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Buffalo Bills: Draft Prospects in the East-West Shrine Game

By Daniel Hahn

Oct 21, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple Owls defensive back Nate Hairston (15) reacts after a defensive stop against the South Florida Bulls during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. the Temple Owls won 46-30. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 21, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple Owls defensive back Nate Hairston (15) reacts after a defensive stop against the South Florida Bulls during the second half at Lincoln Financial Field. the Temple Owls won 46-30. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 26, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks tackle Dan Skipper (70) in action against the Texas A&M Aggies at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Linemen

I am going to be watching for one thing when it comes to the offensive linemen: How easily do they pull blocks?

The Bills are the two-time rushing champions on offense and just hired a new offensive coordinator that will bring in more zone-blocking rushing plays.

What is one of the main features of zone blocking? Pulling offensive linemen. In other words, a right guard will backtrack and run to the left side on some plays to act as a pseudo fullback.

The Bills could use improvement at the right tackle position and depth at Guard, so here’s who you should listen and watch for:

East OT Dan Skipper – Wisconsin – 6-10, 319 pounds

West OT Storm Norton – Toledo – 6-8, 306 pounds

East OT Erik Magnuson – Michigan – 6-6, 305 pounds

West OG Zach Johnson – North Dakota State – 6-6, 301 pounds

As a side note, with a Skipper as the RB Coach, can the Bills have too many Skippers?

If Zach Johnson doesn’t make a NFL roster, will he try golfing?

Is Storm Norton not the perfect WWE character name?

I will stop, but the game will be sloppy, so find ways to enjoy watching what is one of the biggest job interviews in these young men’s lives.

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