WVUFootball29 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Current FA Centers Mike Pukecillo Cleveland Tyson Walter Houston Seth McKinney Miami Bob Hallen San Diego Bill Conaty Arizona Jeff Mitchell Carolina Brock Gutierrez Detroit Mike Flanagan Green Bay Melvin Fowler Minnesota All of these centers are unrestricted. McKinney, Mitchell and Flanagan are the only ones of this group with significant starting experience and if/when we officially leave Trey Teague off the roster we going to need a center with experience AT THE CENTER POSITION to take his place. I'm not sold on Preston just yet, he played well in his first start for Chris Villarrial. However, he did look lost in most of his other appearances and I hope that is because he was mostly playing Guard instead of Center. I'd like Duke to have a year, maybe two behind an experienced Center like Mitchell or Flanagan. the sticking point to all this is that the teams are not going to willingly part with any of these guys, so we'd probably have to overpay them a bit. I'm alright with that because I truly believe that Center has been a major weakness on this offensive line since we lost Jerry Ostrowski to that broken leg. If any of those three can be brought in without severly hampering our draft...Git-R-Done Marv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I thought Jeff Faine was available ? Or did he sign already ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaDairis Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 What about the kid Preston?? Why do we need a cashed, overpaid vet when we have Preston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 Doesnt appear on NFL.com's FA list. Still shows him as an active member of the Browns. I wonder if he'll move to guard or if Cleveland will be willing to trade him now that they have Bentley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACKMARINO Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 bring back billy conaty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadlox Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 if the bills trade down in the draft i'd love to see them get mangold from osu. i'm not really thrilled by any of the free agent centers out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 if the bills trade down in the draft i'd love to see them get mangold from osu. i'm not really thrilled by any of the free agent centers out there 631228[/snapback] Mangold looks to be a high 2nd round pick...he might fall to us in the second, but I doubt it. I can't see the need to bring in another rookie when there are 3 experienced vets out there. If we cant sign any of them...heck I wouldnt be opposed to Mangold I think he's one of best centers to come out in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I thought Jeff Faine was available ? Or did he sign already ? 631158[/snapback] I thought Faine was still under contract, but the rumor is that w/ Bentley signed, he'll be released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I thought Faine was still under contract, but the rumor is that w/ Bentley signed, he'll be released. 631248[/snapback] I thought he was trade material. I hadn't heard they would release him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I thought he was trade material. I hadn't heard they would release him. 631253[/snapback] Yeah. That does sound more likely, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2004 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Current FA Centers Mike Pukecillo Cleveland Tyson Walter Houston Seth McKinney Miami Bob Hallen San Diego Bill Conaty Arizona Jeff Mitchell Carolina Brock Gutierrez Detroit Mike Flanagan Green Bay Melvin Fowler Minnesota All of these centers are unrestricted. McKinney, Mitchell and Flanagan are the only ones of this group with significant starting experience and if/when we officially leave Trey Teague off the roster we going to need a center with experience AT THE CENTER POSITION to take his place. I'm not sold on Preston just yet, he played well in his first start for Chris Villarrial. However, he did look lost in most of his other appearances and I hope that is because he was mostly playing Guard instead of Center. I'd like Duke to have a year, maybe two behind an experienced Center like Mitchell or Flanagan. the sticking point to all this is that the teams are not going to willingly part with any of these guys, so we'd probably have to overpay them a bit. I'm alright with that because I truly believe that Center has been a major weakness on this offensive line since we lost Jerry Ostrowski to that broken leg. If any of those three can be brought in without severly hampering our draft...Git-R-Done Marv. 631120[/snapback] Nick Mangold in the second round would be my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Nick Mangold in the second round would be my choice. 631269[/snapback] I certainly like that choice. I sure hope he's around by our 2nd round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stl Bills Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I thought he was trade material. I hadn't heard they would release him. 631253[/snapback] Thats what Kffl was reporting, I guess they are looking to trade him. I like Faine a lot, just never seems to be able to stay healthy. Wonder what they want for him. I've been on the Mangold bandwagon for a few months now....If he's there in the second he's a Must Pick (not sure if he'll make it to the 2nd but if he did I always thought the Titans would steal him, now they've got Mawae so ya never know). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Current FA Centers Mike Pukecillo Cleveland Tyson Walter Houston Seth McKinney Miami Bob Hallen San Diego Bill Conaty Arizona Jeff Mitchell Carolina Brock Gutierrez Detroit Mike Flanagan Green Bay Melvin Fowler Minnesota 631120[/snapback] I heard that Duke Preston is available....Get'r done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 I heard that Duke Preston is available....Get'r done 631294[/snapback] Who let you out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Current FA Centers Melvin Fowler Minnesota 631120[/snapback] I mentioned this guy in my offseason plan if the Bills are looking for a veteran that could possibly unseat and/or back up Preston this year and likely be had inexpensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Who let you out? 631300[/snapback] Same guy that let the dogs out...woof woof woof woof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Current FA Centers Mike Pukecillo Cleveland Tyson Walter Houston Seth McKinney Miami Bob Hallen San Diego Bill Conaty Arizona Jeff Mitchell Carolina Brock Gutierrez Detroit Mike Flanagan Green Bay Melvin Fowler Minnesota 631120[/snapback] There's 1 more... Trey Teague. I'd almost rather bring him back than just give the job to an unproven scrub like Preston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 There's 1 more... Trey Teague. I'd almost rather bring him back than just give the job to an unproven scrub like Preston. 631356[/snapback] Sweet, give it to a proven scrub...I'd rather move Trey back to tackle than give him another season as center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Sweet, give it to a proven scrub...I'd rather move Trey back to tackle than give him another season as center 631362[/snapback] I said almost. I want Mangold in the 2nd. Mitchell or Flanagan would be OK as stop-gaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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