I want a DE in the first round, but I want them to address the ineptitude of the offense in the coming months:

If they get a viable receiver at TE, and a compliment to Lee, it will also benefit Marshawn and Fred.

1. Pass-rushing defensive end
2. Receiving tight end
3. Veteran wide receiver
4. Center
5. Blocking fullback
6. Starting strong-side linebacker
7. Young defensive end depth
8. Veteran backup quarterback
9. Massive rotational defensive tackle
10. Developmental safety prospect
11. Reserve swing linebacker
12. Reserve center/guard
13. Viable third running back

believe in this list. While we can argue for days priority #1, 2, 3. What we can all agree on is that in no particular order, (Center, DE, TE, DT, OLB) are needs that have to be addressed this off-season. WE cannot continue with the status quo. We need a dominant Defense in Buffalo so Trent and the offense aren’t ALWAYS playing from behind.

I’m not a big fan of going to spend big money in FA. When you look at the future of this team, huge contracts eventually will have to be given out to Edwards & Lynch, Peters, and hopefully someone on defense will be worthy of a big contract.

This may not be the forum for this now. But the more I studied of Peters play this season, his situation in Buffalo, the salary cap concerns, seeing Mike Gandy be a serviceable LT in AZ, I would instead of saying its a 1% chance he is traded, I would give it more of a 25%. I wouldn’t do it, but I can see the FO saying hey we don’t want to dole out this huge money to this guy. And if someone were to dangle fair compensation in return, I could see them doing it. But this topic is for another day

Prioritized Offensive Needs
1. Receiving tight end (yes, I’m still shocked that this won top offensive priority)
2. Center
3. Veteran wide receiver
4. Veteran backup quarterback
5. Reserve center/guard
6. Blocking fullback
7. Viable third running back

Prioritized Defensive Needs
1. Pass-rushing defensive end
2. Massive rotational defensive tackle
3. Starting strong-side linebacker
4. Young defensive end depth
5. Reserve swing linebacker
6. Developmental safety prospect

1. Massive DT
2. Starting Center
3. DE
4. TE
5. S-OLB
6. Vet QB
7. Saftey prospect
8. Vet WR
9. Reserve Center/Guard
10. Swing LB
11. Blocking fullback
12. third RB

because we agreed to keep our opinions out of it and stick to the lists I’ll just open with a complaint that Blocking Fullback is 6th on the list. Since you appear to be asking us to mix the lists without altering the orders of the offense and defense lists I’ll move on..

1. Pass Rushing DE
2. Receiving TE
3. Center
4. Massive Rotational DT
5. Starting strong-side LB
6. Veteran WR
7. Veteran Backup QB
8. Reserve G/C
9. Blocking FB
10. Young Defensive end depth
11. 3rd RB
12. Reserve swing LB
13. Developmental S prospect

1. Pass-rushing defensive end
2. Receiving tight end
3. Center
4. Massive rotational defensive tackle
5. Starting strong-side linebacker
6. Veteran wide receiver
7. Veteran backup quarterback
8. Young defensive end depth
9. Reserve center/guard
10. Blocking fullback
11. Reserve swing linebacker
12. Developmental safety prospect
13. Viable third running back

It’s really hard to prioritize what we need without looking at the difficulty (or lack thereof) of filling the positions. Basically, do we need to go out in free agency and get a DE right away, or use a first round pick on that, or would it be smarter to get a C there, etc, etc.

I hope that made some sort of sense…anyway

I’d go- DE, TE, DT, C, LB, DE depth, WR, QB, reserve LB, reserve C, S, FB, 3rd RB.

1.Pass rushing DE
2.Massive DT
3. TE
4. Center
5. S-OLB
6. Vet WR
7. Young DE
8. Backup QB
9. Reserve Swing LB
10. Reserve Center/Guard
11. Blocking Fullback
12. Safety prospect
13. Third RB

adjusting to fill out as you hoped we would.

I’ll get mine out of the way while I’ve got a few minutes here…

1. Pass-rushing defensive end
2. Receiving tight end
3. Center
4. Massive rotational defensive tackle
5. Starting strong-side linebacker
6. Veteran backup quarterback
7. Young defensive end prospect
8. Veteran wide receiver
9. Reserve center/guard
10. Blocking fullback
11. Developmental safety prospect
12. Viable third running back
13. Reserve swing linebacker

This is what I feel will take us from average to great.
1. D: Pass-rushing defensive end
2. O: Receiving tight end (although I am in the Center over TE debate I will do what Brian asked)
3. O: Center
4. D: Massive rotational DT (Again, I would place starting OLB ahead of this)
5. D: Starting LB
6. O: Veteran WR
7. O: Veteran QB (Batch Bandwagon baby)
8. D: DE depth
9. O: Reserve center/guard
10. O: Blocking fullback (should be higher)
11. D: Reserve LB
12. D: Developmental Safety
13. O: 3rd RB

If I am doing my own list independent of the Community at large:

1. D: Pass-rushing defensive end
2. O: Center
3. O: Receiving tight end
4. D: Starting LB
5. O: Veteran QB (Batch Bandwagon baby)
6. O: Blocking fullback (should be higher)
7. O: Veteran WR
8. D: Massive rotational DT (Again, I would place starting OLB ahead of this)
9. D: DE depth
10. O: Reserve center/guard
11. D: Reserve LB
12. D: Developmental Safety
13. O: 3rd RB

we don’t need a splash. We just need to fill a few holes once again and try to hit on our draft picks again. We need desperate help at the WR/TE pass-catching position and pass rushing position. If either of those were possible to fill via FA I would do anything I could to do that.

Suggs is my #1 dream guy to land. To bring a guy that loves playing football that much into our team would be a breath of fresh air. I would overpay for one guy and go get him. I think Suggs is that guy

I would draft either a good linebacker if he is there, Maulaga from USC who just plain is a hitter and plays with an attitude, or Everette Brown at DE. Although, it may take a few years for Brown to make an impact. As for drafting a TE in the first round, I would rather take a good center like Mack, since this is a pretty good draft for Tight Ends.

For me its:

1 – DE
2 – TE
3 – C
4 – LB
5 – FB
6 – DE
7 – S
8 – G/C
9 – QB
10 – DT
11 – WR
12 – LB

I refuse to list running back because I would prefer Buffalo not waste a pick on someone to compete with Omon or replace Bruce Hall on the practice squad or anything like that. Buffalo has a starter who can be a workhorse and a backup who has shown he can handle 25 carries a game for stretches. 3rd RB just isn’t important and this team just drafted one last year. Let’s see what we have in Omon before drafting somebody else.

I have DT so low because I think Buffalo can go into next season with the 4 guys they have now. I’m not completely ready to discard McCargo yet. He will have a new DL coach and lowered expectations this season. I think he can be that run stuffing rotational DT this year. So I think DT is more of oportunist pick, which I am OK with. If Raji is there at 11, I would have no problem picking him. I realize thinking that a DT isn’t much of a need this offseason is somewhat contradictory to my build for the future stance, but I think a rotational piece can be added down the road without difficulty, so if Buffalo is going to add a DT it better be a good one, otherwise I’m fine with McCargo as the 4th DT. In other words, I think replacing McCargo with a 5th round pick is just a lateral move, so what’s the point?

I struggled to place the second DE because it depends a lot on how good the first DE is.

I have QB low for the same logic as DT. If the Bills miss out on a great backup this year, it’s no big deal because we aren’t going anywhere. Just to use fullback as an example, I would rather go into the season with a backup who stinks like Kyle Boller and a good FB then go into next season with a great backup QB and a fullback like McIntyre or Barnes. If we get stuck with a crappy backup next year because we used time, draft picks and resources elsewhere, then I am fine with that as long as Buffalo addresses it somewhat this offseason (that means no Hamdan as #2) and finds a good one by the time this team is playoff ready, then I’m happy.

I don’t buy the need for a veteran WR. When is he going to play? This team doesn’t need depth at WR, we need a better #2. So if a WR isn’t going to come in and start over Reed, I’m not sure what they have to bring to the table other than pusing Johnson and Hardy down the depth chart and I’m not a fan of that at all. I would prefer this team do nothing than sign a mediocre player like Bryant Johnson.

I’m not sure this team even needs to add 2 LBs this offseason as long as the one they get is a good starter. Ellison and Digi as backups as well as Bowen and Constanzo as deep depth and special teamers is fine by me. Who knows, maybe Bowen will surprise this year and be a good 3rd string option on the weak side and even push Ellison a little.

I know our DT situation isn’t exactly elite but I wouldn’t put it as high on the list as everyone else is. Williams was serviceable and Stroud was double covered nearly every game. I think LB should definitely be higher than that because another year with Kieth Ellison as a starter will make me puke.

1. Defensive End
2. Receiving TE
3. Center
4. Veteran WR
5. Veteran QB
6. Rotational DT
7. Strong Side LB
8. Reserve C/G
9. Fullback
10. Reserve DE
11. Viable 3rd RB
12. Reserve LB
13. Developmental Safety

The most glaring problem with this team is the lack of pass rush it needs to be addressed. Followed closely by a receiving TE. I’m not sure why everyone put Vet QB so low on the list. I think it is really important unless you think Trent will start all 16 games next season and not get hurt. Does anyone want to see Gilbram Hamden playing?

1. Center. Obviously, only because we don’t have one. This is an absolute need to me.
2. A good DE. Notice I didn’t say "pass rushing" DE. They need a DE capable of playing starter minutes.
3. Starting strong-side linebacker.
4. Veteran backup quarterback. Remember, we won’t have JP to rely on anymore.
5. Veteran wide receiver, but only if that guy has the ability to push Reed back into the slot where he belongs.
6. Massive rotational defensive tackle.
7. Receiving tight end. If number 5 happens, then this is the spot for a TE. But if number five doesn’t get addressed, I’d consider a switch with number five.
8. Reserve center/guard.
9. Reserve swing linebacker.
10. Safety prospect.
11. Viable third running back.
12. Fullback/Special Teams demon.
13. Young defensive end depth.

With only seven draft picks, and a seemingly limited amount of cap money (Peters might eat up to 30-40% of available cap space all by himself, and Buffalo certainly won’t spend to the cap), they are going to have to be near perfect in FA and the draft.

1. Defensive End
2. Receiving TE
3. Center
4. Rotational DT
5. Strong Side LB
6. Veteran WR
7. Veteran QB
8. Reserve DE
9. Reserve C/G
10. Fullback
11. Viable 3rd RB
12. Reserve LB
13. Developmental Safety

Do I agree with my own list? Not completely, but in trying to keep in line with what Brian wants us to do here, I had to move put a few positions higher up, because the positions I want addressed were too far down, i.e. Passing TE @ #2, so I could elevate a Center, in reality, I would have those roles reversed to begin with. Hell, I almost (I said almost) want to put DT above TE, but I can’t put it before C, hence the #4 spot on the list.

In reality here is what I want:

1. DE/C
3. TE (pure pass catcher, blocking is extra)/DT
5. QB
6. WR/LB
8. FB
9. OL/DE (for depth)
11. 3rd RB
12. S/LB
 
If there are two side by side, I kinda feel that they are almost equally important, but it just depends what side of the ball we are looking at, but the first one I listed, I feel that I would be a harder to aquire an instant impact player at that position (and just a name and a #)

Just my 2 cents….and I am not expecting any change back….

1. Insane freak-athlete linebacker—would change the entire complexion of the defense. I know Takeo Spikes was a failure in Buffalo, but when he was on the field, things seemed to happen like interceptions, fumbles, etc. It really does freak OCs out when they have to game plan away from someone like that. I think LBs are the most important defensive position.
2. Veteran QB—I still maintain that a decent veteran QB could have won us two more games. Edwards is going to miss at least 3 games, we need a veteran who can step in and use his smarts to win us a couple of games and definitely not a 40 year old Wade Wilson type.
3. Receiving TE
4. Massive reserve split-level house DT—nothing like pressure up the middle to freak out Brady and Pennington
5 Reserve C
6. Strong Safety—not too hot on Scott. I’ve seen him take too many bad angles, not crazy speed. He’s okay, but I think a real solid Strong Safety would free Whitner to be the impact player he can be. Reed and Polamalu are given much more free range and can take liberties, ergo the big impact plays. Interceptions are more about understanding the game as Mark Kelso showed for years.
7—Veteran FB with full complement of skills, blocking, catching, and running, someone who is a real all around threat and can be the third running back
8. Young 235 lb developmental WR-I like Evans and Reed and if this kid Johnson keeps developing, we could have something quite special going
9—Reserve young Massive 280-290 lb DE with brute strength and deceptive speed and agility as a change up to the 250-260 DEs we have

this list contains at least ten players!!!

My list:

1.) TE
2.) DE
3.) OLB
4.) C
5.) WR
6.) FB
7.) DT

We have very minimal to no depth and our starters log an abundance of playing time because of this. Too become a playoff team we must be more physical, more aggressive and posses a certain desire. None of which can be accomplished with Juaron at the helm.

1. Pass Rushing DE
2. Center
3. Pass Rusher
4. TE with receiving skills
5. OLB
6. DT
7. Starting Safety alongside Scott :)
8. Vet WR
9. Backup QB, vet
10. FB
11. G/C depth
12. LB depth
13. RB

Wow, this list looks like last year’s list, only with no CB on it…..ugh

The Brian request list-

1. Pass-rushing defensive end (‘nuff said already)
2. Receiving tight end (dang list requirement
3. Center
4. Massive rotational defensive tackle (need some beef to backup Stroud)
5. Starting strong-side linebacker
6. Veteran wide receiver (Hardy injured, Reed and Parrish can’t be counted for 16 gms)
7. Veteran backup quarterback (no JP to rag on anymore)
8. Young defensive end depth
9. Reserve swing linebacker
10. Reserve center/guard
11 Blocking fullback (Lorenzo Neal anyone?)
12 Developmental safety prospect (Whitner can’t stay healthy)
13 Viable third running back (scat back would be nice for screen passes)

MY list-
1. Pass-rushing defensive end (once again, ‘nuff said)
2. Center (We need to keep Lynch upright PAST the Line of Scrimmage)
3 Receiving tight end (will help Trent alot, especially if he can run downfield)
4 Starting strong-side linebacker (Crowell or Hill, as long as they can TACKLE)
5 Massive rotational defensive tackle (Beef for Stroud I say, BEEF!!!!)
6 Veteran backup quarterback (Chaz Batch please!)
7 Veteran wide receiver (Hardy/Reed/Parrish injury replacement)
8 Developmental safety prospect (Whitner cannot stay healthy tackling like he does)
9 Viable third running back (Scat back would help our 3rd down conversion rate)
10 Young defensive end depth (Need a Schobel replacement soon)
11 Blocking fullback (Neal once again, or Fiammetta please)
12 Reserve swing linebacker (Bowen should be OK by TC, so not as big a deal)
13 Reserve center/guard (Sigh, we got Preston, as long as he doesn’t start, he can stay)

If we are willing to get a true receiving, stretch-the-middle-of-field TE, I believe we do not need the veteran WR. We would be just fine with the current group of WRs. If there is a TE in this draft that we feel stands out, we need to get him early. If we can trade down in the first round, great. If not, don’t risk that TE not being there for us in round 2. I’m not talking about another Derek Fine either.

I do not understand the reluctance of the Bills to fill this need once and for all. Yeah, trying to deal for Gonzalez was great, but we should have never entered last season with the group of TEs that we had.

Brian, can’t we draft a coach? I didn’t see it on the master list.

1. Pass rushing DE
2. Starting C
3. Pass catching TE
4. Rotational DT
5. FB

In FA a LB and vet WR.

Everything else is a crap shoot. We need but we cannot afford.