Beane was in the Panthers' front office when Carolina drafted Samuel in 2017, while Brady served as the versatile wideout's offensive coordinator during his career-best 2020 season. That campaign included a career-high 41 rush attempts for 200 yards and two touchdowns on the ground for Samuel, who'll help fill the void created by the departures of Gabe Davis and Trent Sherfield in free agency.

Coleman was taken with the 33rd overall pick out of Florida State by the Bills as part of the offseason effort to refurbish a receiver corps that lost both Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. Brooks notes the fact Josh Allen heavily endorsed the selection of Coleman, and the receiver's impressive size, athleticism and leaping ability could make him a sneaky candidate to generate the kind of numbers that could secure him Offensive Rookie of the Year honors over several other more publicized candidates.

After Gabe Davis departed for Jacksonville in free agency and Stefon Diggs was traded to Houston, Buffalo attempted to fill the void at wide receiver by signing veterans Curtis Samuel and Marquez Valdes-Scantling and drafting Keon Coleman in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. While Diggs in particular was a vocal leader during his four seasons with the Bills, Dawkins relays in the interview that Allen has been more verbal during offseason practices to bring the incoming skill position players up to speed with the offense. While Samuel, Valdes-Scantling and Coleman get acclimated, Allen figures to lean on returning faces like Khalil Shakir, Dalton Kincaid and James Cook early in the regular season.

Allen is the focal point of the offense, but Bernard is the MVP of Buffalo's defense. The 2022 third-round draft pick is coming off a breakout sophomore regular season in which he posted a team-high 143 tackles to go with 6.5 sacks and three interceptions. Bernard missed Buffalo's playoff loss to Kansas City due to an ankle injury, so keeping the linebacker healthy will be crucial for Buffalo's Super Bowl aspirations.

The right tackle is coming off a breakout 2023 campaign, and Brown is heading into the final year of his rookie contract after being a third-round pick in 2021. Buffalo had to make some tough cap decisions this spring after absorbing a lot of dead money by trading Stefon Diggs to Houston, but finding room to lock up Brown ahead of free agency would likely save the Bills money in the long run.

With the Bills sending All-Pro pass catcher Stefon Diggs to the Texans in the offseason, Buffalo's wide receiver corps is headlined by Curtis Samuel, Khalil Shakir and 2024 second-round pick Keon Coleman. Kincaid began 2023 as the backup tight end to Dawson Knox, but the former blossomed in the second half of the season and became a go-to option for quarterback Josh Allen. Kincaid had 73 catches for 673 yards and two touchdowns in 2023 during the regular season, and the second-year tight end out of Utah should draw plenty of attention from opposing defenses, particularly in the red zone with his 6-foot-4, 240-pound frame.

Orr believes that the Bills not replacing Stefon Diggs with a true No. 1 wideout in the offseason was due, in part, to the production of Shakir and tight end Dalton Kincaid last year. Buffalo drafted Keon Coleman in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft and added veteran Curtis Samuel in free agency, but Shakir should carve out a significant role in the offense out of the slot position. In 2023, Shakir caught 86.7 percent of his targets for 611 receiving yards in the regular season, and in two playoff games he caught 11 passes on 13 targets for 75 yards and two touchdowns.

Edholm makes an interesting case for Allen's candidacy, which, on some level, could initially be a bit counterintuitive due to the losses at wide receiver the Bills sustained this offseason. Gone are both Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, but Edholm makes the case that it's because of those departures that Allen will be more important than ever to his team. While Buffalo did reload to an extent by adding Curtis Samuel, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and first-round pick Keon Coleman this offseason, Allen's playmaking ability may be more important than ever and therefore lead to some standout individual numbers.

Edwards signed a one-year contract with the Bills in hopes of returning to a starting role after playing a part-time role in Kansas City's championship-winning secondary last season. Bishop is challenging Edwards for the free safety spot next to starting strong safety Taylor Rapp, and Edwards' bid to impress his new team's coaching staff has been hampered by a shoulder injury, which kept the veteran safety out of OTAs and limited his participation during minicamp.

Buffalo invested the 60th overall pick in April's draft on the Utah product, who finished his college career with 198 tackles, including 21.5 for loss and 7.5 sacks, along with three interceptions, four fumble recoveries and a forced fumble. Reuter points out the offseason departure of Jordan Poyer and potential retirement of Micah Hyde open the door for Bishop to begin making an impact at the pro level immediately, and he feels the rookie's above-average tackling, athleticism, football IQ and blitzing acumen will all facilitate that development.

The veteran speedster has largely profiled as a deep threat throughout his career, but he's coming off a particularly difficult 2023 in Kansas City, where he posted a modest 21-315-1 line during 16 regular-season games. However, Valdes-Scantling, who's averaged 17.1 yards per reception over his six-year career, tallied seven catches for 120 yards and a touchdown over the Chiefs' final three postseason contests and will be paired with another strong-armed, playmaking quarterback in Josh Allen in his new Buffalo digs.

Kincaid is undoubtedly poised for more opportunity than the solid amount he already saw as a rookie in 2023, as the offseason departures of Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis should open up plenty of targets. The second-year tight end already offered a glimpse of his upside last season, tallying 73 receptions for 673 yards and two touchdowns across 16 regular-season games before adding a combined 8-104-1 line over two postseason contests.

In identifying potential breakout candidates on offense for the coming season, Brooks makes a strong case for Shakir, who could operate as the de facto No. 1 receiver in the Bills' air attack, at least early in the season. Shakir, who sustained a lower-body injury during Buffalo's minicamp but is expected to be healthy for training camp, already flashed upside by posting a 39-611-2 line in 2023, and there are plenty of targets to be absorbed in the team's offense now that both Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis are off the roster.

This isn't the first time Allen has revamped his delivery, as he said that he barely recognizes himself when he watches tape of his college throws at Wyoming. The star quarterback is unlikely to face much of an adjustment period, as he describes this latest change as "just making sure I'm crossing the T's and dotting the I's." Allen is hoping the improved efficiency in his motion will help him cut down on interceptions after he threw a career-high 18 in 2023.

The veteran linebacker saw his 2023 campaign end in Week 5 due to a fractured right leg. Bills coach Sean McDermott said during last week's OTAs that Milano was on schedule in his recovery, but that it would be "closer to training camp until we see him out there." Milano recorded 99 tackles and a career-high 11 passes defended over 15 regular-season games in 2022.

Claypool signed with the Bills on a one-year, $1.35 million contract May 3, which marked the fourth team he's been with over the past two years. He spent the second half of 2023 with the Dolphins, and he played 102 snaps on special teams, recording five tackles. Despite the fall from where he was in his first two seasons in Pittsburgh, Claypool noted Tuesday that his time in Miami "made me realize my love for the game...when I did get the opportunity out there, I loved it."

Patra notes Miller is no lock to make the final roster even with $8.5 million guaranteed to him on the team books, considering he didn't record a sack over 12 regular-season games last season. The veteran pass rusher also hasn't earned a Pro Bowl nod since 2019, and although his 2022 knee injury could have still been affecting him last season, the fact Miller is 35 years old may make it difficult for him to bounce back to his once-elite form.

Allen noted to NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero in a recent appearance that Coleman's "play style is what we needed in our offense" and added the consensus he got on the rookie from team brass is that he's not afraid to be a physical receiver. Coleman brings formidable size at 6-foot-3, 213 pounds, and he leveraged that frame with the Seminoles for 11 touchdown grabs in 2023.

Allen went into the offseason hoping for a big-bodied receiver, and with the departures of Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, there was certainly room on the depth chart. The additions of veterans Mack Hollins and Curtis Samuel help, but Allen noted on an appearance on NFL Network Insiders that he felt Coleman's "play style is what we needed in our offense."

Buffalo drafted Keon Coleman with the 33rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and also bolstered its wide receiver room by taking fliers on numerous veterans, including Curtis Samuel, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chase Claypool and Mack Hollins. Nonetheless, Shakir is poised to emerge as a primary weapon for Josh Allen after the Bills traded away Stefon Diggs. Shakir showed dramatic improvement with 611 receiving yards in 2023 after a 161-yard rookie season in 2022, and he's in position to take another substantial step forward in 2024.

Shook has Allen behind Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, C.J. Stroud and Tua Tagovailoa. Allen has accounted for between 42 and 45 combined passing and rushing touchdowns in each of the past four seasons, but he hasn't won MVP or played in a Super Bowl. Shook believes a difficult schedule coupled with the departure of top wide receiver Stefon Diggs will lead to another non-MVP season for Allen.

Though he ultimately landed with the Bills, Valdes-Scantling also received interest from both the Chargers and Saints. The veteran projects to compete for snaps in a Buffalo wide receiver corps that lacks established options at the top of the depth chart after the departures of Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis.

After trading four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs to Houston and losing Gave Davis to the Jaguars in free agency, Buffalo used its first pick of the 2024 NFL Draft to select Coleman in the second round, 33rd overall. Coleman has already generated buzz among Bills fans with his comments during his pre-draft interview and introductory press conference, and the Florida State product's 6-foot-3, 213-pound frame and big-catch ability will make him a go-to target for quarterback Josh Allen. With Diggs and Davis gone, Coleman is set to be a top playmaker in the Bills' offense alongside running back James Cook and pass catchers Khalil Shakir, Curtis Samuel and Dalton Kincaid.

The Bills selected Davis in the fourth round, and at 5-foot-8 and 211 pounds, his calling card is power. He should immediately have the chance to serve as a complement to James Cook in the backfield, though his ability to deliver fantasy value will come down to whether he is able to wrestle some rushing touchdowns away from Josh Allen near the goal line.

The Bills seem like a natural landing spot for the physically gifted but underachieving receiver, whose career is in need of a reset after a significant downturn over the last pair of campaigns. Claypool looked like a rising star after posting a combined 121-1,733-11 line in his first two seasons with the Steelers, so if he can rediscover something close to that form, he should have ample opportunity in a Bills receiver room that is being completely revamped this offseason.

The Bills lost two of their top three pass catchers this offseason in Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. They made a step toward replenishing the depth chart by selecting Coleman with the 33rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and he'll immediately take on a prominent role in the offense. While his athletic testing was underwhelming, Coleman was very productive in his collegiate career at both Michigan State and Florida State, tallying 108 receptions, 1,456 yards and 18 touchdowns combined across his last two seasons.

The 5-foot-8, 211-pound Davis has the build of a power runner, while the 5-foot-11, 190-pound Cook relies primarily on his quickness to elude defenders. Cook rushed 237 times for 1,122 yards in 2023 but scored only two rushing touchdowns, struggling to gain tough yards by the goal line. The addition of Davis, who scored 14 rushing touchdowns for Kentucky in 2023, could further complicate Cook's path to goal-line carries in a Buffalo offense that's already heavily reliant on both Josh Allen's arm and the quarterback's legs in the red zone.

Conventional wisdom dictates the current top wideout duo of Khalil Shakir and Curtis Samuel along with tight end Dalton Kincaid will be the primary beneficiaries of Diggs' exit, but there's a case to be made for Hollins also being positively impacted. At 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds, Hollins is a formidable short-to-mid-range presence that's appreciably stouter than Diggs, who stands 6-foot and plays under 200 pounds. Nevertheless, Diggs averaged 9.3 yards per target or less during his four Bills campaigns while building a reputation for making tough catches in tight quarters. Hollins, who drew 94 targets in Las Vegas just two seasons ago and has often run a similar route tree, could be a good candidate to inherit at least part of Diggs' former role in the offense.

The talented tight end already had an encouraging prospectus for next season, given the fact he'll once again play in a Josh Allen-helmed offense and that he already produced a 73-673-2 line on 91 targets across 16 games as a rookie in 2023. With Diggs and his 160 targets now in Houston -- and Gabe Davis also having departed in free agency to Jacksonville -- Kincaid should have a very good chance of logging triple-digit looks in 2024.

Samuel joined the Bills on a three-year, $24 million contract on March 14 after spending the last three seasons with the Commanders, and he quickly finds himself back in a No. 2 role for the time being. Samuel cleared 60 receptions and 90 targets in each of the last two seasons in Washington, and he should be in position for another prominent role in 2024 even after Buffalo inevitably adds further help at the position through free agency, the draft, or both.

Diggs helped Allen take the next step from promising prospect to perennial MVP candidate, as Allen averaged only 15 passing touchdowns in two seasons without Diggs before bumping that average up to 34.3 in four seasons with Diggs. While Allen is probably too far along at this point to regress to the mediocre passer he was in his first two years, a decline in passing production is likely in the cards in 2024 if Buffalo doesn't add to its depleted wide receiver room beyond the recent signings of depth pieces Curtis Samuel and Mack Hollins. In addition to trading Diggs, the Bills let Gabe Davis walk in free agency.

Shakir outproduced Diggs over the final 10 games of the 2023 season, racking up 462 receiving yards on 38 targets over that span to Diggs' 422 yards on 80 targets. With Diggs in Houston and Gabe Davis having signed with Jacksonville as a free agent, Shakir is set to open his third NFL season as the top wide receiver for quarterback Josh Allen, above newcomers Curtis Samuel and Mack Hollins. Buffalo could still add to its wide receiver room via free agency, the draft or another trade.

Beane was in the Panthers' front office when Carolina drafted Samuel in 2017, while Brady served as the versatile wideout's offensive coordinator during his career-best 2020 season. That campaign included a career-high 41 rush attempts for 200 yards and two touchdowns on the ground for Samuel, who'll help fill the void created by the departures of Gabe Davis and Trent Sherfield in free agency.