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In 2006, Buffalo Bills left tackle Jason Peters was among the league's best young offensive linemen. The 25-year-old started in 16 games for the Bills, allowing just two quarterback sacks and proving himself as a solid run blocker. Peters even made a few columnists' All-Pro teams (including yours truly's).
The problem for Peters was that he didn't have an above-average lineman next to him. Buffalo, however, took care of that last Friday, signing former Washington Redskins left guard Derrick Dockery to a seven-year, $49 million deal with $18 million in guarantees.
On paper, the 6-foot-4, 328-pound Peters and the 6-6, 325-pound Dockery have the capability to form a dominant tandem on the left side of the Bills' O-line next year and beyond. Peters signed a contract extension last offseason that will keep him in Western New York until 2010. Therefore, the pair will be able to establish continuity and superior play for at least four seasons.
The problem for Peters was that he didn't have an above-average lineman next to him. Buffalo, however, took care of that last Friday, signing former Washington Redskins left guard Derrick Dockery to a seven-year, $49 million deal with $18 million in guarantees.
On paper, the 6-foot-4, 328-pound Peters and the 6-6, 325-pound Dockery have the capability to form a dominant tandem on the left side of the Bills' O-line next year and beyond. Peters signed a contract extension last offseason that will keep him in Western New York until 2010. Therefore, the pair will be able to establish continuity and superior play for at least four seasons.
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