Ghost of Rob Johnson Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 Bills LB Danny Batten, who missed the 2010 season due to shoulder surgery was shifted from outside linebacker to inside linebacker while he learned the scheme in the meeting rooms last year. After Buffalo’s most recent additions in this year’s draft it’s possible that he’ll be on the move again. Head coach Chan Gailey said nothing is set in stone, but did admit it’s possible that with the additions of third round pick Kelvin Sheppard and sixth round pick Chris White, both inside linebackers, that Batten could be shifting back outside again. “That’s something to be determined as time goes on,” said Gailey. ”There’s going to have to be some movement yes, but don’t know which way it’s going to go right now. But that’s one of the things that we are considering at this point.” In all likelihood Batten would have no problem with such a move as he spent the majority of his college career rushing off the edge anyway. http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2011/05/01/batten-could-be-on-move/ I actually like this idea, he showed signs during camp at OLB before injury after switching from DE in college, no need to make him learn another new position.
bills1960 Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 I questioned last year why the moved him inside to begin with. He's built much more like a 4-3 DE or a 3-4 OLB, probably more comfortable there anyway.
4BillsintheBurgh Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2011/05/01/batten-could-be-on-move/ I actually like this idea, he showed signs during camp at OLB before injury after switching from DE in college, no need to make him learn another new position. I'm assuming it will be dependent on Poz resigning or being replaced by a FA.
NewEra Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 I'm assuming it will be dependent on Poz resigning or being replaced by a FA. And dependent on merrimans health IMO.
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 I'd just like to see the kid play wherever it is.
Mark Vader Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 I'd just like to see the kid play wherever it is. Yeah, even if it is on Special Teams, I'd like to see him play.
billsfan89 Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 Team needs LB's but I think that Nix will dip into the free agency pool to grab a couple of veteran depth guys both at OLB and at MLB.
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 Team needs LB's but I think that Nix will dip into the free agency pool to grab a couple of veteran depth guys both at OLB and at MLB. Gadzooks I hope you're right, and higher quality than Davis/Torbor. I can't blame them last year - put some bodies on the field while you sort the keepers from the fish you want to toss. This year, if they want to improve, they need to go for quality. It's not a matter of money so much either - look what they paid Green, and look what they resigned Kelsay for. It's like we couldn't see any linebackers who weren't Miami castoffs or personally known to a coach.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 I'm assuming it will be dependent on Poz resigning or being replaced by a FA. No need for FA, Chris White is more than capable and strong at the point and a fierce hitter, Poz better be looking over his shoulder .
John from Riverside Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 Yeah everybody is sleeping on Chris White......but the bills seem to love him. Chris Spielman clone?
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