1. Jordan Palmer encouraged by Josh Allen's offseason work
Josh Allen is spending another offseason working with private quarterback coach Jordan Palmer. Allen is working with a group that includes Jets quarterback Sam Darnold and potential number one overall pick Joe Burrow.
During the NFL combine this past week, Palmer appeared on One Bills Live to discuss where the Bills signal-caller is heading into his third NFL season.
"He's ahead of where I'd thought he'd be right now, by the way," Palmer said. "I was chirping all draft, telling everybody how awesome this guy is going to be. With that being said… because what's interesting about Josh is he never took over and dominated and won a single game at Wyoming…
Palmer continued that Allen has begun to prove his game has translated to the NFL.
"The question mark is, was he going to be a gamer" Palmer said. "Is what he has proven is that his game does more than translate, he's getting really good at winning games, managing the clock, managing situation football, completing balls that need to be completed, making plays that weren't there."
Allen saw noticeable improvement across all statistics in his second season but still has areas to improve. Palmer stated there are throws Allen would prefer to have back, which is consistent with Allen's statements throughout the 2019-20 year.
2. One move Bills should not make this offseason
Bleacher Report identified one move the Bills should avoid making this offseason. One of Buffalo's top offseason priorities is to add another player at the wide receiver through either the draft or free agency. B/R advises against overspending in free agency to acquire a receiver.
Names such as A.J. Green, Robby Anderson and Alshon Jeffery (in a potential trade) will almost certainly come to the forefront. Maybe some will dream of Amari Cooper leaving the Dallas Cowboys. But none of those guys are necessary to address the issue.
The incoming wide receiver draft class is arguably the best and deepest in recent memory. If the Bills can't find someone to complement their current targets, general manager Brandon Beane is doing something wrong.
Clemson's Tee Higgins, Baylor's Denzel Mims, Texas' Collin Johnson, Notre Dame's Chase Claypool and USC's Michael Pittman Jr. are all 6'3" or taller and could be in play through the first three rounds.
On Sunday it was reported that the Cincinnati Bengals have plans to franchise tag A.J. Green. Without the 31-year-old Green on the market it could make Buffalo's decision easier on who to go after.
Scroll through to view photos of some of the top prospects at the NFL Scouting Combine that some draft analysts have projected the Bills to take in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Tee Higgins | WR | Clemson | 6'4" 200lbs
Higgins is a big-bodied receiver out of Clemson that many analysts think would be a nice fit with John Brown and Cole Beasley at WR, and give Josh Allen a larger target than his other receivers.
Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins speaks to the media during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | 6'0" 183lbs
Ruggs III is one of the fastest players in football, and had the best 40-yard dash time of any player at the combine so far with a 4.27.
Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III speaks to the media during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | 6'0" 183lbs
Ruggs III is one of the fastest players in football, and had the best 40-yard dash time of any player at the combine so far with a 4.27.
Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III poses for a portrait during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)
Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | 6'0" 183lbs
Ruggs III is one of the fastest players in football, and had the best 40-yard dash time of any player at the combine so far with a 4.27.
Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III runs the 40-yard dash during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
D'Andre Swift | RB | Georgia | 5'9" 215lbs
Swift was one of the best running backs in college football, and can truly do it all out of the backfield. Some analysts think a pairing with Devin Singletary would take the offense to another level.
Georgia running back D'Andre Swift speaks to the media during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
D'Andre Swift | RB | Georgia | 5'9" 215lbs
Swift was one of the best running backs in college football, and can truly do it all out of the backfield. Some analysts think a pairing with Devin Singletary would take the offense to another level.
Georgia running back D'Andre Swift poses for a portrait during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)
D'Andre Swift | RB | Georgia | 5'9" 215lbs
Swift was one of the best running backs in college football, and can truly do it all out of the backfield. Some analysts think a pairing with Devin Singletary would take the offense to another level.
Georgia running back D'Andre Swift runs a drill during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Laviska Shenault Jr. | WR | Colorado | 6'2" 220lbs
One of the more physical receivers in the draft, some think that his combination of run after the catch ability and route running skill would make him a great fit in Buffalo's offense.
Colorado wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. speaks to the media during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Laviska Shenault Jr. | WR | Colorado | 6'2" 220lbs
One of the more physical receivers in the draft, some think that his combination of run after the catch ability and route running skill would make him a great fit in Buffalo's offense.
Colorado wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. behind the scenes during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Laviska Shenault Jr. | WR | Colorado | 6'2" 220lbs
One of the more physical receivers in the draft, some think that his combination of run after the catch ability and route running skill would make him a great fit in Buffalo's offense.
Colorado wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Denzel Mims | WR | Baylor | 6'3" 215lbs
Another bigger receiver, analysts think Mims would give the Bills offense another type of player for defenses to have to match up with. Mims is regarded as a well-rounded WR.
Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims speaks to the media during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Denzel Mims | WR | Baylor | 6'3" 215lbs
Another bigger receiver, analysts think Mims would give the Bills offense another type of player for defenses to have to match up with. Mims is regarded as a well-rounded WR.
Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims runs the 40-yard dash during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Denzel Mims | WR | Baylor | 6'3" 215lbs
Another bigger receiver, analysts think Mims would give the Bills offense another type of player for defenses to have to match up with. Mims is regarded as a well-rounded WR.
Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Justin Jefferson | WR | LSU | 6'3" 192lbs
With a large frame and great athleticism, some analysts think Jefferson would be a great addition to the Bills offense and provide Josh Allen with a lethal red zone target.
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson speaks to the media during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Justin Jefferson | WR | LSU | 6'3" 192lbs
With a large frame and great athleticism, some analysts think Jefferson would be a great addition to the Bills offense and provide Josh Allen with a lethal red zone target.
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs the 40-yard dash during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Justin Jefferson | WR | LSU | 6'3" 192lbs
With a large frame and great athleticism, some analysts think Jefferson would be a great addition to the Bills offense and provide Josh Allen with a lethal red zone target.
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs a drill during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Justin Jefferson | WR | LSU | 6'3" 192lbs
With a large frame and great athleticism, some analysts think Jefferson would be a great addition to the Bills offense and provide Josh Allen with a lethal red zone target.
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson catches the ball during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
A.J. Epenesa | DE | Iowa | 6'5" 277lbs
A productive pass rusher in the Big Ten, Epenesa is regarded as a very "pro-ready" prospect, which means he might be able to step in on a great Bills defense and contribute right away.
Iowa defensive lineman A. J. Epenesa speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
A.J. Epenesa | DE | Iowa | 6'5" 277lbs
A productive pass rusher in the Big Ten, Epenesa is regarded as a very "pro-ready" prospect, which means he might be able to step in on a great Bills defense and contribute right away.
Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa runs a drill during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Kristian Fulton | CB | LSU | 5'10" 199lbs
Might the Bills look for a young CB prospect for Tre'Davious White to mentor early in the draft? Some analysts think so, and think another LSU CB would be the perfect fit. Fulton is extremely rangy and has great awareness on the field, much like Tre'Davious White.
LSU defensive back Kristian Fulton speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Kristian Fulton | CB | LSU | 5'10" 199lbs
Might the Bills look for a young CB prospect for Tre'Davious White to mentor early in the draft? Some analysts think so, and think another LSU CB would be the perfect fit. Fulton is extremely rangy and has great awareness on the field, much like Tre'Davious White.
LSU cornerback Kristian Fulton runs a drill during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Sunday, Mar. 1, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Yetur Gross-Matos | DE | Penn State | 6'5" 262lbs
With a large frame and crazy athleticism, Gross-Matos might be a good candidate to add some depth at defensive end for the Bills this offseason.
Penn State defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos listens to a question during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Yetur Gross-Matos | DE | Penn State | 6'5" 262lbs
With a large frame and crazy athleticism, Gross-Matos might be a good candidate to add some depth at defensive end for the Bills this offseason.
Penn St. defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos runs a drill during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
K'Lavon Chaisson | LB | LSU | 6'4" 238lbs
An extremely versatile defender, Chaisson could step in and fill the role that Lorenzo Alexander did last year as a rookie.
LSU linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
K'Lavon Chaisson | LB | LSU | 6'4" 238lbs
An extremely versatile defender, Chaisson could step in and fill the role that Lorenzo Alexander did last year as a rookie.
LSU linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson poses for a portrait during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)
3. Bills to potentially play abroad in 2020
Currently the Bills will play all of their games in 2020 on American soil but that could change later this spring.
The NFL announced that the Arizona Cardinals will host a team at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City this season as a part of the NFLs International series. The Bills are one of the eight teams that the Cardinals will host this season.
A decision will be announced later this spring on who will play, if the Bills are chosen it will be their first game abroad since October 2015 when they played the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Currently the NFL has five games planned for its international series, including four in England. The Miami Dolphins will play as a home team in England but those games are typically not between division rivals. The Atlanta Falcons and Jaguars (2x) will host games as well.
