YoloinOhio Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 (edited) “Yeah, absolutely,” Sean McDermott answered without hesitation. The Bills head coach is in Indianapolis this week for the NFL Scouting Combine. Ford, a 2nd round pick in 2019, played guard and tackle during his rookie season. “Cody‘s position flexibility was very apparent in year one,” McDermott said. His ability to play both spots is valuable but it’s also a statement on Ford’s inability to lockdown the starting job at right tackle. “He had some really good moments and he had some moments he’ll learn from,” General Manger Brandon Beane told reporters on Tuesday. Edited February 25, 2020 by YoloinOhio 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 The question is where do they see the best position for him. Will they be aggressive in finding a starting tackle to move him to guard, or will they be content with whichever position he ends up in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Sign Conklin and kick Ford into LG 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I'm hoping they sign a legitimate RT in free agency, but with the money they're about to have invested in Dawkins and Morse, that may not be likely. Instead, we may see a cheaper option brought in to compete at that spot, like a Joe Haeg. Alternately, I would be thrilled if one of the big four OTs falls to the Bills in round 1. Given the money they'll have invested on the o-line and given how Beane tends to operate with respect to not overspending on one position group, a rookie right tackle for the next five years sounds like the winning choice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 6 minutes ago, Logic said: I'm hoping they sign a legitimate RT in free agency, but with the money they're about to have invested in Dawkins and Morse, that may not be likely. Instead, we may see a cheaper option brought in to compete at that spot, like a Joe Haeg. Alternately, I would be thrilled if one of the big four OTs falls to the Bills in round 1. Given the money they'll have invested on the o-line and given how Beane tends to operate with respect to not overspending on one position group, a rookie right tackle for the next five years sounds like the winning choice. The money is there for a RT bought in FA. I don't see why that would be a hesitation as Ford was pretty close to being a turnstile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: I'm not using a first round pick on a RT. I hope not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 48 minutes ago, Bray Wyatt said: Sign Conklin and kick Ford into LG Exactly, this isn't brain surgery. This is the best and most obvious solution. Ford is a LG. Stop trying to force feed his "slow feet" at RT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Maybe it’s as simple as they feel that Nsekhe outplayed him. That would be absolutely fine with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Bray Wyatt said: Sign Conklin and kick Ford into LG The Bills will be paying 2 T's in excess of 15 million dollars. Do you really wanna do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Logic said: I'm hoping they sign a legitimate RT in free agency, but with the money they're about to have invested in Dawkins and Morse, that may not be likely. Instead, we may see a cheaper option brought in to compete at that spot, like a Joe Haeg. Alternately, I would be thrilled if one of the big four OTs falls to the Bills in round 1. Given the money they'll have invested on the o-line and given how Beane tends to operate with respect to not overspending on one position group, a rookie right tackle for the next five years sounds like the winning choice. I really liked Haeg coming out of college 28 minutes ago, thebandit27 said: Maybe it’s as simple as they feel that Nsekhe outplayed him. That would be absolutely fine with me I absolutely thought Ty was better at RT.....and they kept Waddle for a reason I really think Ford ends up at OG.....and that is ok with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 34 minutes ago, njbuff said: The Bills will be paying 2 T's in excess of 15 million dollars. Do you really wanna do that? We have the space this year, structure the deal where he gets most of his guaranteed money up front 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 8 minutes ago, Bray Wyatt said: We have the space this year, structure the deal where he gets most of his guaranteed money up front My question is Conklin THAT much better then Ty N. I have not seen anything in their play that says yes. Just give me a boring veteran free agent like Haeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Just now, John from Riverside said: My question is Conklin THAT much better then Ty N. I have not seen anything in their play that says yes. Just give me a boring veteran free agent like Haeg Nsekhe is like 35 and 1 yr left on his deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Just now, Bray Wyatt said: Nsekhe is like 35 and 1 yr left on his deal I think he could be extended for a couple of years....in either case that feels like a situation to me where we have a starter and need to find a draft pick replacement to groom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Just now, John from Riverside said: I think he could be extended for a couple of years....in either case that feels like a situation to me where we have a starter and need to find a draft pick replacement to groom. How many lineman play til they are 37? Keep ty as the backup swing tackle for this year sign Conklin who can be here for longer and is younger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Bray Wyatt said: How many lineman play til they are 37? Keep ty as the backup swing tackle for this year sign Conklin who can be here for longer and is younger So the fact that Conklin and Ty's actual play on the field doesnt sway your opinion on this That is a LOT of money to tie up on OT's and I really do value good OL play......but I dont want to pay just for the sake of paying...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 1 hour ago, ScottLaw said: I'm not using a first round pick on a RT. And then everybody cries when our green RT struggles! We need a new RT!! As I said you either take one first round or you need to give them 2-3 years to develop Even Dawkins needs to develop a lot . He isn't a top 10-15 guy rn 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY315 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 "park Ford". I see what you did there ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 I'm in wait-and-see mode with Ford. I like his aggressiveness and the edge he plays with. He obviously needs to get better. Let's see how he does going forward. I don't much care if he is a tackle or a guard. Wherever the coaches think he can contribute the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 I think Ford will be here for a while. He did just fine, he was a rookie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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