Your guide to all 91 players on the Bills' training camp roster

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Here’s a cheat sheet for the Buffalo Bills’ roster entering the 2024 training camp:
0 Keon Coleman: Gabe Davis went 45-746 in ’23. It will be good if Coleman clears that bar.
1 Curtis Samuel: Joe Brady targeted this 4.31 WR to be the X-factor in Bills’ offense.
2 Tyler Bass: Talented PK needs consistent year after going 2 of 5 in playoffs.
3 Damar Hamlin: No. 4 safety saw only 17 defensive snaps in ’23 but had good spring.
4 James Cook: Decreasing drops is a goal, but big year is ahead for dynamic RB.
5 Kaiir Elam: Needs to get better in off coverage to have shot to beat out Benford.
6 Shane Buechele: Dad Steve played 11 MLB seasons; practice-squad spot awaits.

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Cornerback Taron Johnson, breaking up a pass in the end zone for Darren Waller on the final play of a win over the Giants, arguably is one of the Bills’ top five most valuable players. Derek Gee, Buffalo News

7 Taron Johnson: Second-team All-Pro is one of top 5 most valuable players on team.
8 Sam Martin: Bills had fewest punts in NFL, yet Martin still was a liability.
9 Taylor Rapp: Played 39% of snaps in ’23, but how long can he hold off Cole Bishop?
10 Khalil Shakir: Had 39 catches, but pace over last 13 games would give him 59.
11 Mitchell Trubisky: Can he keep ship afloat if Allen goes out four or five weeks? Yes.
13 Mack Hollins: The kind of veteran glue guy McDermott loves, helps special teams.
14 Chase Claypool: Big, contested-catch WR may offer insurance behind Keon Coleman.
16 Xavier Johnson: Undrafted WR was given Ohio State “0” jersey for character, toughness.
17 Josh Allen: Let’s see superstar QB get little more accurate on deep throws.
18 Justin Shorter: He has traits (6-4, 4.55) but needs big camp to have any shot.
19 K.J. Hamler: Intriguing because of 4.27 speed, but can he shake off slew of injuries?
20 Frank Gore Jr.: Son of future Hall of Famer rushed for 4,022 yards at Southern Miss.
21 Mike Edwards: Ballhawk whose ability to fill Micah Hyde’s shoes is a huge key to season.
22 Ray Davis: Runs a bit like Damien Harris and can catch; looms as No. 2 RB.
24 Cole Bishop: No. 2 pick but it’s harder to start Day 1 at safety than any other spot on D.
25 Daequan Hardy: Competitive, can play slot, won character award, had two PR TDs.
26 Ty Johnson: Has 4.40 speed and showed last year he can play if Cook or Davis go down.
29 Dee Delaney: Now on sixth NFL team, played 37% of snaps at safety for Bucs in ’23.
30 Jack Browning: Former walk-on succeeded Matt Araiza as punter at San Diego State.
31 Rasul Douglas: Need him to ballhawk (14 INTs last three years) in a contract year.
32 Kyron Brown: Practice-squad CB whose late father was Arena League star.
33 Te’Cory Couch: Undrafted but shined at Miami as slot CB for Bills coach Jahmile Addae.
36 Kendall Williamson: Safety who was academic All-American at Stanford.
37 Darrynton Evans: Ex-third-round RB of Titans now on sixth NFL team.
38 Keni-H Lovely: Pronounced kuh-NYE, he ran 4.39 at Western Michigan pro day.
39 Cam Lewis: Versatile backup to Taron Johnson played 13% of snaps last year.
40 Von Miller: Rose-colored view: He gets 12 sacks. Pessimist view: He’s washed.
41 Reggie Gilliam: Special-teams stalwart saw only 9% of snaps on offense.
42 Dorian Williams: Ex-third-round pick who ran 4.49 battling for No. 3 or No. 4 LB job.
43 Terrel Bernard: Exciting to see if instinctive playmaker can build on big 2023.
44 Joe Andreessen: All-WNYer from Lancaster living dream after winning camp LB spot.
45 Deion Jones: With 91 starts, 13 INTs, 5 TDs, ex-Falcons star would be tough cut.
46 Ja’Marcus Ingram: Don’t count out ex-UB Bull. He has stuck two years on practice squad.
47 Christian Benford: A baller, he had lowest missed-tackle rate among CBs in ’23.
48 Edefuan Ulofoshio: Dad emigrated from Nigeria to Alaska; mom earned psychology PhD.
49 Shayne Simon: LB from Pitt and finalist for Campbell Trophy (top scholar athlete).

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The Bills are counting on Greg Rousseau, shown pressuring New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe, to raise his sack total in 2024. Harry Scull Jr., Buffalo News

50 Greg Rousseau: With Leonard Floyd gone, how much can he raise ’23 sack total (5.0)?
51 Eli Ankou: Run-plugging DT is a survivor, on 13th NFL stop in seven years.
52 Nicholas Morrow: Started for Eagles last year, seems like lock as backup LB.
53 Branson Deen: Undersized, undrafted DT must be twitchy to make practice squad.
54 Baylon Spector: Injury limited him in 2023; now faces mad competition for job.
55 David Ugwoegbu: Switched from LB to DE as senior. Nice frame but raw as rusher.
56 Javon Solomon: Undersized, bendy situational DE. The dream: He’s Bryce Huff.
57 A.J. Epenesa: Had 6½ sacks despite only 36% of snaps. His play time will rise.
58 Matt Milano: A healthy Milano getting back to playmaking ways is one key to season.
59 Kingsley Jonathan: Active 13 games last year but faces longer odds for DL spot.
60 Keaton Bills. Played LG at Utah but will need versatility for practice squad.
61 Gunner Britton: Long-armed project played OG at Auburn, OT at Western Kentucky.
61 Gabe Steveson: Olympic champion wrestler whose quickness is intriguing.
62 Sedrick Van Pran-Granger: He helped Georgia go 42-2 in his last 44 starts.
63 Kevin Jarvis: Guard from Michigan State whose mom was a Chicago police officer.
64 O’Cyrus Torrence: Cybo, an NFL All-Rookie Team pick, is proud owner of cat, Cece.
65 Mike Edwards: Good high school wrestler, he was FCS All-American as LT at Campbell.
66 Connor McGovern: Loves move to center, where he played in HS and a year at Penn State.
67 Travis Clayton: Ex-rugby player may be longest shot ever at Bills camp.
68 Tylan Grable: Bills love ’em some OL with traits. Grable put on a show at NFL combine.
69 Reid Ferguson: Needs 16 games to pass Adam Lingner (140) for most by a Bills long snapper.
70 Alec Anderson: Center-guard spent all of ’23 on roster. Can he hang onto 8 or 9 spot?
71 La’el Collins: Has 86 NFL starts. If healthy, may be great insurance at RT.
73 Dion Dawkins: Has three straight Pro Bowls and back-to-back Payton Man of Year nominations.
74 Ryan Van Demark: The No. 3 OT worked as a baby model for Polo, Toys ‘R’ Us, others.
75 Richard Gouraige: After year on practice squad, let’s see him push for No. 4 OT.
76 David Edwards: Goes way back with Aaron Kromer, takes over starting LG job.
77 Will Clapp: One of four Bills from New Orleans, faces a slew of competition.
79 Spencer Brown: Played excellent in 2023 and could be in line for an extension.
80 Tyrell Shavers: Yet another big WR option who had some good moments in spring.
81 Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Managed only 21-315 with Mahomes. Temper your expectations.
82 Lawrence Keys III: Small slot WR from Tulane with some kick-return ability.
83 Tre’ McKitty: Receiving TE, former third-round pick, was HS teammate of K.J. Hamler.
84 Zach Davidson: Began college career as punter, now entering fourth NFL camp.
85 Quintin Morris: TE saw 16% of offensive snaps and was fifth in special-teams snaps.
86 Dalton Kincaid: How high is ceiling after he had fourth-most catches ever by rookie TE?
87 Andy Isabella: Just three catches last three years but hanging on because of 4.31 speed.
88 Dawson Knox: Can popular newlywed veteran rebound from 22-catch year in 2023?
89 Bryan Thompson: Arizona State product hung on practice squad all last year.
90 DeWayne Carter: Bills need some pass rush behind Ed Oliver; they hope Carter is it.
91 Ed Oliver: Key piece of puzzle. Got big contract. Made 9½ sacks. Giddy up.
92 DaQuan Jones: Started 2023 like house afire. Bills need him to recover that form.
93 DeShawn Williams: Just one sack with Carolina. Can he show enough rush to make team?
94 Dawuane Smoot: Stout edge setter whom Bills will need against power run teams.
96 Kameron Cline: San Diego native, South Dakota star, on practice squad in ’23.
97 Rondell Bothroyd: Made 44 starts at Oklahoma/Wake Forest, had 14 sacks from 2021-22.
98 Austin Johnson: Underrated run-stuffing signing by Beane. Backup to DaQuan Jones.
99 Casey Toohill: Had five sacks in ’23. That’d be nice as Bills No. 4 or 5 DE.
 
"66 Connor McGovern: Loves move to center, where he played in HS and a year at Penn State."


I couldn't give two shits what the fucker loves.

This is a poor decision to have McGovern slotted in as our starting Centre on contending team delivering the ball to our most important player on each offensive play.

Played Centre in High School and one year in college?

WTF?
 
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