QB E.J Manuel, K.Kolb, T. Jackson
FB F.Summers
RB C.Spiller, F.Jackson, T.Choice
WR S.Johnson, B.Smith, M.Easly, K.Elliot
TE S.Chandler, C.Gragg, L.Smith
LT C.Glenn, Z. Sanders T.Welch
LG C.Brown, S.Young
C E.Woods, D.Snow
RG K.Urbik, K.Williams
RT C.Hairston, E.Pears
WR D.Rodgers, R.Woods, T. Graham
Slot R.Woods, T. Graham, M.Goodwin,
DE A.Branch, C.Bryant
NT M.Dareus, T.Troup
DE M .Williams, M.Anderson, J.Hughes
Sam M.Lawson, A.Moats, K. Brown
Mike K. Alonso, B. Scott, M.Dowtin
Will N.Bradham, B.Scott,
Rush J.Hughes, M. Anderson M.Williams
RCB S Gilmore, R Brooks, J. Rodgers, D.Ellis
LCB L.McKelvin, C. Butler. T.Heath
FS J. Byrd, M.Silva
SS D.Williams, A. Williams, J. Meeks
K R.Lindell, D.Hopkins
P S.Powell
LS G.Sanborm
The Depth Chart
Offense
Starting with the QB, I have EJ starting over Kolb, or Jackson. I have two good reasons for this, the first being, if you take a player in the first round of the NFL draft you are taking that player to start him. Second, EJ is already the best QB on the team, Kolb has too many problems including injury concerns, as well as a weak arm. Starting Kolb forces you to take a lot of deep plays out of the playbooks. And even if Kolb starts he'll probably get hurt and be out for at least half the season. Next, the biggest surprise on here is the second Receiver being an undrafted free agent. But seriously this kid is a 1st round talent with a 1st string receiver upside. Not only that but he's pretty pro ready, the only reason he fell, and I mean the ONLY reason is character concerns. If Rodgers can keeping his shit together he will be this years Vontaze Burfict. Also I have Woods in the slot because that is where he will fit best and where the team can maximize his talent. This will give EJ a strong receiving core, as well a new set of receivers to grow with and make strong bonds with.
CJ Spiller need the majority of the carries, that is all.
Aside for Chandler the TE will be based on package.
The Line is obvious I see little change for much change there, Z.Sanders could take a massive step forward like the team was hoping, and make for an interesting situation but that about it.
Defence
Keep Mario's hands in the dirt! It is where he plays his best. And with the J.Hughes trade that just happened They have a new rush linebacker that can keep Mario in the dirt more. I'm expecting a lot out of Hughes, he still has a lot of upside and for the first time in his career might be utilized, he could make the defense a lot more explosive.
Corners are pretty obvious, Gilmore will be put in situation where he can press and add to run support a lot. And Leonidas will be in off/man a lot on the other side.
D.Williams will start, his by far the second best safety on the roster now and will really help make plays across from Byrd.
Special Teams.
Maybe cut Lindell for Hopkins to save money without losing much talent?
Returners will be B.Smith, maybe a little R.Woods.
Season prediction
This is a pretty tough schedule this year for the bills, and with the team being really young now expect alot of bumps but also look for and improved defense to surprise and get after QB, really disrupting teams like the Dolphins who have no tackles right now.
I give the Bills a 9-7 as a best possible an a 5-11 as the worst while expecting a 7-9 overall. I'm expecting a lot of rookie surprises here and new, more explosive team.
