Free Agency Grades: Buffalo Bills

Nick Barnett can actually practice starting today (Photo: BuffaloBills.com)With the free agency period winding down (most free agents have been signed and are allowed to practice today), it’s time to really assess if NFL teams have succeeded in strengthening their rosters. So how did our Bills do in that regard?Lord knows the Bills had plenty of weak spots on this roster. Did the (relatively few) moves the Bills made make any sort of difference? Let’s check out Buffalo’s free agency report card:Signings:ILB Nick Barnett – A talented linebacker who’s been a productive member of some very good teams. Still young enough (30) to have some good years. Very reasonable price (3 years – $4M per season). Fills some big needs as an everydown 3-4 inside linebacker who can defend the run and pass. Will instantly command respect in the locker room. Only real concern here is his injury history (missed large parts of two of past three seasons). All in all, an ex...