The Buffalo Bills will continue to add to their roster even with the conclusion of the 2022 NFL draft. However, we have a really good feel for where things stand.
Some positions are pretty set in stone. We know who, pending injury, will be starting at some spots come opening day. Think… quarterback.
Others have some layers of uncertainty.
With that, here are the five most competitive position groups on the Bills:
Slot receiver
Isaiah McKenzie #19 of the Buffalo Bills . (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
At outside receiver it’ll be tough to beat out Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis–who has more than earned his shot at starting. On the inside we have a different story.
Isiah McKenzie re-signed, Jamison Crowder was added during free agency and Khalil Shakir was just drafted by the team and considered a “steal” in the fifth round.
McKenzie and Shakir profile as multi-dimensional players. They can do a lot. Crowder isn’t as versatile, but he has the most extensive NFL experience in the slot. Who takes the top spot?
Defensive tackle
Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (97) Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
The Bills run a defensive line rotation, but there are still two starters who see more snaps than others. Ed Oliver is likely one of those, who takes the other spot? The other rotational pieces have their importance, too.
Jordan Phillips comes back to Buffalo this offseason while DaQuan Jones and Tim Settle are new faces. All three signed during free agency.
Plus, some defensive end players will play on the inside as well like Boogie Basham and there are solid depth pieces like Eli Ankou on the roster. The D-line is packed in the middle.
Guard
Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Ryan Bates (71) . (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
At guard we have two different types of battles. Vying for two starting spots will be Ryan Bates, Ike Boettger and…