I’m fine with most of this, and don’t take any real slight from it. Rather play the Bills than the Chargers or Texans is kind of funny, but not too over the top. At the end of the day, fairly reasonable takes that many on here would make. Let’s just line up and play. May the best team win.
Some of it is luck of the draw, but they did change Strength and conditioning team this year. Correlation doesn’t equal causation, but, if it were me, I’d probably be making another change there this off season.
This is exactly why I wouldn’t rule out Hamlin. He’s obviously limited athletically but he knows this defense inside and out, and can play that exact role you’re mentioning. Plus, Denver doesn’t have the scariest receivers. Not my first choice, but it wouldn’t surprise me.