For a team many expect to struggle in 2010, Buffalo has some good talent at a few positions. Namely, the Bills look strong at running back, interior of the offensive line, defensive end and the defensive backfield.
After that, the team doesn't have much. Heading into the season, here's a look at the team's top needs (in no particular order):
Buffalo Bills team needs
- Quarterback: Trent Edwards is a disappointment. He's been inconsistent when he plays and has had concussions in successive seasons. The time appears to have run out on Edwards' promise. Ryan Fitzpatrick started more games than Edwards in 2009, but didn't fare much better. Bills fans seem to have hope in Brian Brohm, but that might only because they've seen him the least. Seventh-round rookie Levi Brown looks destined for the practice squad.
- Left tackle: Leading up to the 2010 NFL Draft, left tackle was a heavily projected first-round pick for Buffalo. Although Buffalo left the draft with two tackles –
and
– neither look the part of an elite left tackle. More concerning was the play of
before he was hurt in 2009. Much was expected of Bell entering the year and he was average.
- Wide receiver: Once again, Buffalo will enter the year with
as the team’s only proven commodity at wide receiver. The rest of the unit has plenty of potential (and size), but little to show for it.
,
or
have to finally step up. Rookie
also shows potential, but he’s no sure thing.
- Outside linebacker: As the team shifts to a 3-4, this position is full of question marks. The most immediate one is on the future of
. Is he going to retire? If he doesn’t, can he shift out? A 3-4 looks like the right scheme for 2009 first-round pick
, but some wonder if he can do anything other than rush the passer. Expected starter
doesn’t look like a good fit for the move from end to linebacker. Backup rookies
,
and
look like pass rushers only.
is a non-factor. A good all-around linebacker is what Buffalo may need.
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