‘That’s why Beane signed Joey Bosa in free agency and used three of his first four draft picks last April along the defensive line. You simply have to be able to get after the opposing quarterback, but it’s something the Bills haven’t done enough of in the postseason. The hope has to be that new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard is able to scheme up ways to do that more frequently, because the Seahawks showed what can happen when you make a quarterback’s life a living hell.’
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Bills fans embrace Super Bowl Sunday with disappointment and hope
‘Still, for most of Bills Mafia, Super Bowl Sunday was less about who wins and more about what might come next. Despite the frustration of another season ending short of the ultimate goal, many fans remain optimistic about the future of the franchise. With changes in coaching and personnel over the years, expectations in Buffalo remain high. Fans say they’re hopeful that the pieces will eventually come together and that the long wait to return to football’s biggest stage will finally come to an end.’
Jim Leonhard reflects on time playing with Bills | Coaching Profile
‘After his playing days, Leonhard transitioned to coaching, working at Wisconsin, Illinois, and with the Broncos over the last two seasons. And with all his stops along the way, Leonhard has a unique perspective on his time in Buffalo. “The locker room felt a little bit different here as far as how tight it was, how much players hung out with each other and the interaction away from this building was different than almost every other place that I was,” Leonhard said.’
Bills fans in Henrietta root against Patriots at Super Bowl party
‘Most of the crowd seemed to be cheering for Seattle, not necessarily because they were Seahawks fans. “Patriots, they’ve had their share of Super Bowl wins,” Kara Featherstone said. “You kind of want to root for Darnold. You know he’s been through it.” “I guess I’m rooting against the Patriots. I’m a Bills fan, so I guess we’re a little bitter,” Edward Sadler added.’
Five pressing questions as the Buffalo Bills head into the 2026 offseason
‘For the first time in a decade, there isn’t a familiarity with how things are going to function on a daily basis at One Bills Drive. That’s for Joe Brady to lay out, communicate, delegate, and execute with his coaching staff and players when they return in April.’