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Titans released Chidobe Awuzie (CB). Is he any good? 29 years old and played for the Bengals and Cowboys before the Titans.

The guy seems refreshingly genuine. Doesn't seem to have the entitled star attitude.

I was really happy with re-signing our own players before the start of free agency, but free agency for the Bills has been a real downer. I guess we will never know who we wanted to sign, but, other than Bosa, I am not seeing a lot of help coming from this group. Palmer did not put up good numbers in his years with the Chargers to warrant the deal that he received, Hoecht will not be available for the first six games of the season, Ogunjobi is not the defensive lineman we need to be the middle anchor of the D-line and also will be suspended for the first six games, Jackson is not an adequate starter or back-up, and we really have not addressed significant needs at CB or safety. I like Beane, but this is a really bad look for the Bills and in particular Beane.

While it made sense to trade Elam, I am not a fan of re-signing Jackson and it is disappointing that we have no real upgrades to our secondary at this point of free agency (safeties and CBs). I don't think the draft can be counted on to improve our situation (Elam as an example). I recall Jackson being targeted often when he was with the Bills and we don't have the kind of safeties that will be able to help mask his play.

Kind of surprised that we haven't upgraded the secondary, and the safety position specifically, at this point of free agency. I know it is early, but our secondary was bad last season and worse now since we are down a starting level CB opposite Benford. Still have a need at DT and this is supposedly a strong draft at DT, so it would be disappointing if we need to use our first round pick on a CB who may or may not be ready to start from day one.

I have not seen any rumors around Douglas or Cooper, which is interesting. I can't see us going into the season without a veteran starter at CB opposite Benford, and it can't be Elam. Don't we also need a free safety? Aren't Bishop and Rapp strong safeties?

Wonder if we are looking at trades. Maybe Alexander (CB) from Green Bay?

I am sure the Bills were in on many of the free agents that signed elsewhere yesterday. For most free agents, it was about money and team location, not about being on the cusp of the Super Bowl. Older veterans that have made a lot of money may have a different view at this point of their careers.

I would be surprised if we wanted Samuel. Smaller sized CB and injury history.

Given the available cap space this year compared to last year, I expected the Bills to come out of free agency this year with at least a new starting CB opposite Benford, a new starting tree safety, depth at DT and/or DE and possibly an upgrade at WR. It is still really early, but I am not sure there is a starting caliber CB or free safety free agent still available. At this point, I hope we are not planning to bring back Douglas, Miller and/or Hamlin.

JP was the #3 on the Chargers. Why would we think he could be our #1?

I don't think Palmer is a number one WR, and he may not be a number two based on his past production. I hope I am wrong.

Getting the sense that with this group of free agents it was all about money and location, not what team is competitive for a Super Bowl appearance. I guess I shouldn't be surprised.

Don't disagree that Douglas has declined, but we need a starting CB opposite Benford and we don't have a starting caliber CB on the roster to fill the spot (Elam should be traded or released). Are there any CBs left in free agency that are starting level? Not sure I would want to take a CB in the first or second round and hope that he would be an instant starter (plus the strength of this draft is DL).

Haven't hear anything about Douglas today. Maybe he will be back?