The Buffalo Bills suffered yet another heartbreaking loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 NFL Playoffs. However, in a season where they were focused on clearing up their cap situation, an AFC Championship Game appearance might have been the best possible outcome.
Now, with a much more aggressive offseason approach, Buffalo has been spending big in free agency, adding key pieces to strengthen the roster. And it has certainly made MVP quarterback Josh Allen a believer in the team’s chances.
Josh Allen Fired Up About Offseason Additions of Joey Bosa and Joshua Palmer
Coming out of their playoff loss, it was clear the Bills needed to improve in two key areas. The first was their defense, which had taken a noticeable step back. Ranking 18th in PFSN’s Defense+ metric, they struggled to get crucial stops when it mattered most.
The second issue was more complex. Despite finishing fourth in PFSN’s Offense+ metric and scoring 30 or more points in eight straight games, Buffalo’s passing attack lacked creativity and a true game-changing threat. That predictability allowed teams like the Ravens and Chiefs to capitalize in high-stakes matchups.
Addressing those concerns, the Bills made a splash by acquiring Joey Bosa and Joshua Palmer—moves that directly strengthen both sides of the ball.
Their first major move, though, was a record-breaking extension for Allen worth $330 million, structured to create more cap flexibility. Allen acknowledged the significance of that deal and expressed excitement about the team’s offseason strategy. “We’ve been having a pretty good free agent run so far,” further adding that they had gotten “some ballers” on defense.
Knew the impact of getting an extension done and opening cap space. "We've been having a pretty good free agent run so far."
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) March 12, 2025
The most high-profile addition, of course, was Bosa, someone Allen has faced multiple times. “He’s gotten to me a couple times in my career. Looking forward to him coming in and making an impact on our defense.”
On Joey Bosa: "He's gotten to me a couple times in my career. Looking forward to him coming in and making an impact on our defense."
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) March 12, 2025
On the offensive side, Allen is equally excited about Palmer, praising the wide receiver’s potential and that he’s “proven he can play at a high level.”
“Looking forward to playing with him.”
On WR Josh Palmer "proven he can play at a high level. Looking forward to playing with him." Said "we got some ballers" on defense.
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) March 12, 2025
Palmer’s production remained steady in his final season with the Chargers, even as Ladd McConkey emerged as the team’s WR1. He finished with 584 receiving yards on an impressive 15.0 yards per reception, along with one touchdown.
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With the Bills addressing key needs in free agency, they’ll now turn their focus to the 2025 NFL Draft for further upgrades. But for Allen, the mission is clear.
"That's really all I think about. Getting batter and trying to bring a Lombardi Trophy to Western New York"
— Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) March 12, 2025
“That’s really all I think about. Getting better and trying to bring a Lombardi Trophy to Western New York”