Rico Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I dont know why Reyes didn't go much sooner in free agency for more.686348[/snapback] I also wonder why the Panthers didn't want to keep him for depth if his price was so cheap. Both of these statements give the impression that he is another bargain-bin acquisition... and I know it's not really fair to him, but it is what it is. I hope he comes in here and is able to produce at a level similar to what you saw in this game, and against tougher competition than Tim Anderson as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I also wonder why the Panthers didn't want to keep him for depth if his price was so cheap. Both of these statements give the impression that he is another bargain-bin acquisition... and I know it's not really fair to him, but it is what it is. I hope he comes in here and is able to produce at a level similar to what you saw in this game, and against tougher competition than Tim Anderson as well. 686503[/snapback] While I sadly suspect that you are right, I am more hopeful about Fowler, and I admittedly have seen little of him. I base my guarded optimism on the fact that the Vikes gave SOO much money to Hutch, it would have been tough to offer Fowler a big contract. Think about it....they are paying McKinnie #7 money, and Hutch makes even more. Also, even if Reyes isn't very good, it is hard for me to believe that he wouldn't be clearly superior to Anderson at LG. If CV goes down once again to injury, Anderson might actually be a better fit at RG, wouldn't you say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 While I sadly suspect that you are right, I am more hopeful about Fowler, and I admittedly have seen little of him. I base my guarded optimism on the fact that the Vikes gave SOO much money to Hutch, it would have been tough to offer Fowler a big contract. Think about it....they are paying McKinnie #7 money, and Hutch makes even more. Also, even if Reyes isn't very good, it is hard for me to believe that he wouldn't be clearly superior to Anderson at LG. If CV goes down once again to injury, Anderson might actually be a better fit at RG, wouldn't you say? 686524[/snapback] Here in Baltimore, I've seen Bennie play many games at RG for the Ravens. While I admit he did look better there than he did at LG last year (his worst IMO), most of the mental mistakes were still present.... plenty of drive-killing penalties and blown assignments. I think it's best that he just leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I was watching "He Hate Me". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobillsinytown Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 No one should forget though: The most important aspect of any OL is chemistry. I don't think there's any other unit on a football team that has to play well together in order to succeeed. I believe this is why teams with OL's that have played together for a while generally have better O-Lines. That's getting harder to do with free agency, but I think the rule still applies. If the coaching staff can settle on a starting five an actually stick with them, we should see some dividends by mid to late season. For example: Bennie Anderson may have been a better player in Baltimore because he fit their scheme better and worked better with his teammates on the line. When he came to Buffalo he had to start over. Some players make this transition better than others. At least this year there shouldn't be any desperation shuffling by the head coach to try and save his job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 While I sadly suspect that you are right, I am more hopeful about Fowler, and I admittedly have seen little of him. I base my guarded optimism on the fact that the Vikes gave SOO much money to Hutch, it would have been tough to offer Fowler a big contract. Think about it....they are paying McKinnie #7 money, and Hutch makes even more. Also, even if Reyes isn't very good, it is hard for me to believe that he wouldn't be clearly superior to Anderson at LG. If CV goes down once again to injury, Anderson might actually be a better fit at RG, wouldn't you say? 686524[/snapback] I am with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 At least this year there shouldn't be any desperation shuffling by the head coach to try and save his job. 686756[/snapback] Amen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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