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‘McDermott even cited data on drives that end in scores with or without explosive plays, saying “usually a scoring drive has baked into it an explosive run or an explosive pass or a big-time penalty on the defense.”’

‘“We’ll make that decision when we need to,” McDermott said about calling the defense. “Right now we’re just one step at a time.”’

‘There are some big question marks with this group this offseason, and they mostly start with Von Miller.’

‘It’s pretty remarkable to look at the roster and see only one of twelve players in the group on an expiring contract.’

‘Both McDermott and McVay were hired by their respective clubs in 2017 and join six others already on the committee.’

‘While the wide receiver position certainly has plenty of question marks, the tight end group is exactly the opposite. The Bills appear to be pretty set heading into 2024.’

‘General manager Brandon Beane said at his end-of-season press conference that he believes Stefon Diggs is still a true No. 1 wide receiver in the NFL. Diggs’ production at the beginning of the season was certainly on par with that. But from Week 10 on, he topped 50 yards only once, scored only one touchdown, and caught more than five passes only twice. Was it due to diminishing skill? Injury? Was it the result of Joe Brady‘s offense and play-calling? The Bills have to find out the answer to that question as they look assess the position.’

‘Hines, on the other hand, is still under contract with the team. The 27-year-old tore his ACL in an offseason jet ski accident and never played in 2023. The Bills will have a significant salary cap savings of close to $5 million in 2024 if he’s released this offseason. It’s hard to see them holding onto him at a $5.48 million salary cap price. A release or restructure at a lower salary cap are probably the two most likely outcomes.’

‘The only pertinent discussion about Josh Allen this off-season as whether or not the team will restructure his contract to create more salary cap space. Allen is scheduled to count for over $47 million against the team’s cap, but the Bills can convert most of his base salary into a signing bonus and take that number down to below $30 million. That seems like something they’ll be doing, at least in some capacity, if not all of it.’

‘The Bills are increasing Season Ticket package prices by an average of 10% next season, though the per-game price will mostly remain flat for most seating areas.’

‘While the 2024 package price will increase by an average of 10%, the per-game price will remain flat for most areas. The increase is only impacted due to the package increasing from nine games in Orchard Park in 2023 to 10 games in 2024.’

‘Also, Christian Taylor joins the Bills as a defensive quality control coach after being the offensive coordinator and running backs coach for William and Mary’s for the past four seasons.’

‘The Bills have one of the best offenses in the NFL thanks to the man who pulls the trigger, Josh Allen. However, it needs to be better. It needs to be more dangerous, and it needs to be more explosive. Which is why Beane has to address wide receiver early in the draft. Preferably on Day 1, but no later than Day 2.’

‘The Bills need to rejoin the ranks of teams that have terrific receiver tandems. The Miami Dolphins have Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, the Philadelphia Eagles have A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith, and the Cincinnati Bengals have Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, although Higgins will be an unrestricted free agent.’

‘Holcomb replaces Bobby Babich as the Bills’ new linebackers coach after Babich was announced as the new defensive coordinator earlier this week.’