Buffalo Bills: Urgent Need for WR Upgrade

0:00You're listening to NFL News Today. Subscribe now for fast, daily updates on your team. The Buffalo Bills wide receiver struggled last season, ranking 18th in the league with 180 catches and 24th in yards at, 2001-07. Khalil Shakir led the group with 72 receptions for 719 yards, but no other bill cracked the top lists. Despite the team's offense finishing 4th and scoring at 28.3 points per game, their passing yards dropped to 15th at two. 116.6, the lowest since Josh Allen's early days. Joe Brady, now head coach, stands by his receivers after calling their plays as offensive coordinator, but the numbers demand change. Free agency starts next week and general manager Brandon Bean faces pressure to upgrade, especially after mid-tier signings like Curtis Samuel and Joshua Palmer flopped along with short-term ads like Amari Cooper. Fans and analysts agree the bills need a reliable target for Allen to push for a superbowl

1:02run. Recent injuries and inconsistencies, including rookie Keon Coleman's slow start, expose the group's limits, even as the run game in overall yards, kept them competitive. Bean could target veterans like 32-year-old Mike Evans for his size and route-running savvy on a short-term deal around $20 million. Speedster Rishi Shaheed, 27, offers deep threats and return skills after a superbowl stint in Seattle while Romeo Doves provides steady. Production similar to Shakir, but with more touchdowns. To round out the offense, resigning guard David Edwards on a 3-year pact under 45 million would stabilize the line and keeping fullback. Reggie Gilliam for special teams in blocking makes sense at a low cost like 2 million. Serving free agency with draft picks could transform Buffalo's attack. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. Headphones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-I-SOL-PILLOW.COM