Special K Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 In one of the million mock drafts out there, (don't remember which website or news outlet it was from) the Mock had the Bills selecting Broderick Jones T Georgia. The writer went on to say that if the Bills go this route and select a LT prospect in round 1, it would allow them to slide Dion Dawkins from LT to LG: "where he would go from being an above average tackle, to being an elite guard." Does anyone agree with line of thinking, and more importantly, does anyone think this scenario could be on the Bills radar? Thoughts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Maybe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 (edited) Would that make Dawkins over paid as aguard? Edited March 10, 2023 by Mike in Horseheads 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Yes 100%. Would be a mean guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 He’s a good LT, doubt he would want to make the switch. He would probably force his way out because of $$$$$$. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeaneBandit Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Mike in Horseheads said: Would that make Dawkins over paid as aguard? Not really if his play was close to elite. I think the top guys are getting 14 or 15 M per year. So I just checked there are 7 guards north of 14 M with Quinten Nelson tops at 20M per year. So as long as Dawkins is a top 10 G ( very possible imo) his contract is fine. Edited March 10, 2023 by TheBeaneBandit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 10 minutes ago, TheBeaneBandit said: Not really if his play was close to elite. I think the top guys are getting 14 or 15 M per year. So I just checked there are 7 guards north of 14 M with Quinten Nelson tops at 20M per year. So as long as Dawkins is a top 10 G ( very possible imo) his contract is fine. I don't have a problem with his contract nor moving him to LG. If Jones were to fall to us it would make for an interesting decision by Beane. The idea if Dion moving to LG has been kicked around before. Saffold is out the door and Spencer playing RT terrifies me. This is the long overdue season we go crazy on OL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngbills Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 What about him makes him a better G than T? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsgoodtime Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Could Dion Dawkins lift some weights and get in shape? More news soon 7 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 We don’t need to replace him. A lot has to happen before moving Dawkins. It’s a lot easier to just draft an OG or sign one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsgoodtime Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: It's going to be fun this time! Imagine a rabid Bills mafia through the FA and draft this year! Only to use 2 of the 1st 3 picks on defense. Edited March 10, 2023 by Gunsgoodtime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 There isn't a left tackle on the market as good as Dawkins that the Bills could afford. There's no left tackle in the draft that would be as good as Dawkins in the draft where the Bills pick. Left tackle is more important than guard. Find a guard in free agency or the draft. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 (edited) Hes not quintin Nelson or Zach Martin … not at all He’s better used at left tackle than being a top 10 guard who doesn’t impact the game A top 12 left tackle is invaluable… Especially under 30 hes playing RT before Guard lol Edited March 10, 2023 by Buffalo716 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 It’s not a coincidence that the better the left guard is the better Dockins play is at left tackle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Why would we make him a guard? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 49 minutes ago, davefan66 said: Why would we make him a guard? I don’t understand this strategy either. The only time to think about that is if we draft a player and he develops into a better OT. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Buddy Nix o line 101. you get tackles and you can always move them inside 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Yes. I do. I have for a while. I agree totally with the writer and as Dion gets older and struggles more with his weight (he has turned up overweight both the last two seasons) I think LG is where he prolongs his career. You only do it if you can get your hands on an elite left tackle prospect or you can trade for a vet left tackle at least as good as Dion. You don't move him and create a hole there. But it should be an option on the table. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTruster Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 He's just fine right where he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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