Posted by webadmin on May 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The Bills offensive line was bolstered by the addition of three draft choices a couple of weeks ago. Now O-lines across the league are being re-ranked based on those additions.
Rotoworld took the latest stab at it ranking Buffalo in the middle of the pack. Here’s their assessment.
13. Buffalo Bills
LT: Cordy Glenn
LG: Andy Levitre*
C: Eric Wood*
RG: Chad Rinehart*
RT: Erik Pears*
Top reserves: OT Chris Hairston, OG Kraig Urbik*, OT Sam Young, OT Zebrie Sanders, OG Michael Jasper.
Overview: The Bills’ 2011 offensive line graded out as the NFL’s top pass-protecting unit, according to both Pro Football Focus and Football Outsiders. Though no doubt assisted by Ryan Fitzpatrick’s quick release, Buffalo allowed a league-low 23 sacks, which is another strong vote for the argument that elite left tackle play isn’t necessarily a difference-making NFL quality. The Bills feel they improved on the left by stealing Glenn with the 41st pick in the draft, and bring back incumbent Hairston as a talented, tested backup. Similar players Urbik and Rinehart will vie for the right guard job. Wood is returning from a torn right ACL, but should be close to 100 percent by camp and has been a dominant center when healthy. While this group lacks household names, its combination of continuity, athleticism, and impressive scheming makes it quietly a top O-Line.
http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/40484/179/2012-offensive-line-rankings?pg=2
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Posted by webadmin on May 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Bills RB Fred Jackson is making an appearance on ESPN’s NFL 32 program tonight (Monday).
Jackson will appear by phone at 6pm on NFL 32 on ESPN2 after he signed his contract extension with the Bills Monday.
Continued here:
Fred on ESPN2
Posted by webadmin on May 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Bills GM Buddy Nix said all along that Fred Jackson’s contract situation would be addressed and it was. But the extension is even more important for another reason.
Jackson is the heart and soul of the team, to use Ryan Fitzpatrick’s description of the running back. He was the team’s most productive performer up until the time he got hurt and his path to the NFL is widely respected in Buffalo’s locker room.
Taking care of Jackson sends an important signal to the rest of the locker room that if you perform you’ll be taken care of, and that the organization recognizes a player’s importance to the team that goes beyond just productivity.
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Why Jackson extension important
