Bills’ secret for success is simple yet impossible to replicate
The Buffalo Bills are coming off a victory against their division-rival New England Patriots. Buffalo had been in a recent slump a few weeks ago, with many national pundits ruling the team out. Injuries and subpar quarterback play had many people writing them off. Since then, Buffalo has gone on a three-game winning streak, defying […]
The Buffalo Bills are coming off a victory against their division-rival New England Patriots.
Buffalo had been in a recent slump a few weeks ago, with many national pundits ruling the team out. Injuries and subpar quarterback play had many people writing them off.
Since then, Buffalo has gone on a three-game winning streak, defying the odds with injuries, acts of God, and a brutal road schedule.
Game-changer
Their success? Surprisingly it relies on the availability of one player. While there are plenty of outside factors, one statistic has guaranteed victory for the Bills this season
Jordan Poyer, when active, is the difference-maker for the Bills. Buffalo is impressively undefeated when Poyer suits up. The All-Pro safety is in a contract year with members of the Bills Mafia clamoring for a contract extension.
Jordan Poyer is the real deal
Poyer has been instrumental especially when you factor in the loss of Miach Hyde so early in the season. The already impressive defensive unit plays to an entirely new level when Poyer is on the field.
The talented safety has a knack for being in the right place, at the right time, seemingly every play. Highlight reel plays and interceptions galore are an offense's worst nightmare.
Plain and simple, Poyer is a game-changer for this team.
Tough decisions ahead
Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott have a tall task in figuring out the cap situation as stars Ed Oliver and Tremaine Edmunds are also due for a contract extension.
Poyer, top-six in the NFL in interceptions, has been a staple to the dominant Bills defense since his arrival despite missing significant time this season.
It'll be nearly impossible to replicate Poyer's success on the football field and in the overall community of Buffalo.
Bills Mafia often laments Brandon Beane as a wizard, let's see if he has any more magic up his sleeve with a contract extension.
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