OL Trenton Brown, Future Hall Of Fame Right Tackle

Originally posted by Tru2RedNGold25:
If Pears is a liability at RT why doesn't the coaching staff give this kid a chance. Pears is a better guard then Tackle with the whole right side of the line being new why risk having someone like Pears play RT when we all know he probably will make the right side of the line even weaker then what it already is.

I say start Trent at RT lets see how he fairs when they throw the pads on.

The stats for Pears is that he is a good T in the ZBS...terrible G in power. So right now, with his experience, veterans ALWAYS get first dibs. But like you noted, Brown will get plenty of looks...as will Silberman and others. In the end, it's Pears job to win at start but if Brown or another prove their worth, esp. under this coaching staff, he'll get the nod no doubt. Last I heard he was in the 350's and by now, is probably in the 340's...there are plenty of T's who play in that range and with the athleticism and quick feet of Brown, this could be great! The team wanted all players to meet a specified weight per Ian Rapaport and all met them...I wonder what Brown's was. 345? 350?

Originally posted by pasodoc9er:
I have already posted elsewhere that somewhere around midseason, a guy who casts a wide, tall shadow is going to start on the OL for us.

"Sally? Where'd the sun go?"

Originally posted by Tru2RedNGold25:
If Pears is a liability at RT why doesn't the coaching staff give this kid a chance. Pears is a better guard then Tackle with the whole right side of the line being new why risk having someone like Pears play RT when we all know he probably will make the right side of the line even weaker then what it already is.

I say start Trent at RT lets see how he fairs when they throw the pads on.

According to who?

Originally posted by Tru2RedNGold25:

If Pears is a liability at RT why doesn't the coaching staff give this kid a chance. Pears is a better guard then Tackle with the whole right side of the line being new why risk having someone like Pears play RT when we all know he probably will make the right side of the line even weaker then what it already is.

I say start Trent at RT lets see how he fairs when they throw the pads on.

I think you have that backwards. Pears is 'ok' at T, but he was pretty bad at G, at least in the scheme the Bills employed last season.

Originally posted by OKC49erFan:

Originally posted by Tru2RedNGold25:

If Pears is a liability at RT why doesn't the coaching staff give this kid a chance. Pears is a better guard then Tackle with the whole right side of the line being new why risk having someone like Pears play RT when we all know he probably will make the right side of the line even weaker then what it already is.

I say start Trent at RT lets see how he fairs when they throw the pads on.

I think you have that backwards. Pears is 'ok' at T, but he was pretty bad at G, at least in the scheme the Bills employed last season.

Yeah that's what I've heard as well

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by Tru2RedNGold25:
If Pears is a liability at RT why doesn't the coaching staff give this kid a chance. Pears is a better guard then Tackle with the whole right side of the line being new why risk having someone like Pears play RT when we all know he probably will make the right side of the line even weaker then what it already is.

I say start Trent at RT lets see how he fairs when they throw the pads on.

The stats for Pears is that he is a good T in the ZBS...terrible G in power. So right now, with his experience, veterans ALWAYS get first dibs. But like you noted, Brown will get plenty of looks...as will Silberman and others. In the end, it's Pears job to win at start but if Brown or another prove their worth, esp. under this coaching staff, he'll get the nod no doubt. Last I heard he was in the 350's and by now, is probably in the 340's...there are plenty of T's who play in that range and with the athleticism and quick feet of Brown, this could be great! The team wanted all players to meet a specified weight per Ian Rapaport and all met them...I wonder what Brown's was. 345? 350?

This has been covered and if nails it down it will give Big Brown time to learn and get better.

Center and RG are the Big questions to me.

Makes no sense to me why boone isnt at RT.

I just went back and re-read this thread pretty much all the way through from the beginning. Interesting the way things are working out with this situation. Hope Brown can contribute from the start, but I have serious doubts.

I still hope they at least try sliding Boone over to RT and try Martin/Thomas/Pears as LG. As I remember, Boone filled in for Davis pretty well at RT.

Originally posted by socal9er42:


I just went back and re-read this thread pretty much all the way through from the beginning. Interesting the way things are working out with this situation. Hope Brown can contribute from the start, but I have serious doubts.

I still hope they at least try sliding Boone over to RT and try Martin/Thomas/Pears as LG. As I remember, Boone filled in for Davis pretty well at RT.

Yes he did!

he also filled in well for Staley.

Physically, the guy has the goods. But, he looks young and plays green; not being active with his lower body and bending his waist and reaching a lot.

Heres the deal: we cant put this guy on the PS, because he will play for another team this year if we do. He can play right now; just has to mature. Could be a ten-year guy.

Originally posted by xcfan:
Physically, the guy has the goods. But, he looks young and plays green; not being active with his lower body and bending his waist and reaching a lot.

Heres the deal: we cant put this guy on the PS, because he will play for another team this year if we do. He can play right now; just has to mature. Could be a ten-year guy.

Yeah, I thought he played pretty darn well...from the OTA's he was great also, then TC (not so much) but he may be a "gamer." He got beat on a good speed rush but still had the long arms to push the defender out wide but Thompson's dumbazz stepped BACKWARDS right into it for a safety instead of up in the clean pocket.

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by xcfan:
Physically, the guy has the goods. But, he looks young and plays green; not being active with his lower body and bending his waist and reaching a lot.

Heres the deal: we cant put this guy on the PS, because he will play for another team this year if we do. He can play right now; just has to mature. Could be a ten-year guy.

Yeah, I thought he played pretty darn well...from the OTA's he was great also, then TC (not so much) but he may be a "gamer." He got beat on a good speed rush but still had the long arms to push the defender out wide but Thompson's dumbazz stepped BACKWARDS right into it for a safety instead of up in the clean pocket.

I think hee's get sooped up fast.

He definitely isn't ready to start BUT could be a guy to keep and develop.

Man, I agree. Brown is gone quick if we don't have him on the team. The guy is a mountain and for a rook, looked good, darn good. LIke Wally says, we need to keep him and develop him. I don't think he is that far off from being a potential starter. Maybe late this yr, but PT in games is what will help him most...so good to see him out there in first PS game.

Don't think he played bad for a 7th round pick.

Originally posted by NorthBay49er:

Don't think he played bad for a 7th round pick.

Exactly, couple more games before I come to the conclusion that he's too good for the PS. Fact is, if he's playing, the QB may be in trouble. But, maybe I'm wrong.