Conventional wisdom has had the Bills needing upgrades at the following positions when FA commenced...DT, WR, TE, LB, CB, #2 QB, C, and maybe RG and FB. So, after the initial 24 hours of free agency the team has, in effect...
DT-Missed out on three guys, definitely, and most likely won't acquire Stroud. Signed a back-up (maybe). Also cut Tripplett. Net difference = loss.
WR-Missed out on Porter and Wilford, Hackett is still out there along with sketchy rumors that the team may have talked to Johnson's agent. Push.
TE-Troup may visit...Then again, he may sign with Tampa without even setting foot in Buffalo. Push.
LB-Mitchell was a good signing and a definite upgrade to the line-up. Plus.
CB-No rumours, no visits...nothing. Cut Thomas. Loss.
#2 QB-Nobody on the radar, apparently, and JP most likely out the door. Loss.
C-Again...Nobody on the radar, but at least we haven't cut Fowler yet. Push.
RG-Nary a mention, and probably the least likely position to be expected to be addressed via FA, so not really a big deal IMO.
FB-The kid from Atlanta, who I believe is a RFA, is coming in Monday for a visit. Maybe an 'E' for 'effort'.
Nice. The team is in worse shape than it was two days ago and the opportunities to upgrade any of the above are swiftly dwindling as the clock ticks on.
Can't wait for the draft.
DT-Missed out on three guys, definitely, and most likely won't acquire Stroud. Signed a back-up (maybe). Also cut Tripplett. Net difference = loss.
WR-Missed out on Porter and Wilford, Hackett is still out there along with sketchy rumors that the team may have talked to Johnson's agent. Push.
TE-Troup may visit...Then again, he may sign with Tampa without even setting foot in Buffalo. Push.
LB-Mitchell was a good signing and a definite upgrade to the line-up. Plus.
CB-No rumours, no visits...nothing. Cut Thomas. Loss.
#2 QB-Nobody on the radar, apparently, and JP most likely out the door. Loss.
C-Again...Nobody on the radar, but at least we haven't cut Fowler yet. Push.
RG-Nary a mention, and probably the least likely position to be expected to be addressed via FA, so not really a big deal IMO.
FB-The kid from Atlanta, who I believe is a RFA, is coming in Monday for a visit. Maybe an 'E' for 'effort'.
Nice. The team is in worse shape than it was two days ago and the opportunities to upgrade any of the above are swiftly dwindling as the clock ticks on.
Can't wait for the draft.
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