MAJBobby Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieve420 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Wait there are 2 of them. Did we get the better one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Round Bust Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 versatile plays guard this season, backup C possible and likley switches to C next season ? 2,000+NFL snaps and only 2 flags Only 25 - Kromer should elevate a bit more as his run and block grades are average to slightly above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corta765 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: He sounds better than saffold, immediate starter at right guard I was looking at some other guys. This guy wasn’t even on my radar, but plenty of starting experience. Correct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 seems like a Staffold-plus pickup to me. hope I'm wrong. Like a solid starter, but I'd still draft one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills404 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Just now, billieve420 said: Wait there are 2 of them. Did we get the better one? No but they’re both good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 minute ago, gflande1 said: Is that the one that plays for the Jets? It has to be. Bills got the G from Dallas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Really solid signing here - good start. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Does this mean Saffold won’t be back? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Whether this signing works out or not, it is a tremendously good sign the bills realize where they're lacking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEBills Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Plays all three interior lineman positions. It’s a good start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 6 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/01/cowboys-connor-mcgovern-free-agency/ Who to bring back and who to allow to test free-agent waters is never an easy decision. The Dallas Cowboys have 21 free agents to sort through this offseason, and they currently sit over the projected salary cap making for an even more difficult task. One of the players the team must decide on is offensive lineman Connor McGovern. The Cowboys selected McGovern out of Penn State in the third round of the 2019 draft and since entering the league he’s played in 45 games, starting 29. Although he’s never been mentioned as one of the better players on the offensive line, McGovern has been solid. The versatility from the four-year veteran is something that cannot be overlooked. In college, McGovern played both guard spots, and center, while in Dallas he has been used on both sides at guard. McGovern has filled in for right guard Zack Martin when he’s missed time and started 15 games at left guard last year. The offense also has lined McGovern up as a fullback and tight end with success. Another positive with McGovern is his ability to play clean football, garnering just two penalties in his three playing seasons (he missed his rookie year with a torn pectoral muscle). McGovern wasn’t flagged for a single infraction in 2022 and has played 2,015 career snaps and been flagged just twice. The Cowboys have been one of the most penalized teams in the league in recent years, so having someone they can count on to be disciplined enough not to hurt the team is huge plus. Playing clean is tough enough but doing it while playing multiple places on the offensive line is an impressive feat. McGovern is also just 25-years old, and his best football could still be ahead of him. If the Cowboys want to retain a young versatile piece of their offensive line at a good age, they’ll try to re-sign him. It helps that McGovern won’t cost near what the top free agents at guard will command since he isn’t as accomplished as some of the other options. However, because of his age and with teams desperate to upgrade their offensive lines, McGovern could be seen as a bargain for a franchise looking for interior help. There simply aren’t enough good offensive linemen around the league. The Cowboys are in a place where they need to consider all options on the offensive line and what they do elsewhere could determine McGovern’s fate with the team. There isn’t much depth on the interior of the team’s offensive line, with Matt Farniok currently as the only other guard with much experience on the roster. There are options and the team does have some versatility with the offensive line, but that means making more decisions throughout the unit. Dallas drafted Tyler Smith to be their left tackle of the future, but the team began him at left guard. Smith was supposed to gain experience in his first year before moving to LT, but those plans didn’t work out. When veteran LT Tyron Smith was hurt in preseason, the rookie was shifted outside and McGovern was inserted into the starting lineup. This offseason, the Cowboys need to make a decision on Tyron Smith. Do they keep the mammoth tackle and move Tyler Smith back to guard for another year of acclimating, or do they release the veteran, save over $13 million on the cap and accelerate the younger Smith’s learning curve yet again? And what if Dallas isn’t comfortable with right tackle Terence Steele’s health after his torn ACL suffered late in the year? The team moved Tyron Smith over to RT tackle while using Tyler Smith and Jason Peters at LT when Steele got hurt. Steele is also a free agent, albeit a restricted one, and the team needs a contingency for him as well. Those decisions on the Smiths and Steele could be a factor in what the Cowboys do with McGovern. He’s not the biggest piece of the free agent puzzle in Dallas, but the team should strongly consider re-signing McGovern if the price is right. McGovern isn’t one of the best guards in the league, but he’s a solid player, and is a good fit with the team because of his versatility, toughness, and ability to avoid penalties. McGovern doesn’t feel like a priority free agent for the Cowboys, but he does feel like a valuable player to retain. Dorsey seeing that versatility: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, Rc2catch said: To be fair, show a free agent signed today that is not an overpay. That’s basically all free agency is. And his best football is ahead of him. My brothers are Cowgirl fans and liked him because he was very reliable when injuries occurred. Now he steps in a starting role , I like his potential alot. For under 8m per , I like it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Roundybout Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Nice signing. Seems to excel in pass blocking over run blocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan2313 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Just now, Aussie Joe said: Does this mean Saffold won’t be back? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rc2catch Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Just now, MAJBobby said: Well he certainly would have fit last season 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 His stats look good but gets poor grades by PFF but is am improvement as only gave up 2 sacks and committed 1 penalty but a grade of 52.2 by comparison Stafford was 43.7 with 2 sacks against 10 penalties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Certainly couldn’t be worse than Saffold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 multi position ability and 13 out of 64 (or so) ranked pass blocking is a good value for 8 per year considering saffold (how on earth did he make the pro bowl?) who wiffed on a score costing mistake vs cinci was getting 6.5 hope it works out, and it lines us up to put money into WR (JJ from denver?) and draft maybe OT and D needs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
947 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 0 penalties in 15 games last year, and only 2 career penalties. That's huge. I like it. 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Interesting.. run game, we shall see.. but this does fit with Beane saying he needs to protect Allen. Morse/McGovern both top tier pass pro interior linemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Has been known to be an excellent pass blocker more so than a run blocker. That’s fine we need to protect Allen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JerseyBills Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 I think he'll surprise ppl like the Daquan Jones signing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GustheDog33 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Yay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapperCam Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 If I had to value pass blocking or run blocking more, I go pass blocking every time. We have to keep Allen upright and not running for his life every play. Can Ike and Bates handle the other guard position? Can we upgrade RT? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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billsfan89 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 PFF graded him poorly in 2022 but good in 2021 and decent in 2020. However, Cowboys fans seem to think he is a decent to above-average player so that's a good eye test. The money isn't crazy for a player of his caliber. A young starting caliber guard with positional flexibility is worth the cost. I would ideally like to a vet RT brought in to compete with Brown and another lower end vet guard brought in for more depth. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Success Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Honestly, I feel like it's a successful FA period already. I really just wanted to see them get at least one solid guard. I think they can fill most of the other pressing needs in the draft. I'd expect another guard taken in the 1st 3 rounds somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Also reading he is better on the right side?... which would then allow us to move Bates back over the left side. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsgoodtime Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 7 minutes ago, JerseyBills said: And his best football is ahead of him. My brothers are Cowgirl fans and liked him because he was very reliable when injuries occurred. Now he steps in a starting role , I like his potential alot. For under 8m per , I like it So we signed a back up for 3 year 23m? Woof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 minute ago, SCBills said: Also reading he is better on the right side?... which would then allow us to move Bates back over the left side. Ideally Bates is the immediate backup at C and G. Not a starter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 2 penalties in 3 seasons is a plus. Have no idea how good this guy is; hopefully he helps make a difference. Still need lots more help after him on that line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Success said: Honestly, I feel like it's a successful FA period already. I really just wanted to see them get at least one solid guard. I think they can fill most of the other pressing needs in the draft. I'd expect another guard taken in the 1st 3 rounds somewhere. Guard or Center, as the good thing about McGovern as he can play both so could succeed Morse if we move on from him in 2014. Just now, Gunsgoodtime said: So we signed a back up for 3 year 23m? Woof He's starting at guard and probably top backup to Morse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) Makes sense given the Bills propensity to use an extra OL in certain situations and the increased blocking role of TE. He has been used at Fullback and TE in addition to playing Guard. Edited March 13, 2023 by Malazan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 if he can be a quality starter, and could slide into C if need be, then all we'd need to do as add an OT to either force dawkins inside or compete w brown, and we are gold on the line. after that, we can spam picks on D and whatever after securing some targets for allen (JJ as a trade would be great). JJ as a trade, we could draft S and MLB and have a flat D and up O, i think that is a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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