MrEpsYtown Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, N.Y. Orangeman said: Dawkins-Teller/Draft Pick-New Center-Long-New Tackle Getting better... I feel that if you find a way to get Morse and Daryl Williams the unit would be improved immensely. Then you can draft depth and competition for Teller. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: Very odd?? Why sign a guy for 3 years who basically has identical pff ratings as Groy. Groy is #36, Long #37. Might just be to lock him up for a bit if he returns to form. If they didn’t give him much in the way of a signing bonus or guaranteed money then the three years are not a problem if they cut him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I feel like Elgton Jenkins from MS State is going to be an animal. Probably better off drafting him in the early second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, The Jokeman said: Remember the name LaAdrian Waddle. I wouldn’t get your hopes up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: Very odd?? Why sign a guy for 3 years who basically has identical pff ratings as Groy. Groy is #36, Long #37. Pro scouts don’t make personnel decisions using PFF as the main criteria 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, ducej11 said: From my buddy who is a Jets fan... "When the Jets got him, my friend who is a Redskins fan told me I would hate him more and more every week. He wasn't wrong. He was the first guy I wanted cut after the season ended." So, you’re sayin’ there’s a chance.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, CaptnCoke11 said: I wouldn’t get your hopes up As pointed out elsewhere, he has ties to DaBoll and Johnson. He started at RT for the Lions as was okay. At least he'd be good depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 10 minutes ago, N.Y. Orangeman said: Dawkins-Teller/Draft Pick-New Center-Long-New Tackle Getting better... Not really. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, The Jokeman said: As pointed out elsewhere, he has ties to DaBoll and Johnson. He started at RT for the Lions as was okay. At least he'd be good depth. I'm not familiar - do you know what type of blocking scheme Johnson uses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, JayBaller10 said: For what it’s worth, he was graded as “below average” by PFF. The #37 center. https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/spencer-long/8713 Allen must be thrilled!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: He plays LG too. May be where he lands. i am hoping that is where Dawkins lands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Foxx said: i am hoping that is where Dawkins lands. I’m hoping Dawkins stays at LT and has a quality LG next to him like he did his rookie year. No fault of anyone but Richie, but imo losing RI next to him had a big impact on Dawkins play year 2. Edited February 12, 2019 by YoloinOhio 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacoy38 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Think this is more of a Groy replacement as an interior swing man. Think they still go after Paradis or Morse or draft someone day 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I may be in the minority, but I think his pay rate indicates that he IS being looked at as a probable starter. I also think the fact that the Bills list him as a C/G and not just as a G means that they think he has a shot to win the starting center job. Recall Beane's recent comment about "sleeping better at night" if you have a veteran C. For those counting on the Bills ALSO getting Paradis or Morse: with the signing of Long, I sincerely doubt that's gonna happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BillsFan4 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 56 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: He was also pretty good in 2016. He was ranked #9 in pass protection by PFF, and finished with an overall rank of 29 out of 72 ranked centers. The main thing that worries me about long are his run blocking grades. It looks like he’s been pretty good in pass protection for most of his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Has experience at Guard and Center - if we were to swing and miss at some of the top targets for Center i think they wanted a fall back plan because bodine wasn't great and our guards were all pretty lousy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Another factor to consider with regard to his drop in level of play last year? His offensive line coach, none other than Rick Dennison, he of the zone blocking scheme. Here's hoping a scheme and scenery change and a return to full health will pay dividends for Long. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Y. Orangeman Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 I think the other point on this is that we likely have every intention of drafting interior OL high in the draft, but can't be dependent upon them in 2019. I'll be shocked if this guy is getting a huge signing bonus, so the risk is limited if things either go south with his play or go really well with our potential rookie IOL class. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Allen is doomed 2 hours ago, sunshynman said: As long as it's cheap and a depth move, OK. Surprised its a 3 year. Would have thought it would be a prove it type 1 year. Almost 5 million a year for this clown ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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