Wagon Circler Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 I love the kid's agility which can't be taught. A year in the program to work on his strength and he can start at left tackle in the NFL. Maybe another reason not to renegotiate Peters.
LabattBlue Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 I love the kid's agility which can't be taught. A year in the program to work on his strength and he can start at left tackle in the NFL. Maybe another reason not to renegotiate Peters. One training camp and a couple of preseason games and you are ready to say that in a year he will be ready to step in for Peters. I'm as pissed at Peters as anyone, but get real. The Bills need Peters and they need him by opening day.
IDBillzFan Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 I would rather we block people and win football games. But we DID block people and we DID win the football game. You should be pretty happy!
Trader Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 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? I am done with Peters I think he will be a distraction and a disruption when he comes in. I would rather we go with who we have and who we could obtain. I would trade Peters for multiple future draft picks. A number one this year a number two the year following and a three the third year. Actually I would like to see a couple of Peters Polls on this site. One set of questions could be very serious. Several options what should we do with Peters? Trade him Give him what he Wants nothing make him pay the fines the second poll should be Peters will show up next week Peters will sit out the first Game Peters will sit out 2-5 games Peters will sit out 6-8 games Peters will sit out the season
Dan Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 One training camp and a couple of preseason games and you are ready to say that in a year he will be ready to step in for Peters. I'm as pissed at Peters as anyone, but get real. The Bills need Peters and they need him by opening day. Given that opening day is now less than 2 weeks away, I don't think that's going to happen. Even if he came in tomorrow, there's little chance he could be in football shape, learn the offense, and be ready to start in less than 2 weeks. He may come back, but I fear we'll have 1 or 2 regular season games without his services. But to be honest, the way this thing is unfolding, it looks more and more likely that he's done as a Bill.
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 But to be honest, the way this thing is unfolding, it looks more and more likely that he's done as a Bill. Thats a tough pill to swallow. I really hope that isn't the case. Lets hope the guy can get his head on straight, recognize he can get the money he wants from THIS franchise if he gets in here and repeats last year...and goes about making it happen. When a franchise catches a break like they did with Peters, you obviously want to take advantage of it.
Buffaloed in Pa Posted August 26, 2008 Author Posted August 26, 2008 Given that opening day is now less than 2 weeks away, I don't think that's going to happen. Even if he came in tomorrow, there's little chance he could be in football shape, learn the offense, and be ready to start in less than 2 weeks. He may come back, but I fear we'll have 1 or 2 regular season games without his services. But to be honest, the way this thing is unfolding, it looks more and more likely that he's done as a Bill. Exactly, we just don`t know what we would be getting. Is he not reporting because of injury,contract ,weight issue, or drug related. I think it`s too late for him to make an IMPACT.
LabattBlue Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 Exactly, we just don`t know what we would be getting. Is he not reporting because of injury,contract ,weight issue, or drug related. I think it`s too late for him to make an IMPACT. Why would he not report because of injury or weight issue? Under both these scenarios, he would still get paid vs. getting fined on a daily basis.
PromoTheRobot Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 I just watched the 1st half of the Indy game again. I don't know why people are worried. Our line did great against the Colts 1st stringers. Chambers got beat once or twice but Walker was spot on. And Demetrius Bell did fine too. With the new quick-release passing game the Bills are using, there won't be as much pressure on the O-line to hold off rushers. PTR
SuperKillerRobots Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 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. I agree with your point about they being two completely different cases, but one thing that might be missed is that Peters played college ball and was moved all over the place - OL, TE, DL. He was in a strength program aimed at football strength and he played positions that emphasized a need for that strength. I think Bell played basketball first and then went on to play a few years of football. It is very possible that the difference between him and Peters at this point in his career is their training background and football experience. By the way, anyone know what Bell got on the Wonderlic? He seems like a semi-bright kid who went through a lot. Not sure how this stacks up with Peters' back story, but you know where I'm going....
VOR Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 In this link, it says 20/36 Wonderlic. I'm assuming 20 is what he got the first time and 36 the second. http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/draft/442266
billybob Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 In this link, it says 20/36 Wonderlic. I'm assuming 20 is what he got the first time and 36 the second. http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/draft/442266 I'd say he answered 20 out of 36 questions
VOR Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 I'd say he answered 20 out of 36 questions I've never heard of reporting it like that. Usually it's how many right out of the total (which I believe is 50 questions). Like any exam.
PromoTheRobot Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 I'd say he answered 20 out of 36 questions But he only got 4 answers right. PTR
billybob Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 how about out of the 36 questions he attempted to answer he got 20 right
jarthur31 Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 The rook looked pretty good out there. Starting Left tackle ,hmnn not yet . He does show promise though. Jauron seems to think so and I hope it isn't a baseless compliment on his part. Wow it seems we found another OT gem deep in the draft who will be starting sooner than later. If we could only find a center and RG of note.
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