One perfect free agency signing for each NFL team

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 25: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) prepares to stiff arm Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) during the football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans on December 25, 2017 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 18: Center Matt Paradis #61 of the Denver Broncos walks off the field with teammates at halftime during an NFL preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 18, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Buffalo Bills – Matt Paradis

Our apologies to Bills fans who were hoping to see a sexy, offensive weapon for Josh Allen here. Buffalo could certainly use a wide receiver with a big catch radius to aid Allen’s development, but that guy isn’t available free agency. That’s why signing a quality offensive lineman would be a solid move for the franchise.

Inking a center like Paradis isn’t going to revolutionize the Bills’ offense, but it will help keep Allen upright more often. The quarterback’s propensity to take off and flee the pocket should be a big concern for the franchise. In fairness to Allen, the putrid play of his offensive line made that the right read for him a lot of the time.

Paradis’ season with the Broncos ended early courtesy of a broken fibula, but numerous reports claim the injury won’t bother him in 2019. As such, he should expect a pretty robust free agency market. Pro Bowl caliber lineman that hit free agency at 29 don’t come around all that often.

Even if Paradis proves to be really expensive, the Bills should consider it a worthwhile investment to stabilize their team’s biggest weakness. They may need to add as many as three starters this offseason. Checking one of those boxes with a borderline Pro Bowler is no-brainer for the Bills if they can coax Paradis to make the move.

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