The Big Cat Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 "Sources close to the team tell me there's a growing belief among some coaches on Dick Jauron's staff that Demetrius Bell should be the left tackle when the regular season opens Sept. 14 against the New England Patriots." Sigh, oh the implications... Commence, TSW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'm all for Bell at LT and Langston back to the right side. Then the question is do we replace one of the rookie guards with Butler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan Trapped in Pats Land Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I figured this was happening at some point....Walker goes to the bench. Butler is too valuable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 I figured this was happening at some point....Walker goes to the bench. Butler is too valuable. I'm all for Bell at LT and Langston back to the right side. Then the question is do we replace one of the rookie guards with Butler? Yes, Butler replaces Levitre, and ultimately (but probably not soon) Levitre replaces Handy and we line up: Bell, Levitre, Wood, Butler, Walker, in a perfect world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Sigh, oh the implications... Commence, TSW Great, now it's going to cost the Bills 60 million to keep Bell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Not since it became obvious from his play that this diamond in the rough is at least a couple of years away from being starter quality (if ever). ...but this experts opinion says different?? Who am I to believe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamRoller67 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'm all for Bell at LT and Langston back to the right side. Then the question is do we replace one of the rookie guards with Butler? LT Bell LG Wood C Hangartner RG Butler RT Walker Levitre first man off the bench at Guard. Chambers first man off at Tackle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwws9999 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 LT BellLG Wood C Hangartner RG Butler RT Walker Levitre first man off the bench at Guard. Chambers first man off at Tackle hasn't wood been playing right guard. would that be a difficult transition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 hasn't wood been playing right guard. would that be a difficult transition I agree we probably don't want to move either of the rookies unless it is to the bench. I don't think Wood is going anywhere this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST MODE BABY! Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 It's never a good feeling when the fans seem to grasp things quicker than the coaching staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conch Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 you have to look at this as positive. We'd have a young line that is going to just get better and better over time. Not this year but in a few they could be dominant. The two weak spots on the line are at the tackles. Draft a top end right tackle next year and this line is set for a long time. Right now keep the changes to a minimum. Bell. Levitre. Hangartner. Wood. Butler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey greco Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 It's never a good feeling when the fans seem to grasp things quicker than the coaching staff. Especially since it happens so consistently with this staff. Jackson and Greer stand out in that regard, and we'll soon be adding Nic Harris to the list, unless they come to their senses soon. My guess is that neither Bell nor Harris will be starters until Jauron is absolutely forced to make a change by injury. Dick never changes his spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 LT BellLG Wood C Hangartner RG Butler RT Walker Levitre first man off the bench at Guard. Chambers first man off at Tackle This is where we will likely end up. Wood goes to C at some point and Levitre comes in at G when he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Sigh, oh the implications... Commence, TSW I will believe it when I see it. But it would at least reduce the number of gambles we are taking on the line. Right now we have 5: Walker at a new position, 2 rookies, Butler at a new position and a new Center. This could get Levitre off the field and Both Butler and Walker back to the positions they know. So you end up with 3 gambles: The new center, rookie Wood starting and Bell at LT. It may come down to who scares the coaches more if they have to start them, Levitre or Bell? Will that be hemlock or cyanide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Couldn't help but notice Bell played LT in GB for a series or two. Thing is, if he becomes the starter and displaces other players, how much does that speak of the front office for saying LW would be the starting LT? Makes me wonder who's judging the roster from the front office, especially considering they figured LW would be the starter and now that could be changing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 This is where we will likely end up. Wood goes to C at some point and Levitre comes it at G when he does. So basically what I said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRW Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Couldn't help but notice Bell played LT in GB for a series or two. Thing is, if he becomes the starter and displaces other players, how much does that speak of the front office for saying LW would be the starting LT? Makes me wonder who's judging the roster from the front office, especially considering they figured LW would be the starter and now that could be changing. Depends how you look at it, doesn't it? If they start Bell because they're impressed with his progress, then that's a plus. On the other hand, if they're saying Walker can't cut it and this is a desperation move to find anyone who can man that spot, then yeah, it doesn't reflect well on them. I don't think anyone, from the FO to Walker himself, ever saw him starting at LT as anything but a stopgap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Those that are saying we should play Butler at RT and put Walker on the bench, I really can't see that happening. Walker has been a solid player at tackle and Butler really excelled at guard last year, to the extent that we were actually able to run the ball when we had him healthy late in the season. The consensus is correct, I think; if this does happen, Walker returns to RT, Butler returns to Guard, and Levitre sits until he's ready to replace Hangy (moving Wood to Center). Long-term (opening day 2010, perhaps), we line up LT Bell, LG Levitre, C Wood, RG Butler, RT Walker, as others have said. This line is actually starting to look halfway decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 It's been my opinion that Bell has the most upside at LT - Bell is very good against speed and quickness and has some trouble against power- which is why I think he fits better at LT than RT- right now I think the best lineup would be Bell, Butler, Hangartner, Wood, Walker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haven Moses Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 If Hangarten keeps getting blown up like what Raji did to him, he's the guy grabbing some bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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