The Buffalo Bills love versatile offensive linemen. If there’s one thing any fan can bank on each offseason, it’s that general manager Brandon Beane will acquire a slew of linemen capable of playing more than one position. Often, this is what the GM does with veterans, opting to allow young players the chance to focus on one spot early in their careers; however, there are exceptions.
Ryan Bates is one such exception, as he played center and tackle early on in his tenure with Buffalo before adding guard to his resume. Cody Ford is an example of a player the team tried to keep at one spot (right tackle) before moving him to another (right guard) and ultimately finding him another spot to occupy (the bench).