The Buffalo Bills aren't in the minority when I say this, but they have a ton of cap room. That is not an excuse; they still have $25 Million in cap room and a lot of gaping holes to fill. The following is a top 10 list of free agents, draft targets, or people who want to be traded that the Bills really need.
10. Chad Johnson
This one is hard because of the fact that you would have to give up something for him, but this could work. The Bills have a 1st round pick of immense value, and the Bengals could use another pick at 11. The problem really comes when ocho cinco gets there. If he can't catch passes from Carson Palmer then he will not be able to even look at Trent Edwards, and the fact that no one south of Erie, PA cares about the Bills could also get him going.
9. L.J. Smith
A re- occurring theme will be receivers, because the Bills have a need there that makes me cry. L.J. is a monster Tight End who would be a big target in the red zone, one thing the Bills did not have last season. They had to settle for field goals almost every time they got down there, which will loose you more games then Britney has personalities. [ I know that was a bad joke but I couldn't come up with anything else] Smith did not have a very good statistical year last year, but was also plagued by various injuries.
8. Lance Briggs
The Bears Linebacker would make a great addition to the Bills front four, his passion and raw emotion make me sweat. He may live in Brain Urlacher's shadow but over the past 3 seasons he has surpassed 100 tackles every time, the problem is that Chicago is offering a very good contract and more talent, the likely hood that this would happen is slim, and the Bills like this kid Rivers for a second or third round draft pick.
7. DeAngelo Hall
The Falcons are reportedly shopping him, they also need a QB. J.P Losman anyone? He is certainly an upgrade over whoever is there now, and the Bills need a corner with that speed. He ran a 4.2 in the 40 yard dash. That is unreal , this trade would make so much sense it is unbelievable. They would probably have to throw in a draft pick or two, so here is my proposal: J.P, and then a 3rd and 5th round pick. It is perfect. So it probably won't happen.
6. Bernard Berrian
A stupid fast receiver would be perfect for a QB who has a surprisingly strong arm that wasn't showcased because Steve Fairchild didn't have the balls to throw the football more then 10 yards on any given play. With a two of the top deep threats in the NFL, that passing offense could be scary. Especially with great protection, and a physical back for when the weather gets cold.
5. Teddy Bruschi
The man you hate if you're a Bills fan would look great in a Bills uniform. The Bills don't have a gaping hole at Linebacker, but while I think Poz will be great we just don't know. He was hurt and we still need to conclude the test drive on him. Teddy could be a problem because of his age and the fact that I don't think that the pats will let him walk away, but if they do: Teddy: welcome to Buffalo!
4. Ernest Wilford
He is the perfect receiver for Edwards because of his size. He is going to catch anything thrown at him and would be a perfect fit as a 2nd or 3rd option at receiver. Edwards is unproven at throwing the deep ball and with Wilford he can always fall back on something over the middle with great hands. He would also be a great red zone threat because of that size.
3. Dan Connor
The other Penn State Linebacker would be a great companion to former teammate Poz. He is just to high of an asking price, it will be him or Malcom Kelly that the Bills take with the 11th pick, and I think Connor could fall into the second round. If he does, then it will be almost as great of a steal as last years 1st and 2nd round picks for the Bills. [ Marshawn Lynch, and Poz]
2. Malcom Kelly
The lilkley number one pick by the Bills is going to be a very good receiver. At first I thought that he would not fit because he is a deep threat and not really a over the middle get a couple of yards kind of guy that I thought would enhance Trent's development. Upon further review it appears that he is perfect for Edwards because while he has not been given the opportunity to prove it yet, Edwards has a strong enough arm to feed it to Kelly and Evans. Kelly also has the strongest hands in the draft which can only help a young QB's development.
1.Asante Samuel
Another guy you proprably hate. He would solve all of the Bills problems at corner. He is physical yet fast, has good hands, [ exept for the Super Bowl] and has the size. I don't think McGee or Greer are going to be anything more then one hit wonders and we need at least one more shut down guy. Samuel is the missing piece, but there is a possibility that he will be re signed by the Pats, but knowing the way the Pats do business he could be on the market soon.
The Bills are a team that needs maybe one or two pieces to become a playoff team again. At least a DB and receiver would bring back the memories of the 90s.
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