Questions are circulating around what the Bills are going to do when Free Agency kicks off on Wednesday. ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg takes a look at what players might not be in a Bills uniform next season, what potential players could fill open roster spots, and what positions could see new faces next season.
“Middle linebacker and safety would immediately become major needs for the Bills with depth at safety already a concern. Safety Micah Hyde’s contract is up after this season and Damar Hamlin continues to visit specialists to determine if he can get clearance to return to football. Sixth-round pick Christian Benford is a potential candidate to shift from cornerback to safety, but McDermott said the current plan is to have him at cornerback.” – Getzenberg
And with a handful of members of the offensive line hitting the market, Getzenberg believes that, along with wide receivers, are positions of need to keep an eye on.
“Protecting Allen is a major priority — Allen is coming off the second-highest sack total of his career (33) — but finding help at the price the Bills can pay may be difficult. The team already re-signed Ike Boettger, who could compete for a starting role. They will likely address the line in the draft, but the team could sign some depth.”
Potential fits at offensive line: Rams G David Edwards (connection to offensive line coach Aaron Kromer), Broncos OL Dalton Risner.
Potential fits at offensive skill positions: Jets WR Braxton Berrios (returner potential as well), Colts WR Parris Campbell, Titans TE Austin Hooper, Dolphins TE Mike Gesicki, Saints TE Juwan Johnson (RFA).
No. 14, S Jordan Poyer: Poyer is coming off one of his best seasons, and he’s been one of the cornerstones of the Sean McDermott era in Buffalo. He could be the Bills’ Devin McCourty, refusing to age as he directs the secondary.
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