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The Buffalo Bills made some major structural changes this offseason, parting ways with longtime coach Sean McDermott in the hope of making the most of Josh Allen’s remaining time at his career peak.
But the team still faces questions about whether they’ve done enough to support Allen, leading one insider to call out the team’s personnel plans. While the Bills have tried to bring on new talent this offseason, Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon questioned whether it’s enough.
In an article breaking down the looming questions facing all 32 NFL teams, Gagnon suggested that the Bills could still have some holes in their roster on offense.
“It’s all about supporting the franchise quarterback in their quest to finally get over the top,” Gagnon wrote. “The question is, where should they focus at the top of the draft? Do they target an inside linebacker or DB to spruce up the defense? A guard to replace David Edwards? Another receiver for Allen to rely on? There are a lot of potential avenues here, both in the draft and in the lingering waves of free agency.”
Many expect the Bills to address those questions early, using their first-round pick on a wide receiver who can add a much-needed dimension to the offense. ESPN’s Matt Miller predicted the team would take Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper, Jr., with their top overall pick.
“Cooper is an accomplished route runner with experience in the slot and on the outside,” Miller wrote. “He’s dependable with great hands — only three drops on 94 targets last season — and the physicality to run through contact before and after the catch.”
Bills Face Criticism for Offseason Moves
While the Bills have taken some big swings in the hopes of boosting their offense this offseason, not all around the league believe they were the right moves. The Athletic’s Mike Sando spoke to some league executives who believe the Bills vastly overpaid when they sent a second-round pick to the Chicago Bears for receiver DJ Moore.
“D.J. Moore was gonna get cut, and they gave up a second-round pick to get him,” one executive told Sando. “They gave up a second-round pick and $40 million (in guarantees). What is going on?”
The Bills were forced to make some late-season additions to their receiver room last year in a bid to boost the struggling unit, signing Mecole Hardman and claiming Brandin Cooks off waivers.