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‘This past season, many observers felt Groy would be a better option at right guard than John Miller or Vlad Ducasse, but the Bills kept him as the main backup for all three interior offensive line positions. He was also inserted a lot when the team went to their heavy sets, using an extra offensive lineman. They even started the game that way against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in October, a 30-27 Bills’ win.’

‘McCoy touched the ball just three times for the AFC, running for seven yards and a touchdown. There was very little running in the game overall as Saints running back Mark Ingram led the way with five carries for 21 yards.’

‘Wood, 31, just completed his ninth season with the Bills after the team took him in the first round (28th overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Louisville. During his tenure with the Bills, Wood started in all 120 games that he appeared in as center. He was the second-longest tenured Bill behind defensive tackle Kyle Williams, and just recently made his first playoff appearance this season.’

‘Win or lose, poor offensive line play or great, taking a bad penalty or having clean game, injured or healthy, another player traded away, a head coach being fired, the starting quarterback getting benched….you get the idea. It has never mattered. When the locker room opened to the media after practice, number 70 was always there unwrapping his taped wrists, still breathing heavy and sweating, but ready to answer whatever questions any of us had.’

‘If the Bills want Mayfield, they’ll likely have to trade up to get him. The Denver Broncos are a favorite to land Mayfield at the 5th pick. They’re coaching staff is one of the two coaching at the Senior Bowl. Director of the Senior Bowl Phil Savage has said that the Broncos requested to have Mayfield on their team, adding fuel to the perception that they could take him at five.’

‘They certainly won’t break the bank for Brown. But he also may be willing to take a little less to stay with the organization that drafted him and a coach and defense he likes.’

‘“I thought the quarterback position, in particular Tyrod, and then Nate, did some good things. I’ve mentioned before the work ethic, the intangibles that Tyrod brings to the table are very much appreciated and a big part of how we did things this year and what we were able to do. I thought he did some good things. So, overall, we’ll continue to evaluate where we are and what’s right for this organization moving forward.”‘

‘When trying to figure out what’s going to happen around the league — without any concrete indications from teams — I think you start with what expectations for certain teams might be, or should be, and also what might be on the line personally for the men in charge. In Buffalo, McDermott and Beane don’t have to win next year, as in, they won’t be around past that if they don’t. The plan here was to build something, and the rookie option qualifies for a team of that standing.’

‘Williams’ contract expiring is only secondary to his situation. It starts with just knowing if he wants to play next year or not. General Manager Brandon Beane has said Williams can still play if he chooses. If Williams does want to return, then the question will be “what price is fair for both parties on a one year deal?”’

‘I’ve been looking over different scenarios and gave myself a task: Move into the top five without giving up both first round picks, or next year’s first rounder. That way, the Bills would still pick fifth (or better) overall and still have another first round selection to either use or trade later. I chose the top five because I believe after that is when numerous teams could be in the market for a QB and presuming the Bills would have to jump them all just to be sure they get their guy.’

‘So Thompson may have a role with the team again next year, especially if they can get him on another one-year veteran minimum deal, which is what he signed for this past year.’

‘Webb played on the one-year veteran minimum in 2017. He has value to the Bills as a multi-positional player as both a quarterback and wide receiver, as well as a special teams contributor. He played quarterback in the snowstorm game against the Indianapolis Colts after Nathan Peterman left the game with a concussion. He most likely won’t have many offers on the open market, other than on another vet minimum deal, which means the Bills could very well bring him back and should be able to if they want.’

‘It will be pointed out that Daboll was stuck with some average to below average quarterbacks over those four years as a play caller but he isn’t exactly getting a prime situation here either. Which brings me to the next biggest question of the off season. What is the Bills plan at quarterback? I don’t think the hiring of Daboll is connected to the future of Taylor. Some are suggesting this could mean the Bills will keep Taylor for one more year and draft his successor. If they do go that route I think it would happen regardless of who the new OC was.’

‘Daboll is a five-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots’ coaching staff, and has served in several roles such as a defensive assistant coach (2000-01), a wide receivers coach (2002-06), and an offensive assistant coach (2013).’

‘Overall, Daboll has won five Super Bowl championships, all with the Patriots (Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, and LI) and one College Football National Championship.’