Does anyone believe that we're directing resources and time to scout next years QB class? Personally, I doubt it, at least not in the way they did last year.
I believe the team believes they have the franchise QB for the next 10 years, it doesn't matter if it is cheaper to draft 1st round QBs, they made a thorough evaluation last year, they interviewed each and every one of the prospects and they were sure EJ Manuel was the right man for the job.
If in next year draft there is one of the QB available when we draft we will probably transform that selection in more picks or just pass on the guy.
I know that they need to do their homework on every draftable (is that a word?) prospect, but I bet they're not watching the QB position as closely as we might speculate.