The very-active Buffalo Bills began rebuilding their troubled offensive line with a key piece in the middle, adding talented center Mitch Morse.
Niner Noise
After going from 9-7 and the team’s first playoffs appearance since 1999 in 2017 to a dismal 6-10 performance this past season., the Buffalo Bills were a tough team to watch in 2018, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Only two teams in the league gained fewer yards per game and only the Arizona Cardinals amassed fewer yards through the air.
But some help is on the way via free agency. It began early on with the addition of offensive lineman Spencer Long, who spent the past year with the New York Jets. Over the last few days, the club has also added ageless running back Frank Gore, tight end Tyler Kroft, as well as wide receivers John Brown and Cole Beasley.
Sean McDermott’s squad added some more help on the offensive line with not only the signing of tackle Ty Nsekhe but also the highly-regarded center Mitch Morse, late of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Contract Details
Courtesy of NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Morse will sign a four-year, $44.5 million deal with an impressive $26.5 million of that deal guaranteed.
National Reaction
The Bills are having a great start to free agency. #BillsMafia
— Adam Schein (@AdamSchein) March 12, 2019
The #Bills have now given Josh Allen the follwing: C Mitch Morse, WRs John Brown and Cole Beasley, RB Frank Gore, TE Tyler Kroft, OT Ty Nsekhe and OL Spencer Long.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2019
For my dear #BillsMafia: Josh Allen is going to love Mitch Morse.
— TOM MARTIN (@LetItFlyTom) March 11, 2019
#Bills new starting center Mitch Morse has not allowed a sack since his rookie season in 2015 per PFF.
— Joe Marino (@TheJoeMarino) March 11, 2019
Curious to see the numbers on the Mitch Morse contract, but think he’s a slam dunk addition for the Bills. Huge upgrade on the field and an excellent guy to have in the locker room. Will be a leader from the get go.
— Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) March 11, 2019
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The Buffalo Bills have made one playoff appearance this century (2017) and won only six games a year ago. Morse is one part of an impressive free-agent haul to date. Could McDermott’s team bounce back in a big way this fall? There’s a long way to go before training camp.