Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has emphasized the crucial role that rookies will play in the upcoming season, following a busy offseason led by GM Brandon Beane. With significant roster changes, rookies, especially top draft picks like WR Keon Coleman and S Cole Bishop, are expected to contribute immediately. McDermott acknowledges that adjusting to NFL life and schemes will be challenging but necessary for success.

By the Numbers
  • 3 out of 44 Bills draft picks in McDermott’s first seven seasons played 75% of snaps as rookies.
  • WR Zay Jones, RT Spencer Brown, and G O’Cyrus Torrence played significant roles as rookies.
State of Play
  • Significant roster turnover has occurred during this offseason.
  • Top draft picks Keon Coleman and Cole Bishop are expected to start in Week 1.
What's Next

Buffalo will focus on acclimating their rookies to the NFL, ensuring they adapt to professional schemes. The goal is for these players to seamlessly integrate into the team and fill crucial roles from the start of the season.

Bottom Line

McDermott’s confidence in the contributions of the new rookies underscores the high expectations and immediate impact needed from them to maintain the Bills' status as playoff contenders with Super Bowl ambitions.