PFF names biggest reason for optimism for Buffalo Bills in 2024
The Buffalo Bills will enter the 2024 season with the hopes of winning a fifth straight AFC East division title. Buffalo, however, isn't necessarily the favorite to win the division in the eyes of the national media. With the Miami Dolphins playing fast and free in South Beach and the New York Jets hoping that […]
The Buffalo Bills will enter the 2024 season with the hopes of winning a fifth straight AFC East division title.
Buffalo, however, isn't necessarily the favorite to win the division in the eyes of the national media.
With the Miami Dolphins playing fast and free in South Beach and the New York Jets hoping that Aaron Rodgers can still play at an MVP level, the national media has seemingly jumped on those two bandwagons despite the Bills' recent success in the division.
A big reason why that's the case is because the Bills no longer have wide receiver Stefon Diggs on the roster after he was traded to the Houston Texans earlier this offseason.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the Bills, Pro Football Focus thinks there's still a big reason for optimism for the franchise in 2024.
And it's because they believe quarterback Josh Allen can elevate the play of those around him.
From PFF: Josh Allen can elevate his supporting cast: Josh Allen is unquestionably one of the best quarterbacks in football. His physical skills are unique, even in an era of athletic quarterbacks. He led the NFL in overall grade and big-time throws last season. Despite the loss of Stefon Diggs and the perception of constant chaos in Buffalo, Allen is the main reason the Bills win games. The demise of his supporting cast is greatly exaggerated. While losing Diggs hurts, he did not have a 90-yard game after Week 6 last season. The offense became more balanced and the target share became more of a meritocracy as the campaign progressed. The combination of James Cook, Khalil Shakir, Curtis Samuel, Dalton Kincaid and rookies Keon Coleman and Ray Davis will be fully capable of winning the AFC East with Allen leading the charge.
Buffalo is essentially asking Allen to be Patrick Mahomes in 2024. It's not that they want him to play exactly like Mahomes, but they want Allen to do a lot with a little — which is what Mahomes has been tasked with doing the last couple of years due to salary cap constraints.
The Bills need Allen to continue to be a superstar. If he can continue to play at an MVP level, then the Bills will be as big of a threat in the AFC as anyone.
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