Sitton expected to start at RG

[The Leaper]

Our OL is a weak point...and will be regardless of who is starting where.

[CaptainKickass]

good news. But we must not get complacent, there's still work to do. I will not rest until Jason Spitz is starting at center.

Well, this would look to suggest that Spitz will indeed then be the starting center. Unless Colledge is moved to RT and LG opens up.

Now that they are no longer playing musical chairs on the line, things are looking good with Clifton, College, Spitz, Sitton and hopefully Barbre (or possibly Lang as a sleeper).

I don't recall seeing anything that had indicated that Wells has lost out for the starting gig. It seems like there's not a huge amount of support for Wells on this board, and I recall reading some of you opining that Wells may be cut, but isn't it still his job to loose?


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Anyone?

Bueller?

Bueller?




Bueller?


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[Scott Campbell]

good news. But we must not get complacent, there's still work to do. I will not rest until Jason Spitz is starting at center.

Well, this would look to suggest that Spitz will indeed then be the starting center. Unless Colledge is moved to RT and LG opens up.

Now that they are no longer playing musical chairs on the line, things are looking good with Clifton, College, Spitz, Sitton and hopefully Barbre (or possibly Lang as a sleeper).

I don't recall seeing anything that had indicated that Wells has lost out for the starting gig. It seems like there's not a huge amount of support for Wells on this board, and I recall reading some of you opining that Wells may be cut, but isn't it still his job to loose?


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Anyone?

Bueller?

Bueller?




Bueller?


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From my recollection, Wells is smallish with short arms and a marginally adequate starter. The staff would really like somebody to step up and beat him out. Backup OL need to play more than 1 position. He can't play any other positions, so if he doesn't win the starting spot, he's likely to be gone.

[CaptainKickass]

good news. But we must not get complacent, there's still work to do. I will not rest until Jason Spitz is starting at center.

Well, this would look to suggest that Spitz will indeed then be the starting center. Unless Colledge is moved to RT and LG opens up.

Now that they are no longer playing musical chairs on the line, things are looking good with Clifton, College, Spitz, Sitton and hopefully Barbre (or possibly Lang as a sleeper).

I don't recall seeing anything that had indicated that Wells has lost out for the starting gig. It seems like there's not a huge amount of support for Wells on this board, and I recall reading some of you opining that Wells may be cut, but isn't it still his job to loose?


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Anyone?

Bueller?

Bueller?




Bueller?


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From my recollection, Wells is smallish with short arms and a marginally adequate starter. The staff would really like somebody to step up and beat him out. Backup OL need to play more than 1 position. He can't play any other positions, so if he doesn't win the starting spot, he's likely to be gone.

Wells was the starting center last season - yes? Traditionally when a guy is the starter, it's up to anyone else to have a greater/more productive training camp to "unseat" him - yes?

My memory ain't the greatest - but again, I don't recall seeing anything that said that he is not the starter. I also don't recall much in the way of the media saying he's on his way out.

So then it's all speculation by us and the media? Guess I'll wait until training camp then.

Thank you Scott.

[Bretsky]

Wells - Can't really try harder. I don't know how he ever made it into the NFL, but he's a great technician. He's a very low error player, problem is he's just not big, strong, or athletic enough to ever dominate at the NFL level, and dominant defensive lineman can beat him.

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Interesting take on Wells that I agree 100% on. He's that starter who you are always looking to replace if you hit on a draft pick. He's probably below average but good enough to get along with if you have to.

I'd have said the same about Poppinga last year

Throw Bigby in there as well

[pbmax]

I don't think McCarthy, the reporters and fans were talking about the same level of musical chairs. Waldo makes a very good point that Colledge might be the best LT backup on the roster this year and certainly was last year. Same with Spitz at Center. There is a reasonable chance that neither changes soon.

But the coaches had some players at three positions in the past two years, including during training camp. Spitz was at both Guards and center. Moll was at both tackles and RG. and Colledge has spent time at four (both guards and tackles). And that is stretching it, and speaks to either bad roster construction or weak depth. I think this is what McCarthy was referring to.

One indication of the coming correction is Duke Preston. If Wells loses his job to Spitz, he might be off the team as he offers little in Special Teams and might not be able to play Guard, so he can only backup on spot. Preston covers you at three positions. On a game day active list, Preston offers better coverage. The challenge is whether Spitz can play center as good as Wells. Because the O Line will make better sense if he comes close. Because Preston then sticks, even though Preston may never play Center as well as Scott.

[Fritz]

On a side note, Buffalo fans were really happy to see the Dukester go. They believe he has the intelligence of a bag of rocks.