BuffalothruMyVeins Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 I got to thinking, after commenting on another topic... Which players from the Buffalo Bills roster do you think could switch sides of the ball? IE a guy who typically plays offense, taking a couple effective snaps on defense, or vice versa. This is purely conjecture, I'm not saying we should actually do it, and I think Buffalo's roster is now skilled enough that if someone were to pull a George Wilson, he would probably would be cut for someone more talented before they fully had the switch down, instead of when Wilson played on an already weak roster. I'm going to try to pick one person from each side of the ball, but if you have a couple, that's fine. And I won't take the obvious one, because we all know Sanborn and Kiko can play all 22 positions on the field. Let's REALLY test ourselves. My picks are: OLB/DE Manny Lawson to TE Manny Lawson. Lawson has the kind of length and size to generate a considerable catch radius, short area quickness to get open, and strength to be a capable run blocker. I like this idea, but just don't know how good his hands are... I assume bad, otherwise, a guy that size, with those physical skills, would be best utilized on offense. LT Cordy Glenn to NT Cordy Glenn. Glenn has shown good power, balance and quickness as a remarkably large left tackle, which would be valuable skills as a 0-gap Nose Tackle. He is 6'6", 345 lbs, which would be a major problem for any center to move, or he could either bulk up to the 360lbs range and almost always require 2 blockers or drop down to 315 lbs range and really become a problematic long and strong penetrator ala Muhammad Wilkerson. Who else do you guys have in mind as possible layers who could transfer their skills to the other side of the ball, with success?
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Great thread idea. Marcell Dareus RT Edited March 20, 2014 by Johnny Hammersticks
thebandit27 Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 I would like to see Da'Norris Searcy as a RB; he's built to handle 20-25 carries per game, and seems to have closing speed. Going the other direction, I'd bet TJ Graham could acquit himself nicely as a CB.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Captain obvious here, but Kiko Alonso would be all-pro at just about every position.
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted March 20, 2014 Author Posted March 20, 2014 No doubt in my mind that Freddy could play WLB. I think on his heaviest day, he weighs as much as Keith Ellison, on his average day he is Aaron Maybin, so he may not be big enough to effectively get through blocks. And I say that with no bad intent whatsoever, he is by far my favorite Buffalo Bill, ever. Just so much a 225 lb 5'10" guy can do at linebacker.
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 I like the thought exercise... TJ Graham DB, FS...nice speed just don't make him tackle. Also summers, I've alway thought if you can play FB you can play MLB.... Kiko TE
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted March 20, 2014 Author Posted March 20, 2014 I thought about Searcy, first at RB too, but then thought he might make an effective Aaron Hernandez slot TE type more, as (and I could be wrong) but he just seems a little too long/tall for RB.
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Eric Wood DT Stephon Gilmore WR CBF Edited March 20, 2014 by Canadian Bills Fan
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted March 20, 2014 Author Posted March 20, 2014 Eric Wood DT Stephon Gilmore WR CBF If I was going to have an honorable mention, it would have had Wood at DT. I see Kyle and Wood as similar mentality, and similar physical makeup. Do you think Stef has the ball skills to play WR? And he's really kore known for physicality than speed... But I guess there are guys who make that work at WR, good call.
thebandit27 Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 I thought about Searcy, first at RB too, but then thought he might make an effective Aaron Hernandez slot TE type more, as (and I could be wrong) but he just seems a little too long/tall for RB. Searcy is identical in weight to Fred Jackson, but 2 inches shorter...that's not to say it proves anything, just thought I'd point that out from a logistical standpoint. Great thread by the way.
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted March 20, 2014 Author Posted March 20, 2014 Searcy is identical in weight to Fred Jackson, but 2 inches shorter...that's not to say it proves anything, just thought I'd point that out from a logistical standpoint. Great thread by the way. Thank you for pointing that out, I didn't realize that. How about a heavy hitter like Searcy, only bigger... Nigel Bradham to RB? 6'2", 240 lbs, nice speed, likes contact.
Security Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Guys who play defense typically can't catch well, and do not have as good of eye hand coordination, see George Wilson....
PBLESS Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 How about Easely----6'2" 217 lbs he's fast, obviously tackles well, and apparently gets no respect from Bills as a WR.
K-9 Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 I would like to see Da'Norris Searcy as a RB; he's built to handle 20-25 carries per game, and seems to have closing speed. Going the other direction, I'd bet TJ Graham could acquit himself nicely as a CB. He's got bad hands for a CB. GO BILLS!!!
1B4IDie Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Now that would be a Pro Bowl I would watch. Make the offense play defense and the defense play offense.
Optometric Insight Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 If EJ didn't have such knee problems, I would want to see him as a WR or TE. Definitely tall and heavy enough, but he wouldn't be the fastest WR.
Redneck Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Current roster: Mario Williams for TE. Imagine that mismatch! All-time: We always said Jim Kelly would be a linebacker. Keep Fighting Jimbo!
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