As long as we finally get somebody, who can actually run-block. Dockery never utilized his 330 pound frame as a run-blocker, it would be great – as mentioned – if we finally could get a guy in there at LG to create some running lames for Marshawn and Fred.

To me, we draft the best DE available at the 11th spot, then pay close attention to Duke Robinson, and if he’s there in the second round, we grab him.
Then we would’ve strengthened both our lines, and we would then in the third round look for guys like Shawn Nelson, James Casey, Chase Coffman, Cornelius Ingram or Travis Beckum, who could all make our offense even better.

NB: For this plan to actually realistically take plays, we would have to sign a guy like Cato June in FA, and thereby only have DE, OLB, TE (and possibly SS) as ‘big’ needs.

Did he really say that Bell didn’t get any reps at tackle? I would fully expect him to get reps at both guard and tackle. Usually backup OLmen practice at every position that they could realistically play.

I think Bell’s athletic ability makes him a better fit as a tackle then guard, but if he can beat out Chambers or whoever else and start at guard, then I’m fine with it.

Bears released LG Terrence Metcalf
Played for DJ
Could start and allow Bell or 2009 draftee to develop.
6’4" 310 lb mauler/road grader

2008 Scouting Report – Scouts Inc.
Grade: 68 | Key
Alert: None

Comment: Metcalf is a six-year veteran who has great power and strength at the point of attack. He is a short, powerfully-built player with a low center of gravity. He works with effective pad level to engage defenders well initially off the line of scrimmage, while working his feet to get movement. He has heavy hands to deliver a punch and can stymie defenders early in the play. He can anchor well versus powerful bull rushers or clog up interior gaps with his natural girth and hand use. He is a solid technician who takes good angles and understands leverage and body positioning. Metcalf has good quickness and balance in a limited area, but does show some effectiveness on the second level. He isn’t great in space, but once engaged often finishes well. He is an instinctive player who reacts to stunts and blitzes. He can pinball defenders in a limited area. He is a versatile player because he has also played the center position during his career. However, he tends to get lazy at times when he is tired and loses his base, but most often he gives great effort and is a solid football player.

I think—-I know he’s been worked at both positions and that he’s progressed and that he will deffinitly be used as depth at both positions depending on the need.

Bell could be developing beyond expectations, a la Brad Butler….any key developments, maybe another vet and a good draft of one or two good OL propects and I think we are good this year…I expect good things, and if DJ and his crew have made soem mistakes getting talent on the line with Dock and Fowler, don’t expect the same mistakes twice. i don’t have much to back this up, but it it was i expect and hope for. Go Mo Fo’n Bills

I’m afraid you may be overrated Bell simply because he played basketball. I know everyone thinks X basketball players are just amazing because Antonio Gates has done well, but lets not jump the gun.

Bell doesn’t have the size and strength of Peters. If Bell was any good last year the Bills would probably have worked him in to that incredibly mediocre center rotation. I think two very good if not best options for the Bills at Guard would be Alex Mack in round one or Duke Robinson in round 1.

Mack and Robinson won’t be the number one picks. One may be the second rounder.

The fact of the matter is that you don’t know what the Bills will do on draft day. They could very well trade down and snag one of those players late in the first round or the could take one of them with the 11th pick. With the way everyone’s draft boards have been moving on this site and every other site on the web I don’t think anyone knows where players will go.

I don’t think you can just declare that the Bills won’t draft Mack or Robinson with their first pick. It is a definite probability considering the vacancy at LG. You are entitled to your opinion Matt, but I just disagree. Weren’t you one of the people who wanted Mack in the first round a couple months ago? funny how those things change…

Don’t you feel it necessary to mention his father everytime you tak about him?

When speaking of Antonio Gates in regard to his being a former basketball player, don’t forget that Tony Gonzalez and Julius Peppers also played college basketball- not a bad representation!

- Why is it that our free agents turn out to be better than most of our draft choices on the offensive line, or free agents? Bell and Peters and Chambers are all better than Preston, Fowler, etc.!