We aren't getting comp picks. We have a load of cap space and very few free agents leaving. We won't be anywhere close to getting comp picks. Cutting Benjamin wouldn't change that. Given the cap/free agent situation, there isn't a team less likely to get comp picks, aside from possibly the Jets
Yes he counts, no it won't matter.
To get comp picks you need to sign less free agents than you let go. The Bills have loads of cap space, and very few agents.
I know people love the idea of comp picks, but this year it ain't happening. No chance. Zero.