atlbillsfan1975 Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 5 hours ago, Aussie Joe said: Interesting concept that some people may not understand... 5th round picks can improve particularly when they have had some starting experience in their rookie year.. Anyone familiar with one of our players called Matt Milano? So true. Almost every rookie has an adjustment period going from college to pros. Some it may take half a season others it takes two seasons. A player will typically get two full seasons if they show flashes of being able to make plays. Teller showed flashes last year he could play in the league. He needs to be more consistent this year. I would be surprised if the Bills didn’t bring in a center, guard, and a tackle through FA and or through the first three rounds in draft. They know they need starters on the line. 1
mushypeaches Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 My opinion is that by halfway through the season, there was no harm in putting him into the lineup given the stiffs that we were parading out there on a weekly basis. Frankly, they should have been doing more of this, and earlier, given the outlook on the season. He had his ups, and his downs, which is all that anyone should have reasonably expected. Now, with more talent presumably coming into the pipeline, we can make a reasonable evaluation
DCbillsfan Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 This year will be an important one for Teller. Rookie OL guys tend to benefit with a full offseason, better diet, and strength training. I think he'll make the 53 man roster but other than that who knows.
eball Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 I'm no OL guru and I don't break down the play of linemen...that said, I think the best thing you can say about Teller is that he's no longer a rookie (and has a good attitude). He'll get his chance to compete for a starting job but like others have said, that shouldn't preclude Beane from doing anything/everything he can to upgrade the overall line.
MrEpsYtown Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) I actually liked a lot of what I saw from Teller, and honestly I liked what I saw from Ike Boettger in the small sample. Here's the thing though, Ryan Groy and Jordan Mills suck and Dion Dawkins struggled. I think, if you put better players around these guys, we will see better play. But Teller is athletic and really strong and should have been drafted higher than the fifth round. He was a steal there. He is a better prospect than I think a lot of people think. I think he would go in the third round in this draft class, as there are only a handful of guards I like better. That said he is a work in progress. I see this offseason going one of two ways 1. Sign a center like Paradis or Morse and a RT like Williams or James. Having those two guys on the line would set you up with Teller and Long as you guards with a guy like Boettger competing. 2. Sign a guard like Saffold or Quentin Spain and a RT like Williams or James. What that does is forces you to go with Bodine or Long at center and puts Teller/Boettger/draft pick in a three way competition for the right guard spot. It isn't ideal, but playing next to a better RT would help. Obviously you could draft a guy, or trade for a guy like Forrest Lamp. Ideally, you sign Morse/Paradis, Saffold/Spain, and Williams/James, and trade for Forrest Lamp but I am not sure how realistic it is to get a center, guard, and RT in free agency. That would put Teller/Lamp/Long/Boettger/Draft pick in a competition for the RG spot, which is a really good place to be. Dream scenario is getting a center, guard and RT. Something like: LT - Dawkins LG - Saffold/Spain C - Morse/Paradis RG - Lamp/Long/Teller/Boettger RT - James/Williams Edited March 7, 2019 by MrEpsYtown 1
WideNine Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 Needs someone to work on his technique. Particularly hand placement and footwork. That, and probably more lower body strength. Too often he let defenders get into his chest and steer him. The good news is even with bad technique he often had the raw upper body strength to wrestle defenders down. It wasn't pretty, but there is something to build upon.
wppete Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 I’m not sure about Teller as a stater. He needs to work on his footwork and quickness bigtime. 1
Wsam4031 Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 He is defiantly a work in progress. Took way too many penalties for me. I did see some nastiness in him which I liked but still a work in progress. He will get a chance to start but shouldn't stop them from bringing in competition
T master Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 I think with a better O line coach & a good veteran talking in his ear he will work out the guy has the strength he just needs to hone his kraft & you can't do that in one season i hope this year he will show better & his time on the field last yr is invaluable so we all will see but if nothing else i see him sticking around as a good depth option !
BillsCelticsAngelsBama Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 Drafted about where he should have been. Hope we've finally learned the key to winning is QB/OL and we go get studs in the OL With that, I think the whole rest of the team looks better. A Weak OL and the barn will burn, no matter how many thoroughbreds are inside
BillsfanAZ Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 I think he had good plays and bad plays. I would like to see what he can do with better players around him. I would also like to see him learn from veteran Olineman that have had success in the NFL and not what the Bills put on the field last season. 1
26TrapDraw Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 4 hours ago, oldmanfan said: A work in progress Think this is the general consensus all the way around. Same story as in college. Nasty Road grader in the run game . Can't block a telemarketer call in the passing game. In fairness his head probably was swimming a bit being put into starting duty as the cupboard was pretty bare. Like everyone think he will be improved year 2.
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 Another guy who got completely overrated by fans here. He was ok last year. That said, he deserves a chance to compete for a starting job. But if you can upgrade, do it.
HOUSE Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) Mark my words, eventually Buffalo's best offensive linemen. Yes, he is that good. He moved all my furniture from the 2nd floor condo without a dolly. Amazingly strong. Edited March 7, 2019 by HOUSE
BBills88 Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 Hopefully with new and better coaching he will flourish into a mean, ruthless, smart starting left guard.
elltrain22 Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 He's better than what I had imagined. Good value and production considering his draft position last year. I like Teller, and think he's got a shot to be a nice player for this team
billsfan89 Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 Teller is a 50/50 type player. I think he certainly deserves a shot to win a starting guard position in training camp. He played well at times but also struggled at times. I think ideally the team should find a massive upgrade at one of the guard positions and then draft a guard in round 2 or 3 to compete with Teller for the other guard spot. If Teller beats out the rookie great, if he doesn't then Teller can sit for another year and the team can see how he develops.
GreggTX Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 2 independent views: On a PFF draft review, one of the 2 reviewers was very high on Teller while also saying Edmunds should have been a day 3pick. I don't know if you have any faith in Madden raters, but his overall rating went from 60-something to 75 by season's end while Miller's is a 74.
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