The way Ed Oliver played in 2021, it’s pretty clear that not only is he going to continue receiving starter reps in 2022, but he’s in line for a big pay raise in the next 14 months. With that out of the way, the question of finding a platoon-worthy backup for him becomes the goal.
Financially speaking, I’d be surprised if the Bills spent a lot of money at 3-tech when they have Oliver playing 60% of the snaps. With bigger holes at 1-tech and pass rusher, they will need that money for those positions. That’s why I think a low-cost veteran will be paired with a draft pick.