2008 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills' Needs

Buffalo Bills: Drafting Needs  

The Buffalo Bills are off to a great start during this year's offseason. They have revamped a porous run defense, added potential playmakers, and have shown interest in adding to their secondary.

However what remains to be seen is what Buffalo plans to do on offense. Their biggest need is a big physical WR to go alongside Lee Evans.

Should the Bills take a receiver in this year's draft, or sign a free agent?

I don’t think any receiver available in this year's draft is worth an 11th overall pick. Buffalo has other options, such as Arizona FA Bryant Johnson. He visited with Buffalo on Monday and expressed strong interest in signing with Buffalo. However, if he is asking too much don’t expect the Bills to pay it. Johnson is not the only FA option. Seattle’s D.J. Hackett is still available, and I could see the Bills making a play to get him—assuming Johnson doesn’t sign.  

With that being said, let's shift focus back to the draft.

If the Bills take care of the WR situation I could see them going for a CB this year. The best CB’s are: Leodis McKelvin, Aqib Talib, Mike Jenkins, and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. All of these players should be available, and I would like to see Buffalo go for a tall, physical corner.

In the second and third rounds, Buffalo should target a TE and a QB. All should agree on the TE, this year's draft is loaded with talented TE’s. The most appealing being Fred Davis of USC. I have yet to hear any plans for the Bills to go after any veteran QB’s this offseason.

With that in mind, look for them to pick up a QB depending on the pick and what's available. This is only if Buffalo grants JP Losman his wish and trades him (hopefully for nothing higher than a third round pick.)         

The other rounds should be based on the best available options while considering need. With a tall physical receivers, and an aggressive CB, look for Buffalo to be a playoff contender this season. Trent Edwards and Marshawn Lynch should continue to improve behind one of the best offensive lines in the league. 

QUESTION:

Does anyone think James Hardy will be available in Round Two of this year's draft? He seems like a good fit. How would you feel if the Bills take a CB in Round One and trade up in Round Two and select James Hardy?