The Bills’ Quietest Offseason Move Could Be the Smartest One Yet
The Buffalo Bills are loaded. Josh Allen’s in his prime, the defense is deep, and the squad is still buzzing after nearly knocking out the Chiefs in last year’s AFC title game. But as training camp creeps closer, there’s one area they can’t afford to ignore: the offensive line.
Right now, the starters — Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown — are solid. But behind them? Yikes. Their backups have barely seen the field, and one of the guys they just drafted (Chase Lundt) is probably not making the final roster. Translation: if either starter goes down, things could get ugly real fast.
That’s why bringing back veteran tackle Conor McDermott makes all the sense in the world. He knows the system, he’s started on both sides of the line, and he’s the kind of dependable dude you want sitting on the bench just in case.
No, it’s not a flashy signing. He won’t be on billboards or fantasy rosters. But McDermott brings the one thing Buffalo’s backup O-linemen don’t — real NFL experience. And for a team with Super Bowl dreams and a $330 million quarterback to protect, that matters a lot.
Plus, he’s cheap. Last year he cost the Rams just over $1 million. For a Bills team trying to stay smart with the cap, it’s a low-risk move with high upside.
Bottom line? If Josh Allen gets blindsided because the second-string tackle couldn’t hold up, we’ll all be screaming about how they should’ve brought McDermott back.
So yeah, maybe he’s not the headline-grabbing free agent. But if you’re serious about making a run this year, you don’t leave holes on the line.
One more move, one more step toward February football.
