Buffaloed in Pa Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 The rook looked pretty good out there. Starting Left tackle ,hmnn not yet . He does show promise though.
Stl Bills Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 He looked great IMO, I didn't think he'd be anywhere near this far along already.
Ralonzo Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 I'm going out on a small limb, but after seeing him play against 1s, I'd say that Bell looks better than Peters did after his position switch. He's getting to the second level on runs, and doing the job on an island in pass protect (which, if Walker was doing that he wouldn't have gotten hurt). This kid might turn out to be the steal of the draft, he's a prototype LT. When will he be ready? Dunno, but Peters took over at RT about 8 games in, right?
VOR Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 I'm going out on a small limb, but after seeing him play against 1s, I'd say that Bell looks better than Peters did after his position switch. He's getting to the second level on runs, and doing the job on an island in pass protect (which, if Walker was doing that he wouldn't have gotten hurt). This kid might turn out to be the steal of the draft, he's a prototype LT. When will he be ready? Dunno, but Peters took over at RT about 8 games in, right? He made his first start ever (at RT) in the 6th game of his 2nd season. He took over full time 2 games later.
VOR Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Try him at RT....... Why? Chambers looks like he could have a future there. Ideally you have Peters and Walker as the starting tackles, and then Bell and Chambers as their more-than-capable backups.
THE GASH STATION Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 I'm going out on a small limb, but after seeing him play against 1s, I'd say that Bell looks better than Peters did after his position switch. He's getting to the second level on runs, and doing the job on an island in pass protect (which, if Walker was doing that he wouldn't have gotten hurt). This kid might turn out to be the steal of the draft, he's a prototype LT. When will he be ready? Dunno, but Peters took over at RT about 8 games in, right? Speed beats strength, position beats speed, technique beats position... Its no secret D'meatBell has the bloodline to play much better than his supposed weakness (strength). Peters got his chance to shine when the starter faltered...Brady was riding the pine behind Deadsoe...not sayin' but i'm sayin...
berndogg Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 I love what i'm seeing from this kid, he could be an absolute steal. I mean he started football at a late age, so you can assume his technique is going to improve, and obviously he's going to get A LOT stronger. This guy has below average upper body strength for a college defensive back and he's holding his own against NFL linemen. I feel like sky's the limit for him.
Sen. John Blutarsky Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 If there's any justice in the world Karl Malone will get cleaned out, Demetrius Bell will be a HOF tackle, and Karl will have to come to HIM to ask for money.
Peter Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 If there's any justice in the world Karl Malone will get cleaned out, Demetrius Bell will be a HOF tackle, and Karl will have to come to HIM to ask for money. Great post. By the way, I read that DB had never played football on any level before 2005. I am even more impressed with the guy. It would be nice if he sticks and develops into an outstanding player.
seq004 Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 If there's any justice in the world Karl Malone will get cleaned out, Demetrius Bell will be a HOF tackle, and Karl will have to come to HIM to ask for money. That would just be so right.
billybob Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Strength is the easiest thing to correct- Bell mirrors really well and gets to the second level on running plays- he did get walked into the backfield once when a DE got underneath him but that was the only time I saw him get beat .
Bill from NYC Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Bills fans are the greatest fans in the world! I am dead serious. I really don't know if I could ever support another team if they left WNY. Look at this thread, especially the first few posts.... D. Bell is: 1) Pretty good 2) Promising 3) Great 4) Better than Peters after his position switch (my particular favorite) 5) An absolute steal 6) The sky's the limit I dunno....I saw a kid who was trying hard and looked clumsy on his feet. When an OT is clumsy, they wind up tossed on the ground. Hey, whatever. Count this as another time that I truly want to be wrong on this board. Bills Fans can find good in any situation. I wish that I could think like that but I want the Bills to make the playoffs, and it is time for them to work out a compromise with their best player. PS: Chambers is going to be decent to imo. HE might be a steal.
John from Riverside Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 I am not nitpicking because I loved Bell's play yesterday and EVERYBODY gets beat once in a while....but didn't he get pushed into the QB (along with the other tackle) on a Hamden sack? I love Bell's athletism.......I just love it
bills_red Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 The few plays were I just watched him he got help (chip block) from a TE or HB.
THE GASH STATION Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Bills fans are the greatest fans in the world! I am dead serious. I really don't know if I could ever support another team if they left WNY. Look at this thread, especially the first few posts.... D. Bell is: 1) Pretty good 2) Promising 3) Great 4) Better than Peters after his position switch (my particular favorite) 5) An absolute steal 6) The sky's the limit I dunno....I saw a kid who was trying hard and looked clumsy on his feet. When an OT is clumsy, they wind up tossed on the ground. Hey, whatever. Count this as another time that I truly want to be wrong on this board. Bills Fans can find good in any situation. I wish that I could think like that but I want the Bills to make the playoffs, and it is time for them to work out a compromise with their best player. PS: Chambers is going to be decent to imo. HE might be a steal. Somehow I knew you would bill from NYC-jack this thread and spin it into a must sign Peters deal..
Max997 Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 i was impressed with his agility at his size, looks to be a solid late round pick
Trader Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Bills fans are the greatest fans in the world! I am dead serious. I really don't know if I could ever support another team if they left WNY. Look at this thread, especially the first few posts.... D. Bell is: 1) Pretty good 2) Promising 3) Great 4) Better than Peters after his position switch (my particular favorite) 5) An absolute steal 6) The sky's the limit I dunno....I saw a kid who was trying hard and looked clumsy on his feet. When an OT is clumsy, they wind up tossed on the ground. Hey, whatever. Count this as another time that I truly want to be wrong on this board. Bills Fans can find good in any situation. I wish that I could think like that but I want the Bills to make the playoffs, and it is time for them to work out a compromise with their best player. PS: Chambers is going to be decent to imo. HE might be a steal. He does play LT better than Peters at the same stage of their career. Of course he was Picked by the Bills much higher than Peters. He was actually drafted.
Bill from NYC Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 He does play LT better than Peters at the same stage of their career. Of course he was Picked by the Bills much higher than Peters. He was actually drafted. Peters is probably the strongest Bill/ I heard Dockery, a monster in his own right, raving about how strong Peters is on Sirius. He called him "The Franchise." Bell did 225 lbs. 9 times at the combine. Do we really want to compare these two? I would rather we block people and win football games.
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