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Bills Overhaul Defense Despite Offensive Star Power Gap

James Cook attended mandatory minicamp during contract talks; analysts are watching Keon Coleman to address the team’s offensive playmaking needs.

Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks to pass in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.
Joey Bosa And The Bills
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs the ball against New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1). Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Buffalo bolstered its defense in free agency and the draft, adding pass rushers Joey Bosa, Larry Ogunjobi and Michael Hoecht alongside secondary prospect Maxwell Hairston and linemen T.J. Sanders, Landon Jackson and Deone Walker.
  • Bleacher Report analyst Moe Moton warned that the Bills still lack a clear go-to offensive playmaker outside MVP quarterback Josh Allen for critical game moments.
  • Two-time Pro Bowl running back James Cook reported to mandatory minicamp despite ongoing contract negotiations, calming concerns over a potential summer holdout.
  • Second-year wide receiver Keon Coleman is viewed as a potential solution to the Bills’ playmaking void after averaging 19.2 yards per catch as a rookie.
  • Buffalo must contend again with AFC rival Kansas City, which has eliminated the Bills in four of their last six postseason matchups.