The Buffalo Bills stared at the same familiar ceiling again this offseason. After failing to climb Mount Mahomes for the fourth time since Josh Allen assumed quarterback responsibilities for them, Buffalo had to take a tough look in the mirror. While there were many positives to take away from the 2024 season, the result wasn’t one.
As a result, the Bills were hell-bent on acquiring the right pieces around their superstar quarterback and reigning league MVP. While they did an admirable job, one area of need did not receive the massive upgrade many anticipated. So much so that one analyst went so far as to call Buffalo’s choice uninspiring.
Have the Buffalo Bills Done Enough?
In 2024, they finished fourth on PFSN’s Offense+ metric. However, rather than embracing their quarterback’s rocket arm and quick thinking, the organization relied on one of the most dominant run games across the league, powered by Allen himself.
Unfortunately, that shift in identity wasn’t enough to finally overcome their playoff demons, as an AFC Championship Game loss to the Chiefs once again signalled the end of their season. The Bills’ agenda this offseason was adding star power across the field, on offense and defense.
The trio of Michel Hoecht, Larry Ogunjobi, and Joey Bosa is a high-risk, high-reward acquisition that could significantly bolster their 17th-ranked defense on PFSN’s Defense+ metric. But their off-field and injury concerns are something that Buffalo is going to have to navigate.
However, for Seth Walder of ESPN, who broke down each team’s offseason, the biggest oversight from the Bills came on the offense. Calling it their “big” move at receiver, he was particularly disappointed with the addition of Joshua Palmer as the sole addition at the wide receiver spot, particularly after Buffalo passed on drafting a receiver until the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Why Is Joshua Palmer Such a Concerning Addition?
After four seasons in the league, Palmer has yet to tally 800 yards in a season, despite playing with another elite quarterback, Justin Herbert. “Palmer is an uninspiring choice,” Walder began, before adding, “The reality is that wide receiver is a weakness, but the Bills are also basically capped out.”
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With no real alternatives available, it might once again be on Allen’s shoulders, and legs, to carry Buffalo’s offense to something resembling functionality. However, with no real threats at wideout, it might limit their scope, particularly in the postseason.
Unless Keon Colemann, last year’s 33rd overall pick, blossoms into a legitimate WR1, it’s hard to imagine a scenario where the team can overcome other squads rife with superstars like the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals, let alone Kansas City.
