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Predicting the Buffalo Bills 2020 Depth Chart: Interior offensive line

By Daniel Bruce

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 29: Mitch Morse #60 of the Buffalo Bills readies for a play during the second quarter against the New England Patriots at New Era Field on September 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. New England defeats Buffalo 16-10. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 29: Mitch Morse #60 of the Buffalo Bills readies for a play during the second quarter against the New England Patriots at New Era Field on September 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. New England defeats Buffalo 16-10. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 16: Spencer Long #61 of the Buffalo Bills against the Carolina Panthers during the third quarter of their preseason game at Bank of America Stadium on August 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Backup: Spencer Long

The primary backup along the interior is Long as he has the ability to play both guard positions and center, making him a valuable asset to the team.

With the Buffalo Bills exercising Long’s option for the 2020 season, it seems in all likelihood that he will remain with the team. If one of the other options along the interior make their presence felt, Buffalo could be tempted to trade Long, something Beane has been known for during his tenure with the team. Much like how they traded Russell Bodine last season for a sixth-round pick before final cuts.

Backup: Ryan Bates

The versatile offensive lineman was acquired in a trade from the Eagles before last season for defensive end Eli Harold. Converted to playing center after being a tackle his whole career at Penn State, Bates looks better suited for the position.

The Bills thinks highly of Bates and he ended up appearing in a game versus Tennessee at tackle, where he ended up playing 31% of the snaps due to injuries along the line. The versatility Bates provides will give him an upper hand over the other players on the inside.

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