Buffalo_Stampede Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) Seems to me he's settling in nicely at OG. Seems to really be playing well. Am I mistaken or is this how everyone else is seeing it as well? Edited October 5, 2020 by Buffalo_Stampede 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Well all the draft guru's pegged him as a guard. He just doesn't have the arm length needed to play tackle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Looks like he’s the starting LG. When the RG went down Spain took over there and Ford stayed at LG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 minute ago, JMF2006 said: Well all the draft guru's pegged him as a guard. He just doesn't have the arm length needed to play tackle. I didn't watch him closely this game. I didn't really notice him which to me is a good sign. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Not at the table Karlos said: Looks like he’s the starting LG. When the RG went down Spain took over there and Ford stayed at LG I noticed that too. i thought he would go to RG because Spain is more familiar with LG. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Yeah, it looks like LG is his permanent home. As mentioned above, when Spain came in he went to RG. Logic says he would go back to his old spot and move Ford back to RG. But I would take this as a sign that LG is Cody Ford's position going forward. All indications are he is playing it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 He looks very very good there. And playing between Dion and Morse gives him the protection he needs to develop, whereas, out there at RT he was on an island to himself a lot of times. Of course in hindsight, you don't love spending a high draft pick on a left guard, but he certainly has some tools there and the play of Daryl Williams allows them the luxury to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Our OL seems to be decent to slightly above average in pass protection.. Although we don’t get much push in the run game, the protection has been OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 49 minutes ago, JMF2006 said: I noticed that too. i thought he would go to RG because Spain is more familiar with LG. Same. I guess it’s Fords spot now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCowlingsTaxiService Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 OG is his natural home, in spite of where he was drafted. Hopeful he can become this generations Reuben Brown 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 12 minutes ago, Victory Formation said: Our OL seems to be decent to slightly above average in pass protection.. Although we don’t get much push in the run game, the protection has been OK. The OL is one of the best pass protectors in the NFL. I just don't think fans really know what they are looking for in judging the OL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 minute ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said: The OL is one of the best pass protectors in the NFL. I just don't think fans really know what they are looking for in judging the OL. There is no doubt in my mind that Dawkins, Morse and Williams have been doing a fantastic job in terms of pass protection.. For the most part Allen has a nice little pocket to throw in.. Both guard spots worry me though.. Ford could develop into a good guard, there is a chance there indeed.. but 4 weeks into the season and I’m not impressed at all with our guards.. Doesn’t mean it doesn’t click for them later on, it’s just an observation ive had thus far.. so far guard has been our Achilles heel on that OL.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 Just now, Victory Formation said: There is no doubt in my mind that Dawkins, Morse and Williams have been doing a fantastic job in terms of pass protection.. For the most part Allen has a nice little pocket to throw in.. Both guard spots worry me though.. Ford could develop into a good guard, there is a chance there indeed.. but 4 weeks into the season and I’m not impressed at all with our guards.. Doesn’t mean it doesn’t click for them later on, it’s just an observation ive had thus far.. so far guard has been our Achilles heel on that OL.. The last couple weeks Ford has settled in IMO. Once Feliciano returns I think the OL will be dominant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: The last couple weeks Ford has settled in IMO. Once Feliciano returns I think the OL will be dominant. I think Ford has huge potential at guard.. hope you’re right.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 He's playing really, REALLY well at LG right now. Once we get Feliciano back @ RG this OL is going to be even better. It's amazing what Beane has done with this team in his short time here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, Victory Formation said: I think Ford has huge potential at guard.. hope you’re right.. I've been a huge critic of Ford's. He's definitely getting comfortable at OG and should only get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 12 minutes ago, Victory Formation said: There is no doubt in my mind that Dawkins, Morse and Williams have been doing a fantastic job in terms of pass protection.. For the most part Allen has a nice little pocket to throw in.. Both guard spots worry me though.. Ford could develop into a good guard, there is a chance there indeed.. but 4 weeks into the season and I’m not impressed at all with our guards.. Doesn’t mean it doesn’t click for them later on, it’s just an observation ive had thus far.. so far guard has been our Achilles heel on that OL.. Sure, but outside of playing again Donald, Allen has had nothing but clean pockets. Even when there is pressure, its not coming until 4 to 5 seconds after the snap, which is phenomenal. Now the run game? Thats a bit different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apocalypse Nuts Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 32 minutes ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said: Sure, but outside of playing again Donald, Allen has had nothing but clean pockets. Even when there is pressure, its not coming until 4 to 5 seconds after the snap, which is phenomenal. Now the run game? Thats a bit different. That might be a bit of an exaggeration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 26 minutes ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said: Sure, but outside of playing again Donald, Allen has had nothing but clean pockets. Even when there is pressure, its not coming until 4 to 5 seconds after the snap, which is phenomenal. Now the run game? Thats a bit different. That’s where I’m at. Watching other games very few quarterbacks are awarded as much clean pocket time as Allen. I know he’s taller but we’re also not seeing very many batted balls because he’s got so much space between him and the D line. Run game is repetition and we’re not attempting it much. I think if we decided to pound the ball 20-30 times by the 4th quarter our run blocking would be at a great level too. We had roughly 20 attempts yesterday and some of those were just kill clock runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Distorted One said: That might be a bit of an exaggeration. I'm not sure it is... 3 minutes ago, Rc2catch said: That’s where I’m at. Watching other games very few quarterbacks are awarded as much clean pocket time as Allen. I know he’s taller but we’re also not seeing very many batted balls because he’s got so much space between him and the D line. Run game is repetition and we’re not attempting it much. I think if we decided to pound the ball 20-30 times by the 4th quarter our run blocking would be at a great level too. We had roughly 20 attempts yesterday and some of those were just kill clock runs. Exactly where I'm at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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