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Buffalo Bills: Grading the signing of offensive tackle Daryl Williams

By Brandon Croce

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 01: Daryl Williams #60 of the Carolina Panthers before their game against the Washington Redskins at Bank of America Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 01: Daryl Williams #60 of the Carolina Panthers before their game against the Washington Redskins at Bank of America Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – AUGUST 22: Daryl Williams #60 of the Carolina Panthers drinks water during the first quarter of a preseason game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA – AUGUST 22: Daryl Williams #60 of the Carolina Panthers drinks water during the first quarter of a preseason game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) /

Contract

This is once again a masterful job of Brandon Beane finding value in free agency with the signing of Daryl Williams. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Bills and Williams agreed to a one-year deal worth $2.25 million with a max value of $2.5 million with incentives.

According to Spotrac, Williams is the 22nd highest paid right tackle in the NFL this upcoming season. This is a steal for a player who has 41 career starts along the offensive line.

More importantly, it is a low-risk deal because it is only for one season. If Williams proves he can return to his All-Pro level of 2017, the Bills may have their long-term answer at the position. However, if he struggles he is at worse a depth option for a position that needed it.

Grade: A+

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