BILLS SQUAD SHOW: Jim Leonhard DEMANDS better; "Time to get good at SOMETHING"; BUF/LV Preview
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Buffalo Bills' defense faces tough scrutiny as coordinator Jim Leonhard demands immediate improvement—can the team become truly good at something before it's too late? Joe Marino, Jeremy White, and Jerry Ostroski analyze Josh Allen’s dynamic yet unpredictable performances, the defense’s mix of run-stopping success and pass-coverage struggles, and why shifting to more man coverage could hold the key to midseason progress.
Key topics include safety and linebacker upgrades with the likes of Budda Baker floated as potential trade targets, Greg Rousseau’s emergence, and James Cook’s explosive running—and costly fumbles. Chris Trapasso joins to break down Allen’s mechanics, his work with guru Chris Hess, and whether the quarterback is overthinking his technique. With the Bills Mafia taking over Las Vegas ahead of the Raiders showdown, questions loom: is Buffalo’s offensive firepower enough to offset defensive concerns, and which matchups should fans watch as the AFC playoff race tightens?
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