GunnerBill Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 FWIW, from PFF earlier this year: https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-top-5-free-agent-guards-and-centers/ The problem is Velasco since then has looked horrid at centre and not much less horrible at guard. I think the chances are Lewis is here to be a specialist backup centre. Whether that means they keep an additional backup interior guy (likely Groy) I don't know at this stage, but they liked Velasco as a swing guy and he has been a major disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 The problem is Velasco since then has looked horrid at centre and not much less horrible at guard. I think the chances are Lewis is here to be a specialist backup centre. Whether that means they keep an additional backup interior guy (likely Groy) I don't know at this stage, but they liked Velasco as a swing guy and he has been a major disappointment. I took away the fact that they had nothing really on Velasco in the last couple of years but that Lewis has shown some flashes of good play throughout games (like week 13 last year). That plus his age (and Velasco's preseason play) makes him a much more desirable option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 (edited) What I got from my Danish Seahawks fan Magnus - he's seen every snap he's played in Seattle. @BendixenNFL 14h14 hours ago @StephenCulley Not scared at all. He's not a world beater, but he helped stabilize the Seahawks OL in the 2nd half of last season @BendixenNFL 14h14 hours ago @StephenCulley He is not going to win you games, but he won't lose them for you either Edited September 1, 2016 by Blokestradamus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 (edited) I hope they get Intel on Seattle's offense from him. Yes I know we aren't winning that game but a close game/non-beatdown on national tv would be appreciated. Edited September 1, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 @P_Lewis30 Grateful for this new opportunity with the @buffalobills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 How can anyone possibly criticize this move? I mean, without sounding like an idiot? Check with Buffalo Snews writers; they are experts. FWIW, from PFF earlier this year: https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-top-5-free-agent-guards-and-centers/ I do not trust view of sites which cannot get rid of user comments which basically are just advertisements for some scheme, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87168 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I hope they get Intel on Seattle's offense from him. Yes I know we aren't winning that game but a close game/non-beatdown on national tv would be appreciated. I don't think a win is that improbable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I don't think a win is that improbable. I think that is the hardest game on the schedule. Prime time in that stadium will be loud and they are a very talented team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuSeYiN_NYC Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Check this out. I NEVER thought Kujo would amount to anything. He made Ed Wang look like a Hall of Famer at times. But if this coaching staff can make Kujo look as good as he has this season, I'm not thinking anything negative about this pickup. I mean, plus it's only for depth reasons. We're not expecting him to start. It is what it is. A solid pickup for cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 If it was a waiver pickup I am not sure it is cheap. The Seahawks re-signed Lewis to a one-year, $1.671 million contract back in April and if Bills assumed the contract that is a lot more than a veteran minimum contract. There was no signing bonus so Bills are absorbing entire cost. The backup will be paid more than the starting 2nd year guard. And if the Bills brain trust believes the game at Seattle is not winnable (some are not except for massive breakdowns of opposing team and/or extraordinary efforts by Bills) they should keep any dinged players home and treat it like week 2 or 3 of preseason using it get players with less experience game day practice. Some may not like it especially those with incentives in contracts but what is important is overall record not winning this game. After Seahawks the Bills will have a tough game vs Bengals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87168 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I think that is the hardest game on the schedule. Prime time in that stadium will be loud and they are a very talented team. ...yea. I live in Seattle now, so maybe I'm just full of resentment haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 After Seahawks the Bills will have a tough game vs Bengals. After the Seahawks the Bills will have a bye..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 After the Seahawks the Bills will have a bye..... I am aware of the schedule. Just believe the Bengals game is a lot more important than a non-AFC game and it is better to be conservative at that point unless the Bills have no chance of playoffs without that game. It really depends on the brain trust's honest assessment of the team at that point. They could see weaknesses they could exploit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I am aware of the schedule. Just believe the Bengals game is a lot more important than a non-AFC game and it is better to be conservative at that point unless the Bills have no chance of playoffs without that game. It really depends on the brain trust's honest assessment of the team at that point. They could see weaknesses they could exploit. I can't get on board with knowingly taking an l just because you want to rest some guys especially before the bye. That is absolutely crazy to me. The season is 16 games. The Bills have no chance at playoffs if they mail in 1 of them regardless of their record. Last year the Jets and Steelers both were 10-6 and the Jets stayed home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 @BigTimeFootball Patrick Lewis scouting report http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2016/9/1/12738512/bills-claim-patrick-lewis-scouting-reportvia @BuffRumblings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I think that is the hardest game on the schedule. Prime time in that stadium will be loud and they are a very talented team. 2 losses and those phony fans will disappear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I don't think a win is that improbable. nor do I I think that is the hardest game on the schedule. Prime time in that stadium will be loud and they are a very talented team. its true, I was thinking Cards, but no longer. Pats just because Pats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87168 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 (edited) nor do I its true, I was thinking Cards, but no longer. Pats just because Pats. Can't wait till that is no longer the case. I'm not even going to go with the cliche "this year will be different" ....but I will say that this year, wont be the same! Go Bills! Edited September 1, 2016 by 87168 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Can't wait till that is no longer the case. I'm not even going to go with the cliche "this year will be different" ....but I will say that this year, wont be the same! Go Bills! I like it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Check this out. I NEVER thought Kujo would amount to anything. He made Ed Wang look like a Hall of Famer at times. But if this coaching staff can make Kujo look as good as he has this season, I'm not thinking anything negative about this pickup. I mean, plus it's only for depth reasons. We're not expecting him to start. It is what it is. A solid pickup for cheap. Good point. Our OL coach is noted for taking a bunch of nobody's and turning them into a productive unit. Wonder how much that is playing in. All the credit is going to Roman but It could be the overall coaching talent on this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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