Bills vs. Eagles: King Dunlap To Replace Jason Peters

by Brian Galliford on Oct 6, 2011 8:31 AM EDT in Buffalo Bills News

As Matt pointed out yesterday, the Philadelphia Eagles are preparing for this week's game against the Buffalo Bills with changes forthcoming along their offensive line. The biggest news on that front is the absence of Jason Peters at left tackle - a man that Bills fans will obviously be familiar with.

Jason Brewer of BleedingGreenNation.com points out that while losing Peters is a blow, it's not as big a deal as it would be if the team didn't start Michael Vick at quarterback.

"The important thing to keep in mind here is that Vick is a lefty, so Peters isn't watching the blind side like he always has," notes Brewer. "That said, he's had a really good year both in pass protection, and especially in the run game. Clearly he's a major loss, but it's not quite as panic inducing as it usually would be if you lost your left tackle."

King Dunlap, a seventh-round draft pick out of Auburn in 2008, will replace Peters in the starting lineup. He's got five career starts under his belt, most of them coming at right tackle last season.

"The Eagles' surest way to get yards - which is to hand off to LeSean McCoy and have him run left behind Peters - will obviously not be so sure this week," concludes Brewer.

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That is horrible news.

I was counting on the 15 extra yards from false start penalties he would provide.

by Falls4Life on Oct 6, 2011 9:03 AM EDT reply actions

Let's go, defense.

Get after em this week. Lots of sacks, tons of hurries, INTs. Run right through this offensive line, make Vick’s life a miserable hell on Sunday.

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by BuffaloBlueBlood on Oct 6, 2011 10:20 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Peters fell into a fantastic situation.

He doesn’t have to be the focal point of the line with Vick running the show. I’d say he’s overpaid now.

"Go check on the ribs!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Oct 6, 2011 11:33 AM EDT reply actions

I know you guys don’t like him and for good reason…. but he’s really good. I thought he was overrated in his first season in Philly, but he’s been pretty much dominant since then.

And regardless of whether he’s blocking the blindside, most teams still line up their best pass rusher on that side anyway. So, the level of responsibility is still high.

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by JasonB on Oct 6, 2011 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah what a shock

Peter Potamus out with an injury… Too bad I would have liked to hear the crowd when he trotted onto the field.

I wonder how Nix would have handled Peter’s demands for more money…

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by Goose22 on Oct 6, 2011 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs

Rec'd

For the Peter Potamus reference.

So who is playing the part of SO-SO?

When the job is finished no one remembers how long it took, just how well it was performed.

by Buffalo for Eternity on Oct 6, 2011 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Vick would be a good So-So…

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by Goose22 on Oct 6, 2011 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Lol! You guys are nuts. Rec;d.

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by ChuckBuffInFlo on Oct 6, 2011 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Dang!

You know… I’ve been using this signature for years on a blog or msg board or two. Always wanted to be there and have a sign up for this game. There’s always next time…

Schmucks don't make it to the Pro Bowl... except Jason Peters!

by Run Thurmal Run! on Oct 7, 2011 12:42 AM EDT reply actions