HOUSE Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Gailey names left tackle Posted by Chris Brown on August 20, 2012 – 5:49 pm Head coach Chan Gailey has decided on his starting left tackle for the 2012 regular season. Second-round pick Cordy Glenn will be the starting blind side protector of Ryan Fitzpatrick heading into the 2012 campaign. Glenn has had some ups and downs in the preseason in facing Pro Bowl pass rushers in Brian Orakpo and Jared Allen in his first two preseason games, but Gailey and his offensive staff believe all Glenn needs is time on the job. “Cordy has got great ability,” said Gailey. “His ability is not the issue. It’s the playing time. He needs as much playing time as he can get. I think if he gets playing time he has a chance to be a really good football player. He’s not done great against the two good pass rushers he’s faced, but he’s done okay. I think we see a great upside.” More on this developing story on Buffalobills.com later this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Baptism by fire. I like it. Provided the entire OL isn't on crutches yet again by season's end, I think it will be a strong point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I know he had to show them something, but I get the feeling they had him penciled in as soon as they announced the pick. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I like it. I also hope Hairston locks down the other tackle spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 I am not really surprised but he has played well in preseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Kind of guessed that on draft day. Orakpo and Allen on consecutive weeks and he aquitted himself well. Huge upside. Chan's right. He just needs to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Its interesting how Chan doesnt want to shower him with praise even though he played pretty darn well against 2 of the premier pass rushers in the NFL on consecutive weeks.....not to mention going against some pretty good ones in practice every day. Cordy has been just fine. The real thing to watch is how does this affect the right tackle side.....because Pears hasn't exactly beaten out Hairston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Its interesting how Chan doesnt want to shower him with praise even though he played pretty darn well against 2 of the premier pass rushers in the NFL on consecutive weeks.....not to mention going against some pretty good ones in practice every day. Cordy has been just fine. The real thing to watch is how does this affect the right tackle side.....because Pears hasn't exactly beaten out Hairston. With all due respect John, I think you have that reversed. It's Pears' job to lose and he had a decent season last year. Not that I'd mind seeing Hairston win the job. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 I like the depth too. Seems we are set for the next 4-5 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I like the depth too. Seems we are set for the next 4-5 years Shhhh! Barring injuries. It's about time we had a strong OL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 I guess Hairston could always sign with the Eagles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 In time Harriston will be the rt where he is far more suited to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Its interesting how Chan doesnt want to shower him with praise even though he played pretty darn well against 2 of the premier pass rushers in the NFL on consecutive weeks.....not to mention going against some pretty good ones in practice every day. Cordy has been just fine. The real thing to watch is how does this affect the right tackle side.....because Pears hasn't exactly beaten out Hairston. Chan has never really been a "rah-rah" guy. He's always had a more subtle approach when he talks about his players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamsnoops Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I see Hairston being used as a swing tackle. Thats pretty much the way he is being used now. We do have better depth now, and i am not real worried if either tackle goes down with Hairston in waiting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Its interesting how Chan doesnt want to shower him with praise even though he played pretty darn well against 2 of the premier pass rushers in the NFL on consecutive weeks.....not to mention going against some pretty good ones in practice every day. Cordy has been just fine. The real thing to watch is how does this affect the right tackle side.....because Pears hasn't exactly beaten out Hairston. glad to hear that the lt position has been won. now as far as the rt position goes, may the best man win. good to see that there is talent and depth. also, i don't think that hairston is going to just sit back and be content cashing a paycheck, he;s going to push pears to either be on top of his game or get out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Doesn't this likely have as much to do with Pears' injury as it does with Glenn's play? He's looked very good but Hairston has to start at RT if Pears isn't ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Doesn't this likely have as much to do with Pears' injury as it does with Glenn's play? He's looked very good but Hairston has to start at RT if Pears isn't ready. You are probably right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Baptism by fire. I like it. Provided the entire OL isn't on crutches yet again by season's end, I think it will be a strong point. he has come out the other side amd looks stronger for it. Lets wish for Cordy as the long term solution we have waited for... well forever. with Andy next to him he will live long and prosper. i hope! No knock on Chris by the way. we just got better and deeper all at once, nice work Buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbalaya Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 If Cordy plays as advertised, let's just hope the Front Office takes care of business in about two years and resigns him long term. It's been too long since we had long term stability at this spot. Across the Oline we have the makings of a squad that if it stays healthy for 5 years it could be pretty special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAWNDO Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I like the depth too. Seems we are set for the next 4-5 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Glenn has looked decent in two pre-season games. Which for a rookie going against two pretty dam good pash rushers proves to me that he can handle the position and that he only stands to improve. Great pick by the Bills. Glen and Gilmore seem to be having a nice impact early on always what you want from your first two picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Glenn has looked decent in two pre-season games. Which for a rookie going against two pretty dam good pash rushers proves to me that he can handle the position and that he only stands to improve. Great pick by the Bills. Glen and Gilmore seem to be having a nice impact early on always what you want from your first two picks. I agree. But the thing that impresses me is that he's been beaten by the foot speed of those pass rushers but with those long arms of his, he was able to get a mitt or two on them to alter their rush and neutalize that speed advantage. I'm not seeing a lot of push in the run game so far but I haven't been seeing the zone schemes that we'll be using either. When his feet catch up to his arms, he's gonna be something special. Nix has found his McNeil. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 If all goes well, we can finally draft skill positions without feeling guilty for not beefing up the lines (the most important part of a football team). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FitzShowUsYourTitz Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) he has come out the other side amd looks stronger for it. Lets wish for Cordy as the long term solution we have waited for... well forever. with Andy next to him he will live long and prosper. i hope! No knock on Chris by the way. we just got better and deeper all at once, nice work Buddy! OK. I am optimistic as well. But I don't think we can claim that....."we just got better and deeper all at once." Seriously??? If Cordy plays as advertised, let's just hope the Front Office takes care of business in about two years and resigns him long term. It's been too long since we had long term stability at this spot. Across the Oline we have the makings of a squad that if it stays healthy for 5 years it could be pretty special. OK, now were already supposed to sign him to a long term contract in 2 years. At the rate of This PRESEASON thread, he will be a pro bowler by 9am tomorrow and HOF-er by 4pm. Seriously, lets protect Fitz for the 1st quarter of a real game before we are resigning them to a long term contract. Go Bills. Edited August 21, 2012 by Cville Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 OK. I am optimistic as well. But I don't think we can claim that....."we just got better and deeper all at once." Seriously??? OK, now were already supposed to sign him to a long term contract in 2 years. At the rate of This PRESEASON thread, he will be a pro bowler by 9am tomorrow and HOF-er by 4pm. Seriously, lets protect Fitz for the 1st quarter of a real game before we are resigning them to a long term contract. Go Bills. Hater. I kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 OK. I am optimistic as well. But I don't think we can claim that....."we just got better and deeper all at once." Seriously??? OK, now were already supposed to sign him to a long term contract in 2 years. At the rate of This PRESEASON thread, he will be a pro bowler by 9am tomorrow and HOF-er by 4pm. Seriously, lets protect Fitz for the 1st quarter of a real game before we are resigning them to a long term contract. Go Bills. you have the point of course. But i think if Cordy works out, Hairston will have his role now defined as a decent swing tackle with all his reps at RT.So Glenn is better then Demetress and probably is better than Chris at that position. While Chris now becomes quality depth. That is somethingwe did not have last year. Thats a fact. But i am projecting a little aren't I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Well, for those who care - Demetress Bell isn't doing very well in Philly. He's apparently lost the starting LT spot to King Dunlap. Bell was brought in to replace Peters, and Dunlap, who has only seven career starts, was brought back to back up Bell and starting right tackle Todd Herremans. But Bell has struggled to master Mudd's blocking technique and was benched after the Steelers game, even though he was in the game for only six plays. Now, the starting job is Dunlap's to lose, and he definitely didn't lose it Monday night. In fact, he probably even bought himself a little breathing room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Kind of guessed that on draft day. Orakpo and Allen on consecutive weeks and he aquitted himself well. Huge upside. Chan's right. He just needs to play. OJT. I like it because it continues the transition to younger, more skilled guys. But there will be some rough patches so everyone better be ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Good for Glenn. I remember how happy he was to come to Buffalo and how he hoped we would draft him. The sky is the limit for this kid and I hope he remains a Bill for a long time. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FitzShowUsYourTitz Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 you have the point of course. But i think if Cordy works out, Hairston will have his role now defined as a decent swing tackle with all his reps at RT. So Glenn is better then Demetress and probably is better than Chris at that position. While Chris now becomes quality depth. That is somethingwe did not have last year. Thats a fact. But i am projecting a little aren't I? You IS Very Smart...... http://rotoworld.com/player/nfl/7482/cordy-glenn Second-round rookie Cordy Glenn has officially been named the Bills' starting left tackle. Glenn had started each of the Bills' first two preseason games, and was always the favorite over holdover Chris Hairston. Hairston started seven games in 2011, and will serve as Buffalo's swing-tackle. Glenn boasts left-tackle size at 6-foot-6, 345 pounds, but just 18 of his 50 college starts came on the blindside. Hairston will step in if Glenn struggles early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 This has been the achilles heel of the offense, more so than ANY other position. If he can fill it well, I am very optimistic about the offense this year. I'll be comfortable when we get about three or four very high quality offensive linemen to add significant depth. I have not been optimistic AT ALL about the people who have filled that position since Peters left, and for the first time I am hopeful we have solved this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbosrrgood Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) Gailey names left tackle Posted by Chris Brown on August 20, 2012 – 5:49 pm Head coach Chan Gailey has decided on his starting left tackle for the 2012 regular season. Second-round pick Cordy Glenn will be the starting blind side protector of Ryan Fitzpatrick heading into the 2012 campaign. Glenn has had some ups and downs in the preseason in facing Pro Bowl pass rushers in Brian Orakpo and Jared Allen in his first two preseason games, but Gailey and his offensive staff believe all Glenn needs is time on the job. “Cordy has got great ability,” said Gailey. “His ability is not the issue. It’s the playing time. He needs as much playing time as he can get. I think if he gets playing time he has a chance to be a really good football player. He’s not done great against the two good pass rushers he’s faced, but he’s done okay. I think we see a great upside.” More on this developing story on Buffalobills.com later this evening. This was inevitable. Glenn has pretty much been the only guy practicing with the first unit at LT, since Hairston had to play RT. The Bills simply don't have any other legitimate options. Sam Young didn't look awful as a backup, but he was a penalty machine. Hopefully Pears comes back, and in form, so that we have some legitimate depth (either he or Hairston). The interior of the line looks solid, but expect Fitz to be getting rid of the ball quickly again this year. The tackles have some developing to do yet... I will say I thought Glenn struggled in the first game, but looked better the 2nd game against a pretty good Vikings D-line. Improvement week to week is always encouraging. Edited August 21, 2012 by Turbosrrgood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 This is the only position i am worried about on the oline. I hope he lives up to our expectations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Glad to hear it. Hopefully the rest of the OL is healthy and we can get some consistency going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnyBacker Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 He won the left tackle job and a hotdog eating competition...that boy is big! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Bet the Jest wish they selected Glenn over Coples. Coples struggled mightily early, but is starting to turn it around (albeit against 2nd teamers). Meanwhile, they have a turnstile - a much bigger problem than DE - at RT named Wayne Hunter. Poor Jest. J-E-S-T Jesters! Jesters! Jesters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbosrrgood Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) Bet the Jest wish they selected Glenn over Coples. Coples struggled mightily early, but is starting to turn it around (albeit against 2nd teamers). Meanwhile, they have a turnstile - a much bigger problem than DE - at RT named Wayne Hunter. Poor Jest. J-E-S-T Jesters! Jesters! Jesters! While I very much want Coples to fail as a Jet, the guy has looked like a beast so far for them. I don't know what you've been watching. Unfortunately he looks to be very worth the value of that 1st round pick at this point. He may not be a top notch pass rusher, but he has been tremendous against the run. No doubt, the Jets have some serious O-line problems though, could make for a fun opener. I'm also not ready to consider Glenn a solid NFL LT either. He looked good in the 2nd game, after struggling in the first.. He has a lot to prove, let's hope he does so. Apparently no NFL team considered him to be a 1st round pick, I'd like to see him play with a chip on his shoulder. Edited August 21, 2012 by Turbosrrgood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 While I very much want Coples to fail as a Jet, the guy has looked like a beast so far for them. I don't know what you've been watching. Unfortunately he looks to be very worth the value of that 1st round pick at this point. He may not be a top notch pass rusher, but he has been tremendous against the run. No doubt, the Jets have some serious O-line problems though, could make for a fun opener. I'm also not ready to consider Glenn a solid NFL LT either. He looked good in the 2nd game, after struggling in the first.. He has a lot to prove, let's hope he does so. Apparently no NFL team considered him to be a 1st round pick, I'd like to see him play with a chip on his shoulder. I live in NYC, so unfortunately every time I turn on ESPN radio, it's "home of the Jets." I've been hearing over and over how Coples had been struggling in camp and was demoted as a starter in favor of some guy named DeVito. Yes, he is looking better now and I referenced that, but his work is coming against 2nd teamers, not starters. Maybin was also all the rave during camp, but surprise, surprise, once the pads went on, he seemed to disappear. It's probably because he's turned sideways... I watched Glenn against Orakpo and didn't come away with your sentiments. He didn't struggle at all! He held his own. I have the game on Preseason Live as well, so feel free to point out the quarter and time where he specifically struggled. Fitzpatrick was sacked once, but that was from the other defensive end, after he had nowhere to go with the ball. So because no NFL team considered him to be a first round pick, means his talent level doesn't equate to a first round pick?! Some of you guys need to get away from where a player is picked in the draft, or however many teams passed him up. It means absolutely NOTHING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timba Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I'm somewhat surprised this has been announced this early. I thought he looked slow and not all that powerful vs Orakpo. He kept himself in the way, but Orakpo was able to push him into the pocket on a number of occasions. He was definitely better when playing against Jared Allen, considering how Allen has been playing (as well as Orakpo) that is no small feat. I hope to see his nasty streak come out soon. There have been a few times where he has his guy beat but he doesn't finish the block. That's being nit-picky but I love seeing that in linemen. The guy keeps getting better every time he plays and I'm excited to see where he is when the regular season starts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 OK. I am optimistic as well. But I don't think we can claim that....."we just got better and deeper all at once." Seriously??? OK, now were already supposed to sign him to a long term contract in 2 years. At the rate of This PRESEASON thread, he will be a pro bowler by 9am tomorrow and HOF-er by 4pm. Seriously, lets protect Fitz for the 1st quarter of a real game before we are resigning them to a long term contract. Go Bills. While I agree that giving contract extentions way way way too early.....I do feel like we got better and deeper...... Chris Hairston can play left tackle....he showed he can do it last year. And he is in year 2 Cordy Glen is your starter If anything happens to Cordy...then you know you have someone who doesnt force you to slide your LG out to LT That is called getting better and creating depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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