San-O Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 Looking at the depth chart now that training camp has started, and Erik Pears is still at RT. The Bills did not draft a T in 2013, there are 7 in the depth chart referenced via this website, and Pears was said to be "aweful before his injury" What are the Bills FO doing about this, and is there real concern about this position with rookie QB possibly starting this year? ??? http://www.billsdaily.com/gameday/index.shtml Offensive Line: Cordy Glenn, Erik Pears, Eric Wood, Adam Levitre, Kraig Urbik, Chris Hairston, Chad Rinehart This unit continues to suffer injury after injury but they constantly bounced back. They allowed only 30 sacks but that is seven more than their league leading total of 2011. They paved the way for a 5 yard average per carry thanks to the dynamic running of Spiller. Final Overall Grade B: Solid unit but slipped a bit from a year earlier. Glenn B: Was having a fantastic rookie season until an injury cost him a few games. He wasn't the same when he came back. Should continue to develop as the starting left tackle. Pears F: He was awful before his injury shut him down. Will likely look for a replacement at right tackle. Wood B+: Stabilizing force on the line will remain the starting center in his contract year. Levitre A: A must to re-sign him. He wants to stay and they need him since he's the best player on the line. Urbik B+: Solid starter at right guard should remain there after re-signing with the team. Hairston C: Decent backup but need him to start less in 2013. Rinehart C: Solid backup in the middle of the line. Should look to re-sign him.
Nanker Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 Well, seeing as you asked so nicely. I'll address it. "Hello Right Tackle. How are you today?"
first_and_ten Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 Looking at the depth chart now that training camp has started, and Erik Pears is still at RT. The Bills did not draft a T in 2013, there are 7 in the depth chart referenced via this website, and Pears was said to be "aweful before his injury" What are the Bills FO doing about this, and is there real concern about this position with rookie QB possibly starting this year? Hate to disappoint you but they have addessed it and Pears is the starting right tackle. Hairston is on the PUP right now, so it's pretty much going to be Pears
Brainiac21 Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 Hairston is to battle for that spot, and is possibly the favorite. He's just not free to practice yet, but should be soon. Zebrie Sanders could be in the mix too, now that he's healthy.
Coach Tuesday Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 I expect Pears to be another Overdorf Special. He won't last the cuts. Hairston starts if he's healthy, and Sanders backs him up.
San-O Posted July 29, 2013 Author Posted July 29, 2013 Zebrie Sanders Is he completely healthy now, had 2 surgeries?
PromoTheRobot Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) Zebrie Sanders Is he completely healthy now, had 2 surgeries? He's at camp but Joe B's day 1 report said Manny Lawson abused him. PTR Edited July 29, 2013 by PromoTheRobot
Meatloaf Sandwich Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 I don't bother paying attention to the O-Line till they get pads on.
Mark Vader Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 Whoever said that Pears was awful before his injury, is completely misguided. Pears is not an All Pro, but he gets the job done at RT. If Hairston were healthy and able to participate in camp, then the Bills would have some competition for the starting job. As for Sanders, I don't see him as anything but a back-up for now. Relax, Pears will be fine. It's nothing like the time when we had Cornell Green at RT.
San-O Posted July 29, 2013 Author Posted July 29, 2013 He's at camp but Joe B's day 1 report said Manny Lawson abused him. PTR THX. Well, he was a rookie last yeat, so really is still a rookie who has not played in a year. And coming back from 2 surgeries. I wonder how far along he really is? Whoever said that Pears was awful before his injury, is completely misguided. Pears is not an All Pro, but he gets the job done at RT. If Hairston were healthy and able to participate in camp, then the Bills would have some competition for the starting job. As for Sanders, I don't see him as anything but a back-up for now. Relax, Pears will be fine. It's nothing like the time when we had Cornell Green at RT. OI! Cornell Green, yikes. OK Vadar, holding you to that then, for now.
peterlaw Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) Surely we can do better than Tony Hills at OT. Looks like we will be looking at the next round of Waiver Wire cuts. Edited July 29, 2013 by peterlaw
K-9 Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 Whoever said that Pears was awful before his injury, is completely misguided. Pears is not an All Pro, but he gets the job done at RT. If Hairston were healthy and able to participate in camp, then the Bills would have some competition for the starting job. As for Sanders, I don't see him as anything but a back-up for now. Relax, Pears will be fine. It's nothing like the time when we had Cornell Green at RT. I agree with this assessment. Pears is solid in run blocking and adequate in pass blocking. Like most RTs, he struggles with speed rushers, especially in empty backfield sets. We can certainly do worse than Pears at the position. That said, I was hoping Hairston would press the issue. GO BILLS!!!
Malazan Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 This basically looks like the OP graded some players and wants some attention he didn't get back when he originally posted it.
San-O Posted July 29, 2013 Author Posted July 29, 2013 This basically looks like the OP graded some players and wants some attention he didn't get back when he originally posted it. Wrong. This was from the year end Bills Daily Game Day - I don't grade O linemen. The link is actually there also, give it a read.
thebandit27 Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 The offensive line as a whole was ignored and replaced good players with journeyman players. This is typically what we do every 3 years. Um, there's one starter gone from last year, so, no. Prior to last year, the only difference was replacing a 7th round LT with a 2nd round draft pick, so, still no. On the whole, you're post is wildly inaccurate at best, downright trolling at worst. Have a nice day.
mikef272002 Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 I didn't think Pears was awful.. I actually thought he was doing well when he played. As one poster said he's no all pro, but I think he is good. We can't have studs at every position, I'm fine with Pears or Hariston, whoever wins the job come first game.
thebandit27 Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 Whoever said that Pears was awful before his injury, is completely misguided. Pears is not an All Pro, but he gets the job done at RT. If Hairston were healthy and able to participate in camp, then the Bills would have some competition for the starting job. As for Sanders, I don't see him as anything but a back-up for now. Relax, Pears will be fine. It's nothing like the time when we had Cornell Green at RT. Agree with this.
Big C Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 I didn't realize RT was even a concern right now. Pears is alright and I think Hairston would provide healthy competition. It's not a position of strength, but it's not necessarily a problem. And I'm eager to see if Marrone can get the whole line to the next level regardless of who ends up starting.
Kellyto83TD Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 Well, seeing as you asked so nicely. I'll address it. "Hello Right Tackle. How are you today?" LMAO priceless Nanker.
eball Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 I don't bother paying attention to the O-Line till they get pads on. This. Large men dancing and pushing each other around in shoulder pads and shorts does not constitute football.
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