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Notable Offseason Moves: If you ask Travis Henry, I'm pretty sure he'd say the most notable move was the drafting of running back Willis McGahee in round one. Not only is McGahee damaged goods, but the Bills had more pressing needs on the defensive side of the ball. Henry did not take the pick well at first, but has since accepted it—at least publicly.
That wasn't the only bold move pulled off by Buffalo's front office. Faced with tough economic circumstances, the Bills were forced to trade franchise wide receiver Peerless Price to the Falcons for a first-round pick that turned out to be McGahee. (I'm not hating on Willis, but I get the feeling the Bills are going to regret that trade. Electric All-Pro for injured rookie? Straight up? Are they kidding?)
The free agency period brought about a swap of kickers, as Mike Hollis was replaced by former-Seahawk Rian Lindell. This was one of the more curious moves of the offseason, as Lindell is a downgrade from Hollis. Some see Lindell as a sleeper because of Buffalo's productive offense, but I'm content to sleep on him.
The Bills also made free agent trades at running back and tight end. Shawn Bryson and Larry Centers were replaced by former-Bronco Olandis Gary, and Jay Riemersma was let go in favor of former-Brown Mark Campbell.
Buffalo used the offseason to improve its defense with big names like Takeo Spikes and Sam Adams, but the passing game took a beating. Price, Centers, and Riemersma caught 45 percent of Drew Bledsoe's attempts last season. Josh Reed, Gary, and Campbell may match their 169 receptions this year, but I doubt it.
Who wants to bet the moron who wrote this is a cheesy Phish fan? 
That wasn't the only bold move pulled off by Buffalo's front office. Faced with tough economic circumstances, the Bills were forced to trade franchise wide receiver Peerless Price to the Falcons for a first-round pick that turned out to be McGahee. (I'm not hating on Willis, but I get the feeling the Bills are going to regret that trade. Electric All-Pro for injured rookie? Straight up? Are they kidding?)
The free agency period brought about a swap of kickers, as Mike Hollis was replaced by former-Seahawk Rian Lindell. This was one of the more curious moves of the offseason, as Lindell is a downgrade from Hollis. Some see Lindell as a sleeper because of Buffalo's productive offense, but I'm content to sleep on him.
The Bills also made free agent trades at running back and tight end. Shawn Bryson and Larry Centers were replaced by former-Bronco Olandis Gary, and Jay Riemersma was let go in favor of former-Brown Mark Campbell.
Buffalo used the offseason to improve its defense with big names like Takeo Spikes and Sam Adams, but the passing game took a beating. Price, Centers, and Riemersma caught 45 percent of Drew Bledsoe's attempts last season. Josh Reed, Gary, and Campbell may match their 169 receptions this year, but I doubt it.
I'm not hating on Willis, but I get the feeling the Bills are going to regret that trade. Electric All-Pro for injured rookie? Straight up? Are they kidding?)
This was one of the more curious moves of the offseason, as Lindell is a downgrade from Hollis. Some see Lindell as a sleeper because of Buffalo's productive offense, but I'm content to sleep on him.
Price, Centers, and Riemersma caught 45 percent of Drew Bledsoe's attempts last season. Josh Reed, Gary, and Campbell may match their 169 receptions this year, but I doubt it.
This was one of the more curious moves of the offseason, as Lindell is a downgrade from Hollis. Some see Lindell as a sleeper because of Buffalo's productive offense, but I'm content to sleep on him.
Price, Centers, and Riemersma caught 45 percent of Drew Bledsoe's attempts last season. Josh Reed, Gary, and Campbell may match their 169 receptions this year, but I doubt it.
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