Not long before Wood takes over @ C???

[Mahdi]

Wood has been practicing again this week at C according to BB.com. Gailey said it was just precautionary keeping Hangartner out of practice but I have a feeling they are prepping Wood to take over at C permanently and having Urbik slide in at RG.

Combine that with Nix's comments that Levitre, Wood and Urbik were their 3 top rated interior linemen in the 09 draft and you can see where this is going.

I think they envision the future of the line as Bell - Levitre - Wood - Urbik - Meredith. If Bell doesn't show signs of franchise LT this season then they will take one high in 2011.

[Nighthawk]

Re: Not long before Wood takes over @ C???

Wood has been practicing again this week at C according to BB.com. Gailey said it was just precautionary keeping Hangartner out of practice but I have a feeling they are prepping Wood to take over at C permanently and having Urbik slide in at RG.

Combine that with Nix's comments that Levitre, Wood and Urbik were their 3 top rated interior linemen in the 09 draft and you can see where this is going.

I think they envision the future of the line as Bell - Levitre - Wood - Urbik - Meredith. If Bell doesn't show signs of franchise LT this season then they will take one high in 2011.

I don't think they envision the tackle position being filled with the players they currently have...or at least I hope they don't!

[Mahdi]

Re: Not long before Wood takes over @ C???

I don't think they envision the tackle position being filled with the players they currently have...or at least I hope they don't!

Those guys are still developing. They have good qualities to work with and I still think they can be good players.

[OpIv37]

Re: Not long before Wood takes over @ C???

I don't know anything about Urbik but I wouldn't mind seeing Hang on the bench. His inability to handle 3-4 NT's is one of the reasons why we fare so poorly in the division. Also, he rarely reaches the 2nd level on running plays.

[better days]

Re: Not long before Wood takes over @ C???

I don't know anything about Urbik but I wouldn't mind seeing Hang on the bench. His inability to handle 3-4 NT's is one of the reasons why we fare so poorly in the division. Also, he rarely reaches the 2nd level on running plays.

Hang would make a good back up.

[Nighthawk]

Re: Not long before Wood takes over @ C???

Hang would make a good back up.

When he was signed, I stated that he was no more then a backup and that's where he best fits.

[wmoz11]

Re: Not long before Wood takes over @ C???

I don't know anything about Urbik but I wouldn't mind seeing Hang on the bench. His inability to handle 3-4 NT's is one of the reasons why we fare so poorly in the division. Also, he rarely reaches the 2nd level on running plays.

Well said. He's a decent enough starter, but in the AFC East you need a guy who can stone the beastly NTs. I think this is the reason he never gets to the second level; he's always got all he can handle from the NT. When's the last time you saw this team break a run up the middle?

It's been awhile.

[mysticsoto]

Re: Not long before Wood takes over @ C???

I don't know anything about Urbik but I wouldn't mind seeing Hang on the bench. His inability to handle 3-4 NT's is one of the reasons why we fare so poorly in the division. Also, he rarely reaches the 2nd level on running plays.

I really don't think Hangartner is a major issue at this point. Out of all the linemen this past week, he probably played the best. Levitre is probably our worst inside lineman, Green the worst Tackle. The priority is probably RT, LG, LT in terms of replacement - though this is assuming Bell is at and can stay at 100%. Yes, I consider Levitre more important to replace than Bell.

[wmoz11]

Re: Not long before Wood takes over @ C???

Levitre will not be replaced for a long time. He will be fine. He's sandwiched between Bell and Hangartner - I don't expect him to work miracles right now.

[Beebe's Kid]

Re: Not long before Wood takes over @ C???

I guess I don't really consider Bell imperative to replace. He seemed to play well Sunday, and I'm willing to see if he works out.

Levitre...yeah, he's a huge problem. I will not tolerate a player having a bad game. He is now a priority to replace.

Hang is a backup.

The way Nix spoke about Green...I don't think he is long for the world.

I know everybody is stoked about Urbik, but didn't he get cut by a team with a keen eye for talent, that desperately needs help on the O-Line...that also happened to take him with a fairly high pick?

I am not saying he won't work out, but the same people getting excited about him would be sure he is a waste because of the above mentioned information.

[acehole]

Re: Not long before Wood takes over @ C???

I was watching that...I put bell on right and meridith on left and let them gel...


Those are top 5 imho.

Wood has been practicing again this week at C according to BB.com. Gailey said it was just precautionary keeping Hangartner out of practice but I have a feeling they are prepping Wood to take over at C permanently and having Urbik slide in at RG.

Combine that with Nix's comments that Levitre, Wood and Urbik were their 3 top rated interior linemen in the 09 draft and you can see where this is going.

I think they envision the future of the line as Bell - Levitre - Wood - Urbik - Meredith. If Bell doesn't show signs of franchise LT this season then they will take one high in 2011.

[justasportsfan]

Re: Not long before Wood takes over @ C???

I don't think they envision the tackle position being filled with the players they currently have...or at least I hope they don't!

I agree. Whats up with Wang though? His injury is taking forever to heal.

[Mahdi]

Re: Not long before Wood takes over @ C???

I agree. Whats up with Wang though? His injury is taking forever to heal.

I don't think Wang is a franchise type OT. I think he is good depth at most.

[madness]

Re: Not long before Wood takes over @ C???

Hangartner back

Posted by Chris Brown on September 16, 2010 – 12:35 pm

Bills starting C Geoff Hangartner is back practicing with his teammates.
Hangartner missed practice Wednesday due to a minor ankle injury.

[BuffaloBlitz83]

Re: Not long before Wood takes over @ C???

I like your Bell - Levitre - Wood - Urbik - Meredith

But I want to draft a LT or sign one in FA. Bell is a backup not a Franchise LT