tennesseeboy Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/...,1417899.column I buy the "best player available" argument to some extent. But when you let an all pro tackle go with no replacement Oher would not have been too much of a stretch. Or they could have traded up for one of the three premier tackles. I like this team's attitude about offensive lines. They didn't do bad with the Ngata pick for their defensive line few years ago either... Dick..it isn't all about the defensive backs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHFO Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Didn't the Bills draft a couple of OL men this year? I mean feel free to correct me if i'm wrong ...building an OL doesn't happen overnight or in ONE draft, I'm quite happy with Maybin and he does play on the DL so I think it would seem the Bills are heading in the direction of building the lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Didn't the Bills draft a couple of OL men this year? I mean feel free to correct me if i'm wrong ...building an OL doesn't happen overnight or in ONE draft, I'm quite happy with Maybin and he does play on the DL so I think it would seem the Bills are heading in the direction of building the lines Only took 'em a decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthICE Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Didn't the Bills draft a couple of OL men this year? I mean feel free to correct me if i'm wrong ...building an OL doesn't happen overnight or in ONE draft, I'm quite happy with Maybin and he does play on the DL so I think it would seem the Bills are heading in the direction of building the lines Maybin would be a OLB on any other team. ONLY In Buffalo do they press a 225-240lb kid into duty at DE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy griffin Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 no team in the league can boast depth. there is a shortage of LBs and def line player. as such, maybin needs to go where he is needed. the team still needs impact players. TD was the worst GM is the history of the team. he treid to get 53 average players -- as opposed to 40 average players and 13 IMPACT PLAYERS. Mike Williams bing a scrub did not help. But really, TDs guys were/ are average to below average at all positions. YOu cant win in the league without a 4-10 impact types on your team. they dont have to be 1st rounders. i think the bill finally changed their approach on this -- as evident by the promsing play of nic harris at LB and Frad Jackson (a free agent pick up) -- who is becoming an impact RB by any standard. Maybin would be a OLB on any other team. ONLY In Buffalo do they press a 225-240lb kid into duty at DE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 The bills needed a left (and right, actually) offensive tackle. Every offensive line position is not fungible. Wood and Levitre are fine, as far as they go. Ngata is and was a franchise type player, Maybin is a light defensive end/linebacker who will contribute, but not change much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 To me if Bryd isn't Ed Reeds then that was a stupid pick -Phil Loadholt was there as was Unger and some nice DEs- boy I wanted Sidbury- If Bryd isn't great then everyone involved with the pick should be fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Didn't the Bills draft a couple of OL men this year? I mean feel free to correct me if i'm wrong ...building an OL doesn't happen overnight or in ONE draft, I'm quite happy with Maybin and he does play on the DL so I think it would seem the Bills are heading in the direction of building the lines they drafted two guards when they need tackles...and neither guard has shown that they are 100% ready for the NFL but its not like that matters the team has now traded their LT and cut their RT from last year and replaced them with what? their starting RG who clearly is better suited for guard then tackle and a 7th round pick from last year who has show what exactly? this line is going to be a disaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingon Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 The bills needed a left (and right, actually) offensive tackle. Every offensive line position is not fungible. Wood and Levitre are fine, as far as they go. Ngata is and was a franchise type player, Maybin is a light defensive end/linebacker who will contribute, but not change much. That's a rather bold assessment for a player who has yet to play a single down in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Didn't the Bills draft a couple of OL men this year? I mean feel free to correct me if i'm wrong ...building an OL doesn't happen overnight or in ONE draft, I'm quite happy with Maybin and he does play on the DL so I think it would seem the Bills are heading in the direction of building the lines The issue is they took an C and a prospect that by most accounts was expected to be a OG. They failed to address OT in the draft and in free agency. To me if the Bills front office had even the slightest of concerns about Peters and Walker being on this year's roster it would have made sense to bring in a free agent OT, heck Jonas Jennings is still out there and if healthy think he's better then Kirk Chambers and/or Jonathan Scott and a lot more proven at OT then Brad Butler. Or better yet instead of drafting a CB like Cory Harris in Round 6 take a flier on an OT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 they drafted two guards when they need tackles...and neither guard has shown that they are 100% ready for the NFL but its not like that matters the team has now traded their LT and cut their RT from last year and replaced them with what? their starting RG who clearly is better suited for guard then tackle and a 7th round pick from last year who has show what exactly? this line is going to be a disaster Im so glad you know that for sure after watching how many regular season games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Levy Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I think the RAVENS will win the AFC this year. Yes, I'm serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 I think the RAVENS will win the AFC this year. Yes, I'm serious. WHOA....I was kidding when I said the Ravens suck. I think they might win the AFC too. And they did it the same wayh the Bills won the AFL with the offensive and defensive lines they had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 The issue is they took an C and a prospect that by most accounts was expected to be a OG. They failed to address OT in the draft and in free agency. To me if the Bills front office had even the slightest of concerns about Peters and Walker being on this year's roster it would have made sense to bring in a free agent OT, heck Jonas Jennings is still out there and if healthy think he's better then Kirk Chambers and/or Jonathan Scott and a lot more proven at OT then Brad Butler. Or better yet instead of drafting a CB like Cory Harris in Round 6 take a flier on an OT. Good point. The Patriots and the Gians both took OT's in the second round who look like they are going to see a LOT of playing time. hmmm...Ravens...Patriots...Giants....what do they have in common? oh....WINNING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 This is why the Ravens suck Are you serious? The Ravens were in the AFC Championship game last year if your memory goes back that far. Why can't we suck that bad? Wow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 This is why the Ravens suck Are you serious? The Ravens were in the AFC Championship game last year if your memory goes back that far. Why can't we suck that bad? Wow? It's called sarcasm, look it up in the dictionary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 or possibly even a dysphemism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 or possibly even a dysphemism. How about retardation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 This is why the Ravens suck Are you serious? The Ravens were in the AFC Championship game last year if your memory goes back that far. Why can't we suck that bad? Wow? yeah..ratardation came to mind when I read that post...but I didn't want to be mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewildrabbit Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/...,1417899.column I buy the "best player available" argument to some extent. But when you let an all pro tackle go with no replacement Oher would not have been too much of a stretch. Or they could have traded up for one of the three premier tackles. I like this team's attitude about offensive lines. They didn't do bad with the Ngata pick for their defensive line few years ago either... Dick..it isn't all about the defensive backs! It is not just the players,one of the first things Harbough did as head coach was to hire the best offensive coordinator he could find. Cam Cameron was the OC for that 14-2 Charger team with Schottenheimer as HC, now he built a great power running game in Baltimore that really helped their rookie QB do well. The Ravens could very well win the super bowl this year, then I suppose everyone will wake up and notice what a great team and coaches they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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