davefan66 Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, Magox said: It’s another hole that will have to be filled. Departures/possible Departures QB - Trubisky RB - Breida, Taiwan Jones WR - Sanders, Beasley OL - Mongo, Darryl Williams,Boettger, Bates, Ford TE - Gilliam, Sweeney DL- Addison, Hughes, Obada, Butler, Star, Phillips LB - Klein, Matakavich DB - Levi Wallace That’s 21 possible departures with a high likelihood of somewhere between 15-18 of them not being on the squad next year. Thats potentially more turnover than we have had in years. That’s a lot of turnover if we don’t get them back. Some can go, some need to be resigned. Either way, a lot of money we don’t have just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 He was great at RT his first year with the Bills but regressed after signing a big contract. I think we upgrade in the draft 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery Rubber Mats Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 I figured he'd take a pay cut rather than straight cutting him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 I gotta think you dont make this move unless you know someone is coming to replace him that is better. I mean their interior offensive line right now is Cody Ford, Jacob Capra, and Mitch Morse. Ryan Bates technically hasn't been re-signed. Unless the plan is to move Dawkins inside they have to be signing one or two interior players to deals pretty soon after FA starts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said: Here ya go. "If the Bills move on from Williams, it could also signal that they would like to use more zone blocking principles. New offensive line coach Aaron Kromer, who most recently worked under Sean McVay with the Rams — an offense known for those principles. A zone blocking scheme favors athleticism ahead of power, needing the linemen to adapt and get to the second-level quickly or move off their spot to protect their area. Unfortunately, these are not Williams’ strengths. He is more of a power blocker with heavier feet than the rest of the offensive line. It’s also not McDermott’s first time hiring someone with a zone-blocking background. His first offensive coordinator hire, Rick Dennison, spent almost his entire career with Mike Shanahan. As a defensive coach, McDermott likely believes those offenses are extremely difficult to defend." Also thought this was interesting- Bills OL Relative Athletic Scores PLAYER RELATIVE ATHLETIC SCORE Spencer Brown 10.00 Tommy Doyle 9.90 Ryan Bates 9.57 Mitch Morse 9.54 Dion Dawkins 7.90 Daryl Williams 3.31 9 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 14 minutes ago, D. L. Hot-Flamethrower said: I think it was bound to happen, can't pay tackle money to him to play guard. When is Beasley move made? methinks it's coming soon Exactly right. Maybe they work something out down the road so he can come back getting paid as a guard, but there is no way you can justify paying him that money to play inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Just now, SWATeam said: Also thought this was interesting- Bills OL Relative Athletic Scores PLAYER RELATIVE ATHLETIC SCORE Spencer Brown 10.00 Tommy Doyle 9.90 Ryan Bates 9.57 Mitch Morse 9.54 Dion Dawkins 7.90 Daryl Williams 3.31 Yup. He's heavy-footed and doesn't fit what they want to do. Expect Cody Ford to follow him off the roster, perhaps by trade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 9 minutes ago, Magox said: It’s another hole that will have to be filled. Departures/possible Departures QB - Trubisky RB - Breida, Taiwan Jones WR - Sanders, Beasley OL - Mongo, Darryl Williams,Boettger, Bates, Ford TE - Gilliam, Sweeney DL- Addison, Hughes, Obada, Butler, Star, Phillips LB - Klein, Matakavich DB - Levi Wallace That’s 21 possible departures with a high likelihood of somewhere between 15-18 of them not being on the squad next year. Thats potentially more turnover than we have had in years. Get used to it. It's the price you pay when you are good. Can't keep everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EersN'Bills Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Joe Marino had this on his mock offseason I think as well. Big signing incoming it looks like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 5 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: This is helpful, but I think it would be ore helpful to distinguish the FA from the guys still under contract. That's still Beasley, Ford, Lotulelei, and Matekavich. Color key them or something? I would but I'm on vacation with the family and this just came off the top of my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, Tom Donahoe, GM said: I figured he'd take a pay cut rather than straight cutting him If he doesn’t fit the scheme, he’s gots to go 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, Tom Donahoe, GM said: I figured he'd take a pay cut rather than straight cutting him Not here, why would he? Barring injury, he knows he lost the gig as the starting RT to Spencer Brown. He thinks he can still play RT. It may be his last payday, why wouldn't he prefer to see what the market will bear? Just now, Magox said: I would but I'm on vacation with the family and this just came off the top of my head. I can do it if you want me to. Enjoy your vacay 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Surprised not that he was released but a little that it was before 6/1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Matter_What Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) I am really surprised. I think OL is a priority, so I'd sign FA IOL starter, draft OL in first 3 rounds and keep Williams as primary backup. Seems that he didn't fit the scheme or was too expensive. I really hope a top guard is coming in FA. Edited March 14, 2022 by No_Matter_What Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 maybe new OL coach didn't want him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Just now, JohnBonhamRocks said: Surprised not that he was released but a little that it was before 6/1. They need the money now. Post-June 1 cuts don't reduce the cap until....June 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 13 minutes ago, Magox said: It’s another hole that will have to be filled. Departures/possible Departures QB - Trubisky RB - Breida, Taiwan Jones WR - Sanders, Beasley OL - Mongo, Darryl Williams,Boettger, Bates, Ford TE - Gilliam, Sweeney DL- Addison, Hughes, Obada, Butler, Star, Phillips LB - Klein, Matakavich DB - Levi Wallace That’s 21 possible departures with a high likelihood of somewhere between 15-18 of them not being on the squad next year. Thats potentially more turnover than we have had in years. Bates & Phillips are the only ones to re-sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 I hope Beane is working on adding a lower cost OG to replace him. Maybe one of the Ram UFAs (Allen or Corbett) or former Panthers (Turner or Norwell) are on our radar. I'm not shocked by the move when look at it from money end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george c Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Barkley coming…. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 5 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said: I gotta think you dont make this move unless you know someone is coming to replace him that is better. I mean their interior offensive line right now is Cody Ford, Jacob Capra, and Mitch Morse. Ryan Bates technically hasn't been re-signed. Unless the plan is to move Dawkins inside they have to be signing one or two interior players to deals pretty soon after FA starts I expect them to tender Bates. They may also re-sign Boettger - while I thought he did enough to get a contract, coming back from an injury as a lower-tier FA OL isn't the best look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.