Plus, rookie DE Landon Jackson is makes a lasting impression
The Buffalo Bills will kick off training camp on July 23 at St. John Fisher University outside of Rochester, NY. While the players are enjoying a few weeks off before camp begins, there are some lingering questions the team is facing following the conclusion of the offseason workout portion of their schedule.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining some of those unresolved questions, including who will win the CB2 job and what Pro Bowl running back James Cook could do if he doesn’t receive a new contract extension?
Training camp questions facing the Bills
The Bills are banking on another lockdown season from cornerback Christian Benford, but the competition to win the other starting boundary cornerback job is expected to be intense between rookie Maxwell Hairston and veterans Tre’Davious White and Dane Jackson.
The status of James Cook also bears watching, as the talented running back has made it publicly known he wants to be paid like one of the league’s best backs. Could Cook report to training camp but do a hold-in and not practice? This situation could be the biggest story line heading into camp if the two sides don’t come to terms on a new deal.
- Buffalo Bills face familiar question ahead of 2025 training camp – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- One lingering question for every NFL team as the league’s summer break begins – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Bills have ‘potential disappointment’ competing for starting CB job – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Can Tre’Davious White’s return spark the Bills’ CB room? How the veteran is already making an impact – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
- Bills Expect Intense Competition Between CBs Tre’Davious White & Maxwell Hairston for Starting Role – BVM Sports
- Bills’ overhauled position group earns surprisingly high analytics ranking – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- 2025 NFL offseason: Biggest surprise players on each team – ESPN
Rookie DE Landon Jackson is makes a lasting impression
The Bills drafted Arkansas defensive end Landon Jackson with the No. 72 overall selection in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and so far, the rookie has impressed in his brief stint with Buffalo, leaving defensive coordinator Bobby Babich thinking that Jackson has “three-down” potential and will contribute right away in his first season in the league.
- Since high school, Buffalo Bills rookie Landon Jackson has wowed people with on- and off-field actions – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bobby Babich hints ‘big human’ has “three-down’ potential on Bills’ revamped front – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
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- Bills Mailbag: What other position could Josh Allen play? – Buffalo News (subscription required)
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