I can honestly say that if the Bills chose to let all of these guys walk away, I wouldn't be too upset about any one of them leaving. That said there are some useful players here.

I've said it before that I would like to see Bryan Scott return, and that hasn't changed.A solid vet who can play both safety positions, is a good tackler, and provides great depth. I would prefer him to Leonhard, but I'm not sure the coaching staff feel the same way.

Of the 3 LBs on that list I would prefer Haggan, because as you say, he can play defense in a pinch. Stamer never sees the field unless it's a special teams play.

Other than those two I would really be fine without anybody else on this list returning.

One question, what is Terrence McGee's contract like? Is he another candidate for an extension?

I know Peters has come up in extension talks at this site, so I'll explain his absence from this list: he signed a 5-year extension in '06. He'll hit the open market in 2011, and he's making enough money ($2.2 million next season, $2.95 million in '09, $3.4 million in '10) that he won't hold out for a bigger deal. Peters is fine.

He and Thomas from Cleveland may be battling for the top OT spot in the conference for the next decade.  I say lock him up long, or at least to the end of the Dockery contract.  It'd be nice to know that side of the line wouldn't change for the next six years.

Signing Crowell is a must.  To me, that should be the priority on this team, as of this moment.

Evans might not want to resign here; he may rather be wherever JP is (subtle dig at Lee for not being a team player this year).  If Evans is to stay, what would you offer him?  Surely, he's not TO or Moss kind of money, but he is in the next tier.  I'd say that tier is what, maybe 5/6 million a year?  Price and Reed got 2.5, so it's got to be way above that.

I'd also throw some loot at Greer.  For a guy who struggled for a few years before making it, I think he'll jump at the chance to get some guaranteed money.  I think it'd be a good value resigning.

I'd like to see Leonhard and Scott come back.  I've mentioned before that the safety position was as rock solid as RB, provided of course, that those two are back?

I'm gonna vote for Haggan coming back too, for all of the reasons mentioned above.

I can also see Whittle coming back.  I read an article the other day, and it seems he thinks it's all but a formality.  We didn't see much of him last year, but it nevers hurts to have an experienced guy who can play all 3 spots, and who has a mean streak as well.  Plus, he's cheap.

And Mckee, just look at the CB market.  Why not lock him up a little longer, before he tries for Trufant, Samuels, Clements kind of money?  Again, just being proactive.

Lastly, I'd try and get Fox and Webster signed too, just in case Yobouty does turn out to be a bust, which is the current path I think he's on...

are the only two on that list that make sense to try and re-sign.  One could make an argument for Aiken, but the guy never does anything besides special teams which is a shame.  

We have enough draft picks to replace everyone else.  In the process, we would probably get better.  No need to waste dollars on players like that.  Thanks for your efforts, hope you enjoyed Buffalo, but Bye!

But maybe not too.  You can't just expect to fill out your roster because you have a lot of draft picks.  And, Buffalo only has 5 picks in the first 4 rounds.  Instead of resigning some guys, you'd rather ust let 'em all go, and then fill out the roster with low round picks?  Doesn't make sense.  There is also something to be said for familiarity and continuity within an organization.

Just re-sign Crowell.  Bring back two of the S.T. players and hope that this years draft could help that area out.  

All these players are more valuable to Buffalo than anyone else.  Just having experience with the coaching staff and familiarity with the other players and organization in general makes all of these guys more likely to be on the Bills next year than on another team.  Most (almost all) of these guys are special teams players or mediocre backups at best.  A bunch of the players on the list will be given minimum contracts with little or no guaranteed money with the expectation that they will fight for a spot on the team in training camp and during the preseason.  Remember that the Bills will have like 90 guys in camp for awhile and after all the injuries last year I think the Bills will bring in all the bodies they can.

All the RFAs and ERFAs will be likely be in camp.  I would expect the Bills to bring back Scott, Haggan, Stamer, Murphy and two or three more of the UFAs to compete as well.  Who will actually make the roster is anyone's guess.

If there is one player I don't expect back, it would be Jason Webster.  He was brought in to be a one year stop-gap solution at corner and was awful during the preseason.  His getting injured probably made the Bills a better team last year.  The Bills have plenty of depth at cornerback, what they need is potential.

I'd resign Gaines, Scott and Haggan only.  And Justin Jenkins, but he's not on the list above so I'm not sure he's a FA.

Gaines is a good blocker and an ok receiver. Resign him now and cut him later if we do upgrade the position further.

Haggan is good for ST, goalline and depth purposes. None of the other LB's are good for more than ST.

And Scott, we've talked about before, is definitely worth resigning. He's better than Leonhard and Wilson and is the only true SS backup we'd have (Wendling doesn't count until he actually sees the field).  

I'm not sure Whittle would resign.  He came here before because of McNally, but now with him gone who knows if he'd want to re-up.  He would be a nice vet backup at multiple positions (see last years discussions).

WR Aiken - I would have to say not sign because Aiken is really only good on special teams.  Granted he's pretty exceptional in that area, we need individuals who can play their respected positions.  Besides, we'll be addressing this position in the draft.

TE Gaines - we definately need to sign him to a several year contract.  He was fairly productive as a receiving threat once Trent was inserted into the line-up.  He's a solid blocker and is physical enough to break tackles once he catches the ball.  Definate yes.

LB Haggan - This is one is also going to be a yes.  He's a solid special teamer and has performed well at LB when placed on the field.  These are the type of people we need on SP.  Solid performers and can play their actually position.

DE Hargrove - He should be let go because of his off the field issues in itself.  He'll be suspended for the entire season anyway.  He's a decent player on the field but has huge character issues.

LB Joe - This is just a straight no...no discussion needed.

TE Murphy - Don't resign because we should be drafting a TE in the 3rd round as a receiving threat...we have enough blockers.

S Scott - This is a tough one but I'm going to say yes.  He was pretty productive filling in at SS when Whitner was moved to FS.  He has more experience then Wendling but once Wendling gets more time with the team Scott should be gone.

LB Stamer - Stamer needs to go.  He's an Aiken type of player; good on special teams but sucks on the field at his position.

DE Wallace - He needs to go.  Granted Hargrove will be gone; we should be addressing this issue in the draft with one of our 3rd round picks.

CB Webster - Jason needs to be cut as well.  Maybe keep him for training camp for a veteran prescense but he should definately not make the opening day roster.

OL Whittle - I think he should stay.  He gives good veteran depth...Preston should be the odd man out on the line.

RB Williams - This is another no brainer...NO!  Lynch, Jackson, Wright, and A-Train can handle the duties just fine.  If A-Train even makes the roster.

Of Fox, Jefferson, and Leonhard...Leonhard is the only one worth signing.  We have enough CB depth, especially since Fox barely saw playing time if any.  Jefferson is pretty much worthless, we should be drafting a DT anyway.  Leonhard is the smartest player on the team and is just an all around athlete!  He needs to make this roster wheither for special teams purposes or as a FS back-up.

MY DRAFT ORDER:

1. LB (CONNOR!!!)
   
2. WR
   
3. TE
   
4. DE
   
5. DT
   
5. LB
   
6. OL
   
7. OL
   
7. FB

Unresricted Free Agents

Re-sign:
Mario Haggen
Michael Gaines
Bryon Scott

Maybe resign:
Sam Aiken (depending on how many WR they bring in and Price's situation - probably a goner though)
Josh Stamer (same as WR - depends how many new faces they bring in - probably a goner)
Jason Whittle (would provide vertern depth at a cheap price so he probably could stay)

Goners:
Anthony Hargrove
Leon Joe
Matt Murphy
Ryan Neufeld
Al Wallace
Jason Webster
Shaud Williams

Restricted Free Agents

Maybe:  
Jim Leonhard (if for no other reason becuase he has playing experience in the system)

goners:
Dustin Fox
Jason Jefferson

This "WR" has been around for 5 years and has done nothing.  Even more so, he was beat out for his "specialty" as a ST performer by Justin Jenkins anyways, who played quite well.  So he literally did do nothing.  Does it say ANYTHING to you that he is the biggest WR on a dwarfish corps, hit by injuries, and untalented anyways and he STILL DOESN'T SEE THE FIELD?

Back to Greer for a second, he's been a TC stud the last few years and never really got the chance to play during the season until he was forced into action by injuries.  He played quite well by my standards, with the two factors holding him back being starting experience and height.  One of those can be addressed, one can't.  He's got track sprinter speed, so that's not a problem.  He's also a ball hawk.  He may or may not be a good fit in the slot, depending on the WR of the other team.  So let him play and play attn to how his experience and height affects his play.  If he continues to capably start, give him #2.5 CB money midseason over 3 or 4 years.

Bring Gaines back as an excellent #3.
Bring Scott back as an excellent #2 SS
Bring Haggan for his depth behind Crowell and ST play
Bring Whittle back as a vet at the 3 interior OL positions
Low tender for Fox who showed some potential as our dime back late in the season (Former 3rd round pick)

Why bring back Leonard if we have Whitner, Simpson, Wilson, Scott, and Wendling?  Unless Wendling gets cut, no way we keep 6.