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9 hours ago
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Are Bills NFL's Most Entertaining Team?
Are Bills NFL's Most Entertaining Team? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There are a few quarterbacks who are worth the price of admission just to see them, and one is Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen. Advertisement Armed with a cannon and the running ability of some of the best running backs in football, Josh can do things not many others can on a football field, both throwing and running. That puts him in rare air, and he's coming off an MVP win in 2024. Looking ahead to 2025, the Bills' offense, led by Allen, features Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer, Dalton Kincaid, and James Cook as its main weapons, which feels like a strong group. But will the Bills be entertaining? USA Today's Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz has ranked all 32 teams based on how entertaining they'll be, and the Bills come in at No. 2, with the Baltimore Ravens taking top spot. Advertisement "Falling just short of the mountaintop has become an uncomfortable throughline for Buffalo in many ways," Middlehurst-Schwartz writes. "At least that's not the case in MVP voting, where Josh Allen seized the award for the organization for the first time since 1991. "Allen's place as one of the most exciting catalysts in the NFL isn't in question even as he enters the final season of his 20s. But for a true Super Bowl breakthrough, Buffalo might need someone from a receiving corps that has been merely good enough to emerge as great, and there's not one figure who appears to be a natural candidate to do so." Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) dives for a first down against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half in the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Given what Allen can do on the field, he is the very definition of must-watch, and he could put the Bills at No. 1 just on his presence alone. Advertisement But there are others, with Cook devastating out of the backfield, or Shakir and Coleman doing their work in the passing game. However, let's be truthful, the reason Buffalo is so high is all down to No. 17. He is a unicorn, and puts bums on seats every Sunday, and as long as he is upright, the Bills will always be one of the most entertaining teams in football. Related: Bills Mafia Has Tyreek Hill Answer To Crazy Question Related: Bills Criticism and Rumors Focus On Both of Josh Allen's Tight Ends This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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3 days ago
- Business
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Bills' Spending Spree Labeled Best Decision of Offseason
Bills' Spending Spree Labeled Best Decision of Offseason originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Buffalo dished out a lot of dollar bills this offseason. Pun intended. The Bills' front office re-signed a handful of home-grown stars to new contracts. Most notably, star quarterback and league MVP Josh Allen inked a six-year, $258 million extension with a $150 million guaranteed - the most guaranteed money in NFL history. Advertisement Other big contributors like receiver Khalil Shakir, edge rusher Greg Rousseau, cornerback Christian Benford and linebacker Terrel Bernard each got large four-year deals as well. There is still one major contract left to go, with starting running back James Cook still disgruntled with the team's management of his extension eligibility. However, Sports Illustrated still named this Bills spending spree among the best decisions of any team this offseason. "So often, teams that get close to a ring but fail for a few years decide to make drastic changes to both the coaching staff and the roster. In Buffalo's case, the Bills decided to double down on the current group," Matt Verderme wrote. The quartet of re-signees - excluding Allen - does not have a single Pro Bowl nod, but each player is a rising star at their position. Not only does Buffalo keep their young core together, but they also sign each on relatively team-friendly deals compared to their anticipated value down the line. Advertisement "The only remaining question in this realm is running back James Cook, who has a year left on his rookie deal," Verderame continued. "Cook led the league with 16 rushing touchdowns in 2024 but is still slated for free agency. If Cook re-signs at some point, that's another home run for Beane and the Bills." Of course, having been on the doorstep of a breakthrough for the past few years, the goal is for this year's roster to finally summit the AFC mountain and reach the Super Bowl. But if the Bills come up short again in 2025, they can be comfortable that the work done this offseason will maintain a contending roster for years to come. Once those Super Bowl dreams become a reality, it will be money well spent. Advertisement Related: 'Nothing Missing' Bills Praised in Latest 2025 Power Rankings Related: Bills Ex Rejects Contract Offer from Rival Dolphins to Remain Free Agent This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
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4 days ago
- Sport
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Could Bills' 'Underrated' Receiver Become Josh Allen's No. 1?
Could Bills' 'Underrated' Receiver Become Josh Allen's No. 1? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Last season, without a genuine No. 1 weapon, the Buffalo Bills' receiver room was questioned, as Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis were asked to move on. Advertisement With a receiver-by-committee approach, the Bills averaged a crisp 30.9 points per game and became one of the best offenses in football. Slot merchant Khalil Shakir took it upon himself to be the default No. 1 and posted 821 yards and four touchdowns from 76 receptions (all career highs) as he led Buffalo in every key category except touchdowns. But despite Shakir's continual improvement, Bleacher Report has named him as one of the most underrated receivers in football. "Khalil Shakir was touted as one of the major steals of the 2022 draft after the Buffalo Bills snagged him on Day 3 that year, but it took some time for the receiver to start realizing his immense potential," Bleacher Report writes. Advertisement "Shakir should only get better with another offseason to prepare as the reigning MVP's favorite weapon. Expect Shakir to finally slip the underrated label and break out as one of the NFL's stars with his best effort yet in 2025." Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allencelebrates with WR Khalil Shakir (10) after scoring a touchdown in a 2025 AFC divisional-round Fisher-Imagn Images In Khalil's three seasons, each year, he has improved, so perhaps 2025 is the year he will crack the famous 1,000-yard mark as a member of Joe Brady's offense. Granted, as part of an offense that has a handful of quality receivers, that might be tough, but Shakir did it last season; there's nothing to suggest he can't do it again and better. We think he is sneaking under the radar of defenses, but the more he continues to develop that connection with Josh Allen, the more attention he will receive. Advertisement And who knows, maybe the 2025 season is where Shakir takes that No. 1 receiver role, and finally ditches the "underrated" tag. Related: Analyst Reveals Bills' Josh Allen 'Earned The Right' To Be MVP Related: Tyreek Hill Unleashes NSFW Rant on Bills Mafia This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
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6 days ago
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Can Bills' Josh Allen Win Super Bowl With Average Receiver Room?
Can Bills' Josh Allen Win Super Bowl With Average Receiver Room? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Buffalo Bills' receiver room has gotten a lot of attention this offseason, with many of the thought that Josh Allen needs more weapons. Advertisement Having lost Amari Cooper and Mack Hollins, the Bills "replaced" them with Joshua Palmer, Elijah Moore, and Leviska Shenault Jr. That trio comes to a room already housing Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, Curtis Samuel, Dalton Kincaid, and Dawson Knox. But the big issue for some is the lack of a No. 1 star to bring the group together. As such, the overall look of the room for Pro Football Focus leaves a bit to be desired despite its potential, and in ranking all 32 receiver rooms, Buffalo's comes in at No. 19. "The Bills put forth a diverse passing attack in 2024, with eight players seeing more than 30 targets," Pro Football Focus writes. "Khalil Shakir not only led them in targets but also in PFF receiving grade (80.1). Second-year wideout Keon Coleman could be in for a massive season after earning just a 68.8 PFF receiving grade as a rookie. Advertisement "Meanwhile, Dalton Kincaid cracked the top 10 of PFF's tight end rankings with the ninth-best PFF WAR figure at the position over the past two seasons. The Bills will be without Mack Hollins and Amari Cooper from last year's group, but their potential remains high." Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allencelebrates with WR Khalil Shakir (10) after scoring a touchdown in a 2025 AFC divisional-round Fisher-Imagn Images The receiver-by-committee approach worked last season, with Allen leading the offense to average 30.9 points per game, so the lack of a No. 1 weapon didn't hinder the group. Yet, some think it will in 2025. Ranking the room 19th might seem a little harsh, as with the expected improvement of Coleman and Kincaid, who dealt with injuries last year, Allen's weapons "should" be better than a year ago. Advertisement But if Buffalo's receivers needed any more motivation ahead of what might be a defining year, they just got it. Related: Veteran Bills Receiver Predicted to Be Cut Related: Bills' 2025 'To-Do List' Revealed This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
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7 days ago
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Bills Receiver Narrative Still Being Pushed
Bills Receiver Narrative Still Being Pushed originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Last season proved that Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen doesn't need a No. 1 receiver to be successful and lead his team to a deep playoff run. Advertisement Allen won MVP and led an offense that averaged 30.9 points per game, with a 13-3 record (sat out Week 18). This body of work suggests that the receiver room is set. But with Mack Hollins and Amari Cooper leaving, and Joshua Palmer, Elijah Moore and Laviska Shenault Jr. coming in, the Bills' weapons appear to be at least as good on paper as last season. Yet, the narrative that Allen needs more help continues to be pushed, and Bleacher Report is the latest publication to run with it, only to contradict itself. Bleacher Report lists receiver as Buffalo's biggest need, but then proceeds to say: "Josh Allen has proved he doesn't need an elite supporting cast to create an elite offense. The Bills were second in EPA per play despite Khalil Shakir leading all receivers with 821 yards. The Bills' group of playmakers was not elite, but it did work well together. Advertisement "Dalton Kincaid, Shakir and Keon Coleman are all still early in their NFL careers. If each of them takes the next step and becomes an even more reliable target for Allen, then the team should be able to make a run at being the top offense in the league in every category." Bills quarterback Josh Allen congratulates receiver Khalil Shakir on his touchdown Germano / USA TODAY NETWORK So color us confused. The Bills "need" a receiver, but if everyone improves, that could be a top unit? With Coleman entering Year 2 and Kincaid not dealing with a knee injury that had plagued him, both should see improvements in 2025. Additionally, Palmer can be seen as an upgrade over Cooper, at the very least, and possibly Hollins. Advertisement Then we have Curtis Samuel and Khalil Shakir, who round out the offense. If all take even a slight step forward, as Bleacher Report suggests, the unit could be one of the best in the league. And that's without another receiver being signed. Related: Is A Gabe Davis Bills Reunion Worth A Bills Look? Related: Bills Offense Ranked Best in League Despite One Glaring Flaw This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
