He will be fined 50k per day if he holds out even during mandatory OTAs so that’s not happening. I do think they draft his replacement and throw him a bone this year with a couple mill and then let him walk next year
I could see daxton hill in the 1st because he can play corner too but as far as the other safeties, 2nd or later. Bills tend to only draft premium positions in the 1st. Based on their top 30 visits, safety is a focus this year as it should be whether poyer wants a new deal or not. Both safeties are 30+.
His production has also only been part of a safety duo in one specific defensive scheme. If another team signs him they have to wonder if he will be as good without Hyde. Some team may gamble on that with a big time contract like he’s seeking but it’s not the same to just get 1/2 the duo.
He’s bad in coverage and I don’t see that improving against better competition. He would not be a fit for this defense. They play 2 LBs and both need to be sideline to sideline and able to cover. Could he develop? Maybe, his traits suggest he could do this but it’s a projection and not one I’m throwing a 2nd toward.