Buffalo Bills: Scouting the 2017 NFL Draft for an Offensive Guard

With the NFL Draft quickly approaching, we will be examining the offensive guard position and players the Buffalo Bills should be considering in the NFL Draft.

The Buffalo Bills won’t be looking for a starting offensive guard in this year’s NFL Draft, but finding depth at the position is a must. Plus, with Richie Incognito nearing his final years in the NFL, a replacement will be needed eventually.

The Buffalo Bills could be smart in fixing that issue before it becomes an issue.

Current Bills On Roster

RG John Miller (2 years left)

LG Richie Incognito (1 year left) 

Both John Miller and Richie Incognito provide an excellent starting combination at guard. Incognito has taken full advantage of his second stint in Buffalo and Miller has been a massive hit by Doug Whaley as a 3rd round pick in 2015.

The negative to the current roster is depth as there are no backups currently signed for 2017. The Bills can’t ignore Incognito’s age and must look for a potential successor.

While Miller has been a success, his injury history and pass protection leaves the door open for improvement at right guard.

Improvement Need: MEDIUM

The Buffalo Bills must find a way to re-sign backup G Ryan Groy. He proved he can provide depth at multiple positions across the line. Even with that signing, they could still benefit from adding another veteran or rookie who can do the same.

Finding backups who fill multiple spots will save money in a year where money will be tight.

Now let’s take a look at where the draft may help the Bills future.