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GolfandBills Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Never heard of him 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Center. Smells like backup plan if they lose Bates. 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whkfc Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Texans, Ravens, and Dolphins previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Backup/depth type of player??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) Turns 30 next month. Signed with Houston as a UDFA after the 2015 draft: "Rated the eighth best center in the 2015 NFL Draft by NFLDraftScout.com. Lance Zierlein of NFL.com said that 'Based on Mancz's tape and history, one would have to expect that he will find a way to succeed in the league.' Zierlein projected him as a sixth or seventh round pick. Chris Burke of SI.com projected Mancz as a mid to late fifth round pick." Edited March 21, 2022 by ExWNYer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfandBills Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Just now, 13 Second Prevent Defense said: Center. Smells like backup plan if they lose Bates. I think they just need more OL in general for off-season activities and camp 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Just now, GolfandBills said: I think they just need more OL in general for off-season activities and camp They do… definitely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, 13 Second Prevent Defense said: Center. Smells like backup plan if they lose Bates. They do need backups. And unlikely OBD loses Bates as we have right to match any offer. It likely comes down to whether Dorsey and Kromer want Bates in new scheme more than anything else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Cheap cheap interior backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Mongo replacement. They had 2 guards under contract before this signing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Has some position flex, he played center, guard and even a bit of right tackle in Houston. He is the kind of vet depth piece that if you don't find a young interior player in the draft could stick around as an 8th or 9th OL on the roster. He isn't good, but he isn't going to be a complete liability. Think Russell Bodine. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 This is 100% what Beane does every off-season. Sign backup veteran lineman and see if someone will stick while having depth for camps. signed Jamil Douglas, Bobby Hart last year in the same fashion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Not a bad signing for potential IOL depth. I don’t think this has as much to do with Bates as it does with losing Mongo. From what I have read, he fits well technique wise with what Kromer wants to do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Veteran depth is never bad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Greg S said: Backup/depth type of player??? Yep 32 starts in 63 nfl games played. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/greg-mancz/10019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Great, now we have no money for a punter. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 1 hour ago, 13 Second Prevent Defense said: Center. Smells like backup plan if they lose Bates. FIFY He played G and C in college and has played G and C in the pros Spent last season on the Miami practice squad That positionally flexible backup Beane likes to bring into camp to compete, whether or not we keep Bates. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Hope this has nothing to do with Bates (leaving). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Just now, BillsFan4 said: Hope this has nothing to do with Bates (leaving). If anything it tells me more that Bates will be staying and is being projected as a Starting OG. So that BU Swing Interior is needed. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 9 minutes ago, BillsFan4 said: Hope this has nothing to do with Bates (leaving). Even with Bates coming back we would have needed to add 2 additional interior lineman. Don't think it has anything to do with him. Still need a swing tackle too unless they really think Doyle is ready. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Jamil Douglas replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) Bills now have 4.6M in space (Mancz, Lawson, Lee, Phillips not accounted for, however ONCE they are accounted for another 3.35M will get pushed OFF the cap (McCloud, Love, Gentry, Hamlin) - Keenum is and his new Contract of 3.5M (Pushing off Capra and his 705K) Still likely needed RB - Based off the McKissic stuff WR3/4 - Depends on how you feel with McKenzie or Stevenson (Hodgins Gentry) in the slot. - I think they will add a vet before the Draft though Swing OT - I doubt they feel comfortable with Doyle in that role right now CB (need one, maybe 2. Right now it is Dane Jackson and Cam Lewis starting outside) - Tre likely gone for 6 weeks to start doubt plan is the unknown of what rookie falls to you in the draft. Big Tickets left to open the most cap space Diggs - Extension Poyer - Extension Tre White - Restructure Dion Dawkins - Restructure Edmunds - Trade or Extension Edited March 21, 2022 by MAJBobby 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Agree with most of above but I think they like Doyle for swing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 The metal lunch pail he brings everyday is an off green and his hard hat is nicked, yes? Then we are all good here. 👍🏻 🤗 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Injuries have been often with this guy. Weird signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Current player breakout is 30 on the Defense 26 on Offense (including Mancz) 3 on Teams. Look for the remaining signings (Moves) going into the draft to be on the offensive side. Just now, aristocrat said: Injuries have been often with this guy. Weird signing. I am not worried about Injuries anymore with the Bills facilities and player management and sport science department they have been one of the lowest Injured teams since McD has been here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 13 hours ago, wjag said: My gut says Bills trade down a few spots and get extras picks. Those get swapped for BPA after they draft a DB. 2 hours ago, freddyjj said: They do need backups. And unlikely OBD loses Bates as we have right to match any offer. It likely comes down to whether Dorsey and Kromer want Bates in new scheme more than anything else. Saffold has primarily played LEFT guard and Bates looked good there last year. Will he have to compete with Cody Ford for the RG spot? If Bills add another guard will Bates return to his suler-sub role? 7 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: Current player breakout is 30 on the Defense 26 on Offense (including Mancz) 3 on Teams. Look for the remaining signings (Moves) going into the draft to be on the offensive side. I am not worried about Injuries anymore with the Bills facilities and player management and sport science department they have been one of the lowest Injured teams since McD has been here. Not necessarily. There are 31 spots to fill and maybe they will focus on offesnse in the draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blank Stare Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 1 hour ago, GunnerBill said: Think Russell Bodine. Do I have to? 1 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, TheProcess said: Do I have to? At least he turned into a draft pick! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 15 minutes ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: The metal lunch pail he brings everyday is an off green and his hard hat is nicked, yes? Then we are all good here. 👍🏻 🤗 He played with Miami last year so this may be his lunch pail... 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 He started 6 games for Miami. He is just a backup though. He'll stick with the Bills if the Bills lose Bates. He might also stick if Buffalo decides Bates is going to start at guard. Maybe with a top notch offensive line coach, his play can be elevated somewhat, but I would hat to have to depend on that for any length of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 29 minutes ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: The metal lunch pail he brings everyday is an off green and his hard hat is nicked, yes? Then we are all good here. 👍🏻 🤗 Yes indeed. Sherlock Holmes, turn that frown upside down! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 32 minutes ago, Georgie said: Saffold has primarily played LEFT guard and Bates looked good there last year. Will he have to compete with Cody Ford for the RG spot? If Bills add another guard will Bates return to his suler-sub role? IMHO most likely Bates competes fopr RG starting spot with Ford (if still here), this signee and a C/G mid-round draftee. Bills have spoke with a half dozen or more IOLs at Combine / Sr Bowl etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilthyBeast Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 2 hours ago, gonzo1105 said: This is 100% what Beane does every off-season. Sign backup veteran lineman and see if someone will stick while having depth for camps. signed Jamil Douglas, Bobby Hart last year in the same fashion Pretty much, if he looks good in summer great if not he's released without hurting the cap situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 3 hours ago, freddyjj said: They do need backups. And unlikely OBD loses Bates as we have right to match any offer. It likely comes down to whether Dorsey and Kromer want Bates in new scheme more than anything else. We have the right to match but Beane doubtless has figure he won't go beyond. We could easily lose him if there is an offer. I'm hoping we don't, but the fact that most of us don't want to lose him could easily mean other teams might want him enough to give him a tough offer to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 47 minutes ago, Rico said: Yes indeed. Sherlock Holmes, turn that frown upside down! Gotta love that late nineties goatee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuff423 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 2 hours ago, HOUSE said: 9 women down, 13 to go.... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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