Im only gonna name folks who should be (non-starters) on this list.

Maybin, McKelvin, Hang, Spencer Johnson,

All the other folks should be starters IMO

For me all except for Maybin, Hangman and Johnson could easily be starting on the Bills next year and I would have no problem with it.

I’d feel better about Hangartner if he was moved to Guard and Wood to Center.

…the new GM is going to need this as a starting point.

Since I notice no QB on this list, I assume that is the number 1 need for this team.

Hang/Mitchell/Johnson/McKelvin: No

Maybin: Not at that position

Jackson: Won’t last long as a starter. He’s pretty dang old for a RB.

All others, good.

Vets, first group
All but Mitchell are starters in my opinion…
Mitchell is good as the 3rd best guy in the LB corps, and I also think he will be weak coming off injury, or at least could be.
Jackson, is an “on the fence guy” because he is deceivingly good. But as I think about it, he is a more durable and tough version of Brian Westbrook with less speed and quickness. I think we have him locked up for his prime years, and the next regime will be good for it.
Schoebel’s play has been a surprise, but he will be waning soon. Evans has to be getting open right? (he needs a vet QB) Stroud could be interesting as a 3-4 DE.

2nd group…
The whole group are starters, but I think McKelvin might have to get worked back in at a nickel role… his game needs to be more polished, and because of this season’s injury, he’ll have to ease back into the mental part of the game. AS Brian said, this year was a huge set back for his game.
I can see Maybin getting put at OLB in a 3-4 if that happens… the rest of the players are safe…. here’s hoping the OL gains some strength and watches a lot tape, and Nelson loses the headaches

3rd group —

None of these guys are guaranteed starters. Geoff and Brad give us some good OL depth if they don’t start, but with the line playing so bad as a whole, I wonder what is going on with the coaching in that area? I hope Butler comes back from injury…. he could go back to guard, Wood at center and draft a LT high, gettting Bell on the right and have Hangartner as a reserve in the middle… just one option.
Johnson might be a backup 3-4 DE, if we go that route, and Williams might be trade bait for a team in need of a 4-3 DT, or he could be our rotation DT/3-4 DE as well giving is some more versatility in terms of playcalling for whatever defense we go for. Whether my thoughts are miscalculated or not, I don’t see Williams as a starting DT for a team playing meaningful football in January

What was Mitchell’s contract? I thought it was only three years. Did he have it extended, or was I just flat out wrong on the initial assumption?

Though i like Mitchell I think he would be great in a rotation or was the 3rd LB. So probably not a starter for me.
I like McKelvin’s athletic ability and would start on another team and will most likely start next year, but if he was traded for a decent pick, I wouldn’t be hurt.
I would really like to see Maybin just get thrown into the fire and start.
Williams and Johnson are both back ups.
Butler though he did okay at RT I think should be moved back to RG and Wood should move to C – and following that Hang is a career back up and thats where he should go…

Jackson – starter
Evans – starter
Schobel – starter
Stroud – starter
Mitchell – backup
McGee – starter
Moorman – always starting – QB,RB – whatever – the man gets it done

Butler, Williams, Hangartner are all backups – but good dependable backups.

Johnson – backup

Nelson, Maybin, McKelvin, Byrd, Levitre, Wood are all in need of good coaching and a years worth of playing in a system with good coaches. however – future looks bright

Aside from his running ability, his ability to QB the “WildBill” formation is a big plus. And…can he be any worse than the guys taking snaps at QB now? O.K., maybe that’s a little unfair given the state of the offensive line (and they are offensive, believe me). But still, this team needs a huge boost in QB play to have any hopes of making the playoffs next year. And better QB play will make the rest of the core better as well.

… only because they make me feel like something positive could happen one day. :)

Being that we are in play out the string mode, what’s the harm in trying to get Maybin some additional PT and getting an idea what we have there? I feel like he could make it into the starter category in that situation, but as currently deployed, it’s hard to say he could start next year with any confidence.

Only list a name as a starter if you think they could start for a playoff-caliber football team.

Evans and Moorman. Other guys may very well prove to be valuable role players or very quickly become starters, but these are my only two.

Marshawn is a long-term player for us, at least he should be, and is a Pro Bowl RB, when the slobs up front give him just some lanes to run through. I still think Donte has a place on this list, though he certainly has a ton of things he needs to prove for him to receive a contract extension from the new regime.

because I think Kyle Williams has the tools to start on a playoff team, assuming the said playoff team has a solid DL around him, and would likely need an All-Pro in the mix.

When he is healthy, he might be the most under-the-radar Bill.

but at least they were able to spoil someone’s marriage proposal (photo)

Fred Jackson, RB – No, reliable backup depth
Lee Evans, WR – Yes.
Aaron Schobel, DE – Maybe. Could be a low starter or a high backup.
Marcus Stroud, DT – Yes.
Kawika Mitchell, LB – Maybe. Could be a low starter or a high backup.
Terrence McGee, CB – Yes.
Brian Moorman, P – Yes.

Shawn Nelson, TE – No
Andy Levitre, OG – No
Eric Wood, C – No
Aaron Maybin, DE – No
Leodis McKelvin, CB – No
Jairus Byrd, S – No

Brad Butler, OT – No
Geoff Hangartner, G/C – No
Kyle Williams, DT – No
Spencer Johnson, DT – No

…. and guess who their one win was against, in our house!!!!
ACK! ACK! PUKE! BARF!
If Ralph is still awake tonight, watching this, then between Cleveland beating us and Bud Adams flipping him the bird Sunday (he’s not in the HOF, Ralph is), Ralph should come out tomorrow…………….. whith all guns blazing……. fire everyone.

Byrd can tackle he is just out of position or doesn’t attack enough… yet, he is a rookie. I also see your point in terms of yes, these players have potential, but as is they are not playoff starters

Did Jenny say yes?

Veteran Core

• Fred Jackson………Starter (short-term, long-term Kenneth Davis type role)
• Lee Evans………….Starter (#2 wideout)
• Aaron Schobel…….Non-starter (pass rushing specialist)
• Marcus Stroud…….Starter
• Kawika Mitchell……Non-starter
• Terrence McGee…..Starter
• Brian Moorman…….Starter

Young-Core

• Shawn Nelson………Non-starter (future starter)
• Andy Levitre…………Non-Starter (could start on playoff team with much more experienced linemates)
• Eric Wood…………..Non-Starter (could start on playoff team with much more experienced linemates)
• Aaron Maybin……….Non-Starter (not enough data, but currently too green and undersized)
• Leodis McKelvin…….Starter (on team with somewhat respectable pass rush)
• Jairus Byrd…………..Starter (if paired with outstanding SS)

Wandering Veterans

• Brad Butler……………Starter until inevitable injury_(at guard, not sure about tackle)_
• Geoff Hangartner…….Non-starter
• Kyle Williams………..Starter (short-term within rotational scheme)
• Spencer Johnson……Non-starter

This team is gonna need a real GM to right the ship, patch the holes in the hull and get it sailing straight again.

Finally getting around to this.
    * Fred Jackson, RB
    * Lee Evans, WR
    * Aaron Schobel, DE (but that time frame is rapidly declining)
    * Marcus Stroud, DT
    * Kawika Mitchell, LB (Big question mark is the response to the injury)
    * Terrence McGee, CB
    * Brian Moorman, P
    * Shawn Nelson, TE
    * Eric Wood, C
    * Jairus Byrd, S
    * Brad Butler, OT/OG (Willing to let him start but needs competent backup plan)

Guys I’m not ready to commit to yet:
    * Andy Levitre, OG
    * Leodis McKelvin, CB