On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Matt Warren of SB Nation to go over a list of things that could be regarded as the Buffalo Bills biggest fears going into the 2025 season beyond of course just injuries.
The Bills are once again significantly favored to win the AFC East for what would be a sixth straight time and poised to once again challenge for a Super Bowl. As of this recording their the lone team in the NFL favored to win every game they play this season. While optimism is as high as it absolutely should be, that's not to say there isn't fears or perhaps even a couple doubts that hang over this team.
Among them discussed is the possibility, even if distinct that after eight years as Bills head coach, Sean McDermott's message to the team could start getting a little stale. There's also the possibility that first-round pick Maxwell Hairston isn't quite ready to to take the reigns as starting cornerback to begin the season, which could lead to a potentially shaky Tre White being responsible out there.
There's also reason to be concern that with DaQuan Jones' best days behind him, his production could fall off a cliff in 2025 without anyone proven ready to step in. Also, Joey Bosa is anything but a lock to be ready to go let alone doing so at full speed. Plus, will the laws of gravity catch up to Buffalo?
The guys also spend a little time talking about some topics from around the league, with Matt forecasting an early prediction for NFL MVP if it can't be Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson or Patrick Mahomes. That plus an early NFL Rookie of the Year projection, who will be the league's best unrestricted free agent signing this season and much more.
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