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While the team could turn to young prospect Alec Anderson as the starter, ESPN\u2019s Bill Barnwell believes Buffalo should aggressively pursue a proven veteran to solidify the unit\u2014and he\u2019s pointing directly at former Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Bills should be looking in the veteran guard market,\u201d Barnwell wrote, \u201cand while it might cost them the compensatory fifth-rounder they project to land for Edwards, getting a solution locked in place before the better options join other teams might be prudent.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nBitonio, a seven-time Pro Bowler and future Hall of Famer, has spent his entire 12-year career with the Browns, but his contract voided at the start of the new league year, making him an unrestricted free agent. Cleveland general manager Andrew Berry has confirmed Bitonio is taking his time with the decision, stating at the NFL Combine: \u201cJoel\u2019s still working through that. At this point in his career, this point in his life, he deserves the time and space to do that, stay in regular communications and we\u2019ll work through that at the appropriate time.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Browns have moved on by signing Zion Johnson, yet they\u2019ve kept the door cracked for a potential return. Recent reports indicate Bitonio has not retired or re-signed with Cleveland, fueling speculation that he\u2019s exploring options elsewhere\u2014potentially for one final run at a Super Bowl with a legitimate contender.<\/p>\n

Enter the Bills. Buffalo, armed with quarterback Josh Allen and a roster built to contend, represents the perfect landing spot for a veteran like Bitonio. A one-year deal with a playoff powerhouse could provide the 34-year-old with the championship chase he\u2019s yet to achieve in Cleveland. Adding Bitonio would instantly upgrade the interior line, giving Allen more time in the pocket, improving run blocking, and stabilizing a unit that has occasionally struggled to protect its star quarterback.<\/p>\n

Barnwell noted the alternatives if Bitonio opts for retirement: \u201cIf Bitonio\u2019s not an option, the best veteran guard left on the market is Kevin Zeitler. Zeitler\u2019s still a competent interior lineman, but he\u2019s 36 years old and has spent his career at right guard.\u201d Bitonio, however, remains the clear prize\u2014versatile, durable, and battle-tested at left guard.<\/p>\n

The Bills face another offensive line decision with swing tackle Ryan Van Demark, who received a one-year, $4.2 million offer sheet from the Minnesota Vikings. Buffalo has five days to match the deal; failing to do so would mean losing him without compensation due to his undrafted status. Depth options like Travis Clayton, Tylan Grable, and Chase Lundt exist, but securing Bitonio would address the left guard need head-on and provide elite leadership.<\/p>\n

If Bitonio chooses Buffalo over retirement or a return to Cleveland, it would mark a seismic shift\u2014one of the league\u2019s most respected linemen trading in the Dawg Pound for Bills Mafia in pursuit of that elusive ring. David Edwards is gone, but a legend could be walking in. This potential move isn\u2019t just an upgrade; it\u2019s the kind of veteran injection that could push Buffalo\u2019s offense\u2014and their Super Bowl aspirations\u2014to new heights. The clock is ticking, and the Bills appear ready to make their pitch.<\/p>\n

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