Not many people realized it at the time, but when the NFL went to a slotted payscale for draft choices, and that system allowed for a 5th year team option on all rookie contracts for players drafted after round 1, the value of draft choices weren't the same anymore.  Teams have slowly but surely began to realize this and it's reflected in how more and more teams are doing business on draft day.  Let me break down what changed, and then how that applies to the Bills situation this year.