Buffalo Bills: Grading All 19 Free Agent Signings So Far

LORENZO ALEXANDER. A. Couldn’t have been happier to see Lorenzo Alexander return to the Buffalo Bills. After having a career year with the team last season, Lorenzo will look to prove that it wasn’t a fluke and that he can still be of value for a few more years. He not only led the team in sacks, but finished ranked third in the NFL in the category. The Bills will need his pass-rushing ability in their new 4-3 defensive scheme, so I don’t see him having too much of a fallout with his stats. Either way, his presence will be felt in the locker room and special teams if he can’t find the same success he saw at linebacker last year.. OLB. Buffalo Bills

I never really wanted the Buffalo Bills to go in another direction other than Tyrod Taylor when it came to finding our starting quarterback for 2017. Not only do I have a lot of faith and trust in Taylor’s abilities, but there just wasn’t a better option for this team out there. I think the Bills got lucky with the restructure, getting him $10 million cheaper, but that should motivate Taylor to find even more success than he already has. I, along with everyone else, have high hopes for Taylor next season and I have little doubt that he will meet those expectations.. QB. Buffalo Bills. TYROD TAYLOR. A

B. The Buffalo Bills retained Brandon Tate as the team’s most recent free agent signing. He will add depth at wide receiver, which will be much needed, but most of his contributions will come as the return specialist — unless the team finds someone better. I like the signing and think he can be a valuable weapon if a wide receiver goes down with injury. Plus, he won’t be costing the team very much.. WR/RS. Buffalo Bills. BRANDON TATE

C. I only like this signing if Jordan Mills is our backup next season. If he finds his way to the starting role, I won’t be very happy. Obviously, if he shows improvement and beats out competition, then by all means put him there, but if he’s just thrown in there with high expectations then I don’t think it will work out. I think the Bills need to sign another right tackle — or draft one — to add competition at right tackle.. RT. Buffalo Bills. JORDAN MILLS

RYAN GROY. A. One of my favorite signings this offseason, Ryan Groy is possibly one of the most valuable offensive lineman on this roster. Capable of playing any position on the line, Groy can fill in for any injured player and will likely be the No. 1 backup to everyone. He filled in for Eric Wood last year and performed admirably. There’s also a chance he competes for the right tackle spot ahead of Jordan Mills, but that is unknown to this point. Either way, I have a lot more confidence in this offensive line with Ryan Groy back in town.. OL. Buffalo Bills

I like Colton Schmidt, he’s never really been a problem for the Buffalo Bills. He was cut before free agency, but that was just to bring him back at a presumed lower cost — which is very smart for a team that is in a constant fight with the salary cap. Nice move by the Buffalo Bills.. P. Buffalo Bills. COLTON SCHMIDT. B