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October 6, 2024, Houston, Texas, U.S: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman 0 prior to the start of the second half between the Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX on October 6, 2024. Houston U.S – ZUMAw137 20241006_aap_w137_089 Copyright: xErikxWilliamsx
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October 6, 2024, Houston, Texas, U.S: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman 0 prior to the start of the second half between the Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX on October 6, 2024. Houston U.S – ZUMAw137 20241006_aap_w137_089 Copyright: xErikxWilliamsx
Essentials Inside The Story
- Playoff failure forces Buffalo into reset around Josh Allen
- Coaching change sharpens urgency to upgrade offense and defense
- Draft targets speed, pass rush, and secondary stability
Another exit from the playoffs before reaching the Super Bowl led to the dismissal of Sean McDermott, the team’s long-time head coach. The team desperately needs more downfield weapons for quarterback Josh Allen, as well as help on all three levels of the defense.
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Wide Receiver
At the time they made the pick, I questioned the choice of Keon Coleman, an inconsistent wideout from Florida State who does his own thing. Considering the recent comments of owner Terry Pegula, Coleman may be wearing a different uniform next season. The argument could be made that the Bills need two receivers.
Where Does Bills Still Lack Elite Talent?
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Pass Rusher
Joey Bosa was signed to a one-year contract last season and responded with just five sacks. A.J. Epenesa has never lived up to expectations, and there’s nothing in the pipeline.
Safety
Taylor Rapp, who played just six games last season, is in the final year of his contract. His best football is behind him. Veteran backup Jordan Poyer is a free agent and will be 35 years old when the season starts.
MOCK DRAFT:
ROUND 1: KC Concepcion/WR/Texas A&M
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December 20, 2025, College Station, Texas, USA: Texas A&M wide receiver KC CONCEPCION 7 carries the ball after a catch during the CFB First Round playoff game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Miami Hurricanes on December 20, 2025 in College Station, Texas. Miami won, 10-3. College Station USA – ZUMAc201 20251220_zap_c201_056 Copyright: xScottxColemanx
I’ve felt pretty good about this pick through the early process of mock drafts. Concepcion can take the top off the defense and give Buffalo the vertical threat it hasn’t had since Stefon Diggs was traded. The Aggies junior also brings impact as a return specialist.
ROUND 2: Genesis Smith/S/Arizona
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NCAA, College League, USA Football 2023: Valero Alamo Bowl Arizona vs Oklahoma DEC 28 December 28, 2023: Arizona Wildcats safety Genesis Smith 12 celebrates his interception with teammates during the Valero Alamo Bowl NCAA football game between the Arizona Wildcats and the Oklahoma Sooners in San Antonio, TX. ..Trask Smith/CSM Credit Image: Trask Smith/Cal Media California USA EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx ZUMA-20231228_zma_c04_145.jpg TraskxSmithx csmphotothree215430
Smith is a rangy free safety who does a great job defending the run. He possesses terrific size and next-level ball skills.
ROUND 3: Brian Parker II/IOL/Duke
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Starters Connor McGovern (center) and David Edwards (guard) are slated for free agency. The Bills have young talent on the offensive line depth chart, but Parker, who played right tackle in college, has more upside than any of them.
ROUND 4: Max Llewellyn/DE/Iowa
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NCAA, College League, USA Football 2025: Iowa Vs USC NOV 15 November 15, 2025 Los Angeles, CA.USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava 14 runs looking to pass as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Max Llewellyn 48 defends in action in the second quarter during the NCAA Football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the USC Trojans at the Coliseum in Los Angeles, California..Mandatory Photo Credit: Louis Lopez/Cal Media Credit Image: Louis Lopez/Cal Sport Media Los Angeles Ca United States of America EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx ZUMA-20251115_zma_c04_1205.jpg LouisxLopezx csmphotothree444117
Llewellyn is a perfect fit for the Bills system and an explosive athlete with great upside. Like another former Hawkeye on the roster, A.J. Epenesa, he looks better than he plays, but he’s worth a roll of the dice on Day 3.
Buffalo has reached the point where promise alone is no longer enough. If this reset works, Josh Allen finally gets the support he’s been missing.
