Special K Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 To my eye, he seemed to play the best out of the o-line group. No penalties, handled the silent count duties, didn't notice him giving up any pressures, whereas McGovern and Brown were getting beat more often then you would like to see. If McBeane ever decide to pay attention to the O-line, and do a massive O-line overhaul, Torrence would be the only man left standing from this group. Thoughts? 2 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerBillsFan Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Not yet, Its still Morse. But I really like what I see from the kid, he is a rookie but he will get there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBF81 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 His play was incredibly encouraging, and considering the competition particularly. What IMO was incredibly significant was that all five starting OL-men played 100% of the snaps. THAT'S the way to build OL chemistry!! It reminds me of our '90s OL. You simply have to have competent healthy OL-men to be able to do that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Positive Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 He looked good against a really good set of interior defensive linemen. If this continues, he could be the Bills right guard for the next decade. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Paulson Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, FrenchConnection said: He looked good against a really good set of interior defensive linemen. If this continues, he could be the Bills right guard for the next decade. 1 early o line in the first 2 round/year for the next 4 years gives Josh an extra 3-4 years on his career- imagine Josh once he is comfortable behind a good line (the time to draft oline is 3 years ago but here we are) 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, Robert Paulson said: 1 early o line in the first 2 round/year for the next 4 years gives Josh an extra 3-4 years on his career- imagine Josh once he is comfortable behind a good line (the time to draft oline is 3 years ago but here we are) Making the o-line a priority is essential for the future success of Josh Allen. Torrence is a great starting point, but I agree with you that 1st or 2nd round picks need to be invested into the O-line in the next few drafts. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Positive Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Robert Paulson said: 1 early o line in the first 2 round/year for the next 4 years gives Josh an extra 3-4 years on his career- imagine Josh once he is comfortable behind a good line (the time to draft oline is 3 years ago but here we are) We’ve had this discussion here a lot of times over the past few years. It was nice to get a starting guard this year, but getting OTs is another story. The sure things at tackle go really high in the first. The bust rate from the mid first on is really high. It’s not just Cody Ford. It’s a league-wide issue. Edited September 13, 2023 by FrenchConnection 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Amazing start for a rookie. The guy has it all: the physical and mental talent for the position. I know I'm hard on Bean picks, but this was a fantastic pick. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Definitely encouraging how he played. The Jets have one helluva defense. Especially that dline. I think we'll see good things from the entire oline next week. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorquemada Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 yeah he looked great and a couple times just manhandled the guy across from him 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Great pick this year...if we criticize Beane's misses we gotta give credit where it's due. This kid looks like the real deal 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 I'd get his jersey, but, that has not worked out well the last few times. Last one I got was Darrus (yikes). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Dawkins was pretty good too. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) To anyone who watched the OL closely: was Torrence and Morse typically doubling Williams? I assumed that would be the case going into the game. I also expected McGovern to have a tough time with Jefferson since that would mean he’s the one on one with him most of the time. edited to add: I was going to look for this on the all 22, but I don’t think I can stomach it. Edited September 13, 2023 by BarleyNY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Joe Marino on locked on said he was arguably their best o lineman that game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 He did get bull rushed back a couple times that I saw, most noticably on the same early play Spencer Brown got dog walked into Allen's lap. But that will happen to most OL playing against that Jet front 4. The important thing to me is he settled in and held his own after and showed really well. Didn't get discouraged that he was being beat early and anchored well in the run and pass as time went on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 45 minutes ago, FrenchConnection said: He looked good against a really good set of interior defensive linemen. If this continues, he could be the Bills right guard for the next decade. Assuming another team doesn't outbid the Bills when his contract expires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 7 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said: He did get bull rushed back a couple times that I saw, most noticably on the same early play Spencer Brown got dog walked into Allen's lap. But that will happen to most OL playing against that Jet front 4. The important thing to me is he settled in and held his own after and showed really well. Didn't get discouraged that he was being beat early and anchored well in the run and pass as time went on. Yea he did that was probably his worst snap... but even then it wasn't his guy that blew up the play it was Spencer's. I thought Cybo was definitely our best lineman on the night. Excellent debut from the big man and there were even a snap or two where he went 1v1 with Q and won the battle. That is one of the elite DTs in football. Promising. Very promising. 3 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 49 minutes ago, Special K said: To my eye, he seemed to play the best out of the o-line group. No penalties, handled the silent count duties, didn't notice him giving up any pressures, whereas McGovern and Brown were getting beat more often then you would like to see. If McBeane ever decide to pay attention to the O-line, and do a massive O-line overhaul, Torrence would be the only man left standing from this group. Thoughts? For Beane to finally put max focus on the OL after nearly 6 years of neglect and bottom 10 rankings, would require him to ignore McD's incessant defensive requests. 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 38 minutes ago, Special K said: Making the o-line a priority is essential for the future success of Josh Allen. Torrence is a great starting point, but I agree with you that 1st or 2nd round picks need to be invested into the O-line in the next few drafts. Probably not going to happen. They are invested into the guys that they have an early pics next year are going to be going to positions where we’re getting to replace Gabe Davis’s replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterStrategist Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 He and Dion both looked the part, played well. I wouldn't say any of our OL were great, or liabilities either. But Torrence and Dion most consistent good play. Then Morse and McGovern. Spencer gave up more pressures than I would have liked to see, getting mostly bull rushed/needed to anchor better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Probably not going to happen. They are invested into the guys that they have an early pics next year are going to be going to positions where we’re getting to replace Gabe Davis’s replacement You mean you want more than 2 receptions for 32 yards out of your #2 WR? Come on….that’s crazy talk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 7 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: For Beane to finally put max focus on the OL after nearly 6 years of neglect and bottom 10 rankings, would require him to ignore McD's incessant defensive requests. In fairnese the Oline was pretty good in 2020. It is the only year of Beane's stewardship I'd say that for and how much no crowds played in is a fair question but that line was top half of the league. Coincidently it was Allen's career year. 2 minutes ago, MasterStrategist said: He and Dion both looked the part, played well. I wouldn't say any of our OL were great, or liabilities either. But Torrence and Dion most consistent good play. Then Morse and McGovern. Spencer gave up more pressures than I would have liked to see, getting mostly bull rushed/needed to anchor better. I thought McGovern was disappointing. Not his best game. I still have hope for him as a signing though. Remember Saffold was good week 1 last year.... then terrible the rest of the season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 28 minutes ago, RyanC883 said: I'd get his jersey, but, that has not worked out well the last few times. Last one I got was Darrus (yikes). Hey, don’t feel bad. My last couple besides Allen have been Mario Williams for Christmas 2014, and then a Devin Singletary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Paulson Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 43 minutes ago, FrenchConnection said: We’ve had this discussion here a lot of times over the past few years. It was nice to get a starting guard this year, but getting OTs is another story. The sure things at tackle go really high in the first. The bust rate from the mid first on is really high. It’s not just Cody Ford. It’s a league-wide issue. i get it but we got to try-can't give up it's nice that we have 2-3 developmental tackles on the PS-maybe one will be serviceable some day the turnstiles we picked up off the trash heap hasn't exactly worked out and are contributing to Josh's brain breaking during games (not excusing his crap play Monday but it looks like he feels he has to throw a 21 pt. touchdown before he gets clobbered instead of just taking what they give him) 19 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: For Beane to finally put max focus on the OL after nearly 6 years of neglect and bottom 10 rankings, would require him to ignore McD's incessant defensive requests. THIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balln Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Yea well. I expected they would be able to run inside. They consistently get light boxes. 2 safeties way back. And the result is exactly the same. On any given offensive plays an OL loses badly. and the offense as a whole looks exactly the same. The have 1 good play. Then 2 negative plays. Or 2 good plays then 1 negative play. Herky jerky. No rhythm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blank Stare Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 To my untrained eye, I thought he looked really solid for his first outing. Very pleased after one game. I think I even saw him pancake Quinnen Williams on one play. Keep it up young fella! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 He was very good and Bills won't face a front 7 even close to this until they see the Jets again at home. 31 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: In fairnese the Oline was pretty good in 2020. It is the only year of Beane's stewardship I'd say that for and how much no crowds played in is a fair question but that line was top half of the league. Coincidently it was Allen's career year. I thought McGovern was disappointing. Not his best game. I still have hope for him as a signing though. Remember Saffold was good week 1 last year.... then terrible the rest of the season. Agree but he was coming off knee injury. Another poor week and they might give Edwards a shot at starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 This amongst another 100 negative threads is fine as this groupm always overrreacts. McGovern was out matched against one of the best DY’s in the league. Brown I apologized for in the past, but he’s had a full off season, mini camps, TC, Preseason, etc. there is no excuse for him. Torrence okayed well against top talent, and so did Morse, and Dawkins. McGovern should be fine as the year progresses. I know people have read from me defending Brown to give him a chance. Those days are done. He was basically sitting in Josh Allen’s lap all night. that’s as measure approach I can have as there were problems. If Brown acts like this against mediocre talent in the Raiders and Commanders, bench his behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 20 minutes ago, Ethan in Cleveland said: He was very good and Bills won't face a front 7 even close to this until they see the Jets again at home. Agree but he was coming off knee injury. Another poor week and they might give Edwards a shot at starting. I think it would take more than 2 weeks to make that move, but agree they have another proven vet in the building and so they won't just let it drag on if it proves more than a slightly sloppy night. And he wasn't terrible, but he can definitely play better and we need to see it asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 14 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: I think it would take more than 2 weeks to make that move, but agree they have another proven vet in the building and so they won't just let it drag on if it proves more than a slightly sloppy night. And he wasn't terrible, but he can definitely play better and we need to see it asap. Agree. I should have said weeks. Knowing this staff they will give him time. At least they have another option. Not the case for either OT spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Sadly, it’s not hard for a rookie to step in and immediately be the best OLineman on this team. At this early stage, I’ll say yes, he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julian Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Extremely lucky he fell to them, thankfully they made the correct pick. The Jets Dline and interior more specifically is dominant, for a rookie to step in and play like that is incredible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milanos Milano Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Next draft needs to focus on RT and a #2 WR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milanos Milano Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Would like to target Keon Coleman and Jack Nelson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Looked good and will only get better with time. As I said in another thread, put Ifedi next to him and let him line-up a la the Chefs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Araiza Curse said: Next draft needs to focus on RT and a #2 WR. You should start a thread about that….two days after Bills game #1 when nobody has seen much of anything about college football yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 5 hours ago, balln said: Yea well. I expected they would be able to run inside. They consistently get light boxes. 2 safeties way back. And the result is exactly the same. On any given offensive plays an OL loses badly. and the offense as a whole looks exactly the same. The have 1 good play. Then 2 negative plays. Or 2 good plays then 1 negative play. Herky jerky. No rhythm. But why do you feel this is happening. Play calling ?1st game with this line up? 1st Game? Against the beastly Jest D line ? how come? They cant be exactly the same. We dont have Saffold LOL McGovern might have struggled but he is no Roger "im pretty tired " Saffold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnNord Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 6 hours ago, Special K said: To my eye, he seemed to play the best out of the o-line group. No penalties, handled the silent count duties, didn't notice him giving up any pressures, whereas McGovern and Brown were getting beat more often then you would like to see. If McBeane ever decide to pay attention to the O-line, and do a massive O-line overhaul, Torrence would be the only man left standing from this group. Thoughts? There’s not going to be a massive overhaul. Dion and McGovern are under contract until 2026. Mitch Morse has 1 more year. Sans a crazy injury, the only position they might upgrade is RT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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