Demetrius Bell may miss Jets game

[Ed]

So it looks like Hairston has a better chance of playing then Bell, but neither look promising for the Jets game. I guess I'm not too worried though. I actually forgot that Levitre was even playing LT during the Skins game yesterday so he must have played pretty well. Fitz didn't get killed against a good pass rush and they still ran the ball effectively. So are you guys ok with Levitre starting at LT against the Jets?

Also, Jones has a chance of returning. Kyle Williams is obviously still out, but no mention of Aaron Williams. I'd like to see him get healthy so he can continue getting some experience again.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7175043/demetrius-bell-buffalo-bills-sit-again-bum-shoulder

[OpIv37]

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Levitre did well at LT against a very good pass rush, but I still think the best combination we've had this season was Hairston at LT and Levitre at LG. I'm OK with Bell being out if Hairston comes back. Otherwise, we'll just have to hope for a repeat of last week because the Jets' front 7 is pretty damn good too.

[NOT THE DUDE...]

Re: Demetrius Bell may miss Jets game

bb.com said hairston has a good shot at playing....

[RoscoeMagic]

Re: Demetrius Bell may miss Jets game

bb.com said hairston has a good shot at playing....

Nah. From the way I read it, they said Hairston has a good shot at returning before Bell, not necessarily this week though. They say he's healing fast whereas Bell hasn't progressed as initially hoped. Bad sign for Bell, I'm not sure we can trust such an oft-injured, what some would even call "soft", player with a starting LT contract this offseason.

[RoscoeMagic]

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I'm not particularly OK with Levitre starting at LT vs. the Jets. I think Ryan can expose him much worse than the Deadskins did. Plus, it hurts two positions, LT and LG. Just gotta give him some help again though. Actually, we've had much worse LTs in recent years than our starting LG Levitre.

[OpIv37]

Re: Demetrius Bell may miss Jets game

I'm not particularly OK with Levitre starting at LT vs. the Jets. I think Ryan can expose him much worse than the Deadskins did. Plus, it hurts two positions, LT and LG. Just gotta give him some help again though. Actually, we've had much worse LTs in recent years than our starting LG Levitre.

That's what I thought going into the Skins game. Don't forget the Skins have Orakpo and Kerrigan. Their front 7 is excellent. Granted, Ryan is a better defensive coach than anyone on the Skins' staff, and I don't want to attempt to draw too many conclusions from one game. I'd rather not roll the dice and go with Levitre at LT again if we can avoid it, but so far, so good. I do have more confidence in the left side of the line than I did at this point last week.

[YardRat]

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I'd rather have a healthy Levitre than a 70-80% Bell or Hairston at this point. I was worried about the LT position against Washington, but Andy played much better than I anticipated.

[BertSquirtgum]

Re: Demetrius Bell may miss Jets game

Why does it seem like Bell always gets hurt? Every year he has played it's been something else. Grow a pair and get on the field you puss.

[NOT THE DUDE...]

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hairston will start

[Mr Bills]

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If the Bills Oline can handle guys like Orapko, Osi, Pierre Paul, Seymour, Babin, Hali, then they should have no problems protecting Fitz from Aaron Maybin and friends.

[Extremebillsfan247]

Re: Demetrius Bell may miss Jets game

So it looks like Hairston has a better chance of playing then Bell, but neither look promising for the Jets game. I guess I'm not too worried though. I actually forgot that Levitre was even playing LT during the Skins game yesterday so he must have played pretty well. Fitz didn't get killed against a good pass rush and they still ran the ball effectively. So are you guys ok with Levitre starting at LT against the Jets?

Also, Jones has a chance of returning. Kyle Williams is obviously still out, but no mention of Aaron Williams. I'd like to see him get healthy so he can continue getting some experience again.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/71...n-bum-shoulder

Well other than their offensive line being horrible, Washington actually has a very formidable defense. I was impressed with how Levitre handled himself. I didn't hear Orakpo's name come up all game. I think the Bills would serve themselves best by letting him take the reigns at LT at least until we get Bell back even if Hairston comes back. Hairston is a rookie. I'd rather have a veteran out there facing up against the Jets. JMO

[Luisito23]

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I can't believe how quickly Levitre has turned into an all-pro...

He's an amazing guard, and can hold his own as a LT as well.

He's the best lineman we've had in a decade.

[mayotm]

Re: Demetrius Bell may miss Jets game

bb.com said hairston has a good shot at playing....

The only thing I've seen is that Hairston has a better shot of playing than Bell. I have not seen that Hairston has a "good shot" at playing.

[mayotm]

Re: Demetrius Bell may miss Jets game

Most people are focusing on who will play LT Sunday. However, getting Jones back for this week is equaly important.

[NOT THE DUDE...]

Re: Demetrius Bell may miss Jets game

The only thing I've seen is that Hairston has a better shot of playing than Bell. I have not seen that Hairston has a "good shot" at playing.

"Hairston, who fared well at left tackle as Bell’s replacement, suffered a severe ankle sprain against the Giants in Week 6, but has recovered quickly and like Jones has a chance to return to the lineup Sunday."