Bills GM Brandon Beane reveals some draft strategies and what they’re looking for in their next wide receiver

While the Bills lost several veteran players via free agency like center Mitch Morse, safety Jordan Poyer, cornerback Tre’Davious White, wide receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, Beane thinks this change doesn’t always have to be viewed as a negative.

“Change can be hard when you’ve had the stability that we’ve had at some of the positions,” Beane said. “A lot of those guys were captains, so, is that uneasy? Yeah, it is. But sometimes your team has to evolve.

“That’s probably the best word I can use, and we do feel there are some guys currently on the roster that can ascend into some leadership roles. Is it going to be where the guys that left, left off? No, but hopefully we can grow them and that’s part of the development of our organization.”

The Bills added offensive lineman La’el Collins to the team just over a week ago. Beane believes the nine-year veteran with 86 starts under his belt will serve as an important depth piece along the line.

“I would think he would come in and provide some depth at right tackle at least and then also interior, wherever we need to have a competition,” Beane said. “So, I would say right tackle and then guard.”

As players are back in the building for phase one of offseason workouts, there are also players who continue to rehab from injuries. Linebacker Matt Milano (leg) and offensive tackle Tommy Doyle (knee) are two players who are still recovering from injuries that happened last season.

“Tommy Doyle is still rehabbing,” Beane said. “Matt’s still working through his deal.”