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2 Bills offseason gambles that are paying off (and 2 that have already flopped)

The Buffalo Bills took plenty of risks this offseason, but not all of them are paying off so far.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 2:00 PM
2 Bills offseason gambles that are paying off (and 2 that have already flopped)
Key Things to Know
  • BuffaLowDown argues that the Buffalo Bills have seen mixed results from four key offseason roster gambles.
  • The writer views Bradley Chubb and DJ Moore as successful additions paying off for Buffalo's offense and defense.
  • The outlet labels defensive backs C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Dee Alford as flops due to high missed tackle rates.
The Story in 60 Seconds

BuffaLowDown's Michael Haney evaluates four risky offseason additions made by Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane, arguing the moves have yielded mixed results through five games. Haney identifies pass rusher Bradley Chubb and wide receiver DJ Moore as successful moves, noting Chubb's steady quarterback pressures and Moore's strong efficiency metrics as quarterback Josh Allen's primary target despite a shoulder injury.

Conversely, the writer argues that defensive backs C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Dee Alford have flopped due to poor tackling. Haney highlights that Gardner-Johnson has missed 22.6% of tackle attempts, while Alford has missed 27.8% of attempts and allowed a 100.8 passer rating when targeted.

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