1. Does Josh Allen have a shot at league MVP?
CB: I think his late surge here in the second half gives him a shot at it. Seattle’s Russell Wilson has fallen off the last month so Allen’s only real competition is Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers. With 39 total touchdowns, he’s in the top three in the league. And the historic season that the Bills have put together only helps his cause. Not to mention the fact that there aren’t many other household names on Buffalo’s roster like there are for Kansas City. I don’t think it’s likely, but it’s possible.
ML: He absolutely does, and he’s clearly been making a push in recent weeks. I still think it’s Patrick Mahomes’ MVP to lose, however. At this rate, Mahomes may go down as the greatest quarterback of all-time; I don’t know if I’ve ever seen anything like him. That’s no knock on Allen whatsoever because Allen has been looking more and more like Mahomes as of late. Either way, it’s pretty surreal to even put a Buffalo QB in this conversation, isn’t it?
2. Is the defense really better or just more opportunistic?
CB: If it’s taking advantage of more opportunities, then it is better. The biggest difference in I see is their aggressiveness. Leslie Frazier has dialed up more blitz schemes to create more pressure after it was evident that rushing with just a front four wasn’t working. Recognizing that the offense was going to score 27-30 points a game regardless of who they were playing affords a coordinator the license to be more aggressive. The result is a defense that hunts and seizes opportunities to take the ball away and give this offense more possessions.
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TRACKING TRAINING CAMP
Bills Digest was there for all the big moments at training camp. Here are some observations …
‘We're constantly trying to evolve'
For more on what’s happening within Buffalo’s offense, here are some highlights from offensive coordinator Brian Daboll’s recent press conferences.
‘On the field you must flip that switch'
Here are some highlights from head coach Sean McDermott’s recent press conferences.
ALLEN GETS HISTORIC DEAL
Bills QB now under contract through 2028
Right back in the swing of things
It’s fair to say that this year’s Bills training camp looks wildly different from those of the past.
1st & Ten with STEFON DIGGS
Stefon Diggs had one of the best seasons ever by a Bills receiver in 2020, and he’s looking for an encore. Diggs was clearly amped up and ready to go as the Bills began their preparations for the new season, leading the huddle and supporting his teammates as they kicked off training camp in Orchard Park. Diggs recently touched on his goals for the upcoming season for both himself and the team in an informative discussion with members of the media. Here are the highlights from that discussion.
RUNNING BACKS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS
Aaron Jones, Packers 5-9 • 208 pounds • 27 years old A fifth-round steal in the 2017 draft out of UTEP, Jones is equally proficient in the running and passing games. He rushed for more than 1,000 yards the last two years, and caught 49 and 47 passes, respectively. He’s also a touchdown machine with 30 TDs the last two years (25 rushing and 5 receiving). The son of two career Army officers, he’s a tough, driven player and the kind of guy players want on their team.
THE RIGHT STUFF?
Keeping two important starters is a priority as the right side of the O-line hits free agency
QUARTERBACKS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS
Dak Prescott, Cowboys 6-2 • 235 pounds • 27 years old A solid starter who has a nice TD-INT ratio over his first five seasons (104-40), Prescott is an accurate thrower and very mobile. However, he’s coming off a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle, so it remains to be seen if this will impact his game moving forward.
TIGHT ENDS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS
Hunter Henry, Chargers 6-5 • 250 pounds • 29 years old A very talented player, Henry has had issues staying healthy, unable to complete an NFL season, including missing the entire 2018 season with a torn ACL. But when healthy, he’s a terrific all-around tight end who really connected with Justin Herbert in 2020 with 60 catches. Henry is very good at finding holes in zone coverage.
