papazoid Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Pro Football Focus graded Ducasse as the 59th best guard in 2016. He comes to Buffalo via Baltimore where new Bills offensive line coach Juan Castillo coached last season. Ducasse, 29, hasn’t lived up to the hype of a former 2nd round pick back in 2010 from UMass. http://defpen.com/bills-sign-vladimir-ducasse-to-three-year-deal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffismagic Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 He was jets fans favorite whipping boy. Like how we treated Mills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Didn't this guy cry at the combine or something? He's soft as a marshmallow. Good thing we have Richie to set him straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 So have we actually signed this guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Where is this guy going to play??? Is he just a depth player???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo044 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 depth. Might mean Wood gets cut?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocephuz Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 It's a start. He graded out 67.0 pass protect by PFF (granted that was at guard). .. for context Riley Reiff graded out at 68.7 pass protect . Haven't seen the contract details yet.. but if we are getting him for $4 mil or less per year I'm fine with this move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 He was jets fans favorite whipping boy. Like how we treated Mills. He was terrible on the Jets. pro football "talk". That should show you how saavy they are lol I am unsure of your point. Can you clarify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I know he has played RT - any idea if he was any good there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I know he has played RT - any idea if he was any good there? Generally, he's been bad everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 It's a start. He graded out 67.0 pass protect by PFF (granted that was at guard). .. for context Riley Reiff graded out at 68.7 pass protect . Haven't seen the contract details yet.. but if we are getting him for $4 mil or less per year I'm fine with this move he is depth though? Generally, he's been bad everywhere. So WTF is this even about? i have read not one good word about him , except maybe familiarity. and that would be worth Vet min for me. Is Buddy Nix still whispering sweet NOTHINGS in Whale's ear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Generally, he's been bad everywhere. Well, welcome to Buffalo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 he is depth though? So WTF is this even about? i have read not one good word about him , except maybe familiarity. and that would be worth Vet min for me. Is Buddy Nix still whispering sweet NOTHINGS in Whale's ear Honestly, this is the first FA period in a while where I don't understand the approach. I get not making splash signings, but there's volume and quality to be had that the team is simply choosing to pass on in favor of FBs, STs, and 7th-at-best OLman. Confusing to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 It's a start. He graded out 67.0 pass protect by PFF (granted that was at guard). .. for context Riley Reiff graded out at 68.7 pass protect . Haven't seen the contract details yet.. but if we are getting him for $4 mil or less per year I'm fine with this move For all the talk about the running game, Buffalo's pass blocking last season was mediocre. TT doesn't have the greatest pocket presence, but his mobility bailed out the OL numerous times. And still, Taylor was sacked a NFL worst 42 times. It wouldn't surprise me if they know being better in the passing game is imperative in Dennison's offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 he is depth though? So WTF is this even about? i have read not one good word about him , except maybe familiarity. and that would be worth Vet min for me. Is Buddy Nix still whispering sweet NOTHINGS in Whale's ear Your guess is as good as mine as to why we signed him. Unless it's a straight up minimum deal (which would be surprising on FA day 1), it's a waste of money. Seems like we went hard after Wagner, didn't get him, then scrambled to get the other guy Castillo knew. He was a street free agent from Sept 3rd to Oct 11 last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Honestly, this is the first FA period in a while where I don't understand the approach. I get not making splash signings, but there's volume and quality to be had that the team is simply choosing to pass on in favor of FBs, STs, and 7th-at-best OLman. Confusing to say the least. I realize we All need to wait and see. But shoot. This is starting up oddly at best. Was Jerome Felton someone who needed replacing by TWO FBs and a hybrid FB?RB in Mike Tolbert? Is Gillislee gone too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I realize we All need to wait and see. But shoot. This is starting up oddly at best. Was Jerome Felton someone who needed replacing by TWO FBs and a hybrid FB?RB in Mike Tolbert? Is Gillislee gone too? The problem, for me, is that the chosen priorities do not bode well for fielding a competitive roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Honestly, this is the first FA period in a while where I don't understand the approach. I get not making splash signings, but there's volume and quality to be had that the team is simply choosing to pass on in favor of FBs, STs, and 7th-at-best OLman. Confusing to say the least. Agree with this, which makes all the "Lets wait and see the whole picture" infuriating. This organization has earned no benefit of the doubt. We have major holes on the roster and all we are doing is signing luxury positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Your guess is as good as mine as to why we signed him. Unless it's a straight up minimum deal (which would be surprising on FA day 1), it's a waste of money. Seems like we went hard after Wagner, didn't get him, then scrambled to get the other guy Castillo knew. He was a street free agent from Sept 3rd to Oct 11 last year. Wagner VS Ducasse is one heck of an extreme ! i find it hard to believe Bills were ever really interested in Rick Wagner at that price and position The problem, for me, is that the chosen priorities do not bode well for fielding a competitive roster. Again, its a new Coaching staff who sounded organized. I promise to keep my hands down until this whole event settles out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Honestly, this is the first FA period in a while where I don't understand the approach. I get not making splash signings, but there's volume and quality to be had that the team is simply choosing to pass on in favor of FBs, STs, and 7th-at-best OLman. Confusing to say the least. Hearing you talk this way is a huge red flag. Danger, Will Robinson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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