Buffalo Bills: Promising CB emerges as biggest surprise of minicamp

Buffalo Bills news: This time in the offseason is when players — especially those who haven’t exactly established themselves as a key part of the roster — are trying to do everything they can to make their presence felt. It’s an audition of sorts for stallions looking to make a name for themselves in the upcoming season.

This was the case for Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam.

Buffalo Bills News: Kaiir Elam looks good in camp

USATSI 19333848 168400517 low resolutions — October 30, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, United States; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Amari Rodgers (8) makes a catch on Buffalo Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam (24) in the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

According to NFL analyst Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN, Elam has been one of, if not the, biggest surprises of Buffalo’s spring minicamp. The former No. 23 overall pick hasn’t lived up to the high expectations the team has for him thus far, but for now, Elam is looking to flip the script:

“Elam looked like he took a step forward and stood out throughout the offseason, including with multiple interceptions. The 2022 first-round pick was a backup for the majority of his first two years, with injuries playing a role. He now has a new coaching job in Jahmile Addae and has had plenty of time on the field in the offseason with cornerback Rasul Douglas missing from the team’s voluntary sessions and corner Christian Benford excused from the obligatory minicamp for a family problem. Elam has a great camp ahead of him to continue to show what he can do with Douglas and Benford as the favorites to start,” Getzenberg wrote.

July 26, 2023; Rochester, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam (24) participates in on-field drills during training camp at St. John Fisher College. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

As the report above indicates, Elam took full advantage of the absences of the team’s more established CBs. He likely won’t be able to surpass Douglas and Benford for a starting spot this coming season, but he just might have a chance to do so if he continues to impress in training camp.

This is potentially a good problem for Buffalo’s new cornerbacks coach, Jahmile Addae.

August 19, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) and cornerback Kaiir Elam (24) take the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 27-15. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

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