Obviously the big reason we released Bledsoe is because his career was in decline and would never take us to the next level.
But now watching free agency withthe fact that we're not going to sign any top O-lineman, and our o-line has gotten weaker with the loss of JJ, I came to one conclusion.
The Bills had NO CHOICE but to release Drew. He would have gotten KILLED behind what our line is going to be next season. Now I'm not saying we're doomed. I think Mularkey/McNally are going to piece together a line that will play to the strengths of JP and Willis. But with our cap space and the players available, the Bills knew they could not have put together a line to protect Drew.
This is the final piece in the puzzle for any Drew supporters. He would not have had time to throw the ball next year and would not have been put in a position to win. This is why JP gives us the better chance.