Van Demark, a "Model" Fit for the Bills OL?

[Breakout Squad]

It’s been around 15 years or so since we find a LT out of nowhere (Jason Peters). I’d love for him to be a diamond in the muff…I mean rough 😎

[Buffalo716]

By all accounts he was a toolsy guy coming out ... Who needed to increase his play strength and refine his technique

 

But he has the height length athleticism that team's covet

 

He could have been a 7th round pick

 

He's still a few years away from being the type of player he can be but it's promising

[oldmanfan]

Looks pretty good at LT.  Work to do at RT. But I’d rather have him as the 3rd T vs. The Quiz.

[Doc]

22 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said:

By all accounts he was a toolsy guy coming out ... Who needed to increase his play strength and refine his technique

 

But he has the height length athleticism that team's covet

 

He could have been a 7th round pick

 

He's still a few years away from being the type of player he can be but it's promising

Freeney said that it takes about 7 seasons for a LT to develop. 

[Ed_Formerly_of_Roch]

6 hours ago, BillsDad51 said:

Buffalo News Mark Gaughan says Arizona has surplus of OT's. Josh Jones, a 2020 3rd rounder and Kelvin Beachum, an 11-year starter. Basham trade?

 

Maybe you should posted the rest of what he said too:

 

Every team in the league with depth concerns at tackle probably has called the Cardinals, so don’t get your hopes up.

[gjv]

From what I've observed he not bad at LT, but a disaster waiting to happen at RT.

[Buffalo716]

5 minutes ago, Doc said:

Freeney said that it takes about 7 seasons for a LT to develop. 

Absolutely.. lots don't peak till about 30 which is why Dion still isn't done 

Edited August 23, 2023 by Buffalo716

[Mark Vader]

6 hours ago, Robert Paulson said:

we can only hope this guy works out since we can't expect the team to draft O Line high-(i know we just took a G in the 2nd round which proves the point we should be drafting them high because he looks to be crushing it) 

 

We can't waste those high picks to keep our franchise QB upright  when we need a 5th DE who can't find the QB, a 4th CB who doesn't fit our system but we are 'desperate', another undersized MLB/Special Teamer or a small, slow, non shifty RB-got to keep stockpiling them

So, you hated the Dalton Kincaid pick?

[HOUSE]

6 hours ago, Dan said:

We simply cannot allow any positive

news about this team.  Each little nugget of positivity or fun, must be drowned in a sea of negative criticism and despair.  
 

A lot of folks need to go enjoy some fresh air and step away from the team. 

He is a stud, can't miss talent.  

[Ralonzo]

47 minutes ago, gjv said:

From what I've observed he not bad at LT, but a disaster waiting to happen at RT.

 

Quessenberry is a disaster waiting to happen. Van Demark looked like someone taking a final exam after the orientation. He'll be ok once coached up.

[Buffalo716]

52 minutes ago, gjv said:

From what I've observed he not bad at LT, but a disaster waiting to happen at RT.

He's really not a right tackle.. more of a pure left tackle 

Edited August 23, 2023 by Buffalo716

[MJS]

He is a lock for the 53 now that Shell and Doyle are out of the picture. And he was playing before Doyle as it is, so maybe he was a lock before then as well.

[Doc]

4 minutes ago, MJS said:

He is a lock for the 53 now that Shell and Doyle are out of the picture. And he was playing before Doyle as it is, so maybe he was a lock before then as well.

 

Definitely a lock.  Being the primary backup to Dawkins in the first pre-season game said a lot and he did nothing to warrant moving him out of that spot after 2 pre-season games.

[jkeerie]

1 hour ago, gjv said:

From what I've observed he not bad at LT, but a disaster waiting to happen at RT.

He played LT four years in college.  Never played on the right.

[BillsDad51]

1 hour ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said:

 

Maybe you should posted the rest of what he said too:

 

Every team in the league with depth concerns at tackle probably has called the Cardinals, so don’t get your hopes up.

I just dealt with the facts as related by Gaughan. The part you cited was his opinion, which, as know, are plentiful on this board.

[Doc]

10 minutes ago, jkeerie said:

He played LT four years in college.  Never played on the right.

 

That would explain the struggles at RT.  And likely he didn't get very good coaching at UCONN.

[John from Riverside]

8 hours ago, DCofNC said:

The only time I noticed him in the games he’s been blown past, must have missed the “strong” part.

That’s the way it’s supposed to work
 

It hasn’t happened often

[gonzo1105]

Very solid at LT, needs work at RT but has good traits to be coached up. Expect him to make the 53 and very well could end up our swing tackle if a trade isn't made.

[Dr.Sack]

9 hours ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

Fun story about one of the surprises of the preseason. He's been first in at OT in both PS games IIRC. There's a real path to the 53 for this guy. Could be a good find.

 

 

Reminds me a cuter Mac Jones

[Manther]

9 hours ago, Robert Paulson said:

we can only hope this guy works out since we can't expect the team to draft O Line high-(i know we just took a G in the 2nd round which proves the point we should be drafting them high because he looks to be crushing it) 

 

We can't waste those high picks to keep our franchise QB upright  when we need a 5th DE who can't find the QB, a 4th CB who doesn't fit our system but we are 'desperate', another undersized MLB/Special Teamer or a small, slow, non shifty RB-got to keep stockpiling them

I can't argue with you or your frustration.  The Dline high picks that don't play and rotate bother me the most.  Groot was a good pick, the rest including Oliver I don't care for.