The Buffalo Bills felt like they were close to competing in 2016. Fans have long held delusions of grandeur about the team’s chances, but this was one of those seasons where the offseason delusion almost felt real. A strong draft could have cemented a roster that seemed to hold an abundance of talent.
Of course, this being the Bills, the fantasy never materialized, and Murphy’s Law struck. The team’s first round pick, Shaq Lawson, was sidelined with a shoulder injury that lingered from his collegiate career. Second-round linebacker Reggie Ragland, secured via trade-up with the Chicago Bears, tore his ACL in training camp.