Pinkerton Security
03-29-2012, 01:29 PM
Buffalo Bills (http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/buf/buffalo-bills)
Key additions: DE Mario Williams (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/9587/mario-williams), WR Steve Johnson (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/11458/steve-johnson) (re-signed), DE Mark Anderson (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/9745/mark-anderson), TE Scott Chandler (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/10572/scott-chandler) (re-signed)
Key losses: None
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Analysis: The Bills now have one of the best defensive lines in the league, as they transition to a 4-3. Adding Williams not only gives Buffalo a great player on game day, but also recognition as a team trying to improve that now has the ability to lure big-time free agents. The Bills took filling their biggest need one step further though by adding Anderson, a fine pass-rusher in his own right who might excel exploiting single blocking opposite Williams. Buffalo also kept Johnson, its top offensive playmaker. The Bills would have been in dire straits at wide receiver if Johnson left and if they couldn't find a suitable replacement. Buffalo's roster wasn't raided at all this offseason and that continuity could pay off heading into 2012. Unlike most years at this time, the Bills are not riddled with gaping holes that need to be addressed in the draft. Instead, they can take the best player available, which is a winning formula.
Grade: A
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7748290/free-agency-grades-every-afc-team-nfl
Key additions: DE Mario Williams (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/9587/mario-williams), WR Steve Johnson (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/11458/steve-johnson) (re-signed), DE Mark Anderson (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/9745/mark-anderson), TE Scott Chandler (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/10572/scott-chandler) (re-signed)
Key losses: None
http://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nfl/lrg/trans/buf.gif
Analysis: The Bills now have one of the best defensive lines in the league, as they transition to a 4-3. Adding Williams not only gives Buffalo a great player on game day, but also recognition as a team trying to improve that now has the ability to lure big-time free agents. The Bills took filling their biggest need one step further though by adding Anderson, a fine pass-rusher in his own right who might excel exploiting single blocking opposite Williams. Buffalo also kept Johnson, its top offensive playmaker. The Bills would have been in dire straits at wide receiver if Johnson left and if they couldn't find a suitable replacement. Buffalo's roster wasn't raided at all this offseason and that continuity could pay off heading into 2012. Unlike most years at this time, the Bills are not riddled with gaping holes that need to be addressed in the draft. Instead, they can take the best player available, which is a winning formula.
Grade: A
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7748290/free-agency-grades-every-afc-team-nfl