26CornerBlitz Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Even if we sign him I'd expect us to take a center at some point in this draft. There is a good bit of depth there this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Just now, ALF said: Maybe they have Groy penciled in as a future replacement for Richie at RG. He was a good replacement for Wood for what little I know. Incognito is the LG and they could have easily tried him at G to compete with Ducasse/Miller last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I jsut remember most of us thought "who is this Poyer guy at Safety." So I trust the Bills FO and their NFL scouts. A lot more hits than misses. And this is a low cost depth option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Just now, 26CornerBlitz said: Incognito is the LG and they could have easily tried him at G to compete with Ducasse/Miller last season. I'm getting good at making mistakes lately 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, MrEpsYtown said: I think he is a pretty average player, which is what Eric Wood pretty much was as well. He could compete with Groy. Bodine I believe is a center only, whereas Groy could play guard. ...which may be a good thing as in preserving Groy's versatility......question: if he signs, do you still potentially target a center late in the draft?...he is coming off pretty reasonable money...think we were paying Wood $8 mil........ Russell Bodine signed a 4 year, $2,676,456 contract (2014)with the Cincinnati Bengals, including a $456,456 signing bonus, $456,456 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $669,114. Edited March 18, 2018 by OldTimeAFLGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmart128 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Cheap starter for sure. He is ranked as 26th best Center in football. Not the best but just have to be a top 32 Center to be thought of as a starting Center. What I like most about this is he is a good ole country boy... Gotta love the blue collar players we are bringing in for our trenches. Him, Murphy, and Compton all have those same qualities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 14 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Pretty interesting that the Bengals are willing to let him walk and the Bills don't have much left to spend in UFA. They must feel like they can upgrade with a prospect like Price or Daniels. It’s Bengles 26... the expansion team ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 This is what the scouts and front office people get paid for, finding under the radar guys that hopefully contribute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Just now, oldmanfan said: This is what the scouts and front office people get paid for, finding under the radar guys that hopefully contribute Like Poyer for instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd1 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 43 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: Agreed. That center quarterback connection and communication is pretty important. It's something. Except McC being a back up he likely practiced behind second string... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Just now, 26CornerBlitz said: Like Poyer for instance. Bingo. And Whaley was actually pretty good at it in his day as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Poster Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Depth doesn't have to be great. 5 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Like Poyer for instance. Hard to compare between positions, especially center. Usually if you are a below average center, you will always be a below average center. How many OL change teams and all of a sudden become much better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baskingridgebillsfan Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 2 things, national media yet again doesn't know the Bills roster . Groy was at worst average when he started for wood two years ago 2. Coming out of school Bodine was listed at someone who could play guard or center. This could simply be a depth signing . 7 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: Bingo. And Whaley was actually pretty good at it in his day as well agreed. Whaley was good and dumpster diving. He would have never went to battle with that running back group last year . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I’m pretty sure @Bandit liked this guy last time he was a FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I just wonder wth they're wasting time on FA visits when they should be on the phones with NYG all day today? Weird! Almost like there's still business to conduct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 14 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: I’m pretty sure @Bandit liked this guy last time he was a FA. Youre thinking of Boling. I do think Bodine would be a good option at center; have to remember that DisGROYer is a UFA after the upcoming season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 18 minutes ago, thebandit27 said: Youre thinking of Boling. I do think Bodine would be a good option at center; have to remember that DisGROYer is a UFA after the upcoming season Bodine surely isn't my 1st choice but better than nothing to have come in for a look. Vlad and Dawkins are the only ones of the top 6 OL signed for next year. OL needs work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 1 minute ago, ColoradoBills said: Bodine surely isn't my 1st choice but better than nothing to have come in for a look. Vlad and Dawkins are the only ones of the top 6 OL signed for next year. OL needs work. Richie and Groy both are I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 1 minute ago, oldmanfan said: Richie and Groy both are I believe Both will be UFA's next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) Bodine went to the same high school as Christian Hackenberg!!! Does this mean we are trading for him? Damn you McBeane!!! 56 minutes ago, cd1 said: Except McC being a back up he likely practiced behind second string... Good point! Edited March 18, 2018 by MrEpsYtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: Both will be UFA's next year. I thought you were referring to the next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 29 minutes ago, BuffAlone said: I just wonder wth they're wasting time on FA visits when they should be on the phones with NYG all day today? Weird! Almost like there's still business to conduct? ...seriously?......the 4:01PM major (and crazy money) feeding frenzy is LONG gone.......and there is still a decent list of UFA's available, so now is the time their agents coming looking for client jobs in this the BUYER'S market.....McBeane's door is wide open on HIS terms.......HINT: he played the McCarron signing perfectly and STILL has money in his FA checking account.....anything wrong with that?............. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Mueller Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 For a minute there I was excited to think that we were going to sign Jethro Bodine. "You're all invited back again to this locality... to have a heaping helping of their hospitality... Hillbilly that is... set a spell... take your shoes off... y'all come back now, ya hear!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Mueller Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 But seriously folks... The Sports Forecaster says the following about Russell Bodine. Assets: Uncommonly strong. Gets a nice push off the snap and is powerful enough to move most opponents around with his sheer upper body strength. Keeps his head on a swivel, keeps his feet moving, plays to the whistle, and is always looking for someone to block. Tough, feisty, and smart. Flaws: Struggles to adjust laterally in space when he doesn't get a lock on his opponent. Lacks ideal arm length for the O-line, and too often is forced to lunge and maul (leading to unnecessary penalties). Somewhat limited to a small blocking radius due to his issues with length and agility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 46 minutes ago, thebandit27 said: Youre thinking of Boling. I do think Bodine would be a good option at center; have to remember that DisGROYer is a UFA after the upcoming season Oops yes, yes I was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Did the Bills figure out how to lessen the impact Wood's departure has on the salary cap yet or nah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Wayne Arnold said: Did the Bills figure out how to lessen the impact Wood's departure has on the salary cap yet or nah? Not yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 2 hours ago, CNY315 said: Is he any good? No..... https://www.cincyjungle.com/2018/3/18/17136052/bengals-free-agency-2018-russell-bodine-visiting-bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) 27 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...seriously?......the 4:01PM major (and crazy money) feeding frenzy is LONG gone.......and there is still a decent list of UFA's available, so now is the time their agents coming looking for client jobs in this the BUYER'S market.....McBeane's door is wide open on HIS terms.......HINT: he played the McCarron signing perfectly and STILL has money in his FA checking account.....anything wrong with that?............. Well, Beane said their FA money is about gone. Maybe a few small deals and that's about it. That said, I'm still surprised they gave Star that kind of money. But if it fills a need for 5 years, and they can count on him to do exactly what they require, then I guess it's better than spending a high pick on an unknown 27 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...seriously?......the 4:01PM major (and crazy money) feeding frenzy is LONG gone.......and there is still a decent list of UFA's available, so now is the time their agents coming looking for client jobs in this the BUYER'S market.....McBeane's door is wide open on HIS terms.......HINT: he played the McCarron signing perfectly and STILL has money in his FA checking account.....anything wrong with that?............. I was being sarcastic to the sky is falling, fire Beane crowd lol. Just a joke lol. There IS still business to conduct, and he's handling it? Edited March 18, 2018 by BuffAlone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 6 minutes ago, BuffAlone said: Well, Beane said their FA money is about gone. Maybe a few small deals and that's about it. That said, I'm still surprised they gave Star that kind of money. But if it fills a need for 5 years, and they can count on him to do exactly what they require, then I guess it's better than spending a high pick on an unknown I was being sarcastic to the sky is falling, fire Beane crowd lol. Just a joke lol. There IS still business to conduct, and he's handling it? ..LMAO...I took the bait and the "worm" was turrible.....damn senior moments make me gullible...gonna call Stormy Daniels to be "reinvigorated" I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 2 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: Did the NFL add a new team? Who are these Bengles? The non musical version of the Bangles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ..LMAO...I took the bait and the "worm" was turrible.....damn senior moments make me gullible...gonna call Stormy Daniels to be "reinvigorated" I guess... Lmao! Its all good, sir. Quite frankly, I'm not sure if I'm coming or going the last week of FA lol. That said, Beautiful women Trump everything? hope Stormy don't think your "worm" is turrible lol Edited March 18, 2018 by BuffAlone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 All I know is Groy better be the starting C. Sign Bodine cheap as the backup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 The guy is 25,just a baby learning to walk. Thanks for 4 years of development Bungles we will take it from here This guy could be a sleeper signing. Only 25 wow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Groy should get his shot and the Bills need a C reserve. Pretty simple. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Jamie Mueller said: For a minute there I was excited to think that we were going to sign Jethro Bodine. "You're all invited back again to this locality... to have a heaping helping of their hospitality... Hillbilly that is... set a spell... take your shoes off... y'all come back now, ya hear!" ...doubt it...Ellie Mae was on YOUR radar........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frez Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 This doesn't sound very promising on Bodine. https://youtu.be/Fv4xESxFrDo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, baskingridgebillsfan said: Whaley was good and dumpster diving. He would have never went to battle with that running back group last year . What? Wasn’t Whaley the GM when they had a QB group of Manuel, Lewis and Tuel? It wasn’t until Marrone yelled and screamed that they added Orton Edited March 18, 2018 by LittleJoeCartwright 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Rather draft a potential starting C in the 2nd or 3rd round myself. But another veteran at the position couldn't hurt with Groy as basically the only C/G we have at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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