patmoran2006
08-10-2007, 07:26 AM
NEW ORLEANS — The Buffalo Bills are taking their revamped offensive line out for a test drive tonight.
In their nationally televised preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints in the Superdome, the Bills hope the new-look line shows signs of becoming a smooth-running engine that ignites their offense this year.
“It’s the preseason, but it’s still a chance to go out and show what you’ve got,” said guard Duke Preston. “We have an O-line with some new guys in here, so it will be a good chance for us to get out and see how we stack up against some other teams.”
The Bills’ line has been less than stellar the past several years, which is why they spent more than $74 million in free agent contracts for guards Derrick Dockery and Jason Whittle and tackle Langston Walker.
The team is counting on the new additions upgrading the front five by providing better protection for quarterback J.P. Losman and blasting open holes for the running backs.
“I haven’t been here, but I know that the offensive line has been an issue here,” said Dockery, who received a franchise-record $49 million deal. “Myself, Langston and Jason were brought in here to help improve that position. But it’s going to take all five guys to get it done, and it starts [tonight].” MORE (http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/story/138025.html)
In their nationally televised preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints in the Superdome, the Bills hope the new-look line shows signs of becoming a smooth-running engine that ignites their offense this year.
“It’s the preseason, but it’s still a chance to go out and show what you’ve got,” said guard Duke Preston. “We have an O-line with some new guys in here, so it will be a good chance for us to get out and see how we stack up against some other teams.”
The Bills’ line has been less than stellar the past several years, which is why they spent more than $74 million in free agent contracts for guards Derrick Dockery and Jason Whittle and tackle Langston Walker.
The team is counting on the new additions upgrading the front five by providing better protection for quarterback J.P. Losman and blasting open holes for the running backs.
“I haven’t been here, but I know that the offensive line has been an issue here,” said Dockery, who received a franchise-record $49 million deal. “Myself, Langston and Jason were brought in here to help improve that position. But it’s going to take all five guys to get it done, and it starts [tonight].” MORE (http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/story/138025.html)