The Buffalo Bills enter the offseason with a familiar mandate. Their offense continues to run through Josh Allen, but the search for a true top receiving threat remains one of the franchise’s most persistent challenges.
With Joe Brady expected to further tailor the system around Allen’s strengths, there is growing sentiment that Buffalo must aggressively pursue a wide receiver capable of reshaping the passing game and stabilizing a position group that has seen significant turnover.
Here’s Why the Bills Are Being Urged To Make a Move at Wide Receiver
CBS Sports Senior NFL Columnist Pete Prisco believes one option stands above the rest: Alec Pierce, a player he views as an ascending talent who has only begun to tap into his potential.
“Early on in his career, [Pierce] was more of a one-trick pony. He was a guy with speed, just go, go, go. But last year, he developed into a wide receiver,” Prisco said. “His route running was really good. He became much more cognizant of where to run routes and how to beat defenses. And also, he became good at the 50/50 ball.”
Pierce’s growth showed up not only on film but in advanced metrics. He finished last season with a PFSN WR Impact score of 84.6, ranking ninth among all receivers and placing ahead of established names such as Nico Collins, CeeDee Lamb, and Drake London.
The jump reflected a more complete skill set, pairing his vertical speed with improved separation, timing, and contested‑catch reliability.
“He’s a good receiver who would fit in a lot of places. I’ll give you one. Buffalo,” Prisco said. “If I were the Buffalo Bills, I would do everything in my power to go get Alec Pierce. Can you imagine putting him out there with that speed?”
“If I were the Buffalo Bills, I would do everything in my power to go get Alec Pierce.”@PriscoCBS believes the Bills should do whatever it takes to sign WR Alec Pierce 🤔 pic.twitter.com/rZxf8Ogqhu
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The Bills have cycled through various combinations at wide receiver in recent seasons, but the need for a consistent downfield playmaker has remained.
Pierce’s 17 career touchdowns and ability to threaten defenses at multiple levels make him an intriguing fit for an offense that has leaned heavily on Allen’s improvisation and arm strength.
“Brady is going to build that [offense] around Josh Allen, you need to get him a No. 1 weapon, and Pierce would be great in Buffalo,” Prisco said.
Whether the Bills pursue Pierce is unclear, but Prisco’s push points to a broader sentiment. As long as Allen remains one of the league’s most dynamic quarterbacks, the urgency to surround him with a premier receiving threat will continue to shape Buffalo’s offseason priorities.
