In today’s edition of the Buffalo Bills daily links, we offer up observations from OTAs, check in to see who reported to One Bills Drive and who was still missing, and why cornerback Dane Jackson, edge rusher Greg Rousseau and linebacker Tyrell Adams were turning heads with their performances.
We also hear why at least one national columnist feels big things are in store this year for linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, discuss why offensive coordinator Brian Daboll and the Bills might not be believers in the “featured workhorse” theory at running back, examine how quarterback Josh Allen can raise his game following his MVP-caliber season, learn why left tackle Dion Dawkins knows he still has room to improve his game, and much more!
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Observations from OTAs
7 observations from Bills OTAs Week 2 practice: Stefon Diggs, Emmanuel Sanders arrive; more Dane Jackson - syracuse.com
Only seven players were absent on Wednesday for the Bills’ practice inside the stadium.
Observations from Bills OTA practice: Mitch Trubisky on target | Buffalo Bills News | NFL | buffalonews.com
“The new Bills’ No. 2 quarterback, signed as a free agent from Chicago to upgrade the spot behind Josh Allen, enjoyed an accurate day,” writes Mark Gaughan.
Tremaine Edmunds’ best football is ‘for sure’ ahead of him and more Bills observations from Week 2 of OTAs – The Athletic
Dane Jackson continues to impress and a rookie defensive lineman showed valuable traits that could pay dividends for the Bills. (Subscription required).
Bills wasting no time at OTAs - WGR 550
“While seven players were still absent from Wednesday’s session of organized team activities in Orchard Park, three notable players were back on the field for the Buffalo Bills after not being present for last week’s media-available session,” writes Sal Capaccio.
Respect fuels high participation rate at Bills spring workouts | OTAs Week 2 - BuffaloBills.com
Jordan Poyer and Dion Dawkins talk about the value of OTAs and why so many players are participating in 2021.
New Bills linebacker Tyrell Adams making impact at OTAs - newyorkupstate.com
Bills signed former Houston Texans LB to 1-year deal in March.
Expert predicts big things from LB Tremaine Edmunds
NFL insider: Bills’ Tremaine Edmunds will win NFL DPOY - WGR 550
Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports predicts Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds will win NFL Defensive Player of the Year this season, giving the Bills another breakout star.
NFL insider predicts Bills’ Tremaine Edmunds to win DPOY - newyorkupstate.com
The Bills linebacker is entering his fourth season at just 23 years old.
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“It’s time to go bold, with forecasts for Justin Herbert, Patrick Mahomes, Bradley Chubb and more,” writes Jason La Canfora.
Raising the bar for MVP candidate Josh Allen
Bills' Josh Allen looking for ways to improve after MVP runner-up year - Buffalo Bills Blog- ESPN
Entering a crucial season on the field and with his contract, Buffalo's quarterback is focused on sharpening his game following a breakout Year 3.
Dion Dawkins knows he can get even better
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“Dawkins finished 21st in Pro Football Focus’ ranking of offensive tackles in 2020,” writes Jay Skurski.
Odds and ends
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