Da webster guy Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 Seems like half the mock drafts now are projecting us to take a center. We already have a great backup center in Groy. Did not allow a sack all season in 2016 from 291 pass-blocking snaps. He started the final seven games of the season for us when Wood got hurt in 2016. Played very well, especially in the final two games of the season against tough defensive lines of Jets and Fins. Didn’t allow a sack all season, and surrendered just nine total pressures – seven across those final seven games. 6'5 inches and 325 lbs. 27 years old but not a lot of miles on him. Smart guy. After being thrown into the fire — and not performing all too well — in that crazy Seahawks game that we would have won if we had an average kicker, Groy was a solid in both pass and run. His strong play down the stretch was why we matched the two-year, $5 million offer from the Rams. He will kickass in there. 4
YoloinOhio Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 I think if the Bills take a Center early, it will be one who can also play Guard, will be no earlier than the 2nd, and will be a BPA situation (ie Billy Price is there in the 2nd) 4
boyst Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 Agreed. Bang for buck wise he's better than wood. 3
ProbablyWrong Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 Agreed - every time he has seen extended playing time, he has filled in admirably. I don't really count the one or two plays per game where he would come in as a 6th lineman last year. I'm not opposed to taking a backup C on day 2 or 3 if someone we like falls to us, but there are many more pressing needs on both sides of the ball that should be addressed first.
RochesterRob Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 On 2/6/2018 at 4:40 PM, YoloinOhio said: I think if the Bills take a Center early, it will be one who can also play Guard, will be no earlier than the 2nd, and will be a BPA situation (ie Billy Price is there in the 2nd) Expand Yep, Interior OL should be addressed via the draft this spring.
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 No way they can afford to draft a C/G in round 1. 1
simool Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 On 2/6/2018 at 4:31 PM, Da webster guy said: Seems like half the mock drafts now are projecting us to take a center. We already have a great backup center in Groy. Did not allow a sack all season in 2016 from 291 pass-blocking snaps. He started the final seven games of the season for us when Wood got hurt in 2016. Played very well, especially in the final two games of the season against tough defensive lines of Jets and Fins. Didn’t allow a sack all season, and surrendered just nine total pressures – seven across those final seven games. 6'5 inches and 325 lbs. 27 years old but not a lot of miles on him. Smart guy. After being thrown into the fire — and not performing all too well — in that crazy Seahawks game that we would have won if we had an average kicker, Groy was a solid in both pass and run. His strong play down the stretch was why we matched the two-year, $5 million offer from the Rams. He will kickass in there. Expand You are spot on. I watched him play High School ball at Middleton and then watched him at UW. I was screaming at the TV all last season for him to be plugged in at right guard. Really hate that his break came this way, but he will make the most of it. Just a solid guy all around. They call him "Yorg" here in the land of cheese and large women.
BillnutinHouston Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 Maybe we can give the FO some credit for matching the Rams' offer sheet before the center position became a crisis. 7
YoloinOhio Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 On 2/6/2018 at 4:53 PM, BillnutinHouston said: Maybe we can give the FO some credit for matching the Rams' offer sheet before the center position became a crisis. Expand Agree. Hopefully Groy play well and if he does, it was a great decision and even better contract.
Chicken Boo Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 On 2/6/2018 at 4:53 PM, BillnutinHouston said: Maybe we can give the FO some credit for matching the Rams' offer sheet before the center position became a crisis. Expand I was very nervous about losing Groy then.
FearLess Price Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 Wow. Hope we dont pass on a franchise QB for a Center.... Nah OBD isnt that stupid.... 1
RyanC883 Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 On 2/6/2018 at 4:40 PM, YoloinOhio said: I think if the Bills take a Center early, it will be one who can also play Guard, will be no earlier than the 2nd, and will be a BPA situation (ie Billy Price is there in the 2nd) Expand I agree. A G/C. Lots of those in this years draft it seems. I think we get one in the second.
John from Riverside Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 On 2/6/2018 at 4:31 PM, Da webster guy said: Seems like half the mock drafts now are projecting us to take a center. We already have a great backup center in Groy. Did not allow a sack all season in 2016 from 291 pass-blocking snaps. He started the final seven games of the season for us when Wood got hurt in 2016. Played very well, especially in the final two games of the season against tough defensive lines of Jets and Fins. Didn’t allow a sack all season, and surrendered just nine total pressures – seven across those final seven games. 6'5 inches and 325 lbs. 27 years old but not a lot of miles on him. Smart guy. After being thrown into the fire — and not performing all too well — in that crazy Seahawks game that we would have won if we had an average kicker, Groy was a solid in both pass and run. His strong play down the stretch was why we matched the two-year, $5 million offer from the Rams. He will kickass in there. Expand I am of this opinion as well......and he is an absolute mauler of a player. Wood was smart and a leader and a good player....but a mauler he was not
Lurker Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 Most centers can also play OG. Guard is a position of need. They will very likely take a C/OG in round 2-3, IMO...
Wagon Circler Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 Most of the national 'experts' don't seem to be aware that we have a decent player ready to replace Wood at center. Thus, center is not quite the priority they make it out to be. Definitely not the first round.
RochesterRob Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 On 2/6/2018 at 7:01 PM, Wagon Circler said: Most of the national 'experts' don't seem to be aware that we have a decent player ready to replace Wood at center. Thus, center is not quite the priority they make it out to be. Definitely not the first round. Expand It still would not hurt to address interior OL via the draft as Incognito is getting long in the tooth and our depth is not fantastic. Probably a second day choice.
GoBills808 Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 Seconded, I think Groy will be more than adequate.
Captain Murica Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 Anyone think it's a possibility Miller might get another shot? They're going back to more of a power run scheme.
Doc Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 On 2/6/2018 at 7:20 PM, Captain Murica said: Anyone think it's a possibility Miller might get another shot? They're going back to more of a power run scheme. Expand Who knows? Castillo is still here and the new regime signed Ducasse.
BADOLBILZ Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 On 2/6/2018 at 6:22 PM, Lurker said: Most centers can also play OG. Guard is a position of need. They will very likely take a C/OG in round 2-3, IMO... Expand More pressing needs at: DE(2) DT(2) CB ILB OLB WR QB RB Shouldn't draft for need anyway but if you do.........then G/C would only make sense if you have about a dozen picks in the first two rounds. BPA at big money positions early. If you need a quality guard in free agency.......you can usually find one. If you need a pass rushing DE you almost certainly won't find one but if you do it will cost you twice what a guard does. Drafting for need is how the Bills have almost nothing to show for those 17 straight missed-playoffs seasons.
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