The Buffalo Bills offense has exploded over the past two seasons. Both years saw the Bills rank in the top five of scoring and yardage.
Even with arguably the most dynamic quarterbacks and receivers in the game, Buffalo found itself on the outside of the top-tier in CBS Sports’ offensive rankings.
The rankings, give scores to various offensive categories to determine a final ranking. The totals include the values of the quarterback, play-callers, receivers, offensive line, and running back.
Unsurprisingly, the Bills earned an elite score at quarterback, as Josh Allen earned a perfect five for this ability.
Buffalo’s wide receivers and tight ends earned a score just a shade below ideal, with CBS Sports giving this group a score of 4.5 out of 5.
However, the rankings sees the other elements of the Bills offense as being just a shade above average. Buffalo earned a score of 3.5 for their running backs, play-caller, and offensive line.
Buffalo’s offensive additions could help the team climb the rankings in the near future. The Bills added Rodger Saffold on the offensive line and drafted the dynamic James Cook as a change-of-pace back to supplement Devin Singletary in the backfield.
Despite that, the biggest unknown falls on the person calling the plays for Buffalo.
Ken Dorsey takes over the offensive coordinator spot from Brian Daboll, as the later was named the head coach of the New York Giants following a successful four-year stint as Buffalo’s OC.
In fact, Dorsey’s score could have been lower, but CBS Sports “gave Ken Dorsey a little bit of the benefit of the doubt by nudging his ranking a half-point above where we usually put rookie play-callers.”
Undoubtedly, Dorsey’s progress with the headset will have the greatest impact on the offensive taking a step forward. If he can continue the success of Daboll, there’s little doubt that the Bills will be back in the top-tier of teams on this ranking next year.
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