In What Direction Will the Bills Go?

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The Bills did not address the LT position in the draft, and the way things are shaping up right now it looks like the line is just about set in stone, with Andy Levitre playing LG, Geoff Hangartner playing C, Eric Wood playing RG, and Brad Butler playing RT.

So that leaves Langston Walker. He did play well when he had to sub for Jason Peters last year, but he was only doing it for the beginning of the year when the Bills were playing cupcake teams.

With the Bills rumored to be running the no-huddle offense and a zone-blocking scheme, Walker just doesn’t fit what they would be trying to do at LT. Demetrius Bell, on the other hand, has prototypical size and quickness for the position.

In fact, it is believed by the Bills coaching staff that he has more potential than Jason Peters.

Langston Walker should get the nod opening day, but Demetrius Bell will be hot on his heels and could supplant Walker by midseason.

Another interesting battle is going to occur between Fred Jackson and Dominic Rhodes. Both are capable No. 2 backs. This is actually going to be a tough call. Both  of these guys have assets.

Rhodes catches the ball extremely well and seems to find the end zone. Rhodes might prove to be the savvy guy with the football in his hands.

Jackson on the other hand is pretty quick getting through the hole. If Jackson gets in the open field he is dangerous. He is probably the fastest back in the rotation.

The Bills could really get rolling once they get Marshawn Lynch back as this could be a very scary three-headed monster, especially if the offensive line proves it can block.

2009 training camp is going to prove in which direction the Bills are going to head. They got six possible starters in the draft, and these guys are going to have to earn their stripes.

But it is crucial for the Bills to decide whether they want to go with a shot of youth movement or with proven veterans.

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