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TROUBLE: Buffalo Bills Defense UNDERPERFORMS—Jim Leonhard’s Biggest Issues and What Must Change
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Buffalo Bills’ defense faces a critical crossroads as communication breakdowns and schematic shifts derail their once-elite pass coverage. Can rookie defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard right the ship with Josh Allen in his prime, or will personnel shuffling and unclear identity hold the team back? Joe Marino and Bruce Nolan dissect the drastic shift from last year’s top-ranked pass defense to a unit now plagued by missed assignments and ineffective coverage. Key topics include Maxwell Hairston’s struggles, the growing role of Davison Igbinosun, and the Bills’ heavy reliance on cover 3 and cover 4 schemes. The conversation tackles whether player acquisition—like a veteran safety—could spark…