HOUSE Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) Updated 4:34 PM; Today 4:22 PM AP Penn State offensive lineman Ryan Bates runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) By Matt Parrino | mparrino@nyup.com Orchard Park, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills backup quarterback Matt Barkley was set to take the field last Friday night in Carolina to lead the second team offense against the Panthers when he turned and looked at the man who was set to line up at center in front of him That man was undrafted free agent Ryan Bates, who the Bills acquired the Friday prior in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. Prized free agent center Mitch Morse has been in the concussion protocol since the early days of training camp and the Buffalo offensive line has been hit with a rash of injuries. The circumstances pushed Bates to the front of the line behind guard/center Jon Feliciano, who was in at center with the first team. Making matters more complicated was the fact that Bates hadn’t played a snap at center since his freshman season at Penn State in 2015. Knowing Bates’ head was probably spinning with all the changes and now expectations of playing, Barkley turned to him before they took the field and simply said, “You know how to crush some skulls. Let’s just go play.” That’s exactly what Bates did for all of his team-high 51 snaps against the Panthers. By all accounts, including Barkley and Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, the rookie did a great job. Pro Football Focus gave Bates’ performance the second-highest pass blocking grade in the game with a 81.7 behind only starting left tackle Dion Dawkins (83.5). More https://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/2019/08/buffalo-bills-udfa-center-ready-to-crush-some-skulls-in-bid-for-53-man-roster-spot.html Edited August 19, 2019 by HOUSE 6 3
John from Riverside Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 Anyone know how well this guy played?
HOUSE Posted August 19, 2019 Author Posted August 19, 2019 1 hour ago, John from Riverside said: Anyone know how well this guy played? By all accounts, including Barkley and Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, the rookie did a great job. Pro Football Focus gave Bates’ performance the second-highest pass blocking grade in the game with a 81.7 behind only starting left tackle Dion Dawkins (83.5). 3 12
JoeF Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 Could be a nice pick up for a guy who would not have made the team... 2
gjv001 Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 I believe the Bills had their eye on Bates since the Draft. He will at least make the practice squad. 1
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, gjv001 said: I believe the Bills had their eye on Bates since the Draft. He will at least make the practice squad. ...potentially more late day "McBeane gold".........damn this gang is good.....
Boca BIlls Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 15 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Anyone know how well this guy played? He played Preseason well....
Augie Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, HOUSE said: By all accounts, including Barkley and Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, the rookie did a great job. Pro Football Focus gave Bates’ performance the second-highest pass blocking grade in the game with a 81.7 behind only starting left tackle Dion Dawkins (83.5). Well, why didn’t you say so??? ? 2
JoeF Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, GG said: Interesting choice of words for the backup C Revealing his evil plan to take over the starting C position.... 1 2
Augie Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Boca BIlls said: He played Preseason well.... Preseason may not count, but it can matter! Let’s hope this is one of those steals you look back on in 10 years as legend! A real “Jerry Hughes deal”! 1
ColoradoBills Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 Kudos to Matt Barkley for helping to keep the guy loose. 6 1
Augie Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 11 minutes ago, GG said: Interesting choice of words for the backup C Better to be the crusher than....the crushed. That just might land you in concussion protocol.....? 1
JoeF Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Augie said: Preseason may not count, but it can matter! Let’s hope this is one of those steals you look back on in 10 years as legend! A real “Jerry Hughes deal”! You are quite the wordsmith, my friend...
Augie Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, aristocrat said: Might go to prison for that Not if they are using Antonio Brown’s helmet! It invites such events. 1
Aussie Joe Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 Sounds like we are winning this preseason so much.. 1
Warcodered Posted August 19, 2019 Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Augie said: Preseason may not count, but it can matter! Let’s hope this is one of those steals you look back on in 10 years as legend! A real “Jerry Hughes deal”! For a guy that seemingly came in late as camp fodder he played well with the 2s in a preseason game that's a pretty good statement for him to make. Edited August 19, 2019 by Warcodered
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