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Buffalo Bills: Top 2019 NFL Draft needs after free agency

By Sayre Bedinger

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 30: Buffalo Bills celebrate a touchdown by Robert Foster #16 during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field on December 30, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Miami 42-17. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 30: Buffalo Bills celebrate a touchdown by Robert Foster #16 during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field on December 30, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Miami 42-17. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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CHESTNUT HILL, MA – OCTOBER 13: Chris Lindstrom #75 of the Boston College Eagles leads the Boston College Eagles out of the tunnel before the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Alumni Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – OCTOBER 13: Chris Lindstrom #75 of the Boston College Eagles leads the Boston College Eagles out of the tunnel before the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Alumni Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /

4. Offensive guard

Despite the signings of Spencer Long and Jon Feliciano, it’s not clear whether or not the Bills plan on moving forward with Wyatt Teller as a solidified starter at left guard, or if Long and Feliciano were signed for anything more than depth.

Long’s average annual salary would put him in the top 20 for centers in the NFL, but 35th at guard.

Considering every NFL team has two starting guards, it stands to reason the Bills feel comfortable having Long start with his level of pay, but would they be against a player like Chris Lindstrom in round two just because of Long?

Would they pass on a chance to take Dalton Risner out of Kansas State, who could play guard if he were sitting on the board in round two?

Maybe they would. I’m not sure I would, personally.

This year’s draft class is very good on the offensive line, especially among players who should go off the board in the first two rounds.

The Bills could get themselves an outstanding long-term starter at guard in the second round of this draft. They could pair that player with a first-round tackle if they wanted, and prove once and for all they are committed to keeping Josh Allen clean in the pocket.

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