Canadian Bills Fan Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Some people say you need to have a good OL in order for a QB to be successful. Some say a good QB makes the OL look better. What do you all think is more important? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 (edited) For us, QB, because we have seen that the line is pretty good (with the right scheme). Overall, I would say Oline. It definitely helped Dak and Zeke in their rookie years. Giving a rookie more time to adjust in an NFL pocket is certainly a good thing. Edited December 6, 2017 by BillsEnthusiast 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 (edited) Que Bee nobody can say that the teams with solid QB's are also drafting 5 better than most OL.. They draft average players to phil the gaps mixed in with a stud or 2 like us but their QB play and stability from having the same QB / OC / system over years forms a bond/understanding that makes their Offense / OL better than teams like us IMO Edited December 6, 2017 by ddaryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodman19 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Franchise QBs are too intentionally rare to put off. If you have a shot at a player you think can be one, you take him. If not, then add other supporting talent as best you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbomb Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Both are important and we can fix both this offseason 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakin Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 6 minutes ago, ddaryl said: Que Bee nobody can say that the teams with solid QB's are also drafting 5 better than most OL.. They draft average players to phil the gaps mixed in with a stud or 2 like us but their QB play and stability from having the same QB / OC / system over years forms a bond/understanding that makes their Offense / OL better than teams like us IMO I think you mean Queue. Otherwise it's Spanish. What ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 I think if we draft a 2nd rd RG and sign a RT in FA we should be ok. We can go all in on a QB and get the O-Line above average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 (edited) A fair QB can be productive behind a good offensive line. And a good QB can be productive behind a fair offensive line. Seem kind even, but... * a good OL will also help the running game. * a good OL will help your backup be successful if he has to play. * a good OL will keep your QB healthy so the backup doesn't have to play. * a good OL might be easier to acquire than a good QB. All things considered, despite the importance of the QB in today's game (or partly because of it), I'd rather aim for a good offensive line. Edited December 6, 2017 by hondo in seattle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Just now, Pbomb said: Both are important and we can fix both this offseason Agreed especialy if Cordy stays healthy into next year but thats my biggest worry. We have 2 really good OT's in Dawkins and Glenn should be easy to phil in a new RG / Backup T assuming Incognito is stil good to go.. Center should be addressed as Woods is getting long in the tooth IMO We really aren't that horrible on the OL front IMO just need a QB who can hit th equick slants and force the D to respect the quick pass 3 minutes ago, Bakin said: I think you mean Queue. Otherwise it's Spanish. What ?? I'll look it up you are correct I leirned sumthing twoday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 why is there a choice? Can't do more than one thing at a time? You have many draft picks next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatonka68 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 (edited) QB, who would the OL be blocking for? You can get linemen in rounds 2 and 3. A good QB and passing game opens holes for RB as safeties cannot cheat. Edited December 6, 2017 by Tatonka68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan1 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Bills need to build around a good young QB who has the ability to complete the ball accurately down the field. Otherwise - same old story same old story same old song and dance my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 The only answer here is QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 36 minutes ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: Some people say you need to have a good OL in order for a QB to be successful. Some say a good QB makes the OL look better. What do you all think is more important? QB hands down. A QB who can release the ball quickly can make his lineman look better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 35 minutes ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: Some people say you need to have a good OL in order for a QB to be successful. Some say a good QB makes the OL look better. What do you all think is more important? OL. You saw what happened to Peterman in LA. We still need a switch away from TT @ QB Not to mention a good OL will also help the running game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 100% QB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuff423 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Obviously both...but if I had to choose one, I'd say QB. For many of the reasons already stated, but also because the QB's reach extends beyond the LOS, it goes to checking the Defense, calling the right audible, getting WRs / TEs in place before the snap so that they can get open, directing RBs where to position themselves in certain calls, of course throwing the ball all over the field of play and being the "leader" of the team....the intangibles do come into play to some degree here for the QB, which can also elevate the line's ability to play / pass protect / run-block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 (edited) Say we dump TT and draft a QB very high pick 1 - 4. What do you do next season? Start Nate, or Joe? Or do you throw the 1st round rookie into the frying pan? Edited December 6, 2017 by ShadyBillsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 34 minutes ago, BarleyNY said: Franchise QBs are too intentionally rare to put off. If you have a shot at a player you think can be one, you take him. If not, then add other supporting talent as best you can. The commonsense answer and I agree. If there's a QB available that you love, get him. Otherwise, build up your lines. And if you do get the QB you want, build up your OL to protect your investment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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