Buffalo Bills: Reasons for and against signing Latavius Murray

DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 29: Latavius Murray #28 of the New Orleans Saints rushes for a 36 yard touchdown during the third quarter of a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on November 29, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. ( (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 29: Latavius Murray #28 of the New Orleans Saints rushes for a 36 yard touchdown during the third quarter of a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on November 29, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. ( (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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Aug 14, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray (28) walks off the field as Baltimore Ravens celebrates Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone (26) interception during the first quartet at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Should the Buffalo Bills sign Latavius Murray?

There is no question that Latavius Murray is still a good running back and can be productive wherever he ends up. If he were to sign with the Bills, it would likely mean they release Matt Breida and with that also lose the speed that he brings to the position.

It would also likely take touches away from Devin Singletary and Zack Moss, two players who struggled last year. However, they still have plenty of potential and certainly have the talent to force defenses to at least account for the run game.

When news broke that the Saints were releasing Latavius Murray, the Buffalo Bills likely at least had a discussion about it because he is a player that could help. However, with the talent they have and how the running backs are used in this offense, it doesn’t seem like the right fit.

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