It’s a little of “on the field” and “off the field.” This regime usually doesn’t throw players under the bus and the not-so-favorable comments about Star are telling.     I think you are giving him a bit too much credit for his play on the field.  People did think that Star’s absence was an issue in 2020 and then realized they were wrong as the Bills defense still got gashed on the group multiple times this season.  Remember how his presence was going to allow Edmunds to be a monster this