Evaluating the Bills’ 2019 free agent class

Here is how we evaluated Buffalo’s free agent signings based on their 2019 contribution to the team. 

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Andre Roberts. Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

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Maurice Alexander, Frank Gore, Ty Nsekhe, Senorise Perry, Andre Roberts

There were several of Beane’s signings who had a positive impact on the team as a whole. While these players did not play a prominent role, they did produce at times when called upon. 

Maurice Alexander, Senorise Perry, and Andre Roberts all helped with the special teams unit. Perry and Alexander supported the coverage units with consistent play. Roberts, while he did not hit the home run returns that helped make him an All-Pro in 2018, did provide a threat of a big play each time he touched the ball. He averaged 26.6 yards per kick return and 8.0 yards per punt return. Solid, considering he didn’t take a long one for a score, he was just consistent. 

Frank Gore had a good start to the season, even eclipsing the 100-yard mark in Week 4. However, he faded as the season wore on. Whether it was a combination of play-calling or age, Gore did not break off sizable chunks on the ground as the season concluded. Gore did help bring rookie Devin Singletary along, show the first-year pro the ropes of the game. Gore’s leadership and understanding of the game was an important part of Buffalo’s offense, even if the numbers dipped. 

Ty Nsekhe was the ideal complement to rookie Cody Ford. Nsekhe and Ford rotated at the right tackle spot. The veteran gave McDermott an option when Ford was struggling and the line needed an experienced hand to steady the ship. 

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