Ethan in Cleveland Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Way too early guess at the O-line roster: Starters Dawkins Ford Morse Feliciano Williams Reserves Bates Boettger Adams Devey Draft pick - C or OT 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPoy88 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Doesn’t seem too bad! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGMcD2 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, JoPoy88 said: Doesn’t seem too bad! Idk. I really really hoping for us to acquire 4 All-Pro lineman this off-season. 2 G, 1 C and 1 T. Dawkins is fine for now but we could start looking for an upgrade there after this year. Evidently Beane doesn’t care too much about protecting his franchise QB or running the ball. Could’ve easily acquired 4 All-Pro linemen. 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I see no reason why I should assume Ford is going to start. He’s honestly been pretty bad so far. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Bangarang said: I see no reason why I should assume Ford is going to start. He’s honestly been pretty bad so far. They will bring in competition for him.... I think they will draft a guy probably Day 2... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsGospel Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Ford needs to show tremendous improvement to think he'd be blocking for Allen anytime soon. He was definitely a weak link last season. You'd think a guy that big wouldn't get body slammed the way he did at times. Hopefully he did a whole bunch of technique work in preparation for the up coming season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills404 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 31 minutes ago, Bangarang said: I see no reason why I should assume Ford is going to start. He’s honestly been pretty bad so far. We're a pass heavy team and he was our best pass blocking guard last year. Boettger, Feliciano, and Ford all gave up 0 sacks and Ford averaged the most snaps between pressures allowed. He certainly hasn't lived up to expectations yet but he's far from a bad player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Ford was not terrible last year at G. It was a bad decision in 2019, but out of necessity to play him at RT. He’s a natural G from HS and College. If he underwhelms, Boettger once extended as I haven’t heard an extension yet is his backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I also think they'll draft someone early. But what we have now is a very decent lineup with good reserves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 CS, I expect the same. Not sure where in the draft, but it makes sense. I think they will be smart and matchup BPA to Need. That’s what most teams do in the draft. They single out say four position groups and then stack up their board. Whoever’s highest in each slot gets the nod and so on. Beane will hit on some and miss on others just like other very good GM’s. Looking back on 2020, the jury is out on Epenesa and Hodgins given Hodgins injuries, but Davis, Bass, and I believe Dane Jackson were or are going to be hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Like what we got and echo the sentiments that Ike, Cody, and John will fight for the 2 guard spots. I think Bates will be the swing tackle. Draft an interior prospect in the mid rounds to develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont Stop Billeiving Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 5 hours ago, Aussie Joe said: They will bring in competition for him.... I think they will draft a guy probably Day 2... Quinn Meinerz anyone? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorquemada Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 30 minutes ago, Dont Stop Billeiving said: Quinn Meinerz anyone? ok anyone know where this guy is slated to go in the draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont Stop Billeiving Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 25 minutes ago, dorquemada said: ok anyone know where this guy is slated to go in the draft? Hoping he could be there for us in the late third. His stock has been rising a lot ever since the Senior Bowl. @GunnerBill what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 The decision to keep 9 or 10 will depend on the overall quality of the roster. Right now it looks like 10. The most competitive groups currently are DL and WR. Don’t see any tough decisions elsewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 12 minutes ago, Dont Stop Billeiving said: Hoping he could be there for us in the late third. His stock has been rising a lot ever since the Senior Bowl. @GunnerBill what do you think? I have a 3rd on him and I think that is likely where he goes, but he could sneak into the bottom of round two. I doubt he gets to the Bills' 3rd round draft spot. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 If Ford can take a leap and live up to his potential, we can have a top 5 OL for the next few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorquemada Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 18 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: I have a 3rd on him and I think that is likely where he goes, but he could sneak into the bottom of round two. I doubt he gets to the Bills' 3rd round draft spot. GB - do you think his game will translate well into the Bigs? one think i noticed is that mot of those pancake blocks are happening when DEs or LBs are taking a bad angle to the play, he probably wont see as much of that on Sundays. If so though, i absolutely love his nastiness and how he finishes plays and seems like might be worth a 2nd round pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BillsintheBurgh Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 18 minutes ago, dorquemada said: GB - do you think his game will translate well into the Bigs? one think i noticed is that mot of those pancake blocks are happening when DEs or LBs are taking a bad angle to the play, he probably wont see as much of that on Sundays. If so though, i absolutely love his nastiness and how he finishes plays and seems like might be worth a 2nd round pick Google Quinn Meinerz senior bowl and check out the videos - seems like a match made in heaven, eh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, dorquemada said: GB - do you think his game will translate well into the Bigs? one think i noticed is that mot of those pancake blocks are happening when DEs or LBs are taking a bad angle to the play, he probably wont see as much of that on Sundays. If so though, i absolutely love his nastiness and how he finishes plays and seems like might be worth a 2nd round pick It is a good point. He is limited athletically. I think you want him in a man scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 7 hours ago, machine gun kelly said: Ford was not terrible last year at G. It was a bad decision in 2019, but out of necessity to play him at RT. He’s a natural G from HS and College. If he underwhelms, Boettger once extended as I haven’t heard an extension yet is his backup. Putting and keeping Ford at LG the entire off-, pre- and into the season should help him a lot, versus having him also compete at RT. Having said that, they should still look to improve at OG. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 No argument Doctor. So Bones, ya got a pick you like at Guard (shameless Star Trek reference) in the draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, machine gun kelly said: No argument Doctor. So Bones, ya got a pick you like at Guard (shameless Star Trek reference) in the draft? Dammit Jim, I’m a doctor, not a draft analyst! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 That’s it I’m calling you Bones from now on. I coughed up my water reading this one. Not that I was driving or anything. Another damn suit to the cleaners. Watch for it halfway through. Reply “you’re a little of both”. Live long and Prosper Bones. “Why you green blooded inhuman!” Sorry I loved those reruns growing up. My brother and I would try and guess the episode on channel 29 within 30 seconds after school, playing sports and when we were trying to not let our parents know we weren’t doing our hw. Yet. And for the wisearses on the board, not saying any names (Weo, Ridge, House, Gugs), no I’ve never been to Comic-Con, have a suit, but I did watch the Big Bang theory last night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) Check out 3:05: Edited March 18, 2021 by Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Go to YouTube brotha. Only the pic came through. I’ll try and find it. These spoofs on SNL are hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Try it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I found it on YouTube. FULL RELISH, MR. SULU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 9 minutes ago, machine gun kelly said: I found it on YouTube. FULL RELISH, MR. SULU. The “ dammit Jim I’m a doctor not a… oh!” is pure genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 9 hours ago, gobills404 said: We're a pass heavy team and he was our best pass blocking guard last year. Boettger, Feliciano, and Ford all gave up 0 sacks and Ford averaged the most snaps between pressures allowed. He certainly hasn't lived up to expectations yet but he's far from a bad player. Now there you go bringing facts into the conversation, talk about muddying the waters... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 19 hours ago, Bangarang said: I see no reason why I should assume Ford is going to start. He’s honestly been pretty bad so far. Beane said in his end of season presser and podcast/interviews that he felt that Ford was struggling with injuries and he would have to compete, but he felt he'd be one of the best 5 at the end of it. At this point I think Beane has him pencilled in at LG, but competing with Boettger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 25 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Beane said in his end of season presser and podcast/interviews that he felt that Ford was struggling with injuries and he would have to compete, but he felt he'd be one of the best 5 at the end of it. At this point I think Beane has him pencilled in at LG, but competing with Boettger. I didn’t watch the press conference but that makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastport bills Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 On 3/18/2021 at 1:07 AM, JGMcD2 said: Idk. I really really hoping for us to acquire 4 All-Pro lineman this off-season. 2 G, 1 C and 1 T. Dawkins is fine for now but we could start looking for an upgrade there after this year. Evidently Beane doesn’t care too much about protecting his franchise QB or running the ball. Could’ve easily acquired 4 All-Pro linemen. Pass protection was good enough to win 10 of 11 against the toughest schedule and rugged D-lines. Running the ball might have something to do with backs that can't hit a hole or break tackles. We went empty a lot for a reason. The only game we looked unable to protect was the AFC championship after we fell behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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