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Thank you to everyone who has checked out the article. Just to address a few comments: 1. There are definitely some players who won't reach free agency in this article (Brees, Garoppolo, Demarcus Lawrence come to mind), but this is based on players who are set to become free agents and the focus of the article was players at positions of need (not a top 50 free agent list). 2. Certainly wasn't trying to go out on a limb by naming 50 players. Intention was to simply show what could be available when free agency starts. 3. MLB options are thin. Cornerback, however, is pretty deep. If Buffalo is worried about E.J. Gaines' durability or asking price, there are plenty of options out there. 4. If Kyle Williams retires, I think the team will be very aggressive with a guy like Star Lotulelei. Appreciate the article being shared and discussed.

Here is the playoff pretender article: http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2017/10/buffalo_bills_are_playoff_pretenders_in_2017_what_bills_fans_are_saying.html#incart_river_index

Here is the playoff contender piece (What Bills fans are saying): http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2017/10/the_buffalo_bills_are_playoff_contenders_in_2017_what_bills_fans_are_saying.html#incart_river_home

I appreciate all of the responses. Some good arguments on both sides.

Hello Two Bills Drive posters, My name is Ryan Talbot. I'm a contributing writer at NewYorkUpstate.com. We're looking to get Bills fans more involved in articles and during the team's bye week, we're asking: Are the Bills a playoff team in 2017? If you want to get involved, simply respond with why you believe the Bills are or are not a playoff contender this season. Just a sentence or two will suffice. We'll use a mix of responses from here and on social media so I can't guarantee that every response will be used, but I hope you'll consider providing your thoughts on this topic.

Here are 8 candidates that I listed: http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2017/05/8_buffalo_bills_who_could_be_named_to_the_teams_wall_of_fame.html#incart_river_index Personally, I'd go with Cornelius Bennett, Cookie Gilchrist and Butch Byrd as my top three.

Gragg is working out for the Colts tomorrow.

Zay Jones or Chris Godwin if they want to add an offensive playmaker.

http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2017/04/2017_nfl_draft_buffalo_bills_private_workout_and_pre-draft_visitor_list.html#incart_river_index

Albany St. (Ga.) DT Grover Stewart as well... http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2017/04/buffalo_bills_to_host_albany_state_dt_grover_stewart_on_pre-draft_visit_report.html#incart_river_home

I'm assuming you were listening live, but if not could you provide a link?

Thanks for sharing the article. Kromer did a nice job in Buffalo, but I think McDermott wants to bring in an OC that he knows with experience. A few coaches still in the playoffs come to mind. Kromer may land on his feet with the Rams. He's supposedly a candidate for their OC job.

I'll be there a few days.

It's well worth $5 as Rob does terrific work.

Liburd made it to the fifth obstacle, the Rolling Thunder, before falling into the water. That obstacle took out a ton of competitors but he wasn't fast enough to make the city finals.

Erik is a great person and very talented.

I had a hard time believing Rex when he said that Rob Ryan turned down coordinator jobs to join the Bills.

Kruger and Rex Ryan actually had 'a beef' back in the day. Ryan complained about Kruger getting Michael McCrary's jersey number.

Surprising: John Miller Disappointing: Chris Hogan Miller has come in and looked like an NFL guard from day one. Hogan was so reliable last season and has had way too many drops during training camp.

My favorite line from Dareus. Also laughed at Robey's leopard print bookbag.

Wood had a rough season in 2014. This is just one play (not to mention that Danny Shelton is a great player) but if Wood struggles this season, the Bills need to consider drafting a center in 2016.

Very classy gesture by Goodwin. Rooting for him to have a good season in 2015.

The Bills Twitter account said that live coverage is prohibited tonight.

At this point, I hope Smith gets some help. Pretty obvious he needs it.

The coolest thing about the Bills signing Hill is that he tweeted them (and a few other teams) four days ago with his highlights: https://twitter.com/BHillay/status/627844890983047168