BeastMode54 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Is it possible that we are saying we will put him at Center because we want to draft Max or Unger and eventually will put him at Guard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsNYC Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Is it possible that we are saying we will put him at Center because we want to draft Max or Unger and eventually will put him at Guard? I posted that question here a couple weeks ago...could be, but not likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hmmmmmm. Maybe......maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Crap. I just realized I wasted my 100th post with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I think it means we're flexible - if there's more talent at guard in the 2nd, we'll grab Robinson and start H at center, if we get mack, H. goes to guard. No big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hangartner will play center. Now the Bills still might draft a center and have him play OG, and only have him move to center if Hangartner proves he's not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hold Your Horses! Modrak has said that this is a very good Center Group, speaking about the draft. He also said that some would sift into the OC group from OT, that they would watch for the best pass protectors (Handgartener fills this decription as does Mack), and he said that OG in this draft was not as deep. He said that both OC's are free agents and that they would need 2 more. We've brought in one. He also said that 10 of our games this year are against 3-4 teams with NT's, and you need a good Center. I think we'll see a Center chosen in this draft--maybe later on like Newton or Edwin Williams in RD5 or 6, or maybe Wood/Mack/Caldwell. Remember footwork is huge with these guys, and Wood is known for footwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKOOBY Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Crap. I just realized I wasted my 100th post with that. & your 101st complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 & your 101st complaining. I know......I'm currently trying to think of something better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abqmarko Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I hope we tap into the C crop this year its been far, far to long. I'd take Mack anywhere in the late first or second round-Wood also may be inth emix in the secong=d i doubt he will last till our third pick-Unger Who knows I'm guessing 2nd with him also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKOOBY Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I know......I'm currently trying to think of something better. Take your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I think we take Wood in the 2nd, after we get Oher with the #11 pick and Ayers with the #20 following the trade of Jason Peters to Detroit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipster19 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Is it possible that we are saying we will put him at Center because we want to draft Max or Unger and eventually will put him at Guard? Nice, nice post, this is very insightful. I don't know if this is actually what the Bills' braintrust is thinking but I like the flexibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Is it possible that we are saying we will put him at Center because we want to draft Max or Unger and eventually will put him at Guard? i hope thats the case because this team hasnt had a true center since Hull retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haven Moses Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hangarten is 6'5" 350. He's here for 3-4 nose tackles. All the college centers got schooled by Raji at the Senior Bowl. We draft a guard on the second day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hangartner is a Guard that has played Center and not the other way around. When he did play Center he held up pretty well. This means the Bills can draft either for depth. If they also sign Peters, this could turn out to be a very surprising OL. They may opt to put somebody next to Stroud on the DL early in the draft which wouldn't hurt my feelings either. All in all, the Hangartner move was a very nice choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hangarten is 6'5" 350. He's 310-315#. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hangarten is 6'5" 350. He's here for 3-4 nose tackles. All the college centers got schooled by Raji at the Senior Bowl. We draft a guard on the second day. Actually at his press conference, Hangartner revealed that his current weight is about 315 pounds. Ironically, Duke Preston is listed as 326 pounds although the relative weights are almost meaningless. Being able to anchor is as much about technique, quickness, etc. My take/guess on the whole guard/center issue is that they would use center over guard as a tie-breaker. It just so happens that centers Mack and Unger are both rated higher than guards Levitre and Robinson. But if on their board the Bills had a center and a guard rated equally, if it came to a choice between say Unger and Levitre I would bet the Bills would take Unger because of his position versatility. All things being equal you want guys who can play multiple positions. Both Mack and Unger showed in the Senior Bowl that they would be competent guards. On the other hand, Robinson and Levitre have little if any experience at center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haven Moses Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Duke Preston wasn't nearly as tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Crap. I just realized I wasted my 100th post with that. Don't fret. It was the most insightful analysis posted on TSW all day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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