NoName Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Let's say you are Buddy Nix and you only have the option to keep Byrd or Levitre. Which one would you keep and why? I regard Levitre as a slightly higher rated guard than I would rate Byrd as a safety. I regard Levitre as being able to play all offensive line spots whereas Byrd only FS not SS. I think that if we lost Byrd, lining Wilson at FS and Searcy at SS would be more effective than plugging in Rienhart at LG if we lost Levitre. So needless to say, my vote would be for Levitre. What about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Levitre without hesitation. I spent 4 years watching Jauron obsessing over the secondary. It took Nix 3 years to rebuild the lines because of that stupidity. It all begins in the trenches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Tough call . I like Byrd a lot but I have to go with the O-Line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dude Man Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Levitre without a doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 At this point in time, Levitre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Tough call . I like Byrd a lot but I have to go with the O-Line This. It would take Byrd having a HUGE year to make me change my mind (and even then it would be tough). But I think you have to keep your OLinemen. Especially with the way our OL was brought together as a unit. Keep that nucleus of Wood/Levitre/Urbik (and to a lesser extent Rhinehart), and keep adding pieces and depth like Hairston, Pears, and Glenn. I think it's easier to draft DB talent than it is OL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I'd generally say the OL is more important however, here's a few things to note: 1. I think Byrd might be one, if not the best Safety in the league. We will all find out this year but he has the ability to be dominant. I just saw a stat the other day that pointed out that Byrd is 2nd in the AFC in the last 3 years with 13 ints. Only behind Ed Reed with 14. That's damn good considering Reed is HOF material. 2. I think Levitre is one of the best 10 guards in the league, however, the line is made up of 5 guys. If you have a good C and a good LT, it's easy for your LG to be equally as good. On the other hand if your LG is very good, it helps both of those positions to succeed. In the end, if your talking about both players being equally good I'd always go with the Line as I think it's more of an important part of the game. But I think Byrd has a chance to be not only one of the best 2-3 in the league but to potentially be a great. Polamalu, Reed, Sanders great and that's just too tough to pass up. Hopefully!!!!!!!! We don't have to make this descision and keep them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Bryd is going to be the best safety in the league this time next year. I would not let him off my team. I love levitre but i gotta go bryd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsrhody Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Levitre. Byrd is a nice player but we do have a replacement (Searcy) behind him if he does end up leaving. Levitre's skill and versatility make him one of the most important pieces on our offensive line. If anything is important on the O-line.. its continuity so I wouldn't give him up over a safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 There is no need to choose. The Bills have plenty of cash for both. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 There is no need to choose. The Bills have plenty of cash for both. PTR +1 I too refuse to play this game! Sign them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeyBomb Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 You have to take the current roster in to account when you make a decision like this. At the current point in time they are BOTH invaluable to our team but on the same token, we have better depth on the line than we do at Safety. So it is easily Byrd man for me. They are both pro-bowlers in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Byrd. While he is still suspect in the tackling department and has problems with a nagging hernia/injury, he has tremendous ball skills. With a decent pash rush I expect him to have a great season. I like Levitre too, but Byrd is a playmaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsrhody Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 +1 I too refuse to play this game! Sign them both. Some people like to play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Levitre without hesitation. I spent 4 years watching Jauron obsessing over the secondary. It took Nix 3 years to rebuild the lines because of that stupidity. It all begins in the trenches. Um, it was Jauron who was coach when both Wood and Levitre were drafted who happen to be the best O-lineman on the team right now. The team even traded up to get Levitre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Byrd. While he is still suspect in the tackling department and has problems with a nagging hernia/injury, he has tremendous ball skills. With a decent pash rush I expect him to have a great season. I like Levitre too, but Byrd is a playmaker. I thought he imposed tremendously as a tackler last year. Made a few great open field tacked that saved a TD or two IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Byrd. While he is still suspect in the tackling department and has problems with a nagging hernia/injury, he has tremendous ball skills. With a decent pash rush I expect him to have a great season. I like Levitre too, but Byrd is a playmaker. Bryd is the most sure tackler on the team IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 PTR got it right, there is no reason why we can't have both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybe Someday Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Gotta go with Levitre. IMO teams are built in the trenches. A great o-line and d-line can make average players behind them look better than they really are. I really do like Byrd and think he’s a really good player but if I had to choose, I think it would be easier to replace him than Levitre. It shouldn’t matter. We have the cap space to resign both so it shouldn’t be a problem if both players want to stay here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Um, it was Jauron who was coach when both Wood and Levitre were drafted who happen to be the best O-lineman on the team right now. The team even traded up to get Levitre. Thank you for making my point. Wood and Levitre were 1st and 2nd round picks. In the 4 years Jauron drafted, can you name any other OL drafted in the first and second round? I'll make it easier, can you name any other OL drafted before the fifth round? Here's another question: how many DB's were drafted by Jauron just in the first round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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