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I've got safety high too, and I don't see why that makes you terrible? Yes we've been blessed to have a top tandem for many years, but they are both on the wrong side of 30. That's life in the NFL. In my latest mock, I went with TWO Alabama safeties....

*Bills SPEND on free agent GUARDS in the Free Agency with this mock.

Odell Beckham = Mr. Irrelevant He will sign for more than he's worth somewhere. Hopefully not in Buffalo.

When you have a high level player, you rarely let them walk.

I'd sign Edmunds and draft OL early and often.

Thanks for all the opinions. I for one would lean to the FA and get a solid backup as opposed to rolling the dice on a mid round draft pick. We have to do better than what we have though, and I disagree with the sentiment that we're toast without Allen. That shouldn't be the goal for next season. Take steps to take some of that pressure off of one man next season. I like the Trubisky idea.

God forbid Allen gets injured. How should we address a longer term solution for backup QB? Draft? If so, do you see any later round gems? FA? If so, which QB would upgrade Keenum for a reasonable price.

Just putting down my first. I'm still not sold on WR being a must draft for the 1st-3rd. I'm seeing a great future for Shakir, and I've not given up on Gabe Davis like some have. With a retooled O-line, Allen will have more time on his hands as well. Davis will bounce back I think. I went with Corner in the first mainly because of the prospect that was sitting there. I wouldn't hesitate on Corner in the first if it fell the right way. I'm way more concerned with White, than I am with Davis. I'll put it that way I guess. I did pick a WR, allbeit in the 6th. I also went with Linebacker higher than most. Klein's replacement. Tackle in the second and two picks on OG's. Depth on the DL and one of the hardest "enforcer" type safeties in the draft (IMO...).

Bumping this up peeps..... I disagree with the OP and would like to morph this thread into an overall assessment of the CB position on the team. Hoping to get a full opinion (no rose coloured glasses) on the entire CB squad. We good?? What tweaks would you make to CB. I see this as either an FA need with a proven vet or even grab a first rounder again..... If White turns it around, great. If not, we have a plan. You can never have too many good corners in the NFL. Yes I know....... (O-line)

Noticing not many see CB as a draft need. I have the position fairly high, despite going CB in round 1 last year.

I'd say special teams and depth with upside. It didn't work out so far.

I got a bad feeling about this prospect. Just a feeling. Every time I see an "ultra cut" athlete, I feel that they have failed to live up to the hype. Time will tell. But as for "need", I'd say look outside of the first for RB even if he fell to us. I'd pick an O-lineman before this guy.

Bring the Bills back and take a look at RT McGlinchy (SF)

I'm greedy. I want both back. But if Hines is under contract next year, he's the guy. Singletary MAY want to test the market, and I'd bring him back if we can be reasonably competitive in negotiations. Lot's of talent in the draft, plus we have some good depth to step up.

Okay here you go.

Respectfully, I'll look at his time in the NFL. He's proven that he can be dominant. I'm not sure what happened but I hope it turns around. That said I don't disagree with you about potential round 1 target WR, IF the right player drops. I would not reach though.

Honestly while do do think WR is a need, I still think that Gabe Davis is going to become the player he was in LAST season's playoffs.... plus Shakir is going to be a major impact player next season IMO. With those 3, we're pretty good. Now if a WR that's ranked high falls to us in the first, you have to take him, but I'd prefer interior O-line there. Also, what about SAFETY? Our starters are both on the wrong side of 30 next season. Should we be talking about Alabama's Brian Branch or Texas AM Antonio Johnson as options? Arguably a bigger need than WR (assuming Gates/Shakir work out the way I think they can)?

We made the playoffs, and it was an exciting season..... If not for the "elbow injury", the Bills could have earned a first round bye in my opinion.

Ya let him play out the contract and then let him walk if he does not improve. We need better depth at CB and I hope that he turns it around.

Great post. I appreciate the details and thought. Don't panic is a given. This is a playoff team :). I'd be moreso concerned if the Bills went 8-8 and missed the playoffs. This is a talented roster overall. I agree with a lot of this with a few extra points. Good list of vet mins with the caveat that they have to make the team.... especially those O-linemen. I'd add that I think Matakevich has been a bit better than a vet minimum bill. A note on Poyer: Next contract has to have some injury clauses or games played. Worried about his age and ability to come back from the day to day "DINGS" that football brings. Will he stay healthy and continue to play at a high level? Your list starting with Jones. I'm no cap specialist but I'd keep the whole group you listed except Phillips if possible. I also think we need a better backup QB for insurance. Go free agency. As for the draft, my current rounds 1-3 positional targets as starters or top end backups are: OG OC S DL WR Other draft needs for better depth: LB DL WR S OL

Allen, Diggs, Miller. Top tier. Despite the poor showing in the playoffs, the defense was very good. Excellent really more often than not. Great reasons for optimism. I think that Shakir is going to be one of the better WR's on this team for a long time as well. Flashes of brilliance in a rookie year, and I think he will take a major step forward next season. Not sure what happened to Gabe Davis, but he's also GOT to rebound next season (in a contract year as someone mentioned above). Management has been vocal about the issue with the "trenches", so a heavy investment in draft and $ capital could give Allen more time (i.e. less mistakes), and and better clock control (with a boost to the run game).

"Sorry Boss, I'm too exhausted to work" Boss: "There's the door"

I wouldn't clean house fully, no. But just like any year, you have to evaluate and cut the fat. This is a playoff team, not a team in rebuild mode.

Losing Miller hurt. May not be able to afford top FA pass rusher, so I'd look to the draft.

I'd let a number go... All the UFA O-linemen QB Keenum DL Phillips (depends on his ask though) WR Kumerow and Crowder (why not keep Beasley of he still wants a shot) TE Sweeney AJ Klein S Marlowe I'm afraid to talk about Edmunds on this board but that's a contract I'll be interested in watching play out...