NFL Team Needs-Buffalo Bills

2008 Buffalo Bills Team Needs

Wide Receiver: Lee Evans would love Buffalo to draft a talented No. 2 wide receiver to limit opposing teams from double covering him on obvious passing downs.  The trio of Peerless Price, Josh Reed, and Roscoe Parrish have never really lived up to their potential and are all No. 3 wide receivers, at best.

Tight End: Robert Royal is serviceable, but he certainly doesn’t strike fear in opposing defenses.  Trent Edwards likes to target the tight end position, which means a talented rookie could make a significant impact.  Buffalo could really benefit from bringing in a tight end that could stretch the middle of the field.

Cornerback: The Bills did sign William James away from the Philadelphia Eagles.  However, the signing of James doesn’t exactly solve their issues at corner.  Terrence McGee is more of a star on special teams than he is in the secondary, and Ashton Youboty has yet to live up to his third round selection (2006).  The team could use some healthy competition in their secondary.

Outside Linebacker: Last season, Keith Ellison and Angelo Crowell combined for just three sacks off the edge.  The Bills clearly diagnosed their need as they signed Kawika Mitchell from the New York Giants.  Even with the addition of Mitchell, Buffalo will still need to bring in some bodies that can put some heat on the quarterback.

Draft Candidates: WR Malcolm Kelly, WR Jerome Simpson, Coastal Carolina, TE Fred Davis, USC, TE Martin Rucker, Missouri, CB Brandon Flowers, Virginia Tech, CB Trae Williams, South Florida, LB Quentin Groves, Auburn