(01-10-2024, 07:36 PM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(01-10-2024, 07:08 PM)flgatorsandjags Wrote: The Bills run the same zone blocking scheme that we do and they had no problem taking Torrence and he has fit right in and won the starting spot in training camp so im not buying that.

  I do think they would be better in a power scheme but they are both just good lineman and can be successful in both.  I'm not sure what type of scheme the Browns run but Jones can maul people.  If you can maul people you will clear out space, those 2 players are good enough to be good in any scheme.  Cam Robinson is best in a power scheme yet the extended him.  He had a really good rookie year and we led the league in rushing that year.  

  I think they absolutely had those 2 higher on their board and they specifically said they weren't going to draft for need and it showed.  Oline was a much bigger need than RB and TE.  Their bigboard just sucks is what it boils down to.

You can convince yourself that Doug and Baalke haven't drafted traits in OL if you want but you literally just sat here and pointed out that they passed on a 364 pound guard and a 375 pound tackle when Baalke JUST ACQUIRED a tackle who weighs SIXTY pounds less and a guard who weighs FIFTY pounds less. 

OK?


Seems pretty obvious they are after something different than those guys you think they just passed on due to grade. 
It was traits. 


Also - The bills run more power than we do. They roster a FB for Pete's sake. Think about that. 
They have a line that finished #10 in run black win rate while ours finished 27th. 

They weren't afraid to go after big guys and still utilize elements of a ZBS.
Our staff had other plans.

Why did they draft a FB last year?  If they feel that way it really narrows it down and the odds are less likely you are getting the best player.  You could get very lucky if the draft falls perfectly for you but its much less likely.  They need to think out of the box and just draft the best lineman and best players and adjust the system to what fits to the those players strengths. Be a little flexible instead of so white and black, that's what the great coaches and GMs do.

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