9) Has Buffalo improved its defense? The Bills have made some major moves this offseason, both with the promotion of former offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach and the trade that is supposed to turn wide receiver DJ Moore into the top target for quarterback Josh Allen. However, the changes on defense should be just as noteworthy when evaluating whether this team can finally reach the Super Bowl during the Allen era. The Bills have been plagued by poor defensive efforts in every one of its playoff losses dating back to the 2020 season. An inconsistent pass rush has been an ongoing problem for this team, but this past year, Buffalo became inept at stopping the run, as it finished 28th in the league in rushing yards allowed. Brady is hoping to change those numbers with the hiring of new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard. The Bills will move from a 4-3 system to a 3-4, and the goal is to be more aggressive as a unit. GM Brandon Beane also has spent this offseason rebuilding the secondary (with new defensive backs Dee Alford, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson and Geno Stone) and adding a veteran edge rusher (Bradley Chubb) to help that cause. There are more moves to come when the draft arrives next month, but the Bills should have a sense of urgency. Like their rivals in Kansas City, they’ve learned there’s only so far that their stud quarterback can take them. Improving the defense will make things so much easier moving forward.
