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Buffalo Power Ranking Is Only A Start for Josh Allen-Led Bills
Buffalo Power Ranking Is Only A Start for Josh Allen-Led Bills originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After another playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane did everything he could to ensure they wouldn't have to endure another one. Advertisement Buffalo added several key free agents this offseason on both sides of the ball. With a league MVP in Josh Allen and a strong coaching staff, the Bills are expected to be among the top teams in the league again. So much so that NFL analyst Logan Ulrich has the Bills as the third-best team in his latest power rankings. "The Bills have everything they need to keep knocking, starting with QB Josh Allen, who earned MVP honors last season," Ulrich wrote. "Buffalo was able to replace Diggs in the aggregate, getting a breakout from new slot WR Khalil Shakir and contributions from a wide variety of players." Since Allen's arrival as a star, the Bills have had one of the best offenses in the league. As long as their defense can continue to perform at a high level, Buffalo should continue to be a championship contender. Advertisement The question will be whether they did enough to get by their rivals, the Chiefs. Buffalo has gotten the better of their conference rivals during the regular season but has not beaten Kansas City since Patrick Mahomes became the starting quarterback. Buffalo is good enough to be a perennial playoff contender as presently constructed. But in terms of performance? Rankings and compliments are only a start. They'll need to do more on the field to reach their Super Bowl potential. … and to make offseason grades seem even more insignificant. Related: Hailee Steinfeld Wedding Photos With Josh Allen of Bills Emerge And Go Viral Related: Josh Allen Performs 'Superman Act' In Bills' 'Best-Case' Scenario This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Buccaneers Labeled Simply 'Playoff Hopefuls' in Latest NFL Offseason Rankings
Buccaneers Labeled Simply 'Playoff Hopefuls' in Latest NFL Offseason Rankings originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Most NFL teams have finished their mandatory minicamps, while others will complete that in the upcoming week. Advertisement Draft picks have settled in with their respective teams, well, at least the ones who have signed (sorry, Cincinnati), and relocated free agents are done introducing themselves. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have certainly had their share of changes while also remaining largely the same on offense. The team returns all 11 starters on new offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard's side of the ball and they've made some modest changes on defense. But with all the changes, the Bucs are still being disrespected as a whole, and come in at No. 15 in NFL Trade Rumors' offseason NFL power rankings, under the category of "Playoff Hopefuls." Advertisement "The Bucs are talented, deep and experienced on both sides of the ball, and made steps to address weaknesses at pass rusher and cornerback this offseason by bringing in OLB Haason Reddick and double-dipping on cornerbacks in the draft," NFLTR's Logan Ulrich wrote. "All told, the Buccaneers are getting some hype as a potential breakout team in 2025 that can jump into the fray with the top teams in the conference. "I'm not sure I can get on that bandwagon. Bowles has proven himself to be a competent coach, but I think he has more in common with former Panthers and Commanders HC Ron Rivera than he does someone like Steelers HC Mike Tomlin. Rivera is a first-class person, but as a coach, his record of 102-103-2 does a pretty good job of encapsulating how he stacks up against his peers, even if he did make a Super Bowl appearance with Carolina." Ulrich sort of gives Bowles a backhanded compliment here, and he's not necessarily wrong. Something he fails to mention is that Bowles' failures aren't necessarily as a head coach, but as a defensive coordinator. Especially last season, as the team dealt with injuries. Advertisement But with a revamped defensive roster and a possibly even stronger offensive unit, Bowles has no more excuses. He has to get it done in 2025 or he could face a very hot seat - and rightfully so. Related: Buccaneers' Ryan Jensen Replacement Needs a Breakout 2025 Related: Buccaneers Rookie WR Predicted to be Big Factor This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
