Looks like the Bills are gonna franchise Byrd

[Eagle In Ohio]

Sounds like they'd still be open to a trade, though.

[ishimonster]

After what happened last year? Don't think he'll like that very much.

On to the next one?

[Greenstealth]

pryor in the first round.

[Prowler]

Howie, rumors and common sense all suggest

...the Birds will do all of the following:

They'll draft a safety early, but I really don't expect that in Round 1. At the moment of truth I think Chip will grab a big WR instead, especially if they let Cooper walk.

They'll bring in a second tier free agent safety with a shot at a starting job, but also as a potential place holder for a rookie in need of a little time to adjust to big boy football.

They'll re-sign Nate Allen to a cap friendly deal and see if he continues to take baby steps forward.

This is a relatively low-risk strategy for a team that needs to spend at several other positions. It creates the kind of depth and competition Chip seems to want across the roster.

[PackWest]

Here's one look at the FA safeties from PFF

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blo...ents-safeties/

Also note that the Packers are in a very safety-needy situation too and they draft one spot before the Eagles.