Wizard Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 I am wondering if there is a realistic upgrade at guard available. If so, any non-playoff looking teams who may be willing to do so. I do not know a lot about guards. Do you think Buffalo would look at someone with a higher pass blocking rating, a strength already across the line, or would the Bills likely favor someone with higher run blocking ability? Who might be available and what is a realistic cost? The guy I would want the Bills to call on would be Chris Lindstrom of the Falcons. I know drafting OL is a strong possibility in the next draft. Just curious if we stand pat, or what kind of move may make sense. Thoughts? 2 Quote
Buffalo_Stampede Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 Who are they replacing? They just signed Bates a few months ago. Quote
JohnBonhamRocks Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: Who are they replacing? They just signed Bates a few months ago. Saffold is regularly listed in the bottom 5 performers on the team 1 1 1 Quote
T master Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 Every one says that our O line sucks but then you listen to someone like Dan Orlavski & he in a break down of last weeks game gives our guys a great review of their individual & collective play but if you ask the experts here they say they suck i don't get it ... 3 1 Quote
Buffalo_Stampede Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, JohnBonhamRocks said: Saffold is regularly listed in the bottom 5 performers on the team But they aren’t replacing him. They’ve targeted him in free agency. Hopefully the Chiefs game is something they build on. Quote
FireChans Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 Just now, Buffalo_Stampede said: But they aren’t replacing him. They’ve targeted him in free agency. Hopefully the Chiefs game is something they build on. Ike is gonna take his job. He’s getting replaced. 4 1 Quote
LyndonvilleBill Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 14 minutes ago, T master said: Every one says that our O line sucks but then you listen to someone like Dan Orlavski & he in a break down of last weeks game gives our guys a great review of their individual & collective play but if you ask the experts here they say they suck i don't get it ... As many would say, "It's PFF", but none the less, they rank the Bills at 22.. Bottom 3rd? We have PLENTY that could be improved. https://www.google.com/amp/s/finance.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/pff-bills-offensive-line-ranked-151502886.html Quote
unbillievable Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 Guard play has been bad for the entire league. Defensive lines have been dominant. Even Tim Settle pushed Quentin Nelson around. 😁 There just isn't enough to go around. Quote
whorlnut Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 25 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: Who are they replacing? They just signed Bates a few months ago. Bates Quote
LyndonvilleBill Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, unbillievable said: Guard play has been bad for the entire league. Defensive lines have been dominant. Even Tim Settle pushed Quentin Nelson around. 😁 There just isn't enough to go around. I mentioned Dalton Risner from the Broncos in the deadline thread. Might be worth a look at. Edited October 23, 2022 by LyndonvilleBill 1 Quote
whorlnut Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 1 minute ago, LyndonvilleBill said: I mentioned Dalton Risner from the Broncos in the deadline thread. Might be worth a look at. I’d love risner. Seems like a process guy through and through. Then again, we wouldn’t be talking about this if we had just taken Creed Humphrey instead of Carlos Basham or Dylan Parham instead of Bernard. 1 1 1 1 Quote
LyndonvilleBill Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 1 minute ago, whorlnut said: I’d love risner. Seems like a process guy through and through. Then again, we wouldn’t be talking about this if we had just taken Creed Humphrey instead of Carlos Basham or Dylan Parham instead of Bernard. Don't disagree, but, need to move forward. Can't keep living in the past. 2 1 Quote
Wizard Posted October 23, 2022 Author Posted October 23, 2022 I am not indicating that the guards are horrible. In Championship windows, a team always looks to improve in those areas that may be most vulnerable come the playoffs. Boettger may be that player needed. Still, Saffold is a shorter term addition. The team is solid, however, until a championship is won, I am wondering if there is something out there to make the team even more formidable. Just short-term and longer-term planning question/thought. It's what good businesses, financial portfolios, and teams do. 1 Quote
billsfan1959 Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 With only a couple of exceptions, every team is in the same boat: Their offensive lines consist of one or two good offensive linemen and the rest are average or below - and their depth is awful. I can't see any team giving up a lineman that would be worth trading for. 1 1 Quote
LyndonvilleBill Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, billsfan1959 said: With only a couple of exceptions, every team is in the same boat: Their offensive lines consist of one or two good offensive linemen and the rest are average or below - and their depth is awful. I can't see any team giving up a lineman that would be worth trading for. Is Ereck Flowers still a FA?🤔 Quote
Bob in STL Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 59 minutes ago, JohnBonhamRocks said: Saffold is regularly listed in the bottom 5 performers on the team Listed by who? The only list that counts is the coaches list. 1 2 1 Quote
T master Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 33 minutes ago, LyndonvilleBill said: As many would say, "It's PFF", but none the less, they rank the Bills at 22.. Bottom 3rd? We have PLENTY that could be improved. https://www.google.com/amp/s/finance.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/pff-bills-offensive-line-ranked-151502886.html True you can always improve but i don't think we suck as bad as some here think we do ! WOW you be a Lyndonville NY Bill ? Use to live there myself on County line rd lot of family & friends still there . Go Bills !! Quote
FireChans Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 Colin Brown is available. Vlad Ducasse. 1 1 Quote
aceman_16 Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 42 minutes ago, LyndonvilleBill said: As many would say, "It's PFF", but none the less, they rank the Bills at 22.. Bottom 3rd? We have PLENTY that could be improved. https://www.google.com/amp/s/finance.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/pff-bills-offensive-line-ranked-151502886.html You're right..it is PFF Quote
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