES WITH THE LINE. Ihave been proven wrong and Chan The Man really has this team BILLieving in themselves along the rest of us. Chan for President! Wait that would mean leaving the coaching job. Belay my last. Chan the Man!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Levitre is playing great but its week 3, no reason to be calling for the pro bowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Clearly, the "benchings" of Levitre and Bell have worked wonders. Despite everyone crying about it, preseason is once again proven completely worthless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 i still dont think Levitre was actually benched, think it was more to give Rinehart a shot with the first unit just in case theur decided to play Levitre at LT...either way the line is playing very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Moving Wood to Center his natural position was great he is a way better Center at the point of attack, and he can now help both sides of the line instead of just 1 side. He's way better than Hangman was... I think this is the key right here. Hangman just couldn't handle the big boys and Wood is one tough mofo in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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