Bills Defensive Coordinator Demands Improvements
Leonhard said the Bills’ defense must stop relying on Josh Allen after allowing 33 first downs and 141 points through five games.
- On Tuesday, Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard demanded better performance, stating, "It's too inconsistent," after his unit allowed 37 points during Monday's overtime win against the Los Angeles Rams.
- Fatigue is mounting for a unit that has played 350 snaps, the second-most in the NFL, while allowing the third-most yards per outing at 389 and ranking 31st in passing yards allowed at 280.4.
- Struggling with coverage, the secondary saw rookie Davison Igbinosun replace second-year player Maxwell Hairston on Monday, as the team attempts to fix communication issues that allowed 383 passing yards.
- Offensive coach Joe Brady issued a warning to running back James Cook regarding ball-security, stating, "But obviously, at some point there has to be consequences," despite Cook entering Week 6 with 532 rushing yards.
- The 4-1 Bills remain in Southern California to prepare for Sunday's matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, with Leonhard emphasizing that relying on quarterback Josh Allen to carry the load is not sustainable.
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New York Upstate
Syracuse NYBills’ Josh Allen proves he can carry Buffalo late, but defense remains a concern
When the Buffalo Bills moved on from Sean McDermott, the thinking was that a new defense could help Josh Allen and the offense late in games. Allen and the offense were tasked time and time again with trying to win games late, only for the defense to let them down, both in the regular season and postseason. Through five games, not much has changed.
The Toronto Star
The Hamilton SpectatorBills defensive coordinator demands improvements, saying unit can’t keep getting bailed out by Allen
Jim Leonhard’s patience is being tested by a porous Buffalo Bills defense that’s giving up too many points, too many yards and having difficulty stopping opponents on fourth down.
Idaho Press
Bills defensive coordinator demands improvements, saying unit can't keep getting bailed out by Allen
Jim Leonhard’s patience is being tested by a porous Buffalo Bills defense that’s giving up too many points, too many yards and having difficulty stopping opponents on fourth down. And the first-year defensive coordinator is done making excuses regarding a…
No Excuses: Jim Leonhard Tells Bills Defense 'It's Time To Be Good At Something'
Jim Leonhard’s patience is being tested by a porous Buffalo Bills defense that’s giving up too many points, too many yards and having difficulty stopping opponents on fourth down.
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