GG Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 There's a lot of talk about him being a Bodine replacement as opposed to him being a Groy replacement. I find that odd. Long will cost a bit more than Groy, but is clearly more talented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 24 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: I think you must have a limited imagination. Murphy's on the team because of his heart. He's a role model of how to practice and play. When they have other similar role models on the dline, then Murphy is expendable. I don't think Hughes is that role model. Star is, and Murphy. Not Lawson, not the Phillips. I fully expect to see Murphy in a Bills uniform for another season. I honestly dont know about this He is carrying a large cap number Lots of edges on the market this year If Murphy was 100 percent healthy and performing like he was 3 years ago? Sign me up.......but you gotta way the $$$ along with all of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedingreennc Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 6 hours ago, CaptnCoke11 said: There’s our new center Lol, good luck with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Comes down to how Bodine recovers from his injury. I felt like he was serviceable and noticeably better than Groy. I could also see Buffalo drafting a center with a trade down or on day 3. Long at worst is an upgrade at RG. That's about as much as one could ask for 2 weeks before the combine. I think Buffalo still needs another interior lineman and a OT. Long imo allows them to target a guy at Center or Guard instead of needing both or one instead of the other. Basically, figure out who the best fit and player is and go after them regardless of position. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 15 minutes ago, Bleedingreennc said: Lol, good luck with that Its probably more like our new guard. Playing for the stench that was the jets probably brought him down a bit as he was a solid guard for the skins.......so we will have to try to make him forget he ever put on that horrid green uniform. Have a nice day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 A early great signing to our O-line revamp/rebuild. This is not a huge contract with high reward if he pans out at C or G when healthy. Keep at it Beane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Maybe he is there to help teach. Five (5) offense line penalties in 5 years (44 games started). 4 were last year but last year in general the JEST were a MESS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 7 hours ago, Logic said: The three-year deal is a bit telling. They must like him. And he must be healthy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeSomeProcess Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 As stated earlier, sounds like he was actually pretty good in Washington, hence the large contract. Playing with those Jet coaches this past season could ruin anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I think they have him targeted at guard, but either way takes some pressure off the need to draft an interior lineman in rounds one or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coffin Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I hope the Bills are eyeing him for guard over C. It's good to have versatility with your interior lineman. Hope he works out, sounds like a pretty friendly deal.As he can play both C or G, I doubt this changes our plans to go after anybody that we were originally targeting at either of those positions, FA or Draft. If we sign/draft a C, he'll play guard, if we sign Paradis, he'll play guard, if we sign/draft a G, he'll likely play C. Bills need 2 guards though, Teller is not the answer some people made him out to be after the Jets game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I think he’s probably Groy’s replacement will also get a shot at starting. I’m definitely ok with replacing Gray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgotBILLStopay Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 3 hours ago, njbuff said: They say going to the Jets hurts your career................ and then they say going to the Bills finishes it off. Jason Peters says hello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 hour ago, 3rdand12 said: wasn't Bodine a vet ? Mills Ducasse ? Just not leaders perhaps . Mills was the only one who had been a regular starter somewhere. And they were signed when the Bills were in cap hell. I really think this year is the first year where we get to see completely what kind of players McBeane want. Last year was the first draft; this is the first year of free agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 7 hours ago, njbuff said: Long is 29 and Bodine is 27. What? My bad. Actually Long is 28 and Bodine is 26. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 T 32 minutes ago, hemma said: I think he’s probably Groy’s replacement will also get a shot at starting. I’m definitely ok with replacing Gray. He is starting somewhere along the line. You don't pay someone 4.3 million a year to compete for a spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, TigerJ said: My bad. Actually Long is 28 and Bodine is 26. I go by the birth year and not the actual date of birth. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Bleedingreennc said: Lol, good luck with that People are all excited about a shiny new player, that'll wear off when they realize he is a bad center and an average guard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 My completely uniformed best guess is he is signed to play RG and could backup C. They will cut Groy, let Miller walk, and keep Bodine. Then they still will look to add a C in FA or draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 53 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: Mills was the only one who had been a regular starter somewhere. And they were signed when the Bills were in cap hell. I really think this year is the first year where we get to see completely what kind of players McBeane want. Last year was the first draft; this is the first year of free agency. agreed : ) this year is the defining of McBeanes motif or MO. fun stuff for sure ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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