The Buffalo Bills looked like they’d found a winning combination at guard towards the end of the 2021 NFL season. Jon Feliciano and Cody Ford had been benched, and the Bills moved forward with Ike Boettger and Darryl Williams at guard. However, Boettger tore his Achilles tendon towards the end of the regular season, throwing another monkey wrench into the plans up front.
Heading into the 2022 season, the Bills added a veteran guard to complement Ryan Bates, the player who had stepped in for Boettger at the end of the 2021 season. On paper, it looked like a strong offensive line.