The Buffalo Bills are about to enter a new phase of excellence. Questions about when they would become a perennial playoff team and AFC Super Bowl contender have largely been answered. They are close to completing a mission that has eluded Western New York since the NFL’s rise as America’s preeminent football institution.
Highmark (née Ralph Wilson) Stadium will soon be replaced by a stunning, state-of-the-art fortress. The new venue will carry forward the legacy of the Bills’ home for 53 years—and, of course, the support of Bills Mafia. That fanbase, now one of the most passionate in the league, is ready to pack the house in support of a team with its sights firmly set on hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.
As teams gear up for spring workouts, the sting of the overtime loss to Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos should fuel the fire. Newly hired head coach Joe Brady is set to begin his tenure at the helm, leaning on Josh Allen, James Cook, Maxwell Hairston, and a talented core that already represents a contender.
They are close. With a strong showing in the upcoming NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, the Bills can take another step forward. Here’s how a seven-round approach could, (and should) play out to address key needs.
