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'Desperate' Bills Commended For Roster Upgrades Toward Super Bowl Chase
'Desperate' Bills Commended For Roster Upgrades Toward Super Bowl Chase originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Buffalo Bills were outclassed during the AFC Championship Game last season, especially on the defensive side of the ball. It was the big reason why the team lost to the Kansas City Chiefs ... again. Since that loss, though, Buffalo has done a great deal in an effort to upgrade and improve the unit once and for all ... in a chase for the Super Bowl. The moves made have been largely celebrated. Free agents like Joey Bosa, Larry Ogunjobi, and Michael Hoecht were just a few of the new arrivals needed to bolster the entire unit. (Though the early suspensions of the latter two cast a shadow here.) The team also used six of its nine draft picks as a way to solve some of their bigger defensive holes as well. Pro Football Focus writer Dalton Wasserman, in particular, praised the Bills for addressing their defensive needs in the draft. "The Bills desperately needed cornerback help after they earned the second-lowest team PFF coverage grade in the NFL last season," Wasserman said. "Their Super Bowl hopes have been repeatedly dashed by an inability to make defensive stops in big moments. They used this year's draft to alleviate that problem." "Desperate''? That's a bit much. Josh Allen is the face of the franchise and that won't be changing anytime soon. Indeed, we believe as long as that goes unchanged, Buffalo is a contender. But if the Bills want to win a Super Bowl? Yes, their defense must become more of a reason for the team to win ... creating a seesaw effect in which there is offensive and defensive balance for the opponent to deal with. That balanced concept is the model the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles both followed over the last few years. It seems that Buffalo is adopting that mindset as well. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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03-07-2025
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Jayden Daniels' Commanders Own One 'Significant Advantage' In Super Bowl Chase
Jayden Daniels' Commanders Own One 'Significant Advantage' In Super Bowl Chase originally appeared on Athlon Sports. One year. That's all it took for Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels to change the trajectory of the Washington Commanders. Yes, Adam Peters and owner Josh Harris played their roles too, but Quinn and Daniels brought it to life. Advertisement A 12-5 record and an NFC Championship appearance is a superb first act, but the problem with that is it is a tough one to follow up. But Peters has done his best to make sure the Commanders get a decent shot at replicating last year's efforts, trading for Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil. The vibe is now different in the nation's capital, and for good reason, with Daniels showing to be every bit the franchise star the organization wanted him to be. And because of that, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer thinks the franchise's future is in good hands. "The Commanders may not win 12 games or go to the NFC title game, as they did last season," Breer said. "However, the team-building efforts of Dan Quinn and Adam Peters, who have brought in players such as Marshon Lattimore, Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil at premium positions, has been impressive. Having Jayden Daniels will also give them a significant advantage moving forward. The future is very bright in D.C." Advertisement Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn (L) and quarterback Jayden Daniels (5). Geoff Burke-Imagn Images As the ready for a Super Bowl chase? Some see a regression coming, and let's face it, a 12-5 season and championship appearance is a tough thing to achieve consistently, but the Commanders have as good a shot as anyone to do it. Daniels, along with Deebo, Terry McLaurin, Zach Ertz, a solid offensive line, and run game, give offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury some serious weapons to play with. If Jayden can avoid the dreaded sophomore slump, Washington will be in business in the NFC and Super Bowl races. And even if they stumble in 2025, the franchise is well-placed to be around the rim for the foreseeable future thanks to nailing their draft selection of Daniels. Advertisement Related: Commanders Trade for T.J. Watt Listed Among Five 'Likely' Calls Related: Commanders Rumors Ignore Shockingly Disrespected Tight End Zach Ertz This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
