Every year, it seems as if the Buffalo Bills think it will be their year to finally win that elusive Super Bowl championship, only to experience heartbreak at some point in January.
This past season, they were outstanding throughout the regular season and got an MVP season from Josh Allen, only to fall in the AFC Championship Game to their own personal slab of Kryptonite known as the Kansas City Chiefs.
This offseason, the Bills have retained key linebacker Matt Milano and brought in veteran pass rusher Joey Bosa, and on Saturday, they agreed to terms with Christian Benford, one of their starting cornerbacks.
He is reportedly staying in town on a four-year, $76 million contract.
Bills, CB Christian Benford agree to terms on 4-year, $76M extension. (via @rapsheet) pic.twitter.com/8sX4dYu4U0
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Some fans on X don't exactly seem very excited.
"Horrible decision, Bills," one fan said.
"$76M for a cornerback who's barely a starter?
"This is how you ruin a team."
"It looks like an overblown contract for a CB who has yet to prove himself as one of the best in the league," another fan said.
"I gotta check his stats because idk who this is," a third fan wrote.
"Worst decision of the offseason," a fourth fan wrote.
"Bills just made themselves the biggest joke in the NFL."
"Wow 76m for a mid CB Buffalo are gonna be the new saints soon with how much they overpay," a fifth fan said.
"Madden 24 franchise legend," a sixth fan said.
Benford has emerged as a stud on a team that is a perennial contender in the AFC. In 2024, he logged 10 passes defended, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, three tackles for loss and 64 total tackles (50 solo).
The Bills' defense had been rock solid in recent years, but it took a step back last season. They ranked just 11th in points allowed and 17th in total yards allowed, and they could use more pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
But with Benford continuing to grow, their secondary can at least apply some resistance and give them a shot at finally going all the way this coming fall and winter.
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This story was originally published March 30, 2025 at 12:57 AM.