Buffalo Bills: Projecting the Opening Day Roster – Offense
By Paul Taylor
4) Offensive line
Offensive tackle depth chart:
Cordy Glenn, Jordan Mills, Cyrus Kouandjio
Guard depth chart:
Richie Incognito, John Miller, Ryan Groy
Center depth chart:
Observations:
Kouandjio is the least secure of the eight offensive lineman projected to be on the opening day roster. After all but losing the right tackle job to Mills, he was also overlooked for the left tackle position, when Glenn recently went down with a high ankle sprain.
Instead, the Bills gave starting reps to Chris Martin, although Kouandjio saw playing time on Monday, in what is a make-or-break year for his career in Buffalo. Count on him still looking over his shoulder once the regular season begins, especially if Seantrel Henderson regains enough weight to resume playing.
Turning to the guard position, Groy is the favorite to provide the main depth. He has been seeing playing time with the starters, while Incognito has been resting his sore ribs.
Although by no means certain, we project Velasco to make the 53-man roster ahead of the likes of the under-performing Cyril Richardson. Velasco offers versatility, with his ability to play at both center and guard.
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