Trying hard is worth a lot. The more you try, the better your chances are. We don't have to get every good player. If we get just two players that are big upgrades as starters, it will be worth it. And to do that, you have to try hard every time.
A lot of people seem to think that the FO sits back and doesn't act aggressive enough. I think that they don't try enough as well. But this is some evidence that they are trying hard, and i like that. IF they are trying hard now, then the chances of them picking some one up in FA looks good. Brandon DID handle the last offseason quite well. He had a couple good pickups and he handled the peters thing with some backbone.
Though i think the bills are not the most organized team, and it seems they work out of a garage, i think russ makes a good negotiater and bussiness man. But his football knowledge and experience should probably keep him away from the draft and scouting.