Who is left in free agency? Has Free Agency changed the Bills Draft Strategy?

[DJB]

At this point we still have the same needs heading into the draft as we did before FA

 

DT

DE

DB

WR

S

[Virgil]

2 minutes ago, DJB said:

At this point we still have the same needs heading into the draft as we did before FA

 

DT

DE

DB

WR

S

I don’t see WR in the draft before the 5th round unless someone falls.

[GASabresIUFan]

2 minutes ago, DJB said:

At this point we still have the same needs heading into the draft as we did before FA

 

DT

DE

DB

WR

S

if we don't re-sign Johnson and/or extend Cook, RB vaults up the draft needs.  I also think a blocking TE maybe a need as well with Morris non-tendered. Come to think of it a developmental QB could be in the cards.  

[ColoradoBills]

3 minutes ago, GASabresIUFan said:

if we don't re-sign Johnson and/or extend Cook, RB vaults up the draft needs.  I also think a blocking TE maybe a need as well with Morris non-tendered. Come to think of it a developmental QB could be in the cards.  

 

Yes.

[LEBills]

26 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

DT is the deepest position in the entire draft. They could get a guy day 3 who could start early IMO. That is the position that waiting for the draft makes sense. Corner much less so.

Zeek Biggers at 1T?

[DJB]

I mean yeah RB and TE are also needs , maybe even a depth interior OL but I just listed the main priorities 

 

We won’t be able to solve them all

[Florida Bills Fanatic]

I always find it interesting to watch some of the more poorly run teams as they wildly spend money on players.  Even with the crazy money being spent, there are some decent players still out there.  The smart GM's wait for the game of musical chairs to approach an end and then make some nice value signings.  As others have pointed out, there are still some talented guys (maybe a guy like Leonard Floyd) in positions of need for the Bills.  I hope Beane pulls the trigger on some value to further improve the roster.  These late FA signings may allow Beane to be more selective with his first three picks.

[SoCal Deek]

15 minutes ago, DJB said:

At this point we still have the same needs heading into the draft as we did before FA

 

DT

DE

DB

WR

S

Not exactly….don’t forget we locked up our long snapper. 

[harmonkillebrew]

18 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

No matter who the Bills add to this point, besides maybe Asante Samuel, will not change their minds on what they need anyways at this point. I still fully expect the top 3 picks to be DT, CB, and either DE/WR/S. Could see them doubling up at these positions throughout the draft as well.

I would be really surprised if they added Samuel. He's not known for his run support. 

Hopefully they have a trade in the works for Hendrickson or some other defensive stalwart. We need a leader and top performer on D. 

Also definitely should not rely on a rookie CB to step in and start

[OldTimer1960]

2 hours ago, harmonkillebrew said:

We need a starting CB still. can't expect to get that from the draft.

 

Other needs - DE, DT - could probably be draft priorities.

 

Assume they'll roll with Rapp and Bishop at S.

 

Kind of disappointing they didn't swing a little harder for real impact guys at WR and Edge. Not sure our pickups so far really get us closer to the top.

 

Bills don't seem to think what the rest of us do - that Daquan had a bad year and a new impact starter is needed.  Unless they think round 1 is the best option

I think that they know that they need to be better on defense vs both pass and vs run.  They are limited cap-wise with $ for FA, so necessarily aren't making big splashes there.  I think we'll see them draft a DT, DE and CB by the end of round 2 - of course it depends on who is available at their picks, but I imagine that those are their priority positions (with also a need for WR).

 

 

[RyanC883]

23 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

What was the Bills offer to him? Did they make one? Did Sweat decide weather was a factor in where he wanted to go? 

 

Other than driver to Philly and throw him in a trunk, players have free will and can sign wherever for whatever reason. They didn't "let" him go. He chose to 

 

okay, argue semantics.  I highly doubt he chose non-competitive AZ over an equivalent offer from the Bills.  Of course we will never know for sure, but that's the most likely scenario is that we did not offer him an equiv. offer.  

[OldTimer1960]

18 minutes ago, GASabresIUFan said:

if we don't re-sign Johnson and/or extend Cook, RB vaults up the draft needs.  I also think a blocking TE maybe a need as well with Morris non-tendered. Come to think of it a developmental QB could be in the cards.  

Cook is still under contract for this season - even if they don't extend him, they don't HAVE to take a RB this year.  They could wait until next year's draft or possibly even franchise tag Cook next year.

[GASabresIUFan]

8 minutes ago, Florida Bills Fanatic said:

I always find it interesting to watch some of the more poorly run teams as they wildly spend money on players.  Even with the crazy money being spent, there are some decent players still out there.  The smart GM's wait for the game of musical chairs to approach an end and then make some nice value signings.  As others have pointed out, there are still some talented guys (maybe a guy like Leonard Floyd) in positions of need for the Bills.  I hope Beane pulls the trigger on some value to further improve the roster.  These late FA signings may allow Beane to be more selective with his first three picks.

There is definitely some value in waiting.  

[Low Positive]

2 minutes ago, RyanC883 said:

 

okay, argue semantics.  I highly doubt he chose non-competitive AZ over an equivalent offer from the Bills.  Of course we will never know for sure, but that's the most likely scenario is that we did not offer him an equiv. offer.  

The HC in Arizona is the DC under which he had his best seasons. He might have wanted to play for him again. 

[GASabresIUFan]

1 minute ago, OldTimer1960 said:

Cook is still under contract for this season - even if they don't extend him, they don't HAVE to take a RB this year.  They could wait until next year's draft or possibly even franchise tag Cook next year.

Still need a 3rd back.  This is a deep RB class with guys that can contribute immediately in the 4-6 rounds.  Beane would be wise to grab one, if Ty Johnson leaves.

[chris heff]

1 minute ago, GASabresIUFan said:

There is definitely some value in waiting.  

Let guys find out what their value is. Are there CBs available that are better than Douglas?

[Florida Bills Fanatic]

2 minutes ago, OldTimer1960 said:

I think that they know that they need to be better on defense vs both pass and vs run.  They are limited cap-wise with $ for FA, so necessarily aren't making big splashes there.  I think we'll see them draft a DT, DE and CB by the end of round 2 - of course it depends on who is available at their picks, but I imagine that those are their priority positions (with also a need for WR).

 

 

I believe that you are correct.  I can't help thinking that the Bills may value a young player on their roster more than the fan base does.  I recall this being the case when Taron Johnson ascended to the starting lineup.  Is it possible that we are overlooking somebody like Ingram?  It's hard to tell since we don't see as much of them as the coaching staff does.

[BuffaloBillsGospel2014]

2 hours ago, GASabresIUFan said:

https://www.nfl.com/news/top-101-nfl-free-agents-of-2025-who-are-the-best-players-available

 

I was looking at this list and a few names stuck out.

 

CB - Asante Samuel and maybe Kristian Fulton

 

S - Justin Reid - He just seems like a Bill.  Justin Simmons for depth?

 

Edge - Azeez Ojulari - I admit he's a Bulldawg, but he would be an excellent compliment to Groot.

None of the guys we picked up in free agency should change our plans. Palmer seems to be a decent player but I’d be hard pressed to believe he carves more of a role than say Samuel. Palmer was playing with a fairly good QB in Justin Herbert and had every chance to be the guy yet Herbert’s go to was a rookie slot WR.
 

Also the DE/ Edge rusher we picked up seems more of a situational pass rusher which appears to be what he was in L.A. rather than a full time player.

 

These are just my opinions but I’m sure I’ll get a lot of the eye roll emojis or x emojis from the people who know better.

[SoonerBillsFan]

2 hours ago, harmonkillebrew said:

We need a starting CB still. can't expect to get that from the draft.

 

Other needs - DE, DT - could probably be draft priorities.

 

Assume they'll roll with Rapp and Bishop at S.

 

Kind of disappointing they didn't swing a little harder for real impact guys at WR and Edge. Not sure our pickups so far really get us closer to the top.

 

Bills don't seem to think what the rest of us do - that Daquan had a bad year and a new impact starter is needed.  Unless they think round 1 is the best option

Bishop, yes, but they are putting way too many Fragile Eggs (and those are worth gold right now) in one basket with Rapp.  We need an upgrade at Safety.

 

 

As for as the draft, DT, DE, CB, S, WR, and RB. need to be addressed.   I would say grab a developmental OL as well. But we need to be Defensive-heavy, and whoever we take in rounds 1 and 2 (Both 2nd round picks if we keep both) needs to contribute ASAP.  I am sick of this dang Defense being the reason we don't get to a Superbowl.

Edited 14 hours ago by SoonerBillsFan

[BuffaloBillyG]

18 minutes ago, RyanC883 said:

 

okay, argue semantics.  I highly doubt he chose non-competitive AZ over an equivalent offer from the Bills.  Of course we will never know for sure, but that's the most likely scenario is that we did not offer him an equiv. offer.  

My point remains. People have free will and will take job offers for many various reasons. 

 

Maybe after a few years in Philly he's sick of dealing with the cold. Maybe he likes the tax rate better in Arizona. Maybe he drove through the desert at sunset and was blown away by the sight (which if you have never had the opportunity, I recommend putting on your bucket list. Breathtaking.) Maybe there are some players here he doesn't get along with and would rather not be teammates with. Who knows. Maybe Buffalo had a competitive offer and he just wanted something different. We don't know and likely won't know.

 

Yes more times than not it comes down to cash. It's like that in most job offers. But there are other factors where if things are close matter more than others. Maybe at this point he wants guaranteed nicer weather over the possibility of winning another Super Bowl.