jimmy griffin Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 These three played GREAT. Bell had some mental mistakes, but all in all, he was solid. He needs some experience, but the tools are there. He also needs to work on pass rush moves to the inside. he got burned a few times on those. He can handle the outside rush just fine. His run blocking was super. He has good drive and was out in front a ton. He can run like a deer. Levitre was SUPER. He literally picked up Wolfork a few times and moved him. He was absolutely GREAT. He protects well and on running plays was down field going after guys. He seals blocks off and uses great leverage. He is fast. In space -- he looked like an all pro IMO. He is going to be a dominate lineman. Wood (see Levitre). Plays like a 4 yr vet. Mean and stays on his blocks. Technique and balance and power are all there. He handled Javis Green with ease.
ThereIsNoDog Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 The O-line is young and talented. They should be really good after about a month, and for years to come.
Major Mud Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 They all played relatively well, a few mental errors by Bell, or sh------- calls by the refs. but they pulled good. And worked the screens well. However bell did get eaten up on the last drive, but he is young. And i believe he has a good upside. As does the rest of the young guys.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 I was especially impressed by Bell; he was awesome on run-blocking and on those sweeps, and held his own pass protecting. I think the one thing the team will learn from this is that in the 2-minute drill, they need to leave a back in to perhaps give Bell some help. The sacks on the last drive last night were costly. But overall, great game by a young player.
toddgurley Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 These three played GREAT. Bell had some mental mistakes, but all in all, he was solid. He needs some experience, but the tools are there. He also needs to work on pass rush moves to the inside. he got burned a few times on those. He can handle the outside rush just fine. His run blocking was super. He has good drive and was out in front a ton. He can run like a deer. Levitre was SUPER. He literally picked up Wolfork a few times and moved him. He was absolutely GREAT. He protects well and on running plays was down field going after guys. He seals blocks off and uses great leverage. He is fast. In space -- he looked like an all pro IMO. He is going to be a dominate lineman. Wood (see Levitre). Plays like a 4 yr vet. Mean and stays on his blocks. Technique and balance and power are all there. He handled Javis Green with ease. I watchED the whole game, and truthfully I never even heard Wood and Levitre's name mentioned that much. SO that is a good thing, it means they were doing there job. However, Bell and his formations problems really hurt us. I beleive the Bell was also BULL RUSH by Banta-Cain and beaten for a sack. Overall, was VERY happy WITH THE O-LINE but I think the PATS D IS SUSPECT AND WILL BE A WEAKNESS. GO BILLS
DanInUticaTampa Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 They played really well. They got a little out of it on the last drive, and they had a few costly penalties. But those can be fixed. they have the goods to deliver.
ThereIsNoDog Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 I watchED the whole game, and truthfully I never even heard Wood and Levitre's name mentioned that much. SO that is a good thing, it means they were doing there job. However, Bell and his formations problems really hurt us. I beleive the Bell was also BULL RUSH by Banta-Cain and beaten for a sack. Overall, was VERY happy WITH THE O-LINE but I think the PATS D IS SUSPECT AND WILL BE A WEAKNESS. No, it was also an inside move. Bell needs to work on that, as well as lining up on the LOS.
Got_Wood Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 I agree, they played great. I still can't get over those ridiculous procedure penalties they called on Bell on CRUCIAL 3rd down plays. Those referees should be fired for that BS. That can be called on any play in any game. Terrible officiating.
McD Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 They played really well. They got a little out of it on the last drive, and they had a few costly penalties. But those can be fixed. they have the goods to deliver. It ALL starts and ends on the lines, and for the first time in years I'm looking at this Bills O-line in a positive light! Now we need some pass rushers!!!
Kelly the Dog Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 I was really impressed by Levitre. I think he played a helluva game. They all danced around looking for someone to block on a couple plays but overall, the young guys did remarkable. There were actual holes on the inside and the outside. There weren't a lot of stuffs right at the LOS. They actually executed screen passes decently. I did not at all expect these guys to play that well, as I'm sure no one did, but we will have to wait and see where it goes from here.
SF Bills Fan Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 Big thumbs up to those 3. Some early mistakes by Bell. Then he seemed find his groove. I think playing a no huddle is not easy either. It's encouraging. It's only 1 game, but it was a good test. I'm grasping for positives in this madness. I think this is a positive.
Fewell733 Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 I agree, they played great. I still can't get over those ridiculous procedure penalties they called on Bell on CRUCIAL 3rd down plays. Those referees should be fired for that BS. That can be called on any play in any game. Terrible officiating. I saw the refs calling those a bunch this weekend. Must be some new point of emphasis. Gotta not make those mistakes again though. Seeing Levitre, Wood, and Hangartner making blocks way down the field was such a refreshing sight. We can finally run an offense that uses basic NFL plays!
jimmy griffin Posted September 15, 2009 Author Posted September 15, 2009 I like how all three stayed on their blocks. Jackson was able to get to the second level a few times. One time, there was a penalty by Bell - on a BIG RUN GAIN. I also like how Levitre gets nasty and goes after guys with some moxie. Wolfork is a load. And Levitre wore him down. In the senior bowl -- Levitre played left guard and was dominant. He is fast for a big fella -- he looks exactly like a denver bronco lineman 10 years ago. carbon copy...
Alphadawg7 Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 I said it all off season and again after Walker was cut...this is a much more talented O Line than last years and they will be better than last years unit by mid season. Our guys are strong and athletic and loved watching Wood, Hangartner and Levitre out there running down the field taking people out. Even the announcers were talking about how well they played. Bell had a game to be expected from a first time player...he made some mental mistakes, gotten beaten a couple times, but overall his play was pretty strong and Trent often had a lot of time to throw.
Flbillsfan#1 Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 I watchED the whole game, and truthfully I never even heard Wood and Levitre's name mentioned that much. SO that is a good thing, it means they were doing there job. However, Bell and his formations problems really hurt us. I beleive the Bell was also BULL RUSH by Banta-Cain and beaten for a sack. Overall, was VERY happy WITH THE O-LINE but I think the PATS D IS SUSPECT AND WILL BE A WEAKNESS. GO BILLS The Pats* DB's are suspect but NOT the D Line!
ThereIsNoDog Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 The Pats* DB's are suspect but NOT the D Line! True but no Richard Seymour is a big loss for them/help for everyone else. He was a beast for the Raiders last night.
nucci Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 a screen pass with blockers out in front. What a concept!!
Chandler#81 Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 They played really well. They got a little out of it on the last drive, and they had a few costly penalties. But those can be fixed. they have the goods to deliver. They got out of it because the Pats* threw rush wrinkles at them they weren't prepared for. It's what they do.
bruceisloose78 Posted September 15, 2009 Posted September 15, 2009 For the first time in my life i saw our o-line getting downfield and making great plays. For the most part a stellar performance for the o-line, I'm happy to say we are tough and athletic up front.
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