Buffalo Bills Links, 9/5: Positional battles still up in the air

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The Buffalo Bills will kick off the 2021 NFL season next Sunday when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers, and with one week to go until the start of the season, today’s edition of the Bills daily links leads off with thoughts from head coach Sean McDermott on which positional battles remain unsettled.

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Positional battles still up in the air

During a session with the media, head coach Sean McDermott said that at least two and perhaps three starting spots were up for grabs as the season approaches. Those positional battles, according to McDermott, include both the left and right guard spots, as well as the cornerback opposite All-Pro Tre’Davious White.

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We discuss which Bills—beyond Tre’Davious White and Josh Allen—are the most indispensable players on the roster. We also explore how Allen took a quantum leap forward last year while assessing how Allen can get even better in 2021, examine why punter Matt Haack excels at pinning opponents deep with his punts, and more