Bills Host Smith: The Bills hosted their first free agent on Friday as Chan Gailey reached into his past for a player that was on his offensive unit in Kansas City. Wade Smith was in town today and is expected to stay through tomorrow. He's an eight year veteran who has played mostly guard and center in his career. He had 16 starts the past two seasons with the Chiefs mostly at right guard. He has 34 starts in his career. Bills offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris was an assistant OL coach in Kansas City so he knows him very well also. He played in Miami his first four years in the league as he was a third round draft pick. He then spent two years with the Jets before going to Kansas City. He would be an interior backup and insurance in case Eric Wood doesn't come back healthy. He would essentially replace Richie Incognito who was not tendered an offer as a restricted free agent and is free to sign elsewhere.

Scott Deal Official: The Bills made it official today announcing the re-signing of Bryan Scott. They would not release the terms but it is reported to be a two year deal. Other than this move it has been all quiet at One Bills Drive on day one of free agency. It is expected to be a down year in free agency because of the lack of quality unrestricted free agents because of the lack of a CBA. The Bills are expected to be patient this year instead of impulsive like year's past.

Schouman Tendered High: ESPN's Tim Graham reports that Derek Schouman was tendered at the same rate as George Wilson. Both were reportedly tendered for $1.75 million which is a second round level. That means if another team tries to sign either player the Bills would have a right to match or receive a second round pick. It was understandable why they did this for Wilson who would have delivered no compensation if he was tendered at a normal level. Schouman is a bit of a surprise since he hasn't done too much since being drafted in the 7th round of the 2007 draft. Ashton Youboty would fetch a third round pick if he was to leave since that is where he was drafted. Keith Ellison would give the Bills a sixth round pick if he went elsewhere.

Scott Re-Signs: As free agency got underway at midnight the Bills kept their most important unrestricted free agents off the market. The agent for S Bryan Scott confirmed that the two sides have agreed to a two year contract keeping the versatile player off the market. The rest of the unrestricted class is made up of restricted players not tendered, players the team has already decided not to offer contracts too, and fringe free agents they may not want to keep. Front Office Page.