Monday, April 15, 2013

Team Needs: Buffalo Bills


Buffalo Bills- The Bills had a major let down last season after the amount of high quality free agents they brought in. They have been much quieter this off season focusing mostly on the draft where historically they do a poor job. Most of the division is in a rebuilding process and the Bills are hoping they may finally find their franchise QB which they haven't had since Jim Kelly.

Key 2012 Statistics:
Total Offense: 19th
Passing Offense: 25th
Rushing Offense: 6th
Passing TD/INT (rank): 24/17 (T-13/T-8)
Rushing TD: T-13
Sacks Allowed: 23rd
Total Defense: 22nd
Passing Defense: 10th
Rushing Defense: 31st
Sacks/INT (ranks): 36/12 (T-18th/T-20th)

Free Agency:
Key Losses: LB Nick Barnett, OG Andy Levitre, S George Wilson, WR David Nelson, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick

Key Additions: DT Alan Branch, LB Manny Lawson, QB Kevin Kolb

Draft Needs:
Quarterback: Kevin Kolb can be a decent replacement for Ryan Fitzpatrick but he is not the answer. This draft lacks a franchise changing quarterback that is ready to produce from day 1. This is why I can't see a first round pick being used on one. They should look to develop a rookie QB for a year before rushing them in.

Wide Receiver: Steve Johnson is still there and TJ Graham flashed skill at times but they lost two receivers that have shown production in recent years and will need to add another larger possession receiver. With how deep this class is, a strong #2 could be found in the 2nd round possibly the 3rd.

Offensive Guard: With the loss of Andy Levitre and no real backup plan they'll need to go guard in this draft. The Bills have success on the ground and there are two very good offensive guards who could be available at their pick. That's the direction I see them taking in round 1.

Safety: The loss of George Wilson loses a locker room and field leader they'll need to replace. This position is deeper than most years and a quality starting safety can be found in the mid rounds.

1 comment:

  1. Aaron williams will start this year at strong safety..George Wilson is old and slow..let's go buffalo ...NY's only team

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