Is there a hint of disrespect in the air for the Buffalo Bills? It certainly feels that way after the latest NFL roster rankings dropped.
Every season, the Bills enter the conversation as a Super Bowl favorite, yet that elusive Lombardi Trophy remains just out of reach. Now, as they step into a new era under offensive coordinator Joe Brady, General Manager Brandon Beane has crafted an offseason that positions the team well for another serious run.
Of course, Josh Allen remains the engine that drives this team. But the question is: how does the rest of the roster stack up against the league's elite?
According to NFL.com's Eric Edholm, the Bills check in at No. 5 on his list of the most complete rosters in football. That puts them behind the Baltimore Ravens (No. 4), Philadelphia Eagles (No. 3), Seattle Seahawks (No. 2), and the top-ranked Los Angeles Rams.
"Last season showed that the Bills remain dangerous and talented, even if they're still a flawed operation," Edholm writes. "Less balanced and concern-free than others on the list, Buffalo counters with Josh Allen, James Cook, Gregory Rousseau and a potent group of top-end players who offset any holes the roster might have."
On the offensive side of the ball, it's hard to argue with that firepower. Allen, alongside running back James Cook, tight end Dalton Kincaid, and wide receivers Khalil Shakir and D.J. Moore, forms a unit that can light up any scoreboard.
The real question mark has been the defense—especially when the stakes are highest in the playoffs. With Jim Leonhard now taking over as defensive coordinator, all eyes are on how this unit will evolve.
The signing of veteran pass rusher Bradley Chubb could prove to be a savvy move. The Bills will also be leaning on familiar faces like Greg Rousseau and Ed Oliver, while hoping that rookies and younger players step up to fill key roles.
On paper, this is a roster built for a championship. The talent is undeniable, and the potential is sky-high. But as every Bills fan knows, potential is a promise that hasn't yet been kept. And that's a big "if" that hangs over Orchard Park.