RyanC883 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Now that Collins is unavailable, are there any FA of note left that could assist our line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Justin Blalock Anthony Collins Dan Connolly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Not sure what's up with Justin Blalock, but I always thought he could be a good fit. Probably wants too much money though, for a vet that is on the downslide of their career and will more than likely under-perform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I wouldnt be looking at OG now at all to be honest....... To me the OG's are Cog and John Miller....backed up by Urbik who can play all 3 interior O line positions......I am not sure what they do with Chris Williams It is OT that we need to look at......perhaps Barksdale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Whaley's priority in free agency, trade and the draft should have been fixing the OL. He owns this OL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Thanks guys. I agree on the need for an OT more than a guard, esp. given the drafting of Miller and the lack of depth at OT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearwater cadet Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Rob Sims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Whaley's priority in free agency, trade and the draft should have been fixing the OL. He owns this OL He tried. Bulaga and Boling took less than we were offering to stay with their teams, Collins screwed up the draft market for olinemen and everyone went off the board sooner than expected (outside of Fisher and Cann, who I still think we should have taken at 50 and who may not be better than Kouandjio/Henderson and Miller/Richardson). We tried to land Collins. I don't think it's Whaley's fault our oline isn't - Glenn / Boling / Wood / Collins / Bulaga At this point, given the effort that was clearly displayed, complaining about not firmly upgrading the oline is a bit like complaining about not adding a franchise QB. You try to do the best with the hand you are dealt. We have some young players who've showed promise. There will be growing pains, but you never find out if a guy can play if he's never given a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Whaley's priority in free agency, trade and the draft should have been fixing the OL. He owns this OL +1 We live and die with the OLine this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Langston Walker CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 The two most important pieces to a successful offense in the NFL are still QB and Oline. What are the two biggest question marks on the Bills........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. K Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I just have the feeling that there is enough potential in the players already on the team to make a decent to much better than decent O-line with the proper coaching, schemes, and play calling. Remember, essentially these same guys performed much better two and three years ago than then did last year, and they have drafted four o-linemen in the last two drafts in addition to picking up some free agents. I think it's too soon to conclude that all of these guys just can't play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I just have the feeling that there is enough potential in the players already on the team to make a decent to much better than decent O-line with the proper coaching, schemes, and play calling. Remember, essentially these same guys performed much better two and three years ago than then did last year, and they have drafted four o-linemen in the last two drafts in addition to picking up some free agents. I think it's too soon to conclude that all of these guys just can't play. I agree.... Just consider this We are one bad thing happening away from Kujo starting at one of the OT positions....... And I really dont know how to feel about that.....REALLY hope he gets it to gether this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 If this OL can give EJ enough time and allow a ground and pound , Whaley will be my hero Henderson at RT is still a ? I do like adding Richie and Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRex Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I wouldnt be looking at OG now at all to be honest....... To me the OG's are Cog and John Miller....backed up by Urbik who can play all 3 interior O line positions......I am not sure what they do with Chris Williams It is OT that we need to look at......perhaps Barksdale? I think one thing that the braintrust has clearly stated time and again is that they plan to start the best 5 OL players without regard to where the individuals are assigned based on some sense of demographics. This actually makes some sense as the Bills seem overburdened with "classic" Ts and it is my sense that it part of the reason we lack "traditional" G talent. If you want to guess who sticks I think the likely top 5 are Woods,(C is the one position where the multiple needs of the position means the best C will play, Seantral Henderson and Glenn are likely to be among the best 5 and will play T. I like the Bills OL prospects as they will need to find 2 starting Gs and 2 swing guys from Miller, Williams, Cujo, Incognito, Richardson, and Urbik. I think they canfind 2 starters and 2 reserves from these 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 We are going to need the young guys to develop. We need 2 of CK, Seantrel, Miller & CR to start and develop. 1 more as tackle depth and we will be okay. The bad news is that only Seantrel so far has proven that he can play at the NFL level and he needs work too. They all are talented and we will see how Kromer develops them and how they fit in Roman's scheme. My guess is that they will all be better this year but will that be good enough? I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Henderson needs a solid RG next to him to have a chance to develop . Richie made the Pro Bowl at LG where I would think he is best suited next to Glenn after being off so long. Urbik was ok at RG next to Pears . I thought the idea was play Pears at RG to mentor Henderson, that didn't work . Musical chairs with OL men rarely ends well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I wouldnt be looking at OG now at all to be honest....... To me the OG's are Cog and John Miller....backed up by Urbik who can play all 3 interior O line positions......I am not sure what they do with Chris Williams It is OT that we need to look at......perhaps Barksdale? Avon? Forgive me, I've been binge watching The Wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 We are going to need the young guys to develop. We need 2 of CK, Seantrel, Miller & CR to start and develop. 1 more as tackle depth and we will be okay. The bad news is that only Seantrel so far has proven that he can play at the NFL level and he needs work too. They all are talented and we will see how Kromer develops them and how they fit in Roman's scheme. My guess is that they will all be better this year but will that be good enough? I hope so. I think Kromer is the biggest addition to the OL...he's done great work with raw material in the past. I know you liked him last offseason, so how would you feel about kicking the tires on Anthony Collins? Perhaps he could be a swing tackle or compete at guard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I think Kromer is the biggest addition to the OL...he's done great work with raw material in the past. I know you liked him last offseason, so how would you feel about kicking the tires on Anthony Collins? Perhaps he could be a swing tackle or compete at guard? I am all for it. I'd like to add a swing tackle. I am a little scared by CK. My biggest fear currently is an injury to Glenn. You would kick Henderson over to the left and Kouandjio to the right I'd presume. I just don't have a ton of confidence in him based on what I saw last year. Collins would give me the Urbik level of stability at least. Kromer has done some really good work with some guys that are raw. You are certainly right there. The guys that he developed in NOLA were all projects. They actually are a lot like the guys that we have, big, athletic and raw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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