Bleacher Report’s main storyline for the Buffalo Bills after minicamp is overhyped

I’d much rather answer questions about Bills roster turnover and changes at wide receiver than questions about cryptic tweets from a disgruntled receiver. That said, the answers Bills Mafia seeks won’t be answered until the new season kicks off in September. But that won’t stop outlets like Bleacher Report from asking questions and expressing concerns.

“Gone are receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, safety Jordan Poyer, cornerback Tre’Davious White, linebacker Tyrel Dodson and edge rusher Leonard Floyd, all of whom have been key contributors on either side of the ball. The manager Bills general Brandon Beane sent a clear message this offseason: qualifying for the divisional round is not enough.

– Ryan Fowler – Launderers Report

I understand, these are some big names that have disappeared. But let’s be honest with ourselves, the team didn’t have White for the better part of two seasons anyway, Poyer and Hyde weren’t the same players as in previous seasons, Tyrel Dodson was a rotational and depth piece and only played mostly. due to Matt Milano’s injury. Floyd disappeared when needed, recording no sacks in the final five games of the season, including the playoffs. Gabe Davis may be the most inconsistent receiver in the league, disappearing for weeks on end. The only real possible loss was to Stefon Diggs, but then again, what exactly did he do over the last half of the regular season and playoffs?

On the offensive side of the ball, the Bills return eight of 11 starters. The players replaced are Diggs, Davis and center Mitch Morse. On defense, apart from Floyd, the entire defensive front is back, the two starting linebackers, Terrel Bernard and Milano, are back, as are the two starting outside corners, Christian Benford and Rasul Douglas, plus nickel Taron Johnson. If you want to count Floyd as a starter in a strong defensive line rotation, the Bills return eight starters on that side of the ball. Buffalo’s so-called “Super Bowl window” is still wide open, and as long as Josh Allen is behind center, that will be the case for years to come.