The Buffalo Bills aren't ruling out selecting a quarterback in the draft.

The Bills drafted E.J. Manuel in the first round in 2013 and also traded for Matt Cassel this offseason.

"I would say that there is a drop-off (after Winston and Mariota)," Doug Whaley said last week. "I don't think it's as steep as a lot of people are saying. And the way the system is, with the new CBA and everything, and that position being so important, guys are going to get drafted higher. Because you might as well try to hit on a guy, and it's not that big of a financial commitment, as in years past.

"So I think there will be a run on some guys maybe in the second and third round that are a little lower. But, again, I don't think the drop-off is as big as a lot of people are saying."