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Analyst reveals key Bills path taken in NFL Draft
TL;DR
The Buffalo Bills focused on improving their defense in the NFL Draft after coaching changes. Analyst Zachary Pereles noted that the team executed their plan effectively, enhancing their defensive athleticism.
Key points
- Buffalo Bills needed to improve their defense after coaching changes.
- Joe Brady is the new head coach and Jim Leonhard is the defensive coordinator.
- The Bills executed a clear plan in the NFL Draft to enhance their defense.
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It was no secret that the Buffalo Bills had to improve the defense, especially after Sean McDermott was fired.
With Joe Brady taking over the head coaching role, and Jim Leonhard the defensive coordinator role, those were seen as positive changes.
But the roster had to be fixed, especially defensively, and in the draft, the Bills had a clear plan of attack and executed it to perfection.
For CBS Sports' Zachary Pereles, the Bills' defense got more athletic and better in the draft.
“After several early trades down, the Bills made 10 picks. Six of the first eight were on defense, and that includes second-rounders T.J. Parker and Davison Igbinosun,” Pereles wrote. “Both should contribute immediately and help shore up the run defense, especially.
"Fourth-round pick Kaleb Elarms-Orr ran a 4.47 40-yard dash and could bring some juice to the linebacker group, and fourth-round safety/nickel; Jalon Kilgore adds good physicality, size, athleticism and positional versatility; he ran a 4.40 40.”
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Q&A
What changes did the Buffalo Bills make in their coaching staff?
The Buffalo Bills appointed Joe Brady as head coach and Jim Leonhard as defensive coordinator.
How did the Bills address their defensive needs in the NFL Draft?
The Bills had a clear plan to improve their defense, which they executed effectively by selecting more athletic players.
Who is Zachary Pereles and what did he say about the Bills' draft?
Zachary Pereles is an analyst for CBS Sports who stated that the Bills' defense became more athletic and better as a result of their draft selections.