The Buffalo Bills are embracing a new era at wide receiver as the team continues to build around star quarterback Josh Allen. Following the departures of Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis earlier this offseason, the Bills are putting a lot on Allen’s plate in 2024.
While the Bills are still considered playoff contenders in the AFC, Allen must prove that he can still play at an elite level without Diggs in Buffalo. The Kansas City Chiefs made a similar gamble with Patrick Mahomes in 2022, and it paid off.
Now, it’s Allen’s turn to prove his worth, as well.
Here’s a look at Buffalo’s plan at quarterback and who will back up Allen this upcoming season.
Bills QB Josh Allen Must Develop Chemistry With New Weapons During Preseason
Bills head coach Sean McDermott announced that the team’s starters will play during Buffalo’s first preseason game.
Given how the Bills’ wide receiver room has drastically changed this offseason, it’s important for Allen to work with his new targets.
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While Allen is already familiar with Khalil Shakir, he’ll look to develop chemistry with rookie Keon Coleman and free agent addition Curtis Samuel.
Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady has experience working with Samuel, and it’ll be interesting to see how he is utilized in Buffalo.
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McDermott understands that Buffalo is undergoing quite a transition at wide receiver, which is exactly why he wants Allen to play alongside his new targets in the preseason.
While many have criticized the Bills for the team’s plan at wide receiver this offseason, Allen is considered a superstar and should be able to rise to the occasion in 2024.
Getting To Know Mitchell Trubisky
After spending one season with the Bills in 2021, Mitchell Trubisky signed a two-year deal to return to Buffalo this offseason.
At nearly 30 years old, Trubisky brings a wealth of starting experience behind Allen as the team’s backup quarterback.
In seven seasons in the NFL, Trubisky has completed 64.1% of his passes for 12,536 passing yards, 72 touchdowns, and 48 interceptions.
Although Allen has been a reliable starting quarterback in Buffalo, Trubisky provides the Bills with a trustworthy backup if Allen is ever forced to miss time.
Getting To Know Shane Buechele
While Trubisky offers a wealth of experience in Buffalo’s quarterback room, Shane Buechele is quite the opposite.
After going undrafted in 2021, Buechele has spent time with the Chiefs and Bills. He has yet to play a single snap in the NFL during the regular season.
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Buechele spent last season on Buffalo’s practice squad and will attempt to make the team’s final roster in 2024. Considering that the Bills didn’t add any competition at QB3, it’s clear that they are comfortable with Buechele moving forward.