Just Joshin' Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 53 minutes ago, PIZ said: I am going to reserve judgement until after I see what our new OL coach can do with him and any other guy the Bills bring in. At least they are not sitting on their hands. So you don't want to know over react until there is more info? Makes too much sense.
dpberr Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 I hope this is an approach to firm up the guard position. As a center, one of the skill sets is to snap the ball consistently. He does not do this.
YoloinOhio Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 1 minute ago, dpberr said: I hope this is an approach to firm up the guard position. As a center, one of the skill sets is to snap the ball consistently. He does not do this. The coaches shouldn’t have let him play C with broken fingers even if he was cleared.
Reed83HOF Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 He is by far better than most of our OL on the roster and you need solid depth. He is fairly cheap and can play both G and C, this changes no plans. There seem to be some good Cs in this draft and don't count out us going after a good FA Center Like Morse. He may be an adeqaute starting G for us as well. I really don't see us blowing tons of cash on a full new FA OL. I expect 1 or 2 bigger signings on the OL and a bunch of moves like this while we wait for rookies or our 1 yr players to develop more. 4
B Fan in LA Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 19 minutes ago, N.Y. Orangeman said: Great signing. He is better than Miller, Groy and Bodine. Looks like an improvement over what we have, and gives us flexibility. I read we had the lowest paid group of OLine players last year. This signing might indicate to available players that we are willing to pay for better play. The real question is whether our new OLine coaches are any good................ Their thoughts were undoubtedly included in the decision to sign Long. Now the coaches need to produce ................ 1
teef Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 19 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: 109 now it sounds like work.
MrEpsYtown Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 13 minutes ago, N.Y. Orangeman said: FWIW, The reports on Paradis were resoundingly debunked: https://www.milehighreport.com/2019/2/8/18217442/teammates-former-teammates-and-insiders-respond-to-false-accusations-made-against-matt-paradis Yep none of it seems true. I just wonder who the source was, and I'm guessing it was Elway. Smear the guy if you know you are going to lose him.
Watkins90 Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 I thought free agency didn't start until March?
MrEpsYtown Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, Watkins90 said: I thought free agency didn't start until March? He was released so free to sign anywhere.
TheyCallMeAndy Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, dpberr said: I hope this is an approach to firm up the guard position. As a center, one of the skill sets is to snap the ball consistently. He does not do this. Last year. With a finger injury. Was a respected Center in Washinton and is an upgrade over Bodine but I have a feeling we shouldn't rule him out at RG
Watkins90 Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, MrEpsYtown said: He was released so free to sign anywhere. I'm assuming it is only players whose contracts expire in 2018 that can't sign until March. 1
BmarvB Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, One Buffalo said: I was and still am hoping we go for Paradis. This is a good add for competition and depth at least I guess. Definitely worth a shot
The Jokeman Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 A starting olineman that won't count in the draft pick compensation formula is nice. $4-5 million per season isn't horrible either.
BarleyNY Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 Yet another free agent signing gone awry. Spencer Long was always solid on the interior for the Redskins after he was third-round pick back in 2014. So far in New York, however, he’s been disastrous. His 14 pressures allowed are more than he gave up in either of the past two seasons, and his 45.5 run-blocking grade doesn’t look much better. https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-2018-nfl-offensive-line-rankings-all-32-teams-units-after-week-9 You have to wonder why he dropped off. Scheme is one reason why. Playing through injury is another. I hope that’s it is one of those and that he’s healthy and a better fit here. It also happens when players stop using PEDs or just get lazy. I’m not insinuating it’s either of those, only that they round out the top reasons for a drop off this early in a career. Here’s hoping we got some help.
CEN-CAL17 Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 Solid pickup considering the state of the Bills OL. Grab 2 more FA OL. Draft another 2. Focus on skill position in the draft. I'm all in for trading down and grabbing TJ Hockenson and Deebo Samuels in the 2nd.
CaptnCoke11 Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Watkins90 said: I'm assuming it is only players whose contracts expire in 2018 that can't sign until March. Yes or any player released
Captain Murica Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 18 minutes ago, billspro said: I would expect Ducasse to be cut following this move. Same, I think Bobby Johnson will want his own guys.
The Jokeman Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 Just now, Captain Murica said: Same, I think Bobby Johnson will want his own guys. Remember the name LaAdrian Waddle.
LABILLBACKER Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, JayBaller10 said: For what it’s worth, he was graded as “below average” by PFF. The #37 center. https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/spencer-long/8713 Very odd?? Why sign a guy for 3 years who basically has identical pff ratings as Groy. Groy is #36, Long #37.
N.Y. Orangeman Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 Dawkins-Teller/Draft Pick-New Center-Long-New Tackle Getting better...
Recommended Posts