Breaking News: Bills Sign Villarrial

[Romes]

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/index.cfm?cont_id=233455&dsp=press

Versatile Gaurd can play center but Kruetz has manned that position for Chicago.

[shelby]

Does this mean no Woody?

[jchild178]

most likely but i hope not!

[Bruce is Loose]

what do we know about this guy?? I am sure he is an upgrade but is he any good??

[Romes]

Height: 6-3
Weight: 318
Age: 30
Born: Jun. 9, 1973
Hummelstown, PA
Pos: G

Villarial is physical and gets excellent pop. He has good upper-body strength and knows how to control defenders with his hands. Has enough lower-body strength to push the pile. Keeps his legs driving after contact. Understands blocking angles, generally gets into good position, and works hard to keep his man in front of him. Has adequate initial quickness in pass protection, maintains separation and forces pass rushers wide. Has good bulk, bends at the knees pretty well, and rarely gives ground to bull rushers. Can line up at center in a pinch. Subpar in pass protection and as a downfield blocker. Doesn't change directions quickly or have great footwork. Struggles to counter double moves by athletic pass rushers. Doesn't adjust well to the moving target or consistently reach his blocks at the second level. Not fast enough to get around the corner. Seems uncomfortable blocking in space. Injuries are becoming a concern. Villarial is an above-average run blocker who gives great effort, but he lacks mobility. An adequate starter in a run-heavy scheme.

He has played mainly RG but played C in 1997.

[Stewie]

this doesn't excite me

[ScottLawrence]

You guys dont know about him?

He is one of the most underrated Guards in the game.... he is a GREAT pick up and a HUGE upgrade over anything we have.

Great pick up by Donahoe.

[ScottLawrence]

Trust me on this....

Awsome signing.

[Gunzlingr]

Where is EE, he is a closet Bears fan?

[Bruce is Loose]

anyone know contract details??
also, what kind of injuries has he had?

[Romes]

Originally posted by ScottLawrence
Trust me on this....

Awsome signing.

ok

Seriously though I agree to an extent. It is a good signing one of the top 5 available guards and one of the few other than Woody that has experience at C. Big, powerful, strong blocker.

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by tanked
anyone know contract details??
also, what kind of injuries has he had?

Well he has started 109 of 116 games he's played in so I don't injuries are a problem.

[Demon]

Does anyone have any articles by experts about this guy being anything good? I mean i hope he is, but i don't watch Chicago play much, and when i do i don't watch their OL. lol

[eyedog]

" rarely gives ground to bull rushers "

Thats alone makes him worthwhile. Much needed with the pocket passer in Bledsoe.

[The Spaz]

Villarial is physical and gets excellent pop. He has good upper-body strength and knows how to control defenders with his hands. Has enough lower-body strength to push the pile. Keeps his legs driving after contact. Understands blocking angles, generally gets into good position, and works hard to keep his man in front of him. Has adequate initial quickness in pass protection, maintains separation and forces pass rushers wide. Has good bulk, bends at the knees pretty well, and rarely gives ground to bull rushers. Can line up at center in a pinch. Subpar in pass protection and as a downfield blocker. Doesn't change directions quickly or have great footwork. Struggles to counter double moves by athletic pass rushers. Doesn't adjust well to the moving target or consistently reach his blocks at the second level. Not fast enough to get around the corner. Seems uncomfortable blocking in space. Injuries are becoming a concern. Villarial is an above-average run blocker who gives great effort, but he lacks mobility. An adequate starter in a run-heavy scheme.