2026 Roster Fill In The Holes

[stlbills13]

QB - We are set here although I would like draft a developmental backup basically just because it's probably cheaper. But if Josh wants one of his boys as a backup that's fine

 

RB - I would look to trade Ray Davis if we could get anything of value but he's a fine piece to have for sure. I like the room

 

WR - Need just so much help here. We have to get a true #1. Almost at all costs. In an ideal world I think you'd add another WR too but likely won't be possible

 

TE - Knox either has to go or needs to take a huge paycut. In addition with Kincaid's inability to stay healthy, I may look at this position in the draft again

 

OL - Very interesting spot with multiple free agents and Torrence a FA the year after this and Dawkins on the decline and not sure he's mentally into it. This is the one position I am confident can be coached up though with Kromer

 

DL - I mean I don't know. It better be good considering the resources put into it but probably need a big splash here too

 

LB - All 5 LB's on the current roster could be replaced/upgraded in my opinion. They won't be but man it's not good. What happened to McD being able to coach up and develop LB's?

 

CB - Fine here especially if Hairston can be the #1 guy. Benford as a #2 would be very good. Do need a NCB probably

 

S - Need someone to go with Bishop. Either Hancock here or Hancock at NCB

 

There are holes. Lots of them. But with Josh Allen you have a chance so it's doable. 

 

Edited 6 hours ago by stlbills13

[BearNorth]

Last year we had this Lewis Cine who we stashed on the practice squad and were having him bulk up to be the hybrid LB, but he got signed off the practice squad.  I see the eagles waived him and apparently can't stay healthy.

[Nitro]

Each off season about 20 to 25 players depart.  That is the nature of the league.  Forecasting who they will keep vs let go is a game you play after you are out of the play offs.  Focus on glaring needs first and foremost then look at the secondary level.  The youth movement on the defense started already.  I hope and expect this draft they will get some offensive weapons.  

[ControllerOfPlanetX]

Just too many…

 

 

[HappyDays]

I don't think the roster is that far off. We need a WR1 first and foremost, followed by a WR2. Depending on who our coach is we might be okay with Palmer as our WR2 along with a draft pick. We need to replace Bosa and DQ, and even with that I might be okay just bringing Bosa back which replaces his $12M void year cap hit. Torrence's replacement might already exist on the roster in Anderson or Grable. McGovern I would extend if possible, I don't think he'll be too expensive after somewhat of an average year. Other needs on the roster are just cosmetic fixes, we're not overhauling any other position groups besides WR. Just need the right coaching staff to put it all together and we're in business.

[JaCrispy]

3 hours ago, stlbills13 said:

Well our 1st rounder will forever be compared to Waddle so can't wait to see how that plays out 

lol so true…can’t believe Beane didn’t pull the trigger…

 

Its like not going for a 4th and 2 at midfield, down 4, with 4 minutes to go…Just weak sauce, all around.

[DanM]

Beane likes his players too much.  New GM.  Picks his coach (Klint Kubiak) and they clean house.  Rebuild to win it all in 2-3 years. Only  Allen, Cook, Bishop and Walker untouchable.  

[<bills4life>]

4 hours ago, stlbills13 said:

We spent what 6 draft picks on defense last April and here we are talking about how we genuinely need a defensive overhaul

Disgusting 

[frostbitmic]

Offense

QB: Josh

RB: Cook & Davis

WR1: ? 1st round draft pick

Slot: Shakir

WR2: Palmer

WR3: Coleman ... I'm hoping for better though ... Maybe Samuel will get healthy 🤣

WR4: Shavers 

 

TE1: Kincaid

TE2: Hawes

(Knox cut for cap)

 

Offensive Line: Returns in full unless they make moves for cap ... Edwards and McGovern replaced with cheaper SVPG and Grable

 

Defense

LDE: Groot

DT: Oliver

DT: Walker

RDE: ? (crickets) Solomon

 

WB: Bernard (this does not mean they do not draft or bring in a FA but with him being captain I can't see him not starting at this moment)

MLB: ? McD will always play a base nickel

SLB: ? (Maybe Dorian Williams but I think they know they need a lot of a talent added even with him in the fold) Williams

 

CB1: Benford

CB2: Hairston

NCB: ? (Taron has been awful and can save money in cap cut, I can see them using Cam Lewis here as spot starter if needed) Hancock

SS: ? 2nd round draft pick

FS: Bishop

 

 

Edited 1 hour ago by frostbitmic

[BigAl2526]

Isn't Hoecht on a two year deal?  He should be back.  Whether or not he'll be as mobile as he needs to be coming off an achilles injury is another question, but when he's healthy he can be a difference maker.  Dorian Strong was showing promise before he started having problems.  I don't know if the Bills have any idea whether or not he can get better and play again.  Jordan Hancock is another player who shows he might have upside.