Buffalo Bills Add Four Potential Starters in Day One of NFL Draft

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Round 2, Pick 51 OL Andy Levitre

The Bills weren't done shoring up the middle of their offensive line, as they give up their third-round pick and one of their two fourth-round selections to move up to get OL Andy Levitre. 

Pros

Levitre is very strong and powerful...Is another player who is very tough and plays with a nasty demeanor (a thing the Bills looked for in a player this year, someone who loves to play football)...Very versatile and can play multiple positions on the line...He is also very intelligent and has great awareness...A very technical player, who, like Bills C Geoff Hangartner, uses positioning and angles to block and also has good hands...He also gets a good push in the running game...Very experienced and a former team captain...Can be a leader.

Cons

His height (6'-2") and short arms are concerns...He also isn't a great athlete and isn't very quick...He can sometimes struggle in space and doesn't always use good levarage...He will have to learn a new position to play in the pros.

Already There

Levitre is a player who will get a good look at tackle and might be in a starting spot when the season comes along.  He will have to overtake veteran Brad Butler, which is possible.  Like I stated earlier, on paper, the Bills line has Langston Walker at LT, Wood at LG, Hangartner at center, Butler at RG and Kirk Chambers at RT.  Demetrius Bell could also give Levitre a run for his money.

Outlook:

The Bills did a very good jump trying to retool their offensive line, not only for this season, but for many years to come.   They got two players in Wood and Levitre who are very smart and will turn into leaders on the O-line.  They also will be on small contracts, which is good for the Bills financially, compared to going out and trying to get a high-priced free agent.  The good lines in the NFL are built through the draft, and the Bills took a step in the right direction on day one.

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