BigAl2526 Posted March 6 Posted March 6 Both Edwards and McGovern will command big salaries in free agency. Buffalo might be able to retain one of them, but they also might choose to spend those major dollars elsewhere. If the latter turns out to be the Bills' strategy, what do they do about their interior offensive line? They Have Alec Anderson and Sedrick Van Pran-Granger on the roster now. We've been led to believe that Anderson could start on a number of NFL teams, and he always did well when he played in relief of a starter. Van Pran-Granger was seen as a potential future starter when he came out of Georgia. Do the Bills think they might be ready to make the jump to start? That would mean Buffalo could draft for depth rather than an immediate starter. Otherwise, they might have to look for a value free agent they think might be able to start. So, what's your best guess as to what the Bills will do if McGovern and Edwards are priced outside of Buffalo's ability to pay. Quote
NickelCity Posted March 6 Posted March 6 So much hinges on SVPG. I have no clue how the team views him, but he's a key to the whole approach imo. Either way, I'm adding a C/G in the draft - 5th or 6th round. 3 Quote
Kelly to Allen Posted March 6 Posted March 6 We went through this in 2023 and 2024 basically They already planned ahead 3 Quote
Kirby Jackson Posted March 6 Posted March 6 I think Anderson fills one of those spots. To me, that always felt like the plan. The other spot could go in a bunch of directions: Grable/SVPG/draft pick/less expensive FA. Gun to my head, the other starter is not yet on the roster. I’ll say that they sign a young FA. Quote
Rochesterfan Posted March 6 Posted March 6 (edited) 7 hours ago, BigAl2526 said: Both Edwards and McGovern will command big salaries in free agency. Buffalo might be able to retain one of them, but they also might choose to spend those major dollars elsewhere. If the latter turns out to be the Bills' strategy, what do they do about their interior offensive line? They Have Alec Anderson and Sedrick Van Pran-Granger on the roster now. We've been led to believe that Anderson could start on a number of NFL teams, and he always did well when he played in relief of a starter. Van Pran-Granger was seen as a potential future starter when he came out of Georgia. Do the Bills think they might be ready to make the jump to start? That would mean Buffalo could draft for depth rather than an immediate starter. Otherwise, they might have to look for a value free agent they think might be able to start. So, what's your best guess as to what the Bills will do if McGovern and Edwards are priced outside of Buffalo's ability to pay. As was stated in the other threads on this topic - the Bills are letting both go. The market is just too high priced and the needs around the league are too great to not drive costs up. This will lead toward comp picks that the Bills want for next year and will also impact and limit our FA spends to protect that. I think the Bills are going to try and insert the rostered guys into the lineup, but we will see if it works - they could also easily look at a young FA that wants to come in on a cheaper contract. The fear is neither of the rostered guys have really handled line calls at the pro level and both McGovern and Edwards were smart and Dawkins repeatedly said how much Edwards helped him identify the defense to allow Dawkins to handle his guys. The impact will be felt outside of how the two guys play - will it effect Dawkins play and how Torrance does. I think the 2 guys would be fine in a vacuum- I do worry as it is the center - the closest guy and protector of the QB and the guy on the left that Josh went over 99 as he QB sneaked or tush pushed - that the change could have larger ramifications. It will also depend upon the change in style - like will they change from mostly 1 on 1 blocking to double teams, etc. Edited March 6 by Rochesterfan 1 Quote
NeverOutNick Posted March 6 Posted March 6 I’m planting my flag on our starting O line being: Grable, Anderson, SVPG, Torrence, Brown backups: Lundt, Van Denmark, Draft, cheap FA, Clayton We trade Dawkins to move up in the first and grab Carnell Tate 💥 Rest of the draft we focus on what we didn’t get in free agency for Leonhards D 1 4 Quote
H2o Posted March 6 Posted March 6 4 minutes ago, NeverOutNick said: I’m planting my flag on our starting O line being: Grable, Anderson, SVPG, Torrence, Brown backups: Lundt, Van Denmark, Draft, cheap FA, Clayton We trade Dawkins to move up in the first and grab Carnell Tate 💥 Rest of the draft we focus on what we didn’t get in free agency for Leonhards D The Shnowman isn't going anywhere yet, and that wouldn't be enough to get into the top 5-8 picks. 1 1 1 Quote
NeverOutNick Posted March 6 Posted March 6 (edited) 3 minutes ago, H2o said: The Shnowman isn't going anywhere yet, and that wouldn't be enough to get into the top 5-8 picks. It’s a pipe dream and I 100% agree it’s not enough for that. In my fantasy land Tate falls to the teens and we trade up for him using Dawkins like we did Cordy Glenn in 2018. It would take huge balls to do it but I think this is the most value we can get for the beloved Dawkins as he’s starting to decline Edited March 6 by NeverOutNick Quote
EssexBill Posted March 6 Posted March 6 (edited) Gotta be SVPG at centre for me, he was drafted 2 years ago so has had time to get used to the pro ranks and now’s his time to shine. If you draft someone you’ll just have to wait 1-2 years for them to be ready, SVPG has had that time. And if you go to FA you’re guaranteed not getting anyone as good as McGovern for cheap Edited March 6 by EssexBill 1 Quote
MJS Posted March 6 Posted March 6 The Bills have pretty good depth on the oline and have been developing a handful of promising players. It is time for those guys to show what they have. My only worry is that we lost our oline coach. He was really good. 3 Quote
colin Posted March 6 Posted March 6 They had Edwards as cheap depth, and McGovern as a low mid fa signing who they moved to c after playing g. They are gonna do the same thing again, but if there is an aged vet on a short team friendly contract, they might fill one like that. The only interior ol beane ever paid was morse, which was a big need at the time, but when he left we slid a 5 a year guy in there and did just as well if not better. New ol coach is a kromer disciple. I expect we are set there 1 Quote
TheBeaneBandit Posted March 6 Posted March 6 1 hour ago, oldmanfan said: SVPG and Anderson start. Got to move forward. Grable may have something to say about LG....I'm not positive, but we shall see. Quote
Kirby Jackson Posted March 6 Posted March 6 20 minutes ago, MJS said: The Bills have pretty good depth on the oline and have been developing a handful of promising players. It is time for those guys to show what they have. My only worry is that we lost our oline coach. He was really good. This is pretty much how I feel. This is a spicy take but the Bills will miss Kromer more than McDermott. That OL has been elite and now are replacing 2 starters. They’ve had great depth on the OL but that’s about to be tested. Those guys need to move up and we need to backfill the depth behind them. I’d feel much better about both of those things with Kromer still there. It’s like he’s sending his kids out into the real world. He taught them all the life skills and now they need to apply them without him there when they fall down. Quote
Kelly to Allen Posted March 6 Posted March 6 Didn't John Davis and Howard ballard take over as starters in 1990? Quote
Not at the table Karlos Posted March 6 Posted March 6 Anderson at C. Grable, one of backups or FA at G 1 Quote
frostbitmic Posted March 6 Posted March 6 SVPG at Center - This was the plan when he was drafted IMO. Anderson/Grable/Rookie @ LG ... Whoever wins the job. I think Grable is the eventual successor to Dawkins at LT. Quote
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