Peace Frog Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) https://nflmocks.com/2018/05/10/buffalo-bills-get-udfa-steal-ot-ike-boettger-iowa/ by Sayre Bedinger12 hours agoFollow @sayrebedinger The Buffalo Bills may have made one of the best undrafted free agent pickups in Iowa offensive tackle Ike Boettger, who is coming off of an injury… The Iowa Hawkeyes are nothing if not consistent, especially when it comes to cranking out NFL-caliber offensive line talent. Head coach Kirk Ferentz was an offensive line coach in the NFL and has brought a pro-style approach to Iowa City, where the Hawkeyes have coached and developed some of the best linemen in the NFL. Most recently, the Hawkeyes put center James Daniels into the league, the 39th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft to the Chicago Bears. Daniels, only 20, grew into one of the best centers in college football in no time. This piece is not meant to highlight Daniels but a former teammate of his at Iowa, Ike Boettger. Who is Ike Boettger? I’m glad you asked. Boettger was slated to be the Hawkeyes’ starting right tackle in 2017 before an Achilles injury shortened his season to less than two full games. Able to play both right and left tackle, Boettger will be able to come in and compete right away for a Bills offensive line that no longer includes Cordy Glenn. Boettger is built with NFL size for the tackle position, checking in at Iowa’s pro day at 6-foot-6, 313 pounds. If Boettger can stay healthy, I think he has a chance to contribute as the Bills’ swing tackle right away and could compete to be their starting right tackle as soon as 2019. If he had been able to play a full season in 2017, I have no doubt he would have elevated his draft stock, potentially as high as a late day-two selection, or perhaps early day three. With the Bills’ youth offensively, the timing may be everything for Boettger. He’s got a chance to be a really good NFL player and I think he will prove that rather quickly in Buffalo. Edited May 11, 2018 by Peace Frog 12 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Thanks for posting this. New guy to root for that has some promise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadonkadonk Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Looks solid in the run game. His pass blocking is below average. Instead of standing tall and absorbing the pass rusher he dips his shoulders and tries to deflect the pass rusher. That might work with Big 10 DEs but not NFL speed guys. NFL OT's beat the pass rusher after taking a drop, setting their feet, and delivering a powerful blow to halt the momentum of the LB or DE. He moves better in the run game than the pass game. Maybe he can find a way to battle for the RT spot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Peace Frog said: https://nflmocks.com/2018/05/10/buffalo-bills-get-udfa-steal-ot-ike-boettger-iowa/ by Sayre Bedinger12 hours agoFollow @sayrebedinger The Buffalo Bills may have made one of the best undrafted free agent pickups in Iowa offensive tackle Ike Boettger, who is coming off of an injury… The Iowa Hawkeyes are nothing if not consistent, especially when it comes to cranking out NFL-caliber offensive line talent. Head coach Kirk Ferentz was an offensive line coach in the NFL and has brought a pro-style approach to Iowa City, where the Hawkeyes have coached and developed some of the best linemen in the NFL. Most recently, the Hawkeyes put center James Daniels into the league, the 39th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft to the Chicago Bears. Daniels, only 20, grew into one of the best centers in college football in no time. This piece is not meant to highlight Daniels but a former teammate of his at Iowa, Ike Boettger. Who is Ike Boettger? I’m glad you asked. Boettger was slated to be the Hawkeyes’ starting right tackle in 2017 before an Achilles injury shortened his season to less than two full games. Able to play both right and left tackle, Boettger will be able to come in and compete right away for a Bills offensive line that no longer includes Cordy Glenn. Boettger is built with NFL size for the tackle position, checking in at Iowa’s pro day at 6-foot-6, 313 pounds. If Boettger can stay healthy, I think he has a chance to contribute as the Bills’ swing tackle right away and could compete to be their starting right tackle as soon as 2019. If he had been able to play a full season in 2017, I have no doubt he would have elevated his draft stock, potentially as high as a late day-two selection, or perhaps early day three. With the Bills’ youth offensively, the timing may be everything for Boettger. He’s got a chance to be a really good NFL player and I think he will prove that rather quickly in Buffalo. like was one of the Guys I wanted. Hopefully the new additions can develop so we don't have to spend next draft rebuilding the Oline. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsredneck1 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) very interesting. i can't wait to see who takes that spot. i really think (if they gel rather quickly and not play musical chairs like last year), that we could end up having a very good line. it could go dawkins / teller / bodine / groy / newhouse and we could be very solid, or at least much better in pass pro. the combo of ducasse / mills killed that last year and with bosa's remarks after the la game, mills should have never taken a snap at rt. the big plus is dennison is gone. i still don't get the love for juan. Edited May 11, 2018 by billsredneck1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 7 hours ago, Peace Frog said: https://nflmocks.com/2018/05/10/buffalo-bills-get-udfa-steal-ot-ike-boettger-iowa/ by Sayre Bedinger12 hours agoFollow @sayrebedinger The Buffalo Bills may have made one of the best undrafted free agent pickups in Iowa offensive tackle Ike Boettger, who is coming off of an injury… The Iowa Hawkeyes are nothing if not consistent, especially when it comes to cranking out NFL-caliber offensive line talent. Head coach Kirk Ferentz was an offensive line coach in the NFL and has brought a pro-style approach to Iowa City, where the Hawkeyes have coached and developed some of the best linemen in the NFL. Most recently, the Hawkeyes put center James Daniels into the league, the 39th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft to the Chicago Bears. Daniels, only 20, grew into one of the best centers in college football in no time. This piece is not meant to highlight Daniels but a former teammate of his at Iowa, Ike Boettger. Who is Ike Boettger? I’m glad you asked. Boettger was slated to be the Hawkeyes’ starting right tackle in 2017 before an Achilles injury shortened his season to less than two full games. Able to play both right and left tackle, Boettger will be able to come in and compete right away for a Bills offensive line that no longer includes Cordy Glenn. Boettger is built with NFL size for the tackle position, checking in at Iowa’s pro day at 6-foot-6, 313 pounds. If Boettger can stay healthy, I think he has a chance to contribute as the Bills’ swing tackle right away and could compete to be their starting right tackle as soon as 2019. If he had been able to play a full season in 2017, I have no doubt he would have elevated his draft stock, potentially as high as a late day-two selection, or perhaps early day three. With the Bills’ youth offensively, the timing may be everything for Boettger. He’s got a chance to be a really good NFL player and I think he will prove that rather quickly in Buffalo. Interesting find, thanks! I guess it depends what the Achilles injury was. Aren't those some of the most problematic to come back from? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 He's no Ben Sobieski 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Iowa has long been considered OL U due to their head coach, Kirk Ferentz. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Rooting for any and every Olineman we have under contract, we need 5 to step up and get the job done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) I like him. I think he is more of a guard in the NFL, but I like having him in camp for sure. Nice potential. If he didn't get hurt, he definitely gets drafted in the middle rounds somewhere. Edited May 11, 2018 by MrEpsYtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co_springs_billsfan Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Ike "Jason Peters" Boettger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 https://www.nfl.com/prospects/ike-boettger?id=32462018-0002-5598-39cf-734968de47d0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 He's no Gus Walkens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Excited to see him. He might need a redshirt coming off an injury. Don’t forget UDFA WR Robert Foster, Alabama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) He picked a good team to come to as an UDFA at the tackle position. Opportunities in Buffalo for sure. Edited May 11, 2018 by mattynh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 if he's too hurt to play/practice, he'd just go on our practice squad, right? I really think the NFL should allow a larger roster, it doesn't make the game better to have some guy come off the couch not knowing the play book to long snap or play RT or whatever in week 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsidethebox Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 21 minutes ago, Gugny said: He's no Gus Walkens. Or Ed Wang!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 51 minutes ago, Soda Popinski said: Rooting for any and every Olineman we have under contract, we need 5 to step up and get the job done. I'm hoping Daboll knows some of the secrets of Dante Scaryakneesferya or whatever his name is - Pats OL coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Just now, Hapless Bills Fan said: I'm hoping Daboll knows some of the secrets of Dante Scaryakneesferya or whatever his name is - Pats OL coach Secrets??? You mean holding and having the refs look the other way? Not much of a secret 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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