The Bills have plenty of new faces for media and fans to familiarize themselves with on the field this offseason.
Among them is defensive lineman Dewayne Carter.
Buffalo’s third-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Duke is getting acclimated to his new coaches and teammates, who are helping each other along the way.
One of those coaches is newly promoted defensive coordinator Bobby Babich.
Carter noted the impact both Babich and his teammates are having in his first offseason as a Bill.
“Knowledge of the game, and how much knowledge he’s giving me,” Carter said about his new DC. “And not just me, it’s everybody in that whole room, it’s like coach corrects you on one thing, and everybody chips in you know, and gives you pointers.”
With the roster turnover since their 2023 campaign ended, the Bills have seen an influx of new and young players and will be looking to a number of their draft selections to hopefully be able to contribute as soon as possible on the field in the regular season.
That veterans on the roster are helping support the application of their coaches’ input to elevate younger players like Carter and help them get up to speed and the level of play to contribute is a good sign that everyone is doing their part to field the best team possible.
“It’s never from like, the point of ego or like ‘I’m the guy so you should listen to me’, it’s like I want to help you be better and help this team win,” Carter added.
That they are backing Babich is a good sign as well. Hee has been a popular defensive presence on the coaching staff for some time, most recently serving as the linebackers coach.
“Good coach,” coach Sean McDermott said about Babich when he was promoted. “Bobby and I have been together a number of years, going back to our time together in Carolina. And you know, his dad [coach Bob Babich] was with us for a number of years here, and good family. Bob is a good coach. He’s developed players, and I think when you evaluate a coach, [you are] taking what you have and making it better? And I think it doesn’t get any, need to get any more complex than that. And Bobby’s done that.”
Babich made some headlines this offseason commenting on his approach toward the new role he’s assumed and his transition into the duties it entails.
“I’m vulnerable enough to say that I’m as prepared as I’m possibly going to be, and I’m (continuing) to learn every day and every part of this process,” he noted.
Bills corner Rasul Douglas also recently commented on the new Bills DC and the energy he brings to their defense.
“Juiced. A lot of energy,” said Douglas. “It wakes you up because you gotta try to match his energy. He’s ready. He’s juiced. He’s pumped to go out there. It’s like he’s playing.”
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