atlbillsfan1975 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 (edited) Well then, what about Pat Morris - The Bills Offensive Line coach under DM? Did he do his job or did DM muck it up for him and everybody else? Marrone was the Oline coach with Morris. I also have to think Marrone had more pull in regards to personnel then say a position coach. Morris is no longer here, so who cares if he is bad or good. We know the dynamic duo of M&M was not very good last year. Edited June 17, 2015 by atlbillsfan1975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 IIRC Chas Rhinegold was let go that same year (or he walked away to follow Joe D'Alesandro to SD)...either way, Rhinegold may have been the prize that walked as opposed to Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Levitre was a big bust for the Titans. They spent big on him hoping he would be a key cog on the O-line and be a factor in turning around that unit. Shocking as he was a young and productive player for us. You really can't predict this game at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer1960 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 IIRC Chas Rhinegold was let go that same year (or he walked away to follow Joe D'Alesandro to SD)...either way, Rhinegold may have been the prize that walked as opposed to Andy. I think that D'Alesandro was the prize that walked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I think that D'Alesandro was the prize that walked. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I think that D'Alesandro was the prize that walked. Sir, he was only elevated to such great heights by being in the presence of the honorable Chester Reitengald IV, A true gentleman, scholar and American Football legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Sir, he was only elevated to such great heights by being in the presence of the honorable Chester Reitengald IV, A true gentleman, scholar and American Football legend. Gawd I hate it when people butcher a guy's name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I probably said this about 500 times back where half the forum went apesh*t over losing Levitre - You don't break the bank for a guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Andy Levitre - G - Titans Coach Ken Whisenhunt hinted LG Andy Levitre isn't locked in as a starter. Levitre has been working at both guard and center, and Whisenhunt admitted the team is exploring its options at left guard opposite RG Chance Warmack. Veterans Byron Bell and Jamon Meredith have been seeing reps next to LT Taylor Lewan. Free agent Evan Mathis has also been loosely linked to the Titans. Levitre has been a bust since signing a six-year, $46.8 million deal in 2013 Pro Bowl caliber to being on the bench possibly? Looks that way for Levitre. Crazy how a player can be great on one team and a bust on another, also the knee injury didn't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I probably said this about 500 times back where half the forum went apesh*t over losing Levitre - You don't break the bank for a guard. true, but IIRC could have kept Reingarden for around 3 mil per. No all pro but better than anyone they signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Gawd I hate it when people butcher a guy's name Ewe and me both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 They had a contingency plan, it just didn't end up working out very well, there's a distinct difference between the two I will. It wasn't levitre. Is was the contingency plan that didn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I thought it was an awful move to let him walk. He never missed a game, had speed and instincts to pull when needed, seemed to do well singled up against some good DT's. I can't believe he's being considered a bust. Damn. I have more than one post about how ridiculous it was to let our best lineman (and a blindside one at that) walk right before we pick a rookie qb. eating my hat now............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I thought it was an awful move to let him walk. He never missed a game, had speed and instincts to pull when needed, seemed to do well singled up against some good DT's. I can't believe he's being considered a bust. Damn. I have more than one post about how ridiculous it was to let our best lineman (and a blindside one at that) walk right before we pick a rookie qb. eating my hat now............ I think the issue people here took with it was that the team didn't replace him with anyone of note. They lose Levitre to a ridiculous contract, a prudent move considering the contract and the position. But the team didn't find a way to get a replacement at the guard position till they signed Williams this past off-season and that was a bust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxum Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 He was a solid guard but became completely overrated by some. Unlike Marrone, Gailey catered to his players' strengths. He got the best out of Levitre and he was never as good as his contract made him out to be. I think oline can be coached up more than any other position. Kromer from Marrone is a massive upgrade. We can have the majority of the same starters and see an improvement this year. Watch. His performance was due to OL coach Joe D NOT Gailey, without OL coach he is more ordinary IIRC Chas Rhinegold was let go that same year (or he walked away to follow Joe D'Alesandro to SD)...either way, Rhinegold may have been the prize that walked as opposed to Andy. Joe D'Alesandro was the prize Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 His performance was due to OL coach Joe D NOT Gailey, without OL coach he is more ordinary Joe D'Alesandro was the prize Coach D had a horrific OL in SD last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 But he was a prize! So was Jim McNally at one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Coach D had a horrific OL in SD last year Don't let facts get in the way of a good crusade. C'mon, are you new here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 His performance was due to OL coach Joe D NOT Gailey, without OL coach he is more ordinary Joe D'Alesandro was the prize It goes hand in hand. IF the Bills ran a better scheme last year instead of running the ball up the middle all the time on early downs. the oline would have benefitted. Gailey would get Spiller into space (his strength) and pull Levitre to block for him (his strength). Levitre is not a power run blocker. Gailey was a really good offensive coach who got the most out of his very average at best talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 They had a contingency plan, it just didn't end up working out very well, there's a distinct difference between the two When the less than average NFL fan can tell that the contingency plan is a bunch of malarkey can it really be called a contingency plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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