John Brown was PFF’s top graded Bills player on offense in 2019

Buffalo Bills WR John Brown was Pro Football Focus’ top-graded player on the team’s offense in 2019.

Not a No. 1 wide receiver? Not so fast, John Brown told the NFL in his first season with the Buffalo Bills in 2019.

Brown finished 21st in the NFL this season in terms of receiving yards with 1,060. At one point Brown was leading the AFC in receiving yards, but later in the year he dipped down to eighth. Regardless, what a season.

For his effects, even Pro Football Focus reflected Brown’s strong year. With a 74.2 overall grade, Brown landed in PFF’s “good” category and that grade gave him the 32nd best grade among receivers graded by PFF this season. He edged out guys such as Tyler Boyd, DK Metcalf, Michael Gallup, Golden Tate and… Cole Beasley. His teammate finished just behind Brown at No. 36 with a 73.8 overall mark.

Brown has two year remaining on his deal and the 29-year-old, of course, showed he can play. But the Bills still would be wise to add to this crew with Brown and Beasley this offseason. Their top-two produced, but the lack of depth at the position and youthful prospects was a glaring need.

In total, Brown had 72 catches and six touchdowns in 2019.

And let’s not forget, he threw two touchdown passes, too:

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