Da webster guy Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Seems like half the mock drafts now are projecting us to take a center. We already have a great backup center in Groy. Did not allow a sack all season in 2016 from 291 pass-blocking snaps. He started the final seven games of the season for us when Wood got hurt in 2016. Played very well, especially in the final two games of the season against tough defensive lines of Jets and Fins. Didn’t allow a sack all season, and surrendered just nine total pressures – seven across those final seven games. 6'5 inches and 325 lbs. 27 years old but not a lot of miles on him. Smart guy. After being thrown into the fire — and not performing all too well — in that crazy Seahawks game that we would have won if we had an average kicker, Groy was a solid in both pass and run. His strong play down the stretch was why we matched the two-year, $5 million offer from the Rams. He will kickass in there. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I think if the Bills take a Center early, it will be one who can also play Guard, will be no earlier than the 2nd, and will be a BPA situation (ie Billy Price is there in the 2nd) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Agreed. Bang for buck wise he's better than wood. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProbablyWrong Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Agreed - every time he has seen extended playing time, he has filled in admirably. I don't really count the one or two plays per game where he would come in as a 6th lineman last year. I'm not opposed to taking a backup C on day 2 or 3 if someone we like falls to us, but there are many more pressing needs on both sides of the ball that should be addressed first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: I think if the Bills take a Center early, it will be one who can also play Guard, will be no earlier than the 2nd, and will be a BPA situation (ie Billy Price is there in the 2nd) Yep, Interior OL should be addressed via the draft this spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 No way they can afford to draft a C/G in round 1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simool Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 14 minutes ago, Da webster guy said: Seems like half the mock drafts now are projecting us to take a center. We already have a great backup center in Groy. Did not allow a sack all season in 2016 from 291 pass-blocking snaps. He started the final seven games of the season for us when Wood got hurt in 2016. Played very well, especially in the final two games of the season against tough defensive lines of Jets and Fins. Didn’t allow a sack all season, and surrendered just nine total pressures – seven across those final seven games. 6'5 inches and 325 lbs. 27 years old but not a lot of miles on him. Smart guy. After being thrown into the fire — and not performing all too well — in that crazy Seahawks game that we would have won if we had an average kicker, Groy was a solid in both pass and run. His strong play down the stretch was why we matched the two-year, $5 million offer from the Rams. He will kickass in there. You are spot on. I watched him play High School ball at Middleton and then watched him at UW. I was screaming at the TV all last season for him to be plugged in at right guard. Really hate that his break came this way, but he will make the most of it. Just a solid guy all around. They call him "Yorg" here in the land of cheese and large women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Maybe we can give the FO some credit for matching the Rams' offer sheet before the center position became a crisis. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Just now, BillnutinHouston said: Maybe we can give the FO some credit for matching the Rams' offer sheet before the center position became a crisis. Agree. Hopefully Groy play well and if he does, it was a great decision and even better contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 6 minutes ago, BillnutinHouston said: Maybe we can give the FO some credit for matching the Rams' offer sheet before the center position became a crisis. I was very nervous about losing Groy then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearLess Price Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Wow. Hope we dont pass on a franchise QB for a Center.... Nah OBD isnt that stupid.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: I think if the Bills take a Center early, it will be one who can also play Guard, will be no earlier than the 2nd, and will be a BPA situation (ie Billy Price is there in the 2nd) I agree. A G/C. Lots of those in this years draft it seems. I think we get one in the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Da webster guy said: Seems like half the mock drafts now are projecting us to take a center. We already have a great backup center in Groy. Did not allow a sack all season in 2016 from 291 pass-blocking snaps. He started the final seven games of the season for us when Wood got hurt in 2016. Played very well, especially in the final two games of the season against tough defensive lines of Jets and Fins. Didn’t allow a sack all season, and surrendered just nine total pressures – seven across those final seven games. 6'5 inches and 325 lbs. 27 years old but not a lot of miles on him. Smart guy. After being thrown into the fire — and not performing all too well — in that crazy Seahawks game that we would have won if we had an average kicker, Groy was a solid in both pass and run. His strong play down the stretch was why we matched the two-year, $5 million offer from the Rams. He will kickass in there. I am of this opinion as well......and he is an absolute mauler of a player. Wood was smart and a leader and a good player....but a mauler he was not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Most centers can also play OG. Guard is a position of need. They will very likely take a C/OG in round 2-3, IMO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagon Circler Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Most of the national 'experts' don't seem to be aware that we have a decent player ready to replace Wood at center. Thus, center is not quite the priority they make it out to be. Definitely not the first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 5 minutes ago, Wagon Circler said: Most of the national 'experts' don't seem to be aware that we have a decent player ready to replace Wood at center. Thus, center is not quite the priority they make it out to be. Definitely not the first round. It still would not hurt to address interior OL via the draft as Incognito is getting long in the tooth and our depth is not fantastic. Probably a second day choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Seconded, I think Groy will be more than adequate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Anyone think it's a possibility Miller might get another shot? They're going back to more of a power run scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 1 minute ago, Captain Murica said: Anyone think it's a possibility Miller might get another shot? They're going back to more of a power run scheme. Who knows? Castillo is still here and the new regime signed Ducasse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 52 minutes ago, Lurker said: Most centers can also play OG. Guard is a position of need. They will very likely take a C/OG in round 2-3, IMO... More pressing needs at: DE(2) DT(2) CB ILB OLB WR QB RB Shouldn't draft for need anyway but if you do.........then G/C would only make sense if you have about a dozen picks in the first two rounds. BPA at big money positions early. If you need a quality guard in free agency.......you can usually find one. If you need a pass rushing DE you almost certainly won't find one but if you do it will cost you twice what a guard does. Drafting for need is how the Bills have almost nothing to show for those 17 straight missed-playoffs seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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