bananathumb Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 Defense DE Denny, Ellis DT Williams Johnson LB DiGiorgio, Ellison, Bowen S Wendling, Wilson CB Greer, James Offense Tackle Chambers, Bell Guard Whittle, Preston Center Gaddis TE Schouman WR Hardy, Parrish, Johnson RB Jackson QB Losman Forgetting about special teams, which should be good as usual, what are your thoughts on this lineup as an indication of team depth? I know there aren't many names here who would start on other teams, but it seems fairly solid to me, pretty good insurance against injury, and should provide a little heat on our so-called starters. Several guys, like Greer, Denney and Parrish could probably have been listed as starters, same with Williams and James. Hopefully, the one guy who does jump into a starter's position is Hardy, but who knows? By themselves these backups wouldn't win one game, but coming off the bench they wouldn't hurt us too much. The most vulnerable position would be left tackle. If Peters holds out or isn't healthy, it's over.
BuffaloBilliever Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 Defense DE Denny, Ellis DT Williams Johnson LB DiGiorgio, Ellison, Bowen S Wendling, Wilson CB Greer, James Offense Tackle Chambers, Bell Guard Whittle, Preston Center Gaddis TE Schouman WR Hardy, Parrish, Johnson RB Jackson QB Losman Forgetting about special teams, which should be good as usual, what are your thoughts on this lineup as an indication of team depth? I know there aren't many names here who would start on other teams, but it seems fairly solid to me, pretty good insurance against injury, and should provide a little heat on our so-called starters. Several guys, like Greer, Denney and Parrish could probably have been listed as starters, same with Williams and James. Hopefully, the one guy who does jump into a starter's position is Hardy, but who knows? By themselves these backups wouldn't win one game, but coming off the bench they wouldn't hurt us too much. The most vulnerable position would be left tackle. If Peters holds out or isn't healthy, it's over. #1 I think the "starters" (since, on this team, they're situational starters) would be Williams and Stroud on D (run stuffers, people would fear the middle), so McCargo and Johnson would be the technical depth. #2 I still think Greer starts. Past that, that's the type of 2nd team that pisses off the first team in practice on numerous occasions . DiGiorgio, Denney, Jackson, and Losman, could easily start on some other teams. The others are just plain solid depth and ST.
Beans90 Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 I think they could win a couple, you have losman, jackson, and Hardy on offense, but on a very inexperienced line. The defence has some playing experience too. Overall I think this team has very solid depth
Astrobot Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 I'm impressed with our depth for the most part. 1. Very Good Depth on Defense - the way we play, the D-Line will all see weekly action, our LB's have more game experience than most teams, and our backfield is at least average 2. Schouman has been impressing, Parrish is just sick, and Hardy will start by midseason 3. Jackson can keep us in a game when Lynch is sitting (already has) 4. O-Line needs more time but may get it by regular season
John from Riverside Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 I dont know the anwer to that question directly BUT I really think that while having so many injuries killed us last year........the experience that our backups got because of this is going to pay dividends starting THIS year....... And I think our ST's are going to be special again
cody Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 Our O-tackle depth really worries me this year. We cannot affort an injury/holdout of Peters or even Walker
stuckincincy Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 Our O-tackle depth really worries me this year. We cannot affort an injury/holdout of Peters or even Walker Yes - no doubt they will be paying attention to other clubs' cuts.
eball Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 I haven't the time for such an exercise, but I'd fathom a guess that upwards of 32 teams in the NFL have plenty of question marks in the event a number of starters go down to injury.
ax4782 Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 The starters at DT should be Stroud and McCargo. Williams was in 16 games last year and had only 19 more tackles than McCargo and fewer sacks than McCargo who had far less playing time. Further, a much higher percentage of Williams' tackles were assisted than solo. McCargo had 29 tackles, 20 of which were solo. He is simply a faster player and better tackle than Williams. Williams doesn't make anyone afraid up the middle. Stroud and McCargo will be a dominant duo, with a very solid rotation in Johnson and Williams. Otherwise, I think the Bills have very solid Depth on D and at the RB, WR and QB positions. Some positions on the O-Line have good depth. At others we would have serious problems.
scribo Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 I thin our depth on the defensive side of the ball is obviously much stronger. We're not bad at the offense's skill postions, but I think we'd get killed though overall because our offensive line would be like swiss cheese. That said, Greer, Hardy and Parris are not on the second string (yet, anyway).
ndirish1978 Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 I'm impressed with our depth for the most part.1. Very Good Depth on Defense - the way we play, the D-Line will all see weekly action, our LB's have more game experience than most teams, and our backfield is at least average 2. Schouman has been impressing, Parrish is just sick, and Hardy will start by midseason 3. Jackson can keep us in a game when Lynch is sitting (already has) 4. O-Line needs more time but may get it by regular season Totally agree on almost all your points. I DO wish we had better depth on the OLine, especially at T
marauderswr80 Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 Yeah, I think Buffalo might make another deal or 2 for some quality backup OL. Our depth there is kinda scary!
Tsaikotic Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 Defense DE Denny, Jefferson, Ellis DT Williams, Johnson, Jefferson LB DiGiorgio, Ellison, Bowen S Wendling, Wilson, Scott CB Greer, James, Youboty, Coner Offense Tackle Murphy, Chambers, Bell Guard Whittle, Felton Center Whittle,Felton TE Fine, Anderson WR Parrish, Johnson RB Jackson QB Losman, Baker I fixed some of your depth...only area that really concerns me is depth at saftey...Im realy not sure who is better there
Nanker Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 Thank Gosh we've got a plan if all 22 starters go down with season-ending injuries on their first play from scrimmage in the season opener. Of course the gaping blind spot in this daring plan is the lack of a backup Place Kicker and Punter. Now THAT could spell doom and gloom. Losing 22 starters for the year in the first game - that we might have recovered from, but losing 24, now THAT's impossible to shake off and still win the SuperBowl. Mark my words.
Fewell733 Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 Scott is probably the top SS backup ahead of Wendling. Our defensive depth is outstanding - it would great to stay healthy this year though. Agree about the offensive line - Chambers is serviceable at best, and he seems to be our only backup tackle option other than a few long term projects. I'm glad we re-signed Whittle.
obie_wan Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 Yeah, I think Buffalo might make another deal or 2 for some quality backup OL. Our depth there is kinda scary! nonsense - eball, ramius and the bunch are convinced that we are fine at T. Chambers and Matt Murphy are all we need.
Special K Posted June 29, 2008 Posted June 29, 2008 Thank Gosh we've got a plan if all 22 starters go down with season-ending injuries on their first play from scrimmage in the season opener. Yes, but then we would have no depth!!
Nanker Posted June 30, 2008 Posted June 30, 2008 Yes, but then we would have no depth!! Quite! But, then we might need to rely on your avatar's butt to provide depth, and in that case, we'd probably be just fine.
Special K Posted June 30, 2008 Posted June 30, 2008 Quite!But, then we might need to rely on your avatar's butt to provide depth, and in that case, we'd probably be just fine. And if we would rely on her other "assets": http://www.haven4gamerz.com/wp-content/upl...ley_in_furs.jpg We would have twice the depth!
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