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The Buffalo Bills needed to shore up their offense more than anything as well as bring on a quarterback for the future. General manager Buddy Nix did manage to do this early in the draft, but to mixed results. In the first round, the team selected quarterback EJ Manuel, the first passer off the board and the only one taken in the round.

He then added weapons for Manuel or perceived incumbent Kevin Kolb in receivers Robert Woods and Marquise Goodwin. Between those two receiver picks, he also brought on help for the defensive front with inside linebacker Kiko Alonso in Round 2. The Round 7 pickup of speedy tight end Chris Gragg was also a smart addition; he's a pure receiver and a good weapon at even better value.

Aside from the questionable Manuel pick and the back-to-back strong safeties in Rounds 4 and 5, Nix did well.

Needs Met: Quarterback, wide receiver (twice), inside linebacker, strong safety (Duke Williams, Nevada).

Value and Depth: Quarterback EJ Manuel, probably. Tight end Chris Gragg, definitely.

Boom/Bust Potential: Manuel, wide receiver Robert Woods.

Grade: B-