Mike in Syracuse Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 I was a bit nervous coming into this game about Levitre having to match up against Orakpo but the dude did well. It doesn't seem to matter where you put him the guy just mauls people. On a couple of running plays he just dump trucked Orakpo and Freddie had huge runs! Way to go Andy!
Pirate Angel Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 definitely an asset to have an interior lineman be able to line up at LT and play at a high level. A game ball to say the least.
PaattMaann Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 this O-line group is just golden....regardless of who plays where/what injuries happen...they just get it done
Jerry Jabber Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 While I like Eric Wood a lot, I have to say Andy Levitre is our best O-lineman.
ganesh Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 While I like Eric Wood a lot, I have to say Andy Levitre is our best O-lineman. Eric Wood is the heart and soul of this OL.
SouthGeorgiaBillsFan Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 I have to say, even having to debate who is better between Wood and Levitre is a pretty nice spot to be in. Talk about a couple of great draft picks. I mean you have to give credit where it is due on that. These guys are absolute beasts on the line - and the dividends for drafting them are just rolling in.
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 I would agree that our O-line has made strides. We haven't given up a lot of sacks, and Fitz usually had plenty of time against the "number one sack team in the NFL". Like with the Eagles.
Mark Vader Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 While I like Eric Wood a lot, I have to say Andy Levitre is our best O-lineman. The Irony: Both of them were drafted during the Jauron regime.
John Cocktosten Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 He's getting more expensive with every second that he plays.
Thoner7 Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 who would have thought this group would be the strength of the team. With DBell not impressing in the PS, Levitre in and out of the lineup, failing to sing CLabo and going with Pears... then we come out and have a great OL. sweet!
BRAWNDO Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 The Irony: Both of them were drafted during the Jauron regime. Yes, but it was also Nix's first draft as well. I still think we blame Jauron for Maybin and credit Nix for Levitre and Wood!!
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Yes, but it was also Nix's first draft as well. I still think we blame Jauron for Maybin and credit Nix for Levitre and Wood!! LOL. Sure, why not? I don't want to give Jauron more credit than I have to.
SouthGeorgiaBillsFan Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Yes, but it was also Nix's first draft as well. I still think we blame Jauron for Maybin and credit Nix for Levitre and Wood!! Well I'm not really sure how accurate that would be, but I'm game for it anyway lol. The Irony: Both of them were drafted during the Jauron regime. That's what I was referring to when I stated we have to give credit where it is due - but I kind of like the idea of blaming Jauron for Maybin just for kicks now that I think about it.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 I was a bit nervous coming into this game about Levitre having to match up against Orakpo but the dude did well. It doesn't seem to matter where you put him the guy just mauls people. On a couple of running plays he just dump trucked Orakpo and Freddie had huge runs! Way to go Andy! Levitre isn't Bell or Hairston as a pass-protecting LT. But having Levitre at LT makes the run game much nastier.
frogger Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Buffalo has the best interior line in the NFL! And the tackles are playing well too, can't wait for Bell's return.
Fixxxer Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 I was scared too. No matter how fast you can unload the ball, being overpowered by Orakpo is always a possibility and Levitre passed the test. hopefully Bell or Hairston can come back next Sunday.
BillsVet Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Yes, but it was also Nix's first draft as well. I still think we blame Jauron for Maybin and credit Nix for Levitre and Wood!! So the bad picks are from the guy who was fired and the good ones are clearly Nix when he was National Scout? Does that make Byrd a Nix pick too? He's a DB after all.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 The Irony: Both of them were drafted during the Jauron regime. every player they drafted couldn't be bad, by some miracle we got a few players out of them.
bbb Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 How did this offensive line get so good? Seems like voodoo to me, but I like it.
silvermike Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 I mean, what's damning to Jauron is that Gailey is having this success largely with his players. Fitzpatrick, Jackson, Stevie, Levitre, Wood, Bell: that's the heart of our offense, all pre-Nix acquisitions. This isn't to downplay the contributions from Rinehart, Pears, Nelson, Chandler, etc. But it's not like the Bills have added any superstars on offense. They just figured out how to make them work.
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