Eagles, Jets, and Bills beat writers discuss the success and future of their respective teams. Topics include the Eagles' Super Bowl win, Jalen Hurts' performance, AJ Brown's changing role, the impact of personalities on teams, covering Aaron Rodgers, risks and benefits of handing control to quarterbacks, Breezal's return from injury, Buffalo Bills' offseason improvements, weaknesses in defense, and the Bills' potential and pressure.
The Buffalo Bills have strengthened their offensive line and playmaker positions to reduce the workload on quarterback Josh Allen and create a more balanced offense.
The Bills recognize the linebacker position as their weakest starting position and may need to acquire a tackle before the season starts.
Overall, the Bills have made significant improvements to address weaknesses on both offense and defense, increasing their chances of meeting their Super Bowl aspirations.
Deep dives
Investing in offensive line depth
The Buffalo Bills have recognized the need to improve their offensive line depth, which was a major weakness last season. They have added talent through both free agency and the draft to ensure they have quality options to protect quarterback Josh Allen and create running lanes.
Addressing playmaker positions
The Bills have made significant moves to improve their playmaker positions, specifically at running back and wide receiver. They have added depth and talent with the likes of running back Dalton Kincaid and wide receivers Trencher Field, Deontay Hardy, and Khalil Shakir.
Reducing reliance on Josh Allen
Despite Josh Allen's breakout season in 2020, the Bills have recognized the need to reduce his workload and the pressure placed on him. By improving the offensive line and surrounding him with additional playmakers, the Bills aim to create a more balanced and less reliant offense.
Building a deeper and more balanced team
Overall, the Bills have made moves to build a deeper and more balanced team, addressing weaknesses on both the offensive line and playmaker positions. This gives them the opportunity to compete at a high level and meet their Super Bowl aspirations.
Offensive Improvements and Expectations for the Buffalo Bills
The podcast discusses the offensive improvements made by the Buffalo Bills in the previous season. It highlights the issues with the offensive line and the lack of receiving options, which led to a disjointed offense. The podcast suggests that the Bills have made changes to address these deficiencies, making them a better team than before. The optimistic case is that they could potentially be better than in previous years. The rookies drafted and their potential impact on the team is also mentioned.
Concerns about the Linebacker and Tackle Positions on the Buffalo Bills Defense
The podcast analyzes the linebacker position on the Buffalo Bills defense and points out that it is currently the team's weakest starting position. It discusses the various options the Bills have at middle linebacker and highlights the lack of standout players in that position. The tackle position on the defense is also a concern due to the retirement of Brandon Shell and the uncertainty surrounding Spencer Brown and Tommy Doyle. The podcast suggests that the Bills may need to be aggressive in acquiring a tackle before the season starts.
Robert Mays' training camp travels took him back out east over the previous week, and landed him with three teams all harboring Super Bowl aspirations this season. In Volume 4 of TAFS Goes Camping, Robert visits with Eagles beat writer Bo Wulf, Jets beat writer Zack Rosenblatt and Bills beat writer Joe Buscaglia.
