transplantbillsfan Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, billsfan89 said: Spain is at worst a midlevel starting guard. I don't see a weak link on the Oline granted my projection of Ford is optimistic. Dawkins - Above average LT Spain - Average at worst Mitch - Top 5 to 7 player at his position. Feliciano - Average to Above Average Ford - I project him to be more consistent in 2020 and at least be an average RT They have Long, William's, Ty and Bates off the bench all of whom I think are starting caliber players. I'm no expert at OL, so maybe Spain is just fine where he is. But correct me if I'm wrong, according to what you've said here, wasn't I correct that Spain is the weak link if you account for the fact that Ford was a rookie 2nd rounder?
Buffalo Junction Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 Just now, Augie said: Do you think this might scare off the Canadian crowd? Anything to keep them safely away from Chippewa
MassHog Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 1 hour ago, MAJBobby said: so second best DE and second Best RB according to PFF those numbers will instantly change upon being drafted by the bills because PFF hates buffalo
Hardhatharry Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 Hey look a RB in round 3 that is good.... Who would have thought that could happen.
offsides#76FredSmerlas Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) 21 minutes ago, wvbillsfan said: Not saying we don’t want productive. But I was hoping for an explosive home run hitter to take pressure of Allen so he doesn’t have to “matriculate” the ball down the field. I was being rhetorical with what does Moss bring. I know who he is and what he does. I just think Devin does the exact same thing in “grinding” out the tough yards. I’m positive I’m going to love Moss the first time he runs someone over or moves a pile. He’s a good player. I just wanted a different type of player I think you will see the differences when they hit the field. Moss gets us those tough yards inside the 5 yard line and those 4th and 1's. I really think the homerun thing is very over blown. How many RB's go 60-70 yards to the house, happens every once in awhile. I want productivity, patience in the hole, vision, and quick feet. Speed would be an added incentive but fast top end speed really isn't needed. Edited April 25, 2020 by offsides#76FredSmerlas 2
GoBills808 Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Cripple Creek said: I kinda like it. My feelings exactly
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 Seems like an old school, nasty physical runner. I hope he picks a number in the high 30s or 40s to go with that throw back style. Just refusing to go down and running around with a FB number out there. 1
Bob in STL Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 9 minutes ago, Offside#76FredSmerlas said: Dawkins had a great year Spain gave up ZERO sacks Morse is an above average center but mentally he is very sharp and gets the line in the right coverage's, extremely cerebral Jon held his own and played solid for us, also filled in nicely at center when needed Ford needs to make a big jump in year two, hurt us often, wouldn't be surprised to see him get beat out by Tyler Neitzke or Daryll Williams Ok. Dawkins will earn his extension then. Beane will decide. Spain pass blocks very well. Now move people for the run. He is not strong at this aspect Morse is good. But he cost a lot of $$. Jon is fierce. And adequate most of the time Ford needs to develop and is a key. We traded up , and gave up a pick to get him. If he is not a RT he is an RG. Our line was good. When they play great I’ll say it. But not until they do.
biggerdaddynj Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 1 hour ago, matter2003 said: Thunder and Lightning backfield? Nice!! Bringing me back to my childhood—Muncie and Galbreath (have the old football cards somewhere in my basement!).
Bob in STL Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 22 minutes ago, billsfan89 said: All 5 offensive line players were playing with each other for the first time last season and Ford was a rookie at a position that takes adjusting for alot of players. Oline is a unit where continuity matters more so than any other unit. I think all 5 starters along the O-line are average or better players (all of whom are under 30) and there is quality starting caliber depth behind them. I think Ford being more consistent and the continuity will propel the unit from a mid-level unit to a top 10 unit. I hope so and it could very well happen. 1
offsides#76FredSmerlas Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Bob in STL said: Ok. Dawkins will earn his extension then. Beane will decide. Spain pass blocks very well. Now move people for the run. He is not strong at this aspect Morse is good. But he cost a lot of $$. Jon is fierce. And adequate most of the time Ford needs to develop and is a key. We traded up , and gave up a pick to get him. If he is not a RT he is an RG. Our line was good. When they play great I’ll say it. But not until they do. I will say this as well. Beane is smart and if we had that bad of a line he would have grabbed a guy with one of the first two picks or made a bigger splash move in free agency. I truly feel we have a very good line if we shore up the right tackle spot. Josh Allen holds on to the ball longer than any QB in the NFL and that's a fact. This obviously results in more sacks and more penalties. This reminds me of when Rob Johnson was getting smashed for 7 or 8 sacks a game and everyone said our line is not good. Then Flutie comes in and the guy gets rid of the ball in a timely manner and the sack numbers go way down. I know you aren't saying we are terrible Bob but we also might be a lot better than most realize at that position.
Yantha Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 Gotta be honest. I like the POSITION but not the pick, at all. Way too high for Moss, and I personally think we could have landed him in a later round. I'd have gone with WR Devin Duvernay, Texas. Yes we have Diggs, but our other starters are over 30 and this in my opinion the WR's in round 2 were of better value. Most of the WR talent are bon afide starting material, where Moss will never be more of a role player/backup. Brown and Beasley are old and will start to fade, so it's very important to add youth to an aging position.. I see this as a missed opportunity. Beane got a HIT by trading for Diggs, and then followed up with an extremely solid round 2. Didn't panic and trade up, and got a very good EDGE rusher. Bad pick in round 3. In round 4, I hope he redeems himself with one of the following (in order of preference): WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, Michigan CB Darnay Holmes, UCLA TE Colby Parkinson, Stanford OG Ben Bredeson, Michigan CB Lamar Jackson, Nebraska OT Prince Tega Wanogho, Auburn WR KJ Hill, Ohio State TE Hunter Bryant, Washington WR Juan Jennings, Tennessee WR Collin Johnson, Texas CB Troy Pride Jr. Notre Dame
offsides#76FredSmerlas Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Yantha said: Gotta be honest. I like the POSITION but not the pick, at all. Way too high for Moss, and I personally think we could have landed him in a later round. I'd have gone with WR Devin Duvernay, Texas. Yes we have Diggs, but our other starters are over 30 and this in my opinion the WR's in round 2 were of better value. Most of the WR talent are bon afide starting material, where Moss will never be more of a role player/backup. Brown and Beasley are old and will start to fade, so it's very important to add youth to an aging position.. I see this as a missed opportunity. Beane got a HIT by trading for Diggs, and then followed up with an extremely solid round 2. Didn't panic and trade up, and got a very good EDGE rusher. Bad pick in round 3. In round 4, I hope he redeems himself with one of the following (in order of preference): WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, Michigan CB Darnay Holmes, UCLA TE Colby Parkinson, Stanford OG Ben Bredeson, Michigan CB Lamar Jackson, Nebraska OT Prince Tega Wanogho, Auburn WR KJ Hill, Ohio State TE Hunter Bryant, Washington WR Juan Jennings, Tennessee WR Collin Johnson, Texas CB Troy Pride Jr. Notre Dame Beane said he was shocked that he was still on the board and was nervous because he wanted him so bad. Hmmmm you think we reached? 1
Motor26 Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, Offside#76FredSmerlas said: I will say this as well. Beane is smart and if we had that bad of a line he would have grabbed a guy with one of the first two picks or made a bigger splash move in free agency. I truly feel we have a very good line if we shore up the right tackle spot. Josh Allen holds on to the ball longer than any QB in the NFL and that's a fact. This obviously results in more sacks and more penalties. This reminds me of when Rob Johnson was getting smashed for 7 or 8 sacks a game and everyone said our line is not good. Then Flutie comes in and the guy gets rid of the ball in a timely manner and the sack numbers go way down. I know you aren't saying we are terrible Bob but we also might be a lot better than most realize at that position. I think Beane is hoping another year of those 5 guys gelling will make them into an above average offensive line. 1
stinky finger Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 1 hour ago, GreggTX said: He should be a decent backup RB. Too bad we have done nothing to bolster the blocking. He's not a backup 1
offsides#76FredSmerlas Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Motor26 said: I think Beane is hoping another year of those 5 guys gelling will make them into an above average offensive line. That can only help for sure. I agree with this.
HappyDays Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) It will be nice to have a 2nd RB we can hand the ball to without automatically surrendering the down. Edited April 25, 2020 by HappyDays 12 1 1
LABILLBACKER Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 26 minutes ago, billsfan89 said: I love it, great value at a position of need. Go get a WR in round 4. There won't be any wrs left by our next pick. Oh well so much for this deep wr draft.
Motor26 Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, HappyDays said: It will be nice to have a 2nd RB we can hand the ball to without automatocally surrendering the down. Man, remember Mike Tolbert? He was worse than Gore was at by the end of this year.
78thealltimegreat Posted April 25, 2020 Posted April 25, 2020 20 minutes ago, NJKBillsfan said: Decent pick but he seems kinda slow. We should've traded up for D'Andre Swift. Hey was PAC 12 offensive player of the year over Justin Herbert the guy can flat out ball 3
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