Plus, key story lines to watch leading up to the start of training camp.
The expectations for the Buffalo Bills entering the 2025 NFL season are sky high, and rightfully so, as the Bills feature reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen, a high-flying offense that is one of the league’s best, and a revamped defense that general manager Brandon Beane hopes will help the Bills finally get past the Kansas City Chiefs and claim that elusive Super Bowl championship.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining which players could enjoy breakthrough campaigns and which veteran newcomers could burst onto the scene and make immediate contributions in their first seasons with Buffalo.
Possible breakout candidates, veteran impact players
A run through which Bills players are most likely to break out this year — a group that includes wide receivers Keon Coleman and Curtis Samuel, running back Ray Davis, tight end Dalton Kincaid, linebacker Dorian Williams, and safety Cole Bishop. Plus, debating which veteran newcomers will make the biggest impact — a group that includes edge rushers Joey Bosa and Michael Hoecht and wide receivers Joshua Palmer and Elijah Moore.
Also: Exploring key story lines to watch leading up to the start of training camp at St. John Fisher University.
- Buffalo Bills roundtable: Which players will break out this year? – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Dalton Kincaid, wide receivers under the microscope as Bills training camp nears | wgrz.com
- Buffalo Bills roundtable: Which veteran newcomers will have biggest impact? – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills mailbag: It’s almost time to pack for training camp – Buffalo News (subscription required)
Previewing Buffalo’s safeties
One of the key positional battles to watch during training camp is at safety, where second-year man Cole Bishop and fan favorite Damar Hamlin are expected to vie for the starting safety spot alongside incumbent Taylor Rapp.
- Healthy Cole Bishop likely unseats incumbent starter in Bills’ safety competition – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Buffalo Bills position preview: Who secures starting safety role? – Buffalo News (subscription required)
Even more Bills news
Previewing the state of the Bills’ quarterbacks and linebackers; analyzing why offensive coordinator Joe Brady could become a hot head-coaching commodity next offseason; see where the Bills find themselves in the latest NFL power rankings; hear why former Buffalo quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick feels this is the Bills’ year to finally win the Super Bowl; and more!
- Bills training camp 2025 quarterback preview: Can Josh Allen have another MVP-caliber season? – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Buffalo Bills position preview: Linebackers still have more to prove – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Trevor Sikkema: Joe Brady A Coordinator To Keep An Eye On, Choosing Bills Star Players – BuffaloBills.com
- Buffalo Bills crack top-3 in latest NFL Power Rankings – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Former Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick says ‘this is our year’ on GMFB – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Buffalo Bills reportedly set to reveal alternate helmet in July – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Former Bill remembering his time playing at Highmark Stadium – WGR 550
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