Erik Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I noticed that Tim Graham gave him props in his thoughts on the game. He had been very underwhelming in the preseason so far. Did he step it up last night or what? It's looking more and more like we're going to have to count on this guy to make plays this year. For those who got the game live...how did he look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazie Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I noticed that Tim Graham gave him props in his thoughts on the game. He had been very underwhelming in the preseason so far. Did he step it up last night or what? It's looking more and more like we're going to have to count on this guy to make plays this year. For those who got the game live...how did he look? And also D Bell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I noticed that Tim Graham gave him props in his thoughts on the game. He had been very underwhelming in the preseason so far. Did he step it up last night or what? It's looking more and more like we're going to have to count on this guy to make plays this year. For those who got the game live...how did he look? McCargo was active, which was nice to see. He also blew up Puke Preston on a GB fumble (unfortunately Puke recovered the fumble). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 And also D Bell? D. Bell got some playing time at LT with the starters and more than held his own. Perhaps the coaching staff wants to see if he is ready to move up sooner rather than later. It would of course jumble the OL once again, but if Bell can continue to hold his own against the other team's starters, my OL would look like this: LT: D. Bell LG: Andy Levitre C: Eric Wood RG: Brad Butler RT: Langston Walker Hangartner reprises his Carolina Panther role as first man off of the bench at G, C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 D. Bell got some playing time at LT with the starters and more than held his own. Perhaps the coaching staff wants to see if he is ready to move up sooner rather than later. It would of course jumble the OL once again, but if Bell can continue to hold his own against the other team's starters, my OL would look like this:LT: D. Bell LG: Andy Levitre C: Eric Wood RG: Brad Butler RT: Langston Walker Hangartner reprises his Carolina Panther role as first man off of the bench at G, C I think that would be a much better Oline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy griffin Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 i like your OL alot. This seems practial. Maybe Chambers at LG -- if he can play it. Levitre is too green still. Bell and Wood are gamers. D. Bell got some playing time at LT with the starters and more than held his own. Perhaps the coaching staff wants to see if he is ready to move up sooner rather than later. It would of course jumble the OL once again, but if Bell can continue to hold his own against the other team's starters, my OL would look like this:LT: D. Bell LG: Andy Levitre C: Eric Wood RG: Brad Butler RT: Langston Walker Hangartner reprises his Carolina Panther role as first man off of the bench at G, C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStranger76 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I absolutely believe that is the projected line for next year Jayballer10, along with a first day pick at tackle to compete with Bell or move inside for Butler. Never liked Butler at guard really...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 If Hangartner's performance this past game in the pivot is what we have to look forward to with 3-4 defenses this year, then this line needs to formulate soon. I know that having two rookies playing next to each other isn't ideal, but they are both intelligent and I believe they would be able to handle the responsibilities. Wood would be solid in the middle! Kent Hull part deux... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I love that oline so much better. The best part is that Butler and walker are in the same spots as last year where they were at least fine. Hangartner is a huge dissapointment. When you see two RBs have a breakout year like Williams and stewart, you would assume their Center gave them a lot of help. It is sad he isn't performing well. As for wood and levitre, I need to see them more to really get a feel for them. Bell shows promise, but I dont' know if he is ready. But if he is, put him in at LT and walker back on RT. But I don't think we are going to see many changes to the oline right away. Maybe when the Pats* kill us on monday night they will shift things around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 It's pretty obvious that wherever he plays, Butler is the weak link. At the risk of beating the dead horse: Brad Butler = Kris Farris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I absolutely believe that is the projected line for next year Jayballer10, along with a first day pick at tackle to compete with Bell or move inside for Butler. Never liked Butler at guard really...... Projected by whom! This coaching staff and front office DOESN'T HAVE A NEXT YEAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaLee83 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 If Hangartner's performance this past game in the pivot is what we have to look forward to with 3-4 defenses this year, then this line needs to formulate soon. I know that having two rookies playing next to each other isn't ideal, but they are both intelligent and I believe they would be able to handle the responsibilities. Wood would be solid in the middle! Kent Hull part deux... Which is amazing given that one of Hangartner's supposed great qualities was his ability to take on the tough NT's in the NFL. I'm not sure if I saw it right but it looked as if Geoffy boy may have been sexually violated on a few plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 No way does Bell make the leap from the bench to starting LT. Maybe he unseats Butler at RT and Butler moves back inside to guard. Personally while I do not think it will happen this year due to too many moving pieces they can't move Wood to center fast enough. He may be the only one for sure left on the roster playing o-line for the Bills this time next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Kudos to McCargo. We almost gave up on him because his position coach sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizell Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 i think mccargo and youboty are the two guys i want most to succeed on the current team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 mccargo looks like he is gonna earn himself a roster spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 No way does Bell make the leap from the bench to starting LT. Maybe he unseats Butler at RT and Butler moves back inside to guard. Personally while I do not think it will happen this year due to too many moving pieces they can't move Wood to center fast enough. He may be the only one for sure left on the roster playing o-line for the Bills this time next year. IMO, it won't be right tackle. He hasn't played that much in the pre-season except when Butler was hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazie Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 IMO, it won't be right tackle. He hasn't played that much in the pre-season except when Butler was hurt. Plug him in at LT where we need him let him have his trial by fire. Will strengthen the rest of the line a lot by allowing others to shift to their natural positions... and he may surprise by being at least capable if not outright good. By seasons end we have an experienced LT moving forward, or we know he is not the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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