Does Williams Make the Bills D-Line the League’s Best?

In a bold move, the Buffalo Bills have unveiled their most impressive free agent acquisition in, well, ever. At six years and $100million ($50million of which is guaranteed), the Bills have their man.

All-pro defensive end Mario Williams was arguably the Big Fish in the offseason, with the exception of that Peyton guy. Houston’s former first overall pick in the 06 class is a legitimate rusher, which is important in the pass-happy AFC East, particularly if the aforementioned Peyton guy signs in Miami or New York (Jets are pretty much out of the running, I know).

The Bills have always had a tough job of attracting FA’s, forcing them to overpay. Are they overpaying for Mario? Of course. BUT does it instantly make their 4-3 (or 3-4 when they go that way) defense into one of the league’s best? Potentially, yes!

Williams will line up beside bluechip Marcel Dareus and Kyle Williams. The three will pose a menancing “3″ in the Bills 3-4 scheme, when they go with 3-man front.

..and that is the last word.

3 Comments

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   B

   March 15, 2012 at 3:55 pm

   Great Article. The Last Word on Sports always has the information before it gets out to the public. Great Work Guys

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   Anonymous

   March 15, 2012 at 11:34 pm

   What about when they signed T.O?

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   B.Kerr

   March 16, 2012 at 9:05 am

   TO was an old washed up player when the Bills signed him. Mario is a 27 year old stud.

   This is huge for the franchise.

   I think the Giants D-line is better but the Bills have taken a major step up here.

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