What positions do you see as your team's biggest need going into the draft/FA?

For the Bills:
1. Offensive tackle - We need one bad. Our interior o-line was vastly improved this year, but we are really in need of a solid LT to dominate. I would love any one of the top 5 in the draft although I am becoming more partial to Bruce Campbell. He has the potential to be a Jonathan Ogden type.

2. Nose tackle - We are switching to a 3-4 and have not one guy on our roster who can play the inside. At this point, it would be Marcus Stroud who I see moving to the outside with this new switch. Thankfully, this draft has a few monsters in the middle. I would love to get Terrance Cody in the 2nd if he can get his weight somewhat in check. Unfortunately, if he gets his weight in check, he may jump into the 1st.

3. Quarterback - Fitzpatrick/Edwards/Brohm are all plug guys, not the quarterback for the future. I'm sure one of them will start this year, but it isn't the answer in the long run. I'm hoping we don't take Bradford or Clausen. I would rather get one later. I'm still partial to Pike and Zac Robinson after his impressive performance in the Senior Bowl. I would prefer to get one in FA, but Vick is the only option.

4. Inside LB - I think Poz will transfer well to the 3-4 and Mitchell will probably start in the other spot. But he was horrible last year when he did play and then got hurt. I would love McClain in the first if Nix's favorite tackle isn't there. If not him, then I want one later on.

5. Outside LB - This is about an equal need as the inside. Maybin will have one spot and then Schobel may line up on the other side if he doesn't retire. Anyone who runs the 3-4 needs a Demarcus Ware type, and I don't know if Maybin is that. I don't want one in the first two rounds though. Maybe a project later on.

WR is definitely a major need as well. Fuck we have a lot of needs.

WR, ILB, OLB, FS, DT, CB

Hopefully a few of these are addressed in Free Agency.

I actually thought about that after I submitted but I had to take a shit so I hustled out.

I wanted the Bills to just go offense across the board basically in this draft but now with the switch to the 3-4 I'm willing to admit that defense will need to get some attention.

I am just sick of having a shit offense, if this team is going to lose, atleast lose in some sort of exciting way.

We need to go tackle in one of the first two rounds IMO. I say either go tackle then defense or defense then tackle. I really really want us to trade down into the 15-20 range and grab the last of the top tackles in this draft because they are all pretty close.

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Seriously though, there are a lot of holes on this roster and given we don't have the draft picks or the ability to bring in free agents, I don't have any hope major needs will be addressed. But I will rank them:

1. Free Safety - Our entire secondary looks like shit at times and it's because we don't have an intelligent and athletic captain of the secondary. If Tillman were to switch to this spot, then CB takes over the spot.

2. Defensive End - We are average, and stuck in a system predicated on rushing the passer with 4 down lineman. A quality defensive end is a must to improving our shitty Tampa 2.

3. Offensive Guard - Omiyale may switch to RT to compete with Shaffer, either way we need a dominant guard. Garza is just average as well.

4. Corner back - Tillman is solid, and Bowman is on his way to being. But injuries kill as at times in the secondary and having a quality replacement would help an awful lot.

5. Defensive Tackle - Tommie Harris is not what he once was, and the under tackle is a driving force in this D.

Needs :
DE - We need atleast 2 more pass rushers. We need to overhaul our DE situation like we did our WRs last year. Harvey is a good player and hopefully will break out into the pass rusher we need him to be.

WR - We have a good young group of WRs, but I could see the Jaguars drafting another one this year to become our #1 or #2 WR. Sims-Walker, I see as a #2 long term. Mike Thomas is best in the slot.

Interior OL - We need help inside. For developmental purposes and for need. Manuwai and Meester are both aging and we need replacements.

Safety - We have two pretty good safeties in Anthony Smith and Gerald Alexander, but we need to rid our selves of Reggie Nelson, so we need another guy. If we had any type of shot at one of the top safeties in this draft, i wouldnt complain to get them.

P - Adam Podlesh, nuff said.

Vocal leaders - We need attitude. We need leaders. Thats why, even though LB isnt a need, we could use a guy like Weatherspoon, or McClain. To lead our defense.

Depth needs :
Developmental QB
Developmental DT
LB

RB - We need a power back to hopefully compliment Sproles (if we keep him), although I don't think we'd reach and pass over a quality all-around back.

DE - We need another starting caliber DE to go with Castillo and to free up the OLBs to get more pressure.

ILB - We could use a great ILB, if there's one available in the 1st I wouldn't be opposed to taking one.

RT - Clary did okay but we need a stud to help our running game.

OLB - Only if Merriman or Phillips aren't back. Our depth would be pretty thin so we'd need to replace them.

CB - Only if Cromartie is traded, but it'd probably be a mid round pick. Cason can start and Gregory did well at Nickel.

WR - Only if we lose either Jackson or Floyd. Naanee has potential, same with Davis, and we've yet to see what Byrd has not really sure any are ready to start.

I just don't see you guys taking another DE in the 1st.

I could see them taking Derrick Morgan if he's there when they pick.

DE- Peterson was awful and McBean was solid. Hopefully we can sign someone in free agency.

LG/C- Wieggman was terrible all year and could retire. We need a young center to replace him either in free agency and/or draft. Hochstein was decent, more of a backup, Hamilton sucked.

WR- Regardless of Marshall, we need a deep threat at WR. Marshall is a possession WR, YAC, doesnt really go deep much. Gaffney is a solid all around WR. It sounds like Royal will be moved to the slot.

CB- Champ and Goodman aren't getting any younger. We need to draft a future corner to replace Champ and hopefully Alphonso can step up be the player he was at WF.

ILB- Not a big need, but we could use better depth. Davis played well, but he'll be 32 and is in the last year of his contract. DJ is fine. Woodyard is a ST player, 3rd down player. If McClain falls to us, we better take him.

RB- I like Moreno, but we need another RB to compliment him, COP back for 5-10 carries. Buck is good, but injury prone. Lamont sucks. Hillis doesnt get any playing time.

OT - need a real tackle instead of guys who are better in a phone booth being put out on the edge.
FS - if Ryan Clark leaves in free agency this is a first round need. I am not that concerned about our CBs as most mocks have us. Troy being out meant a lot of cushion was given and the only help over top was Tyrone Carter. Not good. Willie Gay, Joe Burnett and Keenan Lewis will be ok once we have our safety situation sorted out. Also note that Aaron Smith being out killed our blitz, which also killed our pass d. It all follows.
DL - Casey Hampton, Aaron Smith and Brett Keisel are all getting up there in years. Ziggy was a great pick and hopefully Sunny Harris will be able to stay on and replace Kirschke permanently in the rotation.
ILB - Farrior is done. He racks up a lot of tackles 4-5 yards from the LOS but is often lost in traffic, tripping over his own feet as he tries to catch up to a TE, or rarely shooting through the gap for a well timed sack (I have to give him credit for this but you could probably dig up Derrick Thomas sit him on a wheel chair, push him through the gaps on these plays and get the same effect)... Either draft or let Keyaron Fox get a real shot at the start.
TE - Heath had his best season yet but we need to be able to run more two TE sets, especially in the red zone. We really hurt offensively inside the 20 this year. Time to cut Spaeth loose. He can't block and he's too slow to be a glorified extra WR.
FB - this could also go with TE. If David Johnson comes back from his injury ok then this will be no big deal.
K - Jeff Reed could be gone. His agent has been asking for more money than Skippy is worth.

FOOL!!!!!

we need at least one pick before the 5th round

why wouldnt they? gene smith believes in building the trenches in the 1st and 2nd rounds of the draft. he basically has the coughlin mindset of building football teams. that basically means DE will always be considered in the first round. especially for a team struggling to rush the passer like the jaguars.

plus, who do we have at DE? Harvey yes. Groves sucks. Hayward is injury prone, old, and is a free agent. Behind those two, we have a bunch of nobides. Im not an expert on the draft, but I could see Brandon Graham, Derrick Morgan, and JPP being considered for our top ten pick. of those 3, after watching the senior bowl, im liking graham right now.

Graham is more of a 3-4 OLB build IMO.

And I'm just saying, didn't you guys use your first two picks on DEs two years ago? Can't see them giving up on Groves that quickly especially if Bryant is there.

shack harris is gone. gene smith got rid of all of harris' trash. a couple after only one year into their contracts. gene isnt scared to remove the team of someone with a lack of talent or a player that doesnt fit the system.

from what i saw in the senior bowl game, graham looks like he could play at any position. 4-3 DE or 3-4 OLB.

He can probably play both, but is better suited for the 3-4 IMO.

well he would be perfect alongside harvey IMO. Harvey is a versatile player that played all over the place this past season. IMO we still need two guys that can rush the passer.

i would rather see us trade down to get him, but i would be completely happy getting graham because he compliments harvey.

brandon graham is a monster...still played with intensity and great football despite Michigan being irrelevant the last two years.

WR, DL, OLB, SS

OT - Our line is overrated. There was some key hits on injury this year, Adams is getting older, and we need the help. Free showed promise, but it would be good to keep the stockpile going. Youth is excellent!

FS - Hamlin isn't a true FS. As of right now I think he is the weakest link in our secondary. He can lay the wood and he can cover ok, but we need a true ball hawk. We haven't had one since Woodson.

LB - Yes, we are pretty damn good at this position. But having youth there is always key. And Brooking isn't getting any younger.

CB - For once we are very solid at this position as far as starters. However, we are a few injuries away from being thin at the position. Not to mention Newman is also getting up there in age and is injured a lot lately.

K - Can we PLEASE find a damn consistent kicker??? I thought we had one in Folk but obviously not.