Here's where I disagree. When you look at the current top tier teams in the AFC, some have had many draft picks in the top 15. Using the Bengals as the easiest example, they have a short time left to be considered elite as the check is coming due on their years of top 5 picks. They aren't keeping all their offensive weapons. They have solid young guys in their secondary that are going to leave. They will not have to do a complete rebuild, but will need a reset in the next 2 years.
The Bills made their bones from the middle of the pack and not the basement and have shown since McDermott and Beane have been here (outside of Allen's rookie year) that they will stay competitive with late picks.
Teams like Cincy haven't had to prove that aspect yet, but will very soon and when that happens, I believe we are positioned to remain in the top tier of AFC teams. Because of our draft position since 2017, I'm confident we will continue to be successful. Allen had shown the ability to carry the Bills to the playoffs with cast-offs. Tua and Burrow haven't.