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Buffalo Bills: 8 worst moves made by the franchise during the drought era

By Theo Bachman

Buffalo Bills Marshawn Lynch breaks an attempted tackle by Green Bay Packers safety Morgan Burnett during the first quarter of their game Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won, 34-7.Mjs Packers20 5 Of Hoffman Jpg Packers20
Buffalo Bills Marshawn Lynch breaks an attempted tackle by Green Bay Packers safety Morgan Burnett during the first quarter of their game Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won, 34-7.Mjs Packers20 5 Of Hoffman Jpg Packers20 /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – SEPTEMBER 11: Mike Williams #68 the Buffalo Bills gets ready to move at the snap during the game against the Houston Texans on September 11, 2005 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills won 22-7. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) /

Drafting Mike Williams

With the fourth overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft, Bills and GM Tom Donahue drafted their franchise left tackle in the form of Mike Williams from Texas. A 2001 consensus All American the 6-6 370 lb Williams was an absolute house. The only problem is that Mike Williams never did play left tackle for the Bills.

To assist with his development the Buffalo Bills started Mike Williams out at right tackle. Unfortunately, his development never kicked in and the Bills were never able to tap into his untapped potential. Williams never got off the right side of the line.

He eventually had his position moved, but instead of being kicked out to the opposite tackle, he was kicked further inside to offensive guard. After his rookie contract ended after the 2005 season Williams went unsigned and wouldn’t play again until he had a brief stint with Washington in 2009.

Williams might just be the worst draft pick in Bills history. The Bills passed up on another top tackle prospect Bryant McKinnie who went 7th overall to the Vikings. McKinnie had a successful 12-year career that included a pro-bowl appearance.

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