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Brandon Beane may want to look up the word judicious after a hectic two-day legal tampering window period. The Buffalo Bills GM has been hard at work to address many of the Bills’ biggest needs ahead of the 2019 NFL Draft and he has plenty to show for his effort.

Following multiple signings, here are 10 things I think about the Bills.

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1. The Bills were wise to prioritize Mitch Morse (See what happened to the Jets)

Matt Paradis and Mitch Morse were two names linked to the Bills well before free agency. Beane clearly favored Morse. It could be due to how Bobby Johnson envisioned Morse fitting into the Bills’ offense or the simple fact that Morse did wonders helping a second-year quarterback named Patrick Mahomes in 2018. With Josh Allen entering his second season, Morse will make life easier for the quarterback at the line and his pass blocking ability cannot be questioned.

Locking down Morse early was wise as Bills fans saw what happened between Paradis and the Jets. New York reportedly held off on making Paradis an offer as they waited to hear back from running back Le’Veon Bell. Perhaps the Jets felt that there was no competition with the Bills signing Morse, but it blew up in their face with Paradis joining the Panthers.

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2. John Brown is a good fit for Josh Allen

Kudos to Brandon Beane for going back to John Brown’s reps after failing to lock the wide receiver down last offseason. Brown seems like a perfect fit for the Bills’ offense and gives the wide receiving corps more speed. Brown and Robert Foster give Josh Allen two deep threat outside wide receivers. This will make life easier for Cole Beasley in the slot.

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3. Cole Beasley has some Stevie Johnson in his route running

Speaking of Beasley, the wide receiver has a little Stevie Johnson in his route running. Johnson proved that you didn’t need great speed to create separation in the NFL. As Dak Prescott once said, “Cole Beasley is always open.”

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Dak Prescott: "Cole Beasley is always open." pic.twitter.com/VJg2yPsR5W — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) October 17, 2016

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4. Frank Gore’s addition could signal the end of Chris Ivory’s time in Buffalo

Don’t let Frank Gore’s age scare you. The soon-to-be 36 year old back can still run and block at a high level in the NFL. His skill-set makes him a strong complement to LeSean McCoy, but his addition could spell the end of Chris Ivory’s time in Buffalo. The Bills realistically don’t need two physical backs behind McCoy. Ideally, the Bills will grab a running back in the middle rounds of the draft that McCoy and Gore can groom in 2019.

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5. Tyler Kroft’s deal is Brandon Beane’s genius at work

There were a few raised eyebrows when Tyler Kroft’s deal with the Bills was announced, but the actual numbers show Brandon Beane’s genius at work. Kroft’s three-year deal at just a shade under $19 million is essentially a one year deal worth $6.9 million. If Kroft plays well, he’ll see year two of the deal. If he struggles, the Bills can move on.

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6. Bills are following the Chicago Bears’ plan to get help around their young QB

All throughout last season, we talked about the Bills following the Chicago Bears’ blueprint. As a rookie, Mitch Trubisky lacked weapons in Chicago, but the team went out and added plenty of talent leading up to the 2018 season. Buffalo is taking the same approach by adding talent at running back, wide receiver and tight end. Most importantly, the team has been active in getting Allen protection on the offensive line in Morse, Ty Nsekhe and Jon Feliciano.

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7. Ty Nsekhe puts the Bills in a spot where they don’t have to go with an OT in Round 1

Speaking of Nsekhe, the new offensive tackle gives the Bills some flexibility in Round 1 of the draft. Jonah Williams or Jawaan Taylor could be in play for Buffalo in Round 1, but Nsekhe’s play over the last few seasons in Washington could allow the team to address the position on day two with a target like Washington’s Kaleb McGary.

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8. Ziggy Ansah is a great target on an incentive laden deal

Ziggy Ansah will be heading to Buffalo for a free agent visit before meeting with the New Orleans Saints. Both teams will look to see how Ansah’s shoulder is holding up following surgery. If the physical comes back with good results, Buffalo should offer the pass rusher a deal that is filled with reachable incentives. When he’s healthy, Ansah is a force. The defensive end has 48 sacks, 60 tackles for loss and 110 quarterback hits in 80 career games.

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9. Brian Burns, T.J. Hockenson and Ed Oliver are the favorites for the Bills at No. 9

Although offensive tackle could still be in play at pick 9, Buffalo’s moves early in free agency have me thinking that EDGE Brian Burns, TE T.J. Hockenson or DT Ed Oliver are the favorites for the pick. Burns may drop on this list if Buffalo signs Ziggy Ansah, but a case could be made that Burns is the best edge rusher in this year’s draft class. Ed Oliver is also in play after Jordan Phillips re-signed with the Bills on a one-year deal. However, Hockenson may make the most sense based on the fact that the team lacks a true No. 1 tight end with Kroft and Jason Croom being the only tight ends on the current roster.

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10. Kevin Johnson’s versatility makes him an attractive signing

In addition to pushing Levi Wallace for the No. 2 job, Johnson has the ability to play in the slot. Taron Johnson was outstanding as the Bills’ nickel cornerback as a rookie, but dealt with shoulder issues throughout the year.

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