Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) Quote Our comprehensive PFF player grades take into account every aspect of a lineman’s game on every play from every game — their performance in both pass-blocking and run-blocking, and their discipline. Our PFF Player Grades showcase the true effectiveness of an offensive lineman as an individual, so we’ve taken that a step further to give you a look at how the units graded out, on average during the 2017 regular season. Quote 7. Buffalo Bills Total pressures surrendered: 124Best player: Richie IncognitoCombinations used: 10 This was a unit that improved a lot over the second half of the season and eventually finished the regular season with the second-highest pass-blocking efficiency rating (83.0). This was largely due to the improvement in play from left guard Richie Incognito as he allowed just three total pressures – and no sacks or hits – in his last nine games after giving up 12 total pressures in his first eight. In addition, rookie left tackle Dion Dawkins replaced Cordy Glenn due to injuries, but he did not disappoint and was actually among the five best left tackles in the league over the second half of the season. Furthermore, this unit was once again among the best in the NFL when it came to helping ball carriers as Bills’ running backs averaged 1.92 yards before contact in 2017, the fourth-most in the league. https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-ranking-all-32-offensive-lines-from-the-2017-nfl-season Edited March 13, 2018 by TheTruthHurts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Should have never changed the OL blocking scheme used by Kromer. Just glad they changed in 2nd half of season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 1 minute ago, ALF said: Should have never changed the OL blocking scheme used by Kromer. Just glad they changed in 2nd half of season. Yeah, but at least they changed. Our scheme should remain the same this year. I think our OL is in good shape, need a RT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoTier Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 If you think the Bills had one of the top ten best OLs in the NFL in 2017, you obviously watched Bills game with your beer goggles on. PFF is clueless in its statistical evaluation of OLs. They totally lacked consistency, they failed way too often to provide adequate holes for the RBs, and they were saved from giving up many more sacks by having a QB with ultimate escapability. Furthermore, the only reason that this unit improved in the second half of the season was because it played so poorly in the first half. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, SoTier said: If you think the Bills had one of the top ten best OLs in the NFL in 2017, you obviously watched Bills game with your beer goggles on. PFF is clueless in its statistical evaluation of OLs. They totally lacked consistency, they failed way too often to provide adequate holes for the RBs, and they were saved from giving up many more sacks by having a QB with ultimate escapability. Furthermore, the only reason that this unit improved in the second half of the season was because it played so poorly in the first half. Wrong. Their poor 1st half has blurred your view. Edited March 13, 2018 by TheTruthHurts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 17 minutes ago, SoTier said: If you think the Bills had one of the top ten best OLs in the NFL in 2017, you obviously watched Bills game with your beer goggles on. PFF is clueless in its statistical evaluation of OLs. They totally lacked consistency, they failed way too often to provide adequate holes for the RBs, and they were saved from giving up many more sacks by having a QB with ultimate escapability. Furthermore, the only reason that this unit improved in the second half of the season was because it played so poorly in the first half. Maybe you watched the Chargers game 16 times in a row? Second half of the season was solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 This was their ranking after week 5. Quote 22. Buffalo Bills Average offensive lineman grade: 57.0 While Richie Incognito is among the top 10 guards in the NFL once again, the rest of Buffalo’s line has been unable to come near to playing at his level. The unit has played well in pass protection as they rank seventh in the league with a pass blocking efficiency rating of 82.2, having allowed just 38 pressures on 171 pass blocking snaps. However, the issues come with run-blocking, where basically everyone but Incognito has a poor grade so far. The Bills run more outside zone plays than anyone in the league, leading the NFL with 76 attempts, but they rank just 17th in yards before contact, averaging just 1.06 yards on these plays. Just now, Green Lightning said: Maybe you watched the Chargers game 16 times in a row? Second half of the season was solid. They went after the rookie. Chargers game was bad. This game was part of the 2nd half, but only 1 game, really 1 half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzReaper Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) Maybe the 1st half did blur my vision bc I remember thinking they sucked bad. Maybe they got better in the 2nd half idk I'd already decided the were terrible by then. Edited March 13, 2018 by GrizzReaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I still think we need to upgrade at C and RT. I would love Norwell at RG too. I'm thinking Price could fall to us in rd 2 cuz of the muscle tear. Dawkins, Incognito, Price, Norwell and another RT. That would be a top 2 or 3 OL most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 Just now, GreggTX said: I still think we need to upgrade at C and RT. I would love Norwell at RG too. I'm thinking Price could fall to us in rd 2 cuz of the muscle tear. Dawkins, Incognito, Price, Norwell and another RT. That would be a top 2 or 3 OL most likely. I would like a veteran OG, but John Miller IMO can play. He had a bad season though. Groy is a good player. RT and overall depth is the real need IMO. As for who they may target , Sal may know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 #7 is higher than i would have guessed big shoes to fill at center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 1 minute ago, papazoid said: #7 is higher than i would have guessed big shoes to fill at center Yes, considering they were bottom 10 in the same ranking earlier in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 47 minutes ago, TheTruthHurts said: This was their ranking after week 5. They went after the rookie. Chargers game was bad. This game was part of the 2nd half, but only 1 game, really 1 half. I agree, but man it was an ugly half! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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