Buffalo Baumer Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Every great line has at least ONE total stud who can open up the much needed hole when situations like 4th and one arise. This has been lacking for quite some time in Buffalo. I would say our line is definitely on the bottom half of the league but getting better. Are there going to be any Steve Hutchinson type players that will become available at the end of the year? Did you see what that guy did at the goal-line last weekend!!!! I think it is time to grab that one stud and really take the line to the next level. The supporting cast is here now let's help it out.
buffaloboyinATL Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Hopefully not, but maybe this year we get Joe Thomas in the draft. He is the Wisconsin left tackle that many people had us taking in last years draft until a knee injury kept him in school. 6'8" 313 pounds 4.90 40. p.s. I say hopefully not because I believe he will be a top 5 pick, not because I don't want him.
Fixxxer Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 We should try to get Steinbach in the offseason, if the Bengals are not interested or don't have the money to resign him.
buffaloboyinATL Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 We should try to get Steinbach in the offseason, if the Bengals are not interested or don't have the money to resign him. 771943[/snapback] They won't want him if he doesn't hurry up and get himself in some legal trouble real soon. He is not carrying his weight right now.
Bill from NYC Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 They won't want him if he doesn't hurry up and get himself in some legal trouble real soon. He is not carrying his weight right now. 771946[/snapback] No problem. I would still take him in a second.
Dante Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Hopefully not, but maybe this year we get Joe Thomas in the draft. 771439[/snapback] Not if there is a half assed corner, saftey or undersized wr available.
Buffalo Baumer Posted September 13, 2006 Author Posted September 13, 2006 Now with two rookie safeties and Spikes missing some more time, I am really starting to get worried about the Defense. WE NEED SPIKES NOW!!!!!!
BillsFan Trapped in Pats Land Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Every great line has at least ONE total stud who can open up the much needed hole when situations like 4th and one arise. This has been lacking for quite some time in Buffalo. I would say our line is definitely on the bottom half of the league but getting better. Are there going to be any Steve Hutchinson type players that will become available at the end of the year? Did you see what that guy did at the goal-line last weekend!!!! I think it is time to grab that one stud and really take the line to the next level. The supporting cast is here now let's help it out. 771432[/snapback] Bull sh--. Who's the anchor on the NE line? How about Denver? Carolina?? Bad offensive lines like Oakland are built by using high picks on 1 guy. Good lines in the current era are built by having a depth of mid range guys with solid fundamentals who can play more than 1 position.
Buffalo Baumer Posted September 13, 2006 Author Posted September 13, 2006 Bull sh--. Who's the anchor on the NE line? How about Denver? Carolina?? Bad offensive lines like Oakland are built by using high picks on 1 guy. Good lines in the current era are built by having a depth of mid range guys with solid fundamentals who can play more than 1 position. 772040[/snapback] I would say Logan Mankins is a stud and maybe you have not seen what happened to the Seahawks line when Hutchinson left!!!! Carolina's line is nothing to write home about.
ganesh Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Bull sh--. Who's the anchor on the NE line? How about Denver? Carolina?? Bad offensive lines like Oakland are built by using high picks on 1 guy. Good lines in the current era are built by having a depth of mid range guys with solid fundamentals who can play more than 1 position. 772040[/snapback] There is a guy named Matt Light who has been protecting the blind side of Tom Brady for a few years now, and it showed when he was injured last season. Anchors don't necessarily have to be top picks, but can be top free agents who have proved for 2-3 years that they can get the job done. I agree you build your line with mid range guys and solid depth, but you want that one star anchor player on the line who can DOMINATE a game. Almost every good team has one such player.... Patritots: Matt Light Pittsburgh: Jeff Hardings Colts: Tarik Glen Bengals: Levi Jones Broncos: Tom Nalen Jax: Khalif Barnes Carolina: Mike Wahle Seattle: Walter Jones Washington: Jon Jansen
silvermike Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 NE: Matt Light Carolina has Jordan Gross and Mike Wahle Denver: Matt Lepsis: Other notable offensive lines from recent history: Seattle: Walter Jones PIT: Marvel Smith St. Louis: Orlando Pace Baltimore: Jonathan Ogden. The last two have slipped lately, but both won super bowls, by the way.
Like A Mofo Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 I would say Logan Mankins is a stud and maybe you have not seen what happened to the Seahawks line when Hutchinson left!!!!772066[/snapback] Amazing how 1 game makes a season these days
buffaloboyinATL Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 There is a guy named Matt Light who has been protecting the blind side of Tom Brady for a few years now, and it showed when he was injured last season. 772068[/snapback] He wouldn't get away with all the holding in a Bills uniform.
MadBuffaloDisease Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 He wouldn't get away with all the holding in a Bills uniform. Too true. In any case, I think the Bills will be in the market for upgrades on the O-line after the season.
I 90 Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 No problem. I would still take him in a second. 772011[/snapback] Field sobriety test on a boat should be a combine drill. I'd trade for him now. .
Bob in STL Posted September 14, 2006 Posted September 14, 2006 Bull sh--. Who's the anchor on the NE line? How about Denver? Carolina?? Bad offensive lines like Oakland are built by using high picks on 1 guy. Good lines in the current era are built by having a depth of mid range guys with solid fundamentals who can play more than 1 position. 772040[/snapback] True that you don't need to use all high picks but the best lines in Bills history and the best lines today still tend to have Pro Bowlers on them. For the Bills, I am talking about guys like Billy Shaw, Stew Barber, Joe D, Reggie McKenzie, Joe Devlin, Jim Ritcher, Will Wolford and Rueben Brown. Every now and then you strike gold with a Kent Hull or a House Ballard but many of the top players are first rounders or at least day one picks.
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