Logic Posted August 23, 2020 Posted August 23, 2020 https://theathletic.com/2017417/2020/08/23/observations-from-day-6-of-bills-camp-testing-glitches-stefon-diggs-day-more/?amp#click=https://t.co/15UlPgJSEP “While the Bills are still attempting to solidify their starting offensive line, they have seen Cody Ford and Daryl Williams begin to separate from the other options. Their individual performances have been better than those of Brian Winters, Ty Nsekhe, Ryan Bates and others, though it’s been the work of Ford and Williams as a duo that has set them apart. Both players are fun to watch as run blockers. While some parts of the line struggled to get a push in the running game early, Ford and Williams have alleviated some of those concerns in recent practices. On their best rep of the day, Williams hammered down on the defensive end while Ford cleared out the defensive tackle, allowing Singletary a huge lane to make subsequent defenders miss. They also worked together excellently in two-on-two pass-blocking drills. They communicated well with one another and displayed a good feel for when to hand off the defender to their teammate. Williams has been one of the best surprises of training camp. The former second-team All-Pro has battled injuries and, as a result, posted some poor play in Carolina last season. However, his feet look a lot quicker than they did on film for the Panthers last season, which must have the Bills hopeful he can factor into the offensive line this season. If he can do so while working well with their 2019 second-round pick, Ford, the Bills will be ecstatic.” 14 6 4
Warcodered Posted August 23, 2020 Posted August 23, 2020 Ford on DT and Williams on DE subtle way of saying their positions without actually saying it. 8
ziltoid Posted August 23, 2020 Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) Excellent news. So barring injury, Ford is locked in at right guard? Or are they rotating positions still? 1 hour ago, Warcodered said: Ford on DT and Williams on DE subtle way of saying their positions without actually saying it. Edited August 24, 2020 by BeerLeagueHockey sorry
thenorthremembers Posted August 23, 2020 Posted August 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Warcodered said: Ford on DT and Williams on DE subtle way of saying their positions without actually saying it. Thats the way I took it as well. One of the things I agree with a lot of posters on here about is that Ford is a guard. 4
Warcodered Posted August 23, 2020 Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, BeerLeagueHockey said: Excellent news. So barring injury, Ford is locked in at right guard? Or are they rotating positions still? Right? It appears the virus also attacks sports reporter's writing skills. They're not allowed to talk about the reps and depth chart things like that is what we've been getting from them, this seems to be cutting a pretty fine line. Not sure it doesn't piss off the Bills FO. Edited August 23, 2020 by Warcodered 3
Logic Posted August 23, 2020 Author Posted August 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, BeerLeagueHockey said: Excellent news. So barring injury, Ford is locked in at right guard? Or are they rotating positions still? Right? It appears the virus also attacks sports reporter's writing skills. Reporters are forbidden from listing where players are lining up or where they fall on the depth chart this year. This, then, was actually Buscaglia’s way of getting around that rule without actually breaking it. 4 1
TroutDog Posted August 23, 2020 Posted August 23, 2020 Glad to hear Ford is being switched to guard...seems like a more natural position for him. Anything to make this line a more solid group! 6
Doc Posted August 23, 2020 Posted August 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, Warcodered said: Ford on DT and Williams on DE subtle way of saying their positions without actually saying it. Beat me to it. And great news to hear that they're playing Williams at RT and Ford at RG. 3
Don Otreply Posted August 23, 2020 Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) Iirc Sean said something the other day about wanting the O Line positions solidified by the end of the week if he could, this may help that out considerably, Go Bills!!! Edited August 24, 2020 by Don Otreply 1
PromoTheRobot Posted August 23, 2020 Posted August 23, 2020 10 minutes ago, BeerLeagueHockey said: Excellent news. So barring injury, Ford is locked in at right guard? Or are they rotating positions still? Right? It appears the virus also attacks sports reporter's writing skills. The team is limiting what they can describe.
YoloinOhio Posted August 23, 2020 Posted August 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Don Otreply said: Iirc Sean said something the other day about wanting the O Line positions solidified by the end of the week if he could, be this may help that out considerably, Go Bills!!! Yes I think it was on Friday, he said he wanted the final OL starting combination including Ford’s position nailed down within 7 days 2
Logic Posted August 23, 2020 Author Posted August 23, 2020 In my opinion, Ford starting at RG and Williams at RT is the best possible scenario. It puts Ford at the position he seems best suited for, puts Williams at the position where he was a former 2nd team All-Pro, and allows Nsekhe to be our swing tackle. Basically, assuming Williams is back at his previously high level of play, this combo would improve THREE o-line positions. 7
ziltoid Posted August 23, 2020 Posted August 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: The team is limiting what they can describe. I didn't know that, but now I do. Thanks!
njbuff Posted August 23, 2020 Posted August 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, Logic said: In my opinion, Ford starting at RG and Williams at RT is the best possible scenario. It puts Ford at the position he seems best suited for, puts Williams at the position where he was a former 2nd team All-Pro, and allows Nsekhe to be our swing tackle. Basically, assuming Williams is back at his previously high level of play, this combo would improve THREE o-line positions. Hopefully it all works out. 1
atlbillsfan1975 Posted August 23, 2020 Posted August 23, 2020 When Williams was signed and reading through his history it appeared if he was allowed to just focus on RT he might get back to pro bowl form. Have an all Oklahoma right side of the line. 2
Logic Posted August 23, 2020 Author Posted August 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: When Williams was signed and reading through his history it appeared if he was allowed to just focus on RT he might get back to pro bowl form. Have an all Oklahoma right side of the line. Williams runs about 335lbs, Cody Ford 330. That's a lotta beef on the right side. Cody Ford and Quinton Spain (both 330) is also a big, nasty set of guards. 5 1
NewEra Posted August 23, 2020 Posted August 23, 2020 very interesting. if Williams can bounce back and show his 2017 form we could be in business. Ford going inside gets a thumbs up from me!
Rc2catch Posted August 23, 2020 Posted August 23, 2020 Williams at RT was approaching elite status, until the injuries and then Carolina moving him all over. If he’s sticking to RT and Ford is battling winters for RG I think that’s best case scenario for us fans. 2
Saint Doug Posted August 23, 2020 Posted August 23, 2020 32 minutes ago, Warcodered said: They're not allowed to talk about the reps and depth chart things like that is what we've been getting from them, this seems to be cutting a pretty fine line. Not sure it doesn't piss off the Bills FO. Before anyone takes this farther than it really should, Buscaglia was just mentioning one single play. The focus of the article was on them working well together, not their positions. It’s still anyone’s guess where they’ll line up.
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