3 Bills who won’t survive the offseason

1. Nyheim Hines

Hines’ status on the roster is likely tied closely with free agent Devin Singletary. It’s difficult to envision Buffalo bringing both players back. If Singletary departs for more lucrative free-agent pastures, it could be enough to keep Hines on the team.

The Bills moved to acquire Hines largely because of his versatility out of the backfield. The idea that Allen can benefit from a quality pass-catcher at the running back makes a lot of sense. The problem is that Hines is slated to make just under $5 million next season in what would likely be a specialist role.

It’s easy to envision a scenario where the Bills’ brass believes they can find a quality replacement for Hines via a mid to late-round draft pick. NFL rosters are littered with productive running backs who were acquired for little or no draft capital. Buffalo could trust their ability to replicate that feat which would make Hines completely expendable.

Cutting Hines would make headlines across the league but it’s the sort of ruthless move that quality front offices make on an annual basis. No Bills fans should be surprised to see Beane axe the veteran in a cost-cutting move when the league year turns over.