Buffalo Rumblinks, 2/27: Bills HC Sean McDermott, RB James Cook headline our Tuesday coverage

Plus, what can RB James Cook do for an encore after a breakout 2023 season?

The NFL’s general managers, coaches and front office personnel are in Indianapolis, IN for the annual NFL Scouting Combine, and today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by recapping what Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott had to say during his press conference on Day One of the Combine.

Sean McDermott’s Scouting Combine press conference

Bills head coach Sean McDermott touched on a multitude of topics during his session with the media: stating that he’s not sure whether new defensive coordinator Bobby Babich will call the plays for Buffalo’s defense; emphasizing the importance of creating explosive plays on offense; sharing his enthusiasm for the new members of the Bills coaching staff; revealing how he may employ a different approach as the team’s CEO on the sidelines; and providing updates on wide receiver Gabe Davis, safety Micah Hyde, linebacker Matt Milano and cornerback Tre’Davious White.

• Sean McDermott: Still deciding who will call defense for Buffalo Bills – Buffalo News
• Sean McDermott won’t say if new Bills DC will call defense but gave a little clue – newyorkupstate.com
• McDermott: Bills still discussing who will call defense – WGR 550
• Bills HC Sean McDermott shares these updates on defensive play-calling, new staff hires ahead of the 2024 NFL Combine – BuffaloBills.com
• McDermott reiterates importance of explosive plays – WGR 550
• Ryan O’Halloran: CEO Sean? Bills’ coach may take different approach this season – Buffalo News
• McDermott will have a say on NFL rule changes with new role on Competition Committee – Democrat & Chronicle

What can RB James Cook for for an encore?

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook made tremendous progress during his second year with the Bills, doubling his rushing yards (507 as a rookie to 1,122 in 2023) and improving his pass-catching stats from 21 catches for 180 yards and one touchdown to 44 receptions for 445 yards and four TDs last year. What areas can Cook improve upon for next year? Ball security, for one. Learn more.

• After a solid second season, what does Bills RB James Cook do for an encore? – Buffalo News

Even more Bills news

Speculating on what Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane will be asked when he takes the podium at the NFL Scouting Combine, plus a combine preview, why starting left tackle Dion Dawkins “hates” the New York Jets, and more!

• What topics will Bills GM Brandon Beane be asked about? A preview – Buffalo News
• NFL Scouting Combine: What we’re following for all 32 teams in Indianapolis – The Athletic (subscription required)
• Buffalo Bills’ Dion Dawkins blasts Micheal Clemons, New York Jets: ‘I hate them’ – newyorkupstate.com
• Bills’ Dion Dawkins rips Micheal Clemons, Jets: ‘I hate them’ – ESPN
• Bills Mailbag: Does need for speed at wide receiver outweigh tending to Buffalo’s defense? – Buffalo News

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