How Dalton Kincaid and Curtis Samuel are using OTAs to settle into new roles in the Bills offense

Before his sophomore season, Kincaid is enjoying a full offseason.

“Last offseason, I didn’t really get a chance to practice much before I got here for OTAs because I was injured,” Kincaid said. “I don’t want to say it’s been more fun, but just being able to go to practices and stuff in February and March, as opposed to last year where I’m just sitting there watching everyone practice and I I’m doing my rehab. I feel a lot better… I definitely think there’s a difference between last year and this year.

One of the biggest things Kincaid wanted to focus on this offseason was adding to his strength.

“That was a big priority for me this offseason, getting stronger and faster and changing the terms of my diet, focusing on that as well,” Kincaid explained. “So, especially being back in Buffalo…being in the weight room a lot more was something I wanted to focus on this offseason.”

While Kincaid has one year with the Bills under his belt, like new offensive players, the tight end is learning how the offense will operate under new offensive coordinator Joe Brady.

“Joe has been great mentality-wise and energy-wise every day,” Kincaid said. “It’s contagious as an offense and as a whole. I think we all feel that especially in practice. But the playbook has changed, I wouldn’t say a lot, but there’s a lot of changes and adjustments we have made since last year.

“So I think the creativity and freedom he has right now to test things, especially in OTAs, is extremely helpful.”