Originally Posted by
EDS
1. I think Anderson goes before the 12th pick, almost definitely top 10.
2. I think it would be scary having both starting corner backs under 5'9".
3. I still think DT is a huge need. The Bills need a DT who can occupy two blockers to free up the MLB and DE's to make plays. If Branch is still on the board I think this would be a no-brainer pick. Since the Bills have already committed to 3 undersized DTs (Williams, Triplett and McCargo) it is essential that they have a proper 4 man rotation so that these guys can play fresh and at full speed. I hope McCargo can come in next year and be near to Triplett's equal. A Branch or Okoye then could split times with Williams, who is a solid rotation player, but not a dominator - so it is important to keep him fresh since he relies on his motor to make plays. If there was anyone available in free agency I would not have a problem going that route but there isn't, so the draft is the logical place to go to fill these need.
4. Furrey had almost 1,000 yards so I think he will be more expensive then you think. Detroit definitely will want him back. I also think Musa Smith will cost more as a back-up then A-Train, though I do think he is an upgrade so would be quite happy with the move.
5. Diehl would be great, but I think I think the front office and coaching staff like Gandy and will resign him to play left guard (so no Coleman). Right guard is definitely the weakest link on the o-line at present. To me, this is the most important position to fill on the offense this off-season.
6. I would love to see the team sign all those linebackers, but I think it is unrealistic. Henderson has had back issues so I would not sign him without a back-up plan (you have Siler so that is covered). Bailey never seems to make it through a season unscathed either, but he still has some intriguing talent. He might be expensive as a result. I would not be surprised if the Bills moved either Crowell or Spikes into the middle. If they could sign Bailey and draft Siler that would be huge (starters would be some combination of TKO, Crowell and Bailey with Siler and Ellison as reserves), but I am not sure that will happen.
7. Graham would be great, but after shelling out some bucks to Royale I don't think they do the same for a similar, albeit much better, player.
This should be an interesting off-season, so many teams have large amounts of money to spend that some people will get stupid contracts. The Bills front office will have to be smart about the signings they do make while at the same time making sure they fill the many holes that are left on the roster.