Which position shall we add next in Free Agency

[richardb1952]

OL is definitely a big question mark, but at least they will have a whole training camp to sort things out.  They appear to have good depth.

 

Bills could use a real speed guy but I have confidence in Benjamin and Jones as starters.  Looks like Bills will have adequate slot receivers available.  I also look forward to what Streeter might be able to bring to the team.

 

LB is a definite need.  Bills barely have three starters and no real depth.  At this time the Bills are placing a lot of trust on the rookie Edmunds and Milano.

[Soda Popinski]

Everyone going WR/OL/LB.  so I'm going to say we add a corner.   

[thebandit27]

Navorro Bowman and Austin Howard 

[D. L. Hot-Flamethrower]

For me it's LB bar none.  An injury or two and our goose is cooked. It is not only a need, but a must.

[Victory Formation]

Humber, Milano, Edmunds, Lorax and Neal is adequate although we could use another body.

 

I don't see us adding a WR, we drafted 2 and signed 1. Benjamin is a legit #1, Zay and Kerley are good #3s, although we could use a #2.

 

OL is going to get Allen and McCarron killed, we need massive reinforcements, really bad unit.

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[HiddenInLight]

I'd like to bring Dez in for a look but:

1- I don't think he's got it anymore

2- The bills probably don't have the cap space to afford his asking price.

[RocCityRoller]

On 5/7/2018 at 7:37 AM, ganesh said:

Retirement of Cognito is a big loss.  He was the key to several of Shady's runs.  Between him and Wood, they paved the path for Shady.  And we haven't had a NFL caliber Right Tackle for a long time.  The OL is a mess and requires significant attention.  I am not saying their replacements are incapable...but they are unproven. 

 

I have to respectfully disagree.

 

With a new OC and more of a power blocking scheme I think Miller is back in play. He handled his benching professionally, I have to think that counts in McBeane's book. I think the change in scheme, being a good soldier last year, and his improvement from his rookie to 2nd year was measurable. I think Miller will do everything he can to regain a starter role. He is also entering the end of his rookie contract. I think Miller will give it everything he can.

 

Teller is a mauler type prospect and the NFL is loaded with starting OGs drafted in rounds 4-7. I like Cogs a lot, but he was starting to show some decline in play.

Ducasse actally graded out to average on PFF by year end. He is insurance in case Teller isn't ready or McBeane is not down with Miller.

 

Bodine has been a 4 year starter at Center since he was drafted, for some pretty good Bengal offenses. He also has never missed a game. That also means he was McCarron's starting C. I think that was one of the more sneaky tactical moves by McBeane this off season. Groy is there to compete as well. Wood's absence the year prior was hardly noticed (surprised me) when Groy took over. The inside run game actually improved from what I recall.

 

T is worrying. Glenn did play 5-6 games last year, but his injury definitely hurt his play. Dawkins did ok, but I'd like Buffalo to improve LT so Dawkins can slide to RT where he was drafted for. That might have to wait till next year. Get a good LT in the draft or with the big cap relief to protect our new QBs. No one is a Mills fan at RT, but there is Newhouse, who has started 70 games and is a swing tackle, to push him and add some depth. Lastly McDermott has been on the PS for a year or so, and is huge. Maybe stashing him on the PS will pay dividends, or at least add depth.

 

A third starting calibre LB, or a WR with some speed seem bigger issues at the moment. Kaelin Clay, Rod Streater and Malachai Dupree will have to try to fill that role.

 

 

 

 

Edited May 9, 2018 by RocCityRoller

[McNubbins]

OL followed by WR.  LB if we can.

[Kirby Jackson]

I would take a shot on Navarro Bowman. I think that you could have a good front 7. 

 

WR & OL are equally bad but I don’t know of any sure upgrades (besides a declining Dez). I’m not sure throwing bodies at those areas makes them better. They need talent not more guys. I’d consider a trade in there if possible. Maybe Shaq Lawson for Corey Coleman? Seems to make sense for both sides.

[apuszczalowski]

On 5/7/2018 at 4:16 AM, jr1 said:

WR, so many of the current guys are "return specialists"

Maybe that's their plan? Offence does nothing, other team comes down and is either stopped (resulting in a punt) or scores (resulting in a kick off) where the return guys can shine and return for a TD or field position for a FG? That is until a team solves this and everyone goes for it on 4th from now on?

[Royale with Cheese]

If Donald Penn does get cut in Oakland because they drafted Miller....I hope we pick him up so we can have Penn and Teller on the same line.

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

LG, RG, very speedy WR, DE, RT, OLB depth 

[gr8billsfan]

WR is a huge need.  The Bills need another skilled WR opposite of KB.  Andre is a RZ target. Zay is a slot. Kerley is also a slot, not a reliable #2.  The two we drafted will be lucky to make the team. 

 

I'd be happy taking Dez (at a prove it deal), Maclin, Kamar Aiken, Decker (not a huge fan), or Mashall.

[Buffalo716]

On 5/7/2018 at 7:37 AM, ganesh said:

Retirement of Cognito is a big loss.  He was the key to several of Shady's runs.  Between him and Wood, they paved the path for Shady.  And we haven't had a NFL caliber Right Tackle for a long time.  The OL is a mess and requires significant attention.  I am not saying their replacements are incapable...but they are unproven. 

 

Erik Pears was here till 2015 and he was starting material... he even started all 16 games for the Chargers after he left

 

there is always usually gonna be a hole on the line... at least if it’s Mills again he has 2+ years starting experience 

 

We would all love to have a great RT but the problem is there are only about 7-10 of Those in the league ...