The Bills continued their second week of OTA practices on Tuesday afternoon. Buffalo will wrap up OTAs this week and hold mandatory minicamp next week.
All three coordinators met with the media on Tuesday to discuss new players, position battles and looking ahead to this season. Here's what the trio had to say.
DC Bobby Babich | A new DL, rookie watch, breaking down the safeties, CB2 battle + more
With one full year under his belt, Bobby Babich is feeling more comfortable for his second season as Buffalo's defensive coordinator.
"For anybody going through something the first time, everything's a first time," Babich said reflecting on his first year as DC. "So now you've been in those situations, and now you're a little bit more scarred, per se. You're a little bit more weathered based on the situations and how fast those things can come up. So those are some of the things that I think I learned and looking forward to in year two."
Scroll the see the best photos of the Buffalo Bills taking part in Week 2 of voluntary OTA workouts at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
A.J. Epenesa (57). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Richard Gouraige (75). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Mitchell Trubisky (11). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
O'Cyrus Torrence (64). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
T.J. Sanders (98). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Keonta Jenkins (49). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Frank Gore Jr (20). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Taron Johnson (7). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Landon Jackson (94). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
DeWayne Carter (90). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Edefuan Ulofoshio (48). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Zion Logue (93). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Cole Bishop (24). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Dane Jackson (23), A.J. Epenesa (57). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Shane Buechele (6). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Milli Wilson. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Jake Camarda (32), Tyler Bass (2). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
O'Cyrus Torrence (64). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Matt Worswick. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Sean McDermott. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Brad Robbins (40). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Joe Brady. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Dawson Knox (88), Terrel Bernard (8). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Keonta Jenkins (49), Terrel Bernard (8). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
A.J. Epenesa (57). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Maxwell Hairston (31). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Deone Walker (96), Casey Rogers (71). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
DeWayne Carter (90). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
DJ Mangas, Joe Brady. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Casey Rogers (71). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Terrel Bernard (8). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
T.J. Sanders (98). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Bobby Babich. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Emma Beanland. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Will Greenberg. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Hal Luther. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Shane Buechele (6). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
`Mitchell Trubisky (11), Mike White (14). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Mitchell Trubisky (11), Mike White (14). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Shane Buechele (6), Mitchell Trubisky (11). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Shane Buechele (6). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Tre'Davious White (27). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Bobby Babich. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Bobby Babich. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Joe Danna. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Jake Camarda (32). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Jake Camarda (32). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Jake Camarda (32). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Darrick Forrest (28), Reid Ferguson (69), Zach Davidson (84), Keleki Latu (83), Chris Tabor. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Brad Robbins (40). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Edefuan Ulofoshio (48), Jackson Hawes (85), Reid Ferguson (69), Chris Tabor, Keleki Latu (83). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Brad Robbins (40). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Turner West. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Turner West. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Darrick Forrest (28). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Daryl Porter Jr. (38), Ja'Marcus Ingram (46). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Maxwell Hairston (31). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Brad Robbins (40), Sean McDermott. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Chris Tabor. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Dorian Strong (43), Marcus West. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Dorian Williams (42). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Matt Worswick. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Maxwell Hairston (31). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Frank Gore Jr (20). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Dawson Knox (88). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Dawson Knox (88). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Dalton Kincaid (86). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Dalton Kincaid (86). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Zach Davidson (84). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Reggie Gilliam (41). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Jackson Hawes (85). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Jackson Hawes (85). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Keleki Latu (83). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Dawson Knox (88). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Dalton Kincaid (86). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Zach Davidson (84). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Reggie Gilliam (41). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Mike White (14). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Ryan Nielsen. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Ryan Nielsen, Deone Walker (96). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Ryan Nielsen. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Marcus West. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Sean McDermott. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Casey Rogers (71). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Casey Rogers (71). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Hayden Harris (52). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Devin Brandt-Epps (72). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Bobby Babich. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Michael Hoecht (55). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Deone Walker (96). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
T.J. Sanders (98). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Javon Solomon (56). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Ed Oliver (91). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Devin Brandt-Epps (72). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Ed Oliver (91). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Deone Walker (96). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Casey Rogers (71). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Larry Ogunjobi (99). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
DeWayne Carter (90). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Jalen Virgil (13). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Zion Logue (93). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
T.J. Sanders (98). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Maxwell Hairston (31), Dane Jackson (23), Jahmile Addae, Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Tre'Davious White (27). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Ja'Marcus Ingram (46), Tre'Davious White (27). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Jahmile Addae, Dorian Strong (43), Maxwell Hairston (31). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Keon Coleman (0), Kristian Wilkerson (82). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Kelly Akharaiyi (87). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Stephen Gosnell (89). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Curtis Samuel (1). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Mike White (14). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Kristian Wilkerson (82), Daequan Hardy (25), Darrick Forrest (28). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Stephen Gosnell (89). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Mike White (14). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Jordan Hancock (37). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Mike White (14), Shane Buechele (6), Mitchell Trubisky (11). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Chase Lundt (77). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Keleki Latu (83), Reggie Gilliam (41). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Spencer Brown (79), Dalton Kincaid (86). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Sean McDermott, Terrel Bernard (8), David Edwards (76). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
David Edwards (76), Sean McDermott, Terrel Bernard (8), Dion Dawkins (73). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Mitchell Trubisky (11). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Taron Johnson (7), Khalil Shakir (10), Christian Benford (47). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Ryan Nielsen, Larry Ogunjobi (99), Michael Hoecht (55). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Frank Gore Jr (20), Kelly Skipper, Darrynton Evans (21), Spencer Brown (79). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Tyrell Shavers (80), Maxwell Hairston (31). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Ty Johnson (26). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Ty Johnson (26). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Maxwell Hairston (31), Ty Johnson (26). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Kaden Prather (81). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Alec Anderson (70), Mike White (14). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Taron Johnson (7). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Frank Gore Jr (20). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Shane Buechele (6). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Keleki Latu (83). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Matt Milano (58). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Travis Clayton (67). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Keleki Latu (83), Dawson Knox (88). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Ryan Van Demark (74). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Joe Andreessen (44). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Joe Andreessen (44). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Jalen Virgil (13). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Dane Jackson (23). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Dane Jackson (23). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Reggie Gilliam (41). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Sean McDermott. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Michael Hoecht (55). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Taylor Rapp (9). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Tyrell Shavers (80). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Sedrick Van Pran-Granger (62). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Dorian Strong (43). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Dorian Strong (43). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Adam Henry, Keon Coleman (0), KJ Hamler (19). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
DJ Managas, DaQuan Jones (92). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Jalen Virgil (13), Curtis Samuel (1), Khalil Shakir (10), Adam Henry, Joshua Palmer (5). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Connor McGovern (66), DaQuan Jones (92). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Dalton Kincaid (86). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Ty Johnson (26), Dorian Williams (42). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Zach Davidson (84). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Mike White (14). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Keleki Latu (83). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Chris Tabor. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Ty Johnson (26). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Chris Tabor. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Brandon Codrington (29). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Amari Cooper (18). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Mitchell Trubisky (11), Taylor Rapp (9). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Landon Jackson (94), DeWayne Carter (90). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Connor McGovern (66). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Landon Jackson (94). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Landon Jackson (94), Dion Dawkins (73). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Spencer Hawes. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Matt Milano (58). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Matt Milano (58). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Keonta Jenkins (49). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Javon Solomon (56), Tylan Grable (68). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
T.J. Sanders (98). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Landon Jackson (94), Casey Rogers (71), Deone Walker (96). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Landon Jackson (94). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Landon Jackson (94), Tylan Grable (68). Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Sean McDermott. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Shane Buechele (6), Mitchell Trubisky (11), Mike White (14), Joe Brady. Buffalo Bills OTA workouts, June 03, 2025 at the Buffalo Bills Training Center.
Taking a step forward on the DL + adding 9 new players to the mix
Babich's defensive identity last year was all about taking away the football as the team ranked third in the NFL doing it 32 times. This year, the defense welcomes plenty of new faces, especially on the defensive line. The current roster features nine new defensive linemen. In terms of improving the pass rush, Babich said there's two parts to it.
"When you talk about the players that are returning, it's just identifying from last year the areas that we need to improve to be more consistent and making sure that we own those, we know those, and we work on those," Babich shared. "That's the training part of where we're at right now and also going into training camp. And then you talk about adding pieces, adding pieces that can flat-out rush."
Defensive end Landon Jackson and defensive tackle Deone Walker are two new players who were added to the roster through the draft. Walker (6'7, 331) and Jackson (6'6, 264) offer traits that are hard to find.
"When you turn on the tape, he does things at his size that you're not expecting someone at that size to be able to do," Babich said of Walker. "Like all rookies, we've got to find the consistency, not only in his approach, but the execution."
Similar to Walker, Jackson's size is what jumped out first for Babich.
"He's a big human," Babich said of Jackson. "We definitely wanted to make sure that there was a size piece to what we were trying to do…Really when it comes down to it, just really kind of what we were looking for when you talk about the run game and the pass game and being a three-down defensive end. That's important."
The DL is unfortunately dealing with one injury during OTAs as defensive end Joey Bosa has a calf injury, according to head coach Sean McDermott. McDermott told reporters he expects Bosa to be back for training camp.
"He doesn't want things to make him not available right now to be able to practice," Babich said of Bosa. "I know he's disappointed. He's a competitor…When Joey's available, he'll be available, and he's working his butt off to make sure he's available."
Babich breaks down his thoughts on Buffalo's safeties from 2024
Unlike the defensive line, the safety position group looks similar to last year in terms of the players who saw the field the most. Babich broke down what he thought of Taylor Rapp, Damar Hamlin and Cole Bishop's seasons last year.
"I think Taylor Rapp had a very good year, I do," Babich said. "…And I think he tackled really, really well."
Rapp registered 82 total tackles and two interceptions in 2024. Babich thought Hamlin took a big step forward last year.
"I thought Damar had his best year that he's had since he's been here," Babich said. "And it was good to see him grow with another year under his belt."
Hamlin started in 14 games last season and registered 88 total tackles and two interceptions. Bishop only saw four starts in his rookie season, but Babich appreciates his growth as he enters his second season.
"The jump we've seen from Cole from that first year as a rookie to this year has been really good so far," Babich said. "There's a lot of room left, but it's been really good so far."
Babich believes the second rounder from last year is feeling more comfortable in Buffalo's defense.
A battle at CB2
One position battle many are watching is for Buffalo's second cornerback spot. It's a position that multiple players battling for, including Tre'Davious White and first-round draft pick Maxwell Hairston.
When asked about the open competition, Babich was quick to say it wasn't the only position battle happening on defense.
"I know you think I'm silly, but every position is wide open," Babich said.
White also spoke to media on Tuesday and was asked about how he plans to help Hairston even though the two are competing for a job. The CB recalls being in a similar position coming to Buffalo as a first-round pick back in 2017.
"I can understand the position he's in," White said reflecting back to his rookie year. "So only thing I could do is just give him little nuggets in his ear here and there because he already has everybody else in his ear. So, I just want to kind of just slow play it and let him know anything he needs, any questions, I'm here to be a resource for sure…competition brings the best out of everybody, and it's just going to make our team so much better."
Hairston turned heads at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis when he ran a 4.28 40-yard dash. Babich said that speed is starting to show up on the field.
"I think what we're starting to see is Max playing faster and utilizing his speed because his processing is starting to slow down a little bit in the event that he's grasping what we are throwing at him, if that makes sense," Babich said. "So there's some flashes here and there…Max is blessed with a lot of speed. And we'll see if that can show up consistently on the field."
OC Joe Brady | New WRs, Josh Allen in Year 8, plenty of returning players + more
Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady has an offense that looks quite similar to last year for his second year as OC. Brady admitted it's unique but doesn't want the comfortability to hurt the group as whole.
"I think a problem every coach faces every year is if you think you can just pick up where you left off, you lose sight of the details, you lose sight of the how, you lose sight of what got you to that point," Brady said. "There are elements of what we did last year that we obviously need to continue to sustain, but there are so many elements we've got to get better at."
Josh Allen continues to grow as a leader on and off the field
One player who leads the charge in always trying to grow from year-to-year is Bills quarterback Josh Allen. The eighth-year quarterback is coming off his first MVP season, but Brady doesn't see a QB who's taking a step back.
"What I love about Josh is his demeanor, his approach, his mindset is as impressive as it gets," Brady shared. "It's infectious around the team. When he walks into the building, you don't see a guy that or don't feel a guy that just won the MVP last year. You feel a guy that's hungry and is trying to figure out ways to get better and embracing his new teammates."
A trio of new wide receivers to add to "Everybody Eats"
A few new players Allen is building chemistry with are wide receivers Joshua Palmer, Elijah Moore and Laviska Shenault. Palmer's last stop was with the Chargers where he played in 58 games and totaled 182 receptions, 2,287 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.
"I've been a fan of Josh's since he was coming out," Brady said of Palmer. "He's a very intelligent football player, consciousness, wants to know the why of everything. Kind of a seamless fit for our room. He's a guy that can play all positions, play inside, play outside. It was a great get for us."
Moore most recently played for the Browns and registered 120 receptions, 1,178 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 34 games. Brady said Moore is doing everything he can to learn Buffalo's offense.
"I feel like he's living here, wanting to just kind of embody it," Brady said. "Play inside, play outside. Figuring out, 'Hey, what is Josh thinking on these plays? What's the why?' We're from the same area, so I've been following him, I feel like his whole career."
Shenault has five seasons of NFL experience under his belt and has totaled 163 receptions, 1,587 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 63 games. Brady said he's enjoyed seeing Shenault's play-making ability and figuring out how it will work in Buffalo's offense.
"Laviska was an absolute playmaker coming out," Brady said of watching him in college. "Get the ball in his hands, and good things happen. And it's been really cool to just get these guys that are playmakers, being able to see what they can do and try to get a feel of and learn them. Just because a guy was utilized in a certain way somewhere else doesn't mean that's the only way they can be utilized."
How opportunities are opening for running backs
Brady was also asked about running back James Cook not being present yet for OTAs. The OC said there's a lot of love for the RB, but it also creates opportunities for others.
"I obviously love Jimbo, but it's just like with anyone, when someone's not here, it's a great opportunity for the guys that are," Brady shared. "And seeing Ray (Davis), Ty (Johnson), D-Ev (Darrynton Evans) and Frank (Gore Jr.) just get those opportunities, everybody kind of benefits from that. But I am excited whenever Jimbo is back with us."
STC Chris Tabor | Stepping into new role, punter competition + more
The Bills welcomed one new coordinator to the team this offseason in special teams coordinator Chris Tabor. Tabor comes to Buffalo with years of NFL experience as has had stops with four NFL teams as a special teams coordinator.
"People have been unbelievable here," Tabor said. "The culture within our building is second to none. The players have been really responsive to what we're trying to teach and those things, so it's been a lot of fun."
Tabor's view on the Dynamic Kickoff
Tabor had a different vantage point last year than other special teams coordinators as the Dynamic Kickoff was rolled out because the STC had a year away from coaching. As he implements how Buffalo will tackle the new rule, Tabor believes he has some good ideas.
"Having a year off really I was able to step back and just kind of reflect, kind of watch how the game was being played in that area in the kickoff and kickoff return area," Tabor said. "And then being able to now really study it even more, you go away with some of your ideas when you're sitting out, but it's different than when you get on the field. Maybe you thought that angle, a person could block someone there, but when you got out on the field that angle, he can't do that. I'm still learning, but I like where we're trending."
A battle brewing at punter
Buffalo currently has two punters on their roster in Jake Camarda and Brad Robbins. Camarda has three years of experience under his belt and has averaged 49.1 yards per punt in his career with 31.4% of his punts downed within the 20. Robbins is entering his second NFL season with an average of 44.3 yards per punt and 26.3% of his punts downed within the 20.
Tabor said he has experience going into camp with two punters and it's important to put them in different situations to show their skillset.
"Both have kicked in this league, so you're not worried about can they do it in a game and will it be too big for them?" Tabor said of the two. "Both have a little different styles to them, and I like that. It's just gonna be a matter of how this thing all plays out, and I think we still have a bit of time. We'll see where it goes."
