5 Buffalo Bills facing breakthrough seasons in 2024

This upcoming season for the Buffalo Bills could very well determine the future of the team. They have a Top 3 quarterback in Josh Allen, a coaching staff that has continuity, and a rising tight end and running back in Dalton Kincaid and James Cook. However, they had a lot of changes this past offseason at the wide receiver position and in the defensive secondary. For the first time since 2017, Bills fans won’t see players like Tre’Davious White, Jordan Poyer, Micha Hyde (potentially), Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis take the field as the Buffalo Bill this season.

The Bills are undoubtedly going to be different, which puts some players in the spotlight more than they already have. There are five specific players facing breakthrough seasons with the Bills that could show what Bills fans are in for. for the next two seasons, or whether or not they’re in Buffalo this time next season.

The Bills were finally able to get a running back to rush for over 1,000 yards for the first time since LeSean McCoy. James Cook rushed for 1,122 yards with the Bills, but only ran for two touchdowns, making it four in his career. Cook had four receiving touchdowns alone last season. The running back committee of Cook and Latavius ​​Murray was a solid duo for the Bills down the stretch, then the late addition of Ty Johnson brought more versatility to the running game.

Heading into 2024, the Bills will have Cook as their primary back with Johnson and rookie Ray Davis behind him. This will be his third year with the Bills, with just one season remaining before he enters a contract year. As a 2022 second-round pick, Cook does not have a fifth-year option on his contract, so the Bills will have to decide whether or not Cook will be the franchise tag as the Bills have been missing McCoy since.