NEEDS/DRAFT PRIORITIES:

1. Center. The Bills have to start getting serious about upgrading their line; it's just not in the league of Pittsburgh's, Indianapolis', or New England's, the teams to beat in the AFC. Landing a veteran or good rookie would allow Trey Teague to be shifted to left tackle.

2. Tight end. There are no guarantees that Mark Campbell or Tim Euhus will return to full strength from knee surgeries, and inexperienced new starting QB J.P. Losman definitely needs a tight end to throw to when he's on the run.

3. Offensive tackle. Following the departure of Jonas Jennings, Mike Williams might switch to the left side. Either way, Mike Gandy isn't the answer as a starter. The Bills need someone who can step in and play on the left or right side.

FRANCHISE PLAYER
None.

TRANSITION PLAYER
None.

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
LS Bradford Banta; RB/FB Joe Burns (not tendered as RFA); WR Drew Haddad; QB Shane Matthews; TE Ryan Neufeld; OT Marcus Price; OL Mike Pucillo (not tendered as RFA); FS Izell Reese.

RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
CB Kevin Thomas.

EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS
RB Dante Brown; LS Jon Dorenbos; LB Josh Stamer.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED: None.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED
OG Mike Gandy; QB Kelly Holcomb.

PLAYERS LOST
QB Drew Bledsoe; OT Jonas Jennings; DT Pat Williams.

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