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Buffalo Bills 2020 Season Report Card: Offensive Line

By Brandon Croce

Sep 27, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) at the line of scrimmage with center Mitch Morse (60) in the second quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) at the line of scrimmage with center Mitch Morse (60) in the second quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 15, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Buffalo Bills center Jon Feliciano (76) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Guard

Jon Feliciano

The Buffalo Bills started the season without Jon Feliciano, who suffered a torn pec over the summer. He returned in Week 8 which came at the perfect time as Morse suffered his injury. He was able to step in as the starting center for two games until Morse returned and Feliciano returned to right guard.

This is one of the reasons Feliciano is so important to this offensive line because he was able to move over to center and replace Morse in the starting line. The position versatility combined with the fact that the offensive line undoubtedly was better with Feliciano on the field is why he receives the grade he does.

Grade: B+

Cody Ford

There is no other way to say it than it was a tough season for the second-year offensive lineman. Cody Ford was a second round pick by the Buffalo Bills in 2019 and played his rookie season at right tackle.

However, he always seemed like a better fit at guard and got the chance to prove that this year. He played on both the right and left guard position but missed a number of games due to injuries. He would end up starting only seven games on the season after being placed on injured reserve.

When considering the switching of positions combined with the injuries, it is hard to give an adequate grade for Ford or determine the switch to guard wasn’t the right move so he will receive a grade of incomplete.

Grade: Incomplete

Ike Boettger

When the Buffalo Bills lost Cody Ford to injury, the Bills turned to Ike Boettger to step in as the starting left guard. He was signed as an undrafted free agent before the 2018 season and spent most of the past few seasons on the practice squad, outside of a one week stint with the Kansas City Chiefs.

While he didn’t have much NFL experience, he stepped into the role and did a pretty good job. According to Pro Football Focus, he finished as the 36th guard out of 80 guards this past season. He didn’t do enough to warrant being the starter next season but it should be an open competition with Boettger certainly in the discussion.

Grade: B-

Brian Winters

The Buffalo Bills signed Brian Winters prior to the season in hopes that the veteran could replace Feliciano at right guard. However, he struggled along with the offensive line in the early part of the year.

Winters ended up starting nine games for the Bills and gave up three sacks, which was tied for 19th among guards this past season. He was ranked 63rd out of 80 guards in the NFL with an overall grade of 54.6.

Grade: D

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