The past week has been nothing short of spectacular for the Buffalo Bills. Fresh off a decisive victory against their division rivals, the New York Jets, during a primetime Monday Night Football showdown, the Bills have made their intentions clear in the AFC East.
While the Jets made waves by acquiring wide receiver Davante Adams, the Bills answered back by securing Amari Cooper from the Cleveland Browns. In his debut performance with Buffalo, Cooper made an immediate impact, hauling in four of five targets for 66 yards and notching a touchdown.
The excitement didn’t stop there. The Bills steamrolled the Tennessee Titans, shaking off a slow start to unleash a scoring frenzy with 34 unanswered points, ultimately securing a 34-10 triumph.
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Sitting at a solid 5-2 record and perched atop the division, the Bills are shaping up as formidable contenders. Cooper appears to be the missing spark in their offensive lineup, but rumors suggest the Bills’ maneuvers might not be over just yet.
General Manager Brandon Beane has made it crystal clear: the Bills are all-in on capturing a Super Bowl title and are ready to seize any opportunity to strengthen their roster. As the November 5 trade deadline looms, the Bills are likely eyeing additional reinforcements. With Von Miller currently serving a four-game suspension, bolstering the pass rush could be a strategic move.
Enter the potential interest in New York Giants pass rusher, Azeez Ojulari. Despite receiving decent production from their current lineup, adding a proven player like Ojulari could bridge the gap between aspiring for a deep postseason run and falling short.
Ojulari, while showing promise, has seen his starting role diminish this season. However, his recent performances – racking up three sacks in his last two outings, contributing to a season total of four – demonstrate his capabilities.
As a 2021 second-round pick, Ojulari’s future with the Giants remains uncertain, especially with Kayvon Thibodeaux nearing a return from injured reserve. For the Bills, this presents a low-risk, potentially high-reward scenario. With Ojulari in the final year of his contract, he could be a savvy mid-season acquisition for a modest price, likely a Day 3 draft pick.
The transition wouldn’t just be easy on the field but also logistically; Ojulari wouldn’t have to go far to join the Bills’ playoff push. It’s not a trade the Bills must pursue, but if they’re genuinely committed to a championship run, making a move like this exemplifies that mindset. Adding a few key pieces on both offense and defense could be the blueprint the Bills need as they charge into the postseason.