Never NEVER Give-up Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Don't bring him back. He's burned the bridge and as many of you have pointed out, he's not that good. OBD knew it then and let him go when they didn't really have anyone to step in (until the draft). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estro Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 If we still had the same coaching staff in place I'd expect us to sniff around. I wouldn't be surprised to see San Diego snap him up pretty quick. Weak o-line and Joe D has penty of intel on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Gun Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Bring him back for cheap and see how he holds up in camp. Can never have too many tackles. Â OMG, please tell me this is sarcasm, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I guess the Bills did a good thing by letting him go eh? Â Russ is cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 He did well in Gailey's OL friendly system but got exposed when he went to Philly. I hope that the same thing doesn't happen to some of the other linemen with the change in regime here in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 He did well in Gailey's OL friendly system but got exposed when he went to Philly. I hope that the same thing doesn't happen to some of the other linemen with the change in regime here in Buffalo. Ya our HC that used to be an offensive lineman and line coach will neglect that area of the team for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAWNDO Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Should have kept his name spelled Demetrius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 He was always a raw prospect, and seemed to try his hardest when he was here. Â Yes he did, but he was too small (never believed his listed weight) and too weak (9 reps with 225 at the combines). Â I hope that Glenn does return to his early season form. It will mean a lot to this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Ya our HC that used to be an offensive lineman and line coach will neglect that area of the team for sure I think he was getting at the fact that more may be expected from guys and they won't look as good. Chans scheme was pretty good at masking flaws at all the position groups.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Bell will get a shot with another team but I was never sold on him as a starter. Backup tackle will be it for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kkspike Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 He will sign with Dallas.ed wormdirt on espn will say he was a steal in free agent signings.that was the deal that sends Dallas over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 From the OP's link: "No surprise Eagles release Demetress Bell. Gave up 33 QB disruptions on 278 pass blocks. 5th worst Pass Blocking Efficiency score" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) I think he was getting at the fact that more may be expected from guys and they won't look as good. Chans scheme was pretty good at masking flaws at all the position groups.... Yes. It won't be as easy when the majority of passes stop coming out in 2 seconds and running plays aren't primarily against nickel defenses. And if Fitz goes then they also lose his ability to read blitzes and adjust the blocking scheme/play to compensate, which is the best thing that he does, IMO. I think that there is some talent on the OL but I don't expect them to look as good as they have the last couple of seasons. Edited February 7, 2013 by vincec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewildrabbit Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I never saw the reason why he started in the first place He did well in Gailey's OL friendly system but got exposed when he went to Philly. I hope that the same thing doesn't happen to some of the other linemen with the change in regime here in Buffalo. I never saw him as a stater either. I think many Bills fans will be surprised at how that line performs without Fitz and in Gaileys short / quick throwing schemes. The only 3 players I consider worthy are Wood, levitre and Glenn. then consider Wood always end his season on IR. The Bills need depth at C and more talent at RT-RG. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gianelli Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 3.5 million is an expensive tryout  This attests the economic power of the NFL,and pro sports in general, and how it rewards elite athletes. He was no better then mediocre, yet was set to make $9.6 million this year. Is there any other profession (maybe Hollywood, hedge fund manager, Wal-Mart heir?) where if you were just able to make it a step above mediocre, you could make $9.6 million in a year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 My how the mighty have fallen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpleman Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I never saw the reason why he started in the first place I never saw him as a stater either. I think many Bills fans will be surprised at how that line performs without Fitz and in Gaileys short / quick throwing schemes. The only 3 players I consider worthy are Wood, levitre and Glenn. then consider Wood always end his season on IR. The Bills need depth at C and more talent at RT-RG. JMO :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 son of mailman didnt deliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I always knew the changing of his name to Demetress would be a bad career move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 demetrius bell is a prime example of the idea that our offensive scheming hiding our poor O-Line play. Bell was part of a line that kept Fitz from being one of the least sacked QB's in the league, yet in Philly...abismal. we have an average or slightly above average line, nothing spectacular, we will start to see that soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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