"Where the Bills fall short on quantity they make up for in quality. With the switching back to a 4-3 defense under Dave Wannstedt, it was imperative for them to add bookend pass rushers. Williams won't disappoint as the most coveted defensive player on the market, and Anderson brings his fine complementary pass-rush skills from the Patriots. The pressure they’ll provide up front should help rookie Gilmore settle in well at cornerback."
It'd be hard for anyone to disagree with Iyer's analysis, as many who cover the league agree that the Bills have not only had one of the best off-seasons across the league, but also one of the team's most (if not THE most) stellar off-seasons in the history of the franchise. Perhaps the most concerning thing for the Bills is that the Patriots also put together a terrific off-season, leading many across the league to believe that they will repeat as AFC East champions. The Bills' sole division win last year came in Week 3 against those Patriots, and if they are to unseat the Pats as champs, they'll likely have to at least split the season series again. With 10 returning starters on offense and a re-vamped defense, the Bills may be presented with their best opportunity in recent memory to force a changing of the guard in the AFC East.
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