Free agency priorities
Tight End
Their leading receiver at tight end had 12 catches for 111 yards. That’s just sad. They didn’t draft one, so hopefully they can find one through free agency.
Wide receiver
Lee Evans is at the point where his salary greatly exceeds his production. They should cut him and find a cheaper alternative.
Rush Linebacker
Chris Kelsay, Shawne Merriman, and Aaron Maybin weren’t the answers last year and unless Maybin breaks out and Merriman finds his 2006 form, they won’t be the answers this year. For some reason, they neglected to draft a rush linebacker. Maybe they’re looking at free agents.
Draft Needs
Quarterback
It became painfully obvious that Ryan Fitzpatrick was not the answer down the stretch, but at that point they had won too many games and cost themselves a shot at Andrew Luck. If they like Ryan Mallett or Cam Newton enough, they can take him at 3, or trade down and get one of them later. Most likely, they’ll either just draft a developmental quarterback in the 2nd round on or not draft a quarterback at all just give it another go next year with Fitz and a better supporting cast.
3-4 Defensive End
The Buffalo ranked dead last in the league against the run this year after ranking 30th last year so the switch to a 3-4 defense didn’t really help their run defense. They also ranked 29th in the league with a mere 27 sacks. Nick Fairley is a legitimate option for the Bills at 3.
Drafted Marcell Dareus (#3)
Rush Linebacker
Focusing on their 27 sacks, the Bills desperately need a #1 pass rushing linebacker for their 3-4 scheme. Aaron Maybin, who should have been a natural for their 3-4 scheme, really struggled in his 2nd season so the 2009 1st round pick can be considered a bust. Chris Kelsay led all Bills linebackers with 3 sacks.
Offensive Tackle
If the Bills are going to go ahead with Ryan Fitzpatrick next season at quarterback, they need to upgrade the offensive tackle position. While their interior line is talented, they lack talent at both tackle spots. They want a good offensive line when they eventually add a rookie quarterback.
Drafted Chris Hairston (#122)
Cornerback
Depth is needed at the cornerback position. Their 16th ranked pass defense isn’t great, but it needs a bit of help.
Drafted Aaron Williams (#34), Drafted Justin Rogers (#206)
Wide Receiver
Lee Evans’ abilities have really gone south and he is owed a lot of money next season. They may cut him and in that case, they’d need a receiver opposite Steve Johnson.
Middle Linebacker
The Bills made the transition to the 3-4 without an adequate number of true 3-4 inside linebackers. Depth is needed.
Drafted Kelvin Sheppard (#68), Drafted Chris White (#169)
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