Who Are Your Sleepers For This Year??

[Victory Formation]

For me it’s Dawson Knox. I think that he has a bounce back year. I could easily see him with 45-50 catches for 550-600 yards and 6-8 TDs. I think he really pushes Dalton Kincaid hard this year as far as who the alpha TE on the roster is.

 

I could also see Terrel Bernard and Dorian Williams having solid years as well because of all of the meat that they put in front of them on the DL.. Maybe this is the year that Bernard finally makes the Pro Bowl?..

 

I also like Javon Solomon to a lesser degree as well. I think that he has uncapped potential as a rotational pass rusher and maybe we can get 4-6 sacks out of him and some solid STs play out of him on top of that..

Who do you guys got??

 

[eball]

Knox isn’t a sleeper; I don’t think people understand his role and importance to this offense. He’s not going to blow up the stat sheet but he plays more snaps than anyone and is a key cog.  He’s underrated but not a sleeper. 
 

[Victory Formation]

4 minutes ago, eball said:

Knox isn’t a sleeper; I don’t think people understand his role and importance to this offense. He’s not going to blow up the stat sheet but he plays more snaps than anyone and is a key cog.  He’s underrated but not a sleeper. 
 

I think he will blow up the stat sheet though.

[NoHuddleKelly12]

I’m still holding out hope that Curtis Samuel will show out this year, provided he’s past his nagging injuries…he was so underwhelming there’s no where to go but up? And he’s still only 28 yrs old so burst should be there 🤷.

[MJS]

I'll go with Keon Coleman. He could have a good year and I think fans are pretty down on him.

 

On defense I'll choose Taylor Rapp. I think he is a lot better than fans think. Many have been critical of his friendly fire, but he made a lot of key plays last year.

[Special K]

I'm going with Elijah Moore on Offense.....I don't think many are expecting a lot from him, but I think he puts it all together and makes the most of his opportunity of having the best QB in the league throwing it to him.

 

On D, I am going with Cole Bishop to make a big jump in season 2, and really take hold of one of the starting Safety spots.

[hondo in seattle]

I'm with Special K:  Elijah Moore and Cole Bishop.  

 

I think Moore fills an important niche and will be one of our top 2 or 3 leading receivers.  

 

I'm not confident Bishop will be a stud, but I do think he'll crack the starting lineup this year.  

And I'll mention a position group: DL.  They've been mediocre for a while. While I'm not predicting great things from them this year, I do think greatness (or, at least, very goodness) is a possibility.  

[Albany,n.y.]

My sleeper of the year is Buddy Nix in his living room watching games on his big screen TV from his La-Z-Boy recliner.    

[Alphadawg7]

I think a lot of people being named so far aren't really "sleepers"

[uticaclub]

Zach Davidson being a 6’7” Red Zone beast.

 

Daequan Hardy being a productive starter.

 

 

[GunnerBill]

Damar Hamlin. For the second year in a row against the odds watch him win a starting job. 

[Chandler#81]

Bobby Babish. He now has the horses. 

[Sojourner]

Jordan Hancock, believe he makes the team and we see Taron unfortunately ending up injured and miss some time; fills in that slot role and does well. 
 

Darrick Forrest for the same reasons, injuries at safety (Rapp/Hamlin/Bishop). 
 

Offensively? Tough to pinpoint one guy but I find myself believing Josh Palmer hits the 1200/8+TD mark this year. Not a sleeper per se, given he was a key acquisition in FA, but a sleeper for the fact what his production has been years prior to what I feel it will be after this season. 

[eball]

8 hours ago, Victory Formation said:

I think he will blow up the stat sheet though.

 

There’s no evidence to suggest he will do that or that the Bills need him to.  He’s a really, really good #2 TE and he’ll get his share of receptions and a couple of TDs.  That is all we need.  It’s Kincaid who needs to blow up the stat sheet.

 

[transient]

6 hours ago, GunnerBill said:

Damar Hamlin. For the second year in a row against the odds watch him win a starting job. 

This makes me sad... 

[Chandler#81]

2 hours ago, Sojourner said:

Jordan Hancock, believe he makes the team and we see Taron unfortunately ending up injured and miss some time; fills in that slot role and does well. 
 

Darrick Forrest for the same reasons, injuries at safety (Rapp/Hamlin/Bishop). 
 

Offensively? Tough to pinpoint one guy but I find myself believing Josh Palmer hits the 1200/8+TD mark this year. Not a sleeper per se, given he was a key acquisition in FA, but a sleeper for the fact what his production has been years prior to what I feel it will be after this season. 

Dude! You’re predicting a serious INJURY to our All Pro Nickleback?? Turn in your fan card! What’s next? Josh????

[BuffaloBillyG]

I'm going with the perspective of health. 

 

I think a healthy Dalton Kincaid makes all the people that wanted the Bills to trade him this off season for a third or fourth round pick look foolish. 

 

On defense, I'm rolling with Joey Bosa. Again, heath is the only concern I have here...but I'm expecting him to be a real menace. Double digit sacks would not surprise me. 

[JP51]

vet

Offense - Kincaid...  down year last year... sophomore slump, injuries, I think year three he learns to be a pro

Defense - Tre White - I think he surprises folks and starts this year over Max he may not be shut down but I think he plays his role and improves 2ndry

 

Rookie

Defense- Landon Jackson got a feeling about this kid I really hope I am right I am gonna put this out there for flaming... I see a bit of TJ Watt in his eyes... 

Offense-  Zach Davidson (not technically a rook but close enough)  I think the departure of Morris opens a path for him and you can't coach 6' 7"

[Ed_Formerly_of_Roch]

I'll go with Solomon and Carter.  Carter was improving until injured.

 

After posting this just read this about Solomon in the BN

 

Solomon created eight quarterback hurries in 89 pass-rush snaps, compared with Epenesa’s nine hurries in 356 snaps, according to PFF. Solomon, a rookie fifth-round draft pick in 2024, had two sacks and six quarterback hits while playing just 15% of the Bills’ defensive snaps during the regular season.

Edited 36 minutes ago by Ed_Formerly_of_Roch

[skibum]

Shenault is going to bust out as the return specialist, because for some reason I think every non-star on the team should have at least some reason to be considered in this thread.