Bills sign OL Greg Mancz (1 year deal)

[MAJBobby]

Just now, BillsFan4 said:

Hope this has nothing to do with Bates (leaving). 

If anything it tells me more that Bates will be staying and is being projected as a Starting OG.  So that BU Swing Interior is needed.

[Process]

9 minutes ago, BillsFan4 said:

Hope this has nothing to do with Bates (leaving). 

Even with Bates coming back we would have needed to add 2 additional interior lineman. Don't think it has anything to do with him. 

 

Still need a swing tackle too unless they really think Doyle is ready.

[HOUSE]

 

 

 

[2020 Our Year For Sure]

Jamil Douglas replacement

[MAJBobby]

Bills now have 4.6M in space (Mancz, Lawson, Lee, Phillips not accounted for, however ONCE they are accounted for another 3.35M will get pushed OFF the cap (McCloud, Love, Gentry, Hamlin) - Keenum is and his new Contract of 3.5M (Pushing off Capra and his 705K)

 

Still likely needed

 

RB - Based off the McKissic stuff

WR3/4 - Depends on how you feel with McKenzie or Stevenson (Hodgins Gentry) in the slot. - I think they will add a vet before the Draft though

Swing OT - I doubt they feel comfortable with Doyle in that role right now

CB (need one, maybe 2.  Right now it is Dane Jackson and Cam Lewis starting outside) - Tre likely gone for 6 weeks to start doubt plan is the unknown of what rookie falls to you in the draft.

 

Big Tickets left to open the most cap space

Diggs - Extension

Poyer - Extension 

Tre White - Restructure

Dion Dawkins - Restructure

Edmunds - Trade or Extension

Edited March 21, 2022 by MAJBobby

[Ralonzo]

Agree with most of above but I think they like Doyle for swing. 

[NoHuddleKelly12]

The metal lunch pail he brings everyday is an off green and his hard hat is nicked, yes? Then we are all good here. 👍🏻 🤗

[aristocrat]

Injuries have been often with this guy. Weird signing. 

[MAJBobby]

Current player breakout is 

 

30 on the Defense

26 on Offense (including Mancz)

3 on Teams.

 

Look for the remaining signings (Moves) going into the draft to be on the offensive side.

Just now, aristocrat said:

Injuries have been often with this guy. Weird signing. 

I am not worried about Injuries anymore with the Bills facilities and player management and sport science department they have been one of the lowest Injured teams since McD has been here.

[Simon Says]

13 hours ago, wjag said:

My gut says Bills trade down a few spots and get extras picks. Those get swapped for BPA after they draft a DB. 

 

2 hours ago, freddyjj said:

They do need backups.  And unlikely OBD loses Bates as we have right to match any offer.  It likely comes down to whether Dorsey and Kromer want Bates in new scheme more than anything else.

Saffold has primarily played LEFT guard and Bates looked good there last year.  Will he have to compete with Cody Ford for the RG spot? If Bills add another guard will Bates return to his suler-sub role?

7 minutes ago, MAJBobby said:

Current player breakout is 

 

30 on the Defense

26 on Offense (including Mancz)

3 on Teams.

 

Look for the remaining signings (Moves) going into the draft to be on the offensive side.

I am not worried about Injuries anymore with the Bills facilities and player management and sport science department they have been one of the lowest Injured teams since McD has been here.

Not necessarily.  There are 31 spots to fill and maybe they will focus on offesnse in the draft 

[Blank Stare]

1 hour ago, GunnerBill said:

Think Russell Bodine. 

Do I have to? 

[MrEpsYtown]

2 minutes ago, TheProcess said:

Do I have to? 

 

At least he turned into a draft pick! 

[ExWNYer]

15 minutes ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said:

The metal lunch pail he brings everyday is an off green and his hard hat is nicked, yes? Then we are all good here. 👍🏻 🤗

 

He played with Miami last year so this may be his lunch pail...

 

[BigAl2526]

He started 6 games for Miami.  He is just a backup though.  He'll stick with the Bills if the Bills lose Bates.  He might also stick if Buffalo decides Bates is going to start at guard.  Maybe with a top notch offensive line coach, his play can be elevated somewhat, but I would hat to have to depend on that for any length of time.

[Rico]

29 minutes ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said:

The metal lunch pail he brings everyday is an off green and his hard hat is nicked, yes? Then we are all good here. 👍🏻 🤗

Yes indeed. Sherlock Holmes, turn that frown upside down!

[freddyjj]

32 minutes ago, Georgie said:

Saffold has primarily played LEFT guard and Bates looked good there last year.  Will he have to compete with Cody Ford for the RG spot? If Bills add another guard will Bates return to his suler-sub role?

IMHO most likely Bates competes fopr RG starting spot with Ford (if still here), this signee and a C/G mid-round draftee.  Bills have spoke with a half dozen or more  IOLs at Combine / Sr Bowl etc.

[FilthyBeast]

2 hours ago, gonzo1105 said:

This is 100% what Beane does every off-season. Sign backup veteran lineman and see if someone will stick while having depth for camps. 
 

signed Jamil Douglas, Bobby Hart last year in the same fashion 

 

Pretty much, if he looks good in summer great if not he's released without hurting the cap situation.

[Thurman#1]

3 hours ago, freddyjj said:

They do need backups.  And unlikely OBD loses Bates as we have right to match any offer.  It likely comes down to whether Dorsey and Kromer want Bates in new scheme more than anything else.

 

 

We have the right to match but Beane doubtless has figure he won't go beyond. We could easily lose him if there is an offer.

 

I'm hoping we don't, but the fact that most of us don't want to lose him could easily mean other teams might want him enough to give him a tough offer to match.

[MrEpsYtown]

47 minutes ago, Rico said:

Yes indeed. Sherlock Holmes, turn that frown upside down!

 

Gotta love that late nineties goatee

[BigBuff423]

2 hours ago, HOUSE said:

 

 

 

 

9 women down, 13 to go....