Bill from NYC Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, NewEra said: While I’m glad he’s gone, why does Dawkins get a pass because he played next to a garbage guard yet, Mills is terrible. Mills has never had a decent guard next to him. Fair question but Mills was also not helping whoever was at RG all that much either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Agree Mills was a bottom tier starter but still a starter. Also agree Nsekhe and probably Ford would beat him out. Not so sure about Waddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourbonboy Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 the fact that Mills is better than anyone else that Miami had for RT tells you all you need to know about their OL....PFF rated #31 at end of last year (Bills were #26) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 18 minutes ago, Reader said: He played hard for us, but clearly wasn't great, but he seemed like a good teamplayer. I wish him luck, except against us of course. I agree. He's a good depth guy, team player, etc. It's not his fault that he was the best we had at the position for a long time. With all of our signings and draft pick, we no longer need Mills, but he's a good veteran player to have on your roster. He has starting experience and is decent in some aspects of the game. Not a great option as a full-time starter for teams with stronger lines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 12 minutes ago, NewEra said: While I’m glad he’s gone, why does Dawkins get a pass because he played next to a garbage guard yet, Mills is terrible. Mills has never had a decent guard next to him. I think this is because Dawkins actually looked decent when he had a decent guard next to him, whereas Mills never has (now that could be due to him playing with crap next to him, but we have seen decent from Dawkins and not Mills) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 21 minutes ago, Reader said: He played hard for us, but clearly wasn't great, but he seemed like a good teamplayer. I wish him luck, except against us of course. Wasn’t there a rumor that Mills intentionally missed blocks in the Chargers game two years ago because he wanted Taylor starting at QB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) Good news for us! 1 minute ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: Wasn’t there a rumor that Mills intentionally missed blocks in the Chargers game two years ago because he wanted Taylor starting at QB? I remember it being more than a rumor. Confirmed in an interview? Edited May 9, 2019 by DrDawkinstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 minute ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: Wasn’t there a rumor that Mills intentionally missed blocks in the Chargers game two years ago because he wanted Taylor starting at QB? There was, but we werent sure if that was true or not as it could have been terrible. I believe one of the chargers was caught on a mic saying he didnt even touch him one play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, Bill from NYC said: Fair question but Mills was also not helping whoever was at RG all that much either. You put mills with a good coach, RG and an and he will look fine enough. Not good but serviceable. You pair him with a terrible coach, RG and erratic Qb play and he quickly looks terrible. He’s run of the mill filler quality play that will swing from non-eventful to bad depending on his situation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Advantage us: 1) he is not very good 2) our Dlinemen (minus Ed Oliver) know how to beat him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) 39 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: Mills isn't quite as bad as some around here would have you believe. He is a reasonable run blocker but he does struggle in pass blocking against anyone with any speed whatsoever off the edge. I have said all year he would start for someone again at RT next year but I hoped it wasn't the Bills. He is in that 30th-35th best right tackle in the NFL bracket. Always bad enough that you want to upgrade.... but never quite bad enough that any schmuck off a practice squad can be an upgrade. I give you the plethora of attempts the Bills have made - McDermott, Sirles etc without improving the position. Without doubt his lowest moment as a Bill was when he single-handedly kept the Bills out of the end zone at the end of that game in Seattle. That was about as bad of a series of pass blocking by a RT that I've ever seen. Worse even than Max Lane vs. Reggie White in the SB. His greatest strength is durability. I'm actually a little surprised he lasted this long but there is the whole comp pick formula thing I guess. Edited May 9, 2019 by BADOLBILZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bray Wyatt said: There was, but we werent sure if that was true or not as it could have been terrible. I believe one of the chargers was caught on a mic saying he didnt even touch him one play I believe it was Bosa. 5 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: Good news for us! I remember it being more than a rumor. Confirmed in an interview? If so, good riddance. I can see the staff wanting to keep it quiet. I guess it says more about his level of player that you can’t tell if he was playing poorly on purpose or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said: Without doubt his lowest moment as a Bill was when he single-handedly kept the Bills out of the end zone at the end of that game in Seattle. Hahaha. Yes. And he got beaten by the same rush move 3 snaps in a row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 OMG Hughes is gonna feast on Rosen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Another Whaley guy claimed off waivers from the Lions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 13 minutes ago, NoSaint said: You put mills with a good coach, RG and an and he will look fine enough. Not good but serviceable. You pair him with a terrible coach, RG and erratic Qb play and he quickly looks terrible. He’s run of the mill filler quality play that will swing from non-eventful to bad depending on his situation. Disagree - will always be last tier starter/backup unless that is your definition of "fine enough". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, Just Joshin' said: Disagree - will always be last tier starter/backup unless that is your definition of "fine enough". Yea I think this is more accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Put it this way, who here would of been happy to see Beane re-sign Mills to start at RT for the Bills this year? I'll hang up and listen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Just Joshin' said: Disagree - will always be last tier starter/backup unless that is your definition of "fine enough". He’s backup-level , if you are sincerely trying to field a good OL if you are rebuilding/tanking, he’s fine. Edited May 9, 2019 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Luckily they just traded for a QB who's known for being really good at escaping a pass rush 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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