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Bills trade for DJ Moore gives Josh Allen a weapon but at what cost? If Brandon Beane can recoup a second-round draft pick down the road, the trade for DJ Moore would be an even bigger win for the Bills.

The #Bills trade for DJ Moore gives Josh Allen a much-needed weapon, but it sure would be nice to recoup that lost second-round pick at some point. Here's my column: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...

Bills trade for WR DJ Moore Podcast Episode · Bleav in Bills · March 5 · 26m

Had some thoughts today on the show with @AdamBenigni regarding the #Bills acquisition of DJ Moore. Give it a listen. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Wide receivers dominate free agents Bills should target on offense The Bills don't need a whole lot on offense in free agency beyond wide receiver. Here are five players Sal Maiorana would try to sign.

Surprise, surprise, wide receiver dominates my list of offensive free agents the #Bills should take a look at. I could have put 5 of 6 in this list, but I kept it at 3 because they also have a couple other things to address. www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...

Buffalo Bills should target these 7 defenders in free agency Here are seven defensive players Sal Maiorana believes would be good fits for the Buffalo Bills.

Here are seven defensive players the #Bills should consider in free agency. www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...

Bills mock draft buzz heats up after NFL combine Here's what some draft analysts are thinking for the Bills' first-round pick now that the scouting combine is complete.

Now that the combine is behind us, there will be a ton of new mock drafts where analysts will update their #Bills first-round pick. Here's a sampling, and WR is the consensus winner: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...

Who are the Bills scouting at the NFL Combine?! YouTube video by Bleav

Here’s the video of the latest Bleav in Bills with me and Athlon Sports draft analyst @LukeEasterling breaking down early round options for the # Bills. @bleav youtu.be/lzL9IJnO7xw?... via @YouTube

Bills bring back special teams standout on three-year deal The Bills are bringing back core special teamer Sam Franklin on a three-year deal.

The #Bills are bringing back core special teamer Sam Franklin on a three-year deal www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...

Why the Bills’ new defense may skip a classic nose tackle The Bills don't have a prototypical nose tackle on the roster, but maybe they won't need one in their revamped 3-4 defense.

Looking at how the Broncos didn't really use a nose tackle in the traditional sense, maybe the #Bills don't have as glaring a need for a run-stuffing NT as we thought.
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First look at the NFL Combine, Where will the Bills first round pick go? Podcast Episode · Bleav in Bills · February 26 · 35m

Great BLEAV in Bills show today with Athlon Sports draft analyst @LukeEasterling as we discussed the key areas of need for the #Bills. Give it a listen. @bleav
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How a top analyst sees Bills player evaluations changing After scouting for certain traits on defense in the fall, the Bills have changed the scheme.

Did the #Bills college scouting player evaluations from last fall need to be overhauled because of the defensive scheme change? NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah said probably not:
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Why the Bills believe John Fox is the perfect veteran voice Brandon Beane introduced Joe Brady to John Fox, and after a few conversations, Brady brought Fox onto his coaching staff.

Why the Bills believe John Fox is the perfect veteran voice www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...

If you ignore the two seventh-round picks the #Bills have, right now they have just one pick in each of the first five rounds. Brandon Beane can't miss on any:
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Why defense still demands Bills focus at the NFL combine The Bills went heavy on defense in last year's draft, and as the 2026 scouting combine begins, they may have to lean that way again with a new scheme.

Yes, the #Bills need a WR - desperately - but as the scouting combine begins, the defense still demands the most attention, especially with a new scheme coming. www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...

A scheme change clouds Terrel Bernard’s future with the Bills After an injury-plagued season, LB Terrel Bernard now has to find his niche in the Bills' new defense, especially if they draft or sign a free agent.

A scheme change clouds LB Terrel Bernard’s future with the #Bills. He'll be on the 2026 team, but what role will the two-year captain fill? www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...

These six Bills free agents could be back in Buffalo next season The Bills have a long list of players eligible to hit free agency, and Sal Maiorana believes there are six who warrant a return to the team.

Bringing back these six #Bills free agents might not be bad ideas. www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...

The salary cap math that could reshape the Buffalo Bills roster The Bills are currently over the projected salary cap, but there are several moves Brandon Beane can make to get them well under.

The #Bills are currently over the salary cap, but that can change in a hurry by following the plan I lay out here, giving them ample space to sign free agents:
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Early mock drafts reveal wide range of ideas for Bills’ first pick NFL draft season is here. See which players experts think the Bills will select in the first round, and analysis from beat writer Sal Maiorana.

If you're interested in what mock drafters think regarding the #Bills first-round pick, here's an early sampling: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...

Early mock drafts reveal wide range of ideas for Bills’ first pick NFL draft season is here. See which players experts think the Bills will select in the first round, and analysis from beat writer Sal Maiorana.

The way-too-early mock drafts reveal what we would expect - WR, edge and LB are popular first-round picks for the #Bills. www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...

Bills reveal full coaching staff, including longtime NFL head coach Bills head coach Joe Brady has finalized his staff, and one interesting name is former NFL head coach John Fox.

The #Bills announced Joe Brady’s full coaching staff, including a longtime NFL head coach. Here’s the story: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...

Joe Brady's coaching staff, bright new era in Buffalo?! | Bleav in Bills YouTube video by Bleav

Here’s today’s show as I spoke with @JaySkurski to talk about several #Bills topics including how the defensive line personnel will fit into the new defense, and some final thoughts on Sean McDermott’s departure. youtu.be/YvKfGbvUL00?... via @YouTube

Yankees Strategy of Standing Pat Raises Questions Feb. 9, 2026: The Yankees had a very quiet offseason and it's because GM Brian Cashman thinks this team is still good enough to win s World Series. But is it?

My FREE Yankees newsletter is back. Today's edition looks at the state of the roster as the start of spring training nears. To subscribe, just add your email to that subscribe button at the top right when you click this link to read: salmaiorana.beehiiv.com/p/strategy-o...

Why Pete Carmichael jumped at the chance to join the Bills and Joe Brady New Bills offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael knew Joe Brady was a rising star as far back as 2018.

New #Bills OC Pete Carmichael jumped at the chance to join Joe Brady, partly because he knew many years ago the guy was going places in the NFL. Here is what Carmichael had to say on several key topics: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...

What Jim Leonhard plans to change in the Bills defense in 2026 New Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard covered a variety of topics Thursday, while also reflecting fondly on his time as a Bills player.

Here are some of the key topics new #Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard spoke about at his press conference Thursday:
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Bills to chase coverage fueled sacks under Jim Leonhard The Bills have big questions to answer in their secondary as they transition to Jim Leonhard's defense.

The final story in my series on key positions# groups for the #Bills deals with the changes that will be coming in the secondary. www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...

Bills need more from the defensive line and a new scheme may be the answer The Bills' defensive line has continually underwhelmed in the postseason, something that must change, and a new scheme could prove beneficial.

Fourth story in my series examining the #Bills key positional groups that demand attention. Today, it's the defensive line, a perpetual postseason problem.
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Bills eye linebacker upgrade as Beane sees draft depth As the Bills transition to a new defense, they have a glaring need to upgrade at the linebacker position.

Whether they were changing their defense or not, the #Bills were going to have to overhaul the linebacker position. Here's the third story in my series examining key position groups for 2026: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...

In the second story in my series on the most intriguing positions groups the #Bills need to address, the continuity of the offensive line is about to get challenged in a big way.
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Here's a little more detail on the #Bills reportedly hiring Jim Leonhard to be their defensive coordinator: www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports...

Jim Leonhard , whose NFL playing career began with the #Bills in 2005, is coming back to town as Joe Brady's defensive coordinator. Here's a quick story with more to come:
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Joe Brady takes over as Bills head coach - set to hire offensive coordinator

Here's our show from Friday, me and Adam Benigni discussing the Joe Brady intro presser and lots of other stuff. Give us a listen, a like and subscribe.

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