dave mcbride Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago (edited) https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DawkDi00.htm He is an 8-year starter at left tackle (obviously a premium position), objectively good at it (multiple pro bowls) and has only missed two games (in 2022) in his entire career. Pretty good for a late second round pick (63rd overall). I wouldn't say he's the best LT in the league by any stretch (he's not Trent Williams), but I see him as a player who is consistently in the top 10 at his position -- a position for which it's very hard to find good players. Edited 2 hours ago by dave mcbride 8 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago Depends on how you define it I guess. I'd say Steph Gilmore ranks above him, but he wisely chose to move on when he became an UFA. 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago Pretty good question. I mean myself I'm not a big draft follower as I don't really watch college football but Tre White, Milano, and Stevie J come to mind. Tre White- good but not on the team anymore Milano- good as well but has battled the injury bug of late Stevie J- great but he was only with the team for like 5 seasons. plus he was really more of a draft steal vs best pick So yeah I'd say it's definitely possible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago Injuries aside...Milano 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweats Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago I never thought of it before, but you make a good case 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago I think there is a VERY strong case that he is. He is just such a reliable guy. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxum Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago 7 minutes ago, TPS said: Depends on how you define it I guess. I'd say Steph Gilmore ranks above him, but he wisely chose to move on when he became an UFA. And Pegulas were not as wise when they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago (edited) 23 minutes ago, BillsPride12 said: Injuries aside...Milano I don’t think we can add “injuries aside” anymore. Matt -I love him!- is oft-injured and has been since his rookie season. If ‘the best ability is AVAILabilty’, then he’s a wounded warrior because he’s mostly NOT available.🤷♂️ anyway, to the OP’s question, he’s certainly fared better than our other 2nd Round Guard we Drafted. Dion is a capable starting LT who is dependable. I like that he’s altered is lineup stance, clearly lining up further ahead from the guard to give DEs a smack to the midsection/shoulder pads before they can really get going. It’s novel and I think it will catch on in the League. Edited 1 hour ago by Chandler#81 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansLanda Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago I don't think it's close. The way the question is posed, it has to be DD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago Yes, I would say so. Hope he retires as a Bill. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago pick/value/position/performance/availability. ya, the only one i can think of that might compare is wyatt teller because he's an all pro level G and picked in the 5th, but he's not even here so ya, dawkins might be it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerBillsFan Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 25 minutes ago, dave mcbride said: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DawkDi00.htm He is an 8-year starter at left tackle (obviously a premium position), objectively good at it (multiple pro bowls) and has only missed two games (in 2022) in his entire career. Pretty good for a late second round pick (63rd overall). I wouldn't say he's the best LT in the league by any stretch (he's not Trent Williams), but I see him as a player who is consistently in the top 10 at his position -- a position for which it's very hard to find good players. Bill Polian said way back when "the 3 cornerstones of any team are QB, LT, RDE" We have 2 of the 3 so YES he would be the 2nd best pick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 10 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: I don’t think we can add “injuries aside” anymore. Matt -I love him!- is oft-injured and has been since his rookie season. If ‘the best ability is AVAILabilty’, then he’s a wounded warrior because he’s mostly NOT available.🤷♂️ anyway, to the OP’s question, he’s certainly fared better than our other 2nd Round Guard we Drafted. Dion is a capable starting LT who is dependable. I like that he’s altered is lineup stance, clearly lining up further ahead from the guard to give DEs a smack to the midsection/shoulder pads before they can reall get going. It’s novel and I think it will catch on in the League. That's fair, I know some people are going to feel that way. That's why I led with injuries aside...but I was looking at it purely from a talent perspective 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerBillsFan Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 21 minutes ago, BillsPride12 said: Injuries aside...Milano You can't put a LB above a LT, sorry no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago In terms of Value, getting Milano in the 5th, Taron in the 4th, and Benford in the 6th were his best picks IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago He's good overall but he's come up small in big moments recently. And Josh Allen consistently helps make the o-line look good with his mobility. I'd say Taron Johnson as the best Bills pick after Allen in recent history. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yobogoya! Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Schnowman takes probably a bit more flak than he deserves, but I think he’s the right answer to this question based on volume of production and consistent high level of play. Guys like Tre and Milano had probably a higher ceiling to hit, but injuries have derailed both of their trajectories, which is a massive shame. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago He has been a very good player for us. Not only do I like his play, he has created a rivalry with the Jets. The AFCE has been boring and now he's under the skin of every Jets defensive player....not there's energy in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted 1 hour ago Author Share Posted 1 hour ago 16 minutes ago, QB Bills said: He's good overall but he's come up small in big moments recently. And Josh Allen consistently helps make the o-line look good with his mobility. I'd say Taron Johnson as the best Bills pick after Allen in recent history. I can't fault him for the final 3rd down play in the Bills own end zone vs Houston. He's up against an elite pass rusher and can't do anything that even remotely looks like holding because a called hold there ends the game. It's a tough position for a lineman to be in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago If it weren’t for the injuries its Milano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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