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Buffalo Bills’ defense faces a pivotal season with Christian Benford emerging as the team’s most indispensable player outside of Josh Allen. Can Benford anchor Jim Leonhard’s new, aggressive scheme and hold together a young secondary under pressure? Joe Marino spotlights the cornerback’s critical role, assesses the irreplaceable dynamic that James Cook brings to the offense, and reveals key results from the Herd Mentality Discord community’s vote on Buffalo’s most vital contributors.
Joe Marino explores potential surprise training camp cuts—including DeWayne Carter—breaks down captain predictions with names like Josh Allen, DJ Moore, and Reed Ferguson, and questions O'Cyrus Torrence’s new contract value amidst league trends. Hear sharp takes on the defense’s range of outcomes, which Bills player could someday become a head coach, and what positional matchups mean for Buffalo’s 2026 competitive outlook. Is Buffalo built for sustained success, or are there new challenges on the horizon?
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