The Buffalo Bills’ passing attack was one of the best last season, racking up 258.1 yards per game which were seventh-best in the league. They scored the second most points per game in 2022 at 28.4. Looking at some advanced numbers, Football Outsider’s DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average) ranked Buffalo’s offense second overall and second in passing. The Bills were seventh in PFF (Pro Football Focus) overall grade at 86.6, and the 84.1 grade in passing was good enough for third. However, whether you use the eye test or dive into the numbers, Buffalo struggled in the slot. Aside from when Stefon Diggs moved to the slot position, the Bills didn’t have a receiver finish within the top 40 of PFF’s receiving grades. In fact, the next three WRs after Diggs were Cole Beasley at #44, Khalil Shakir at #58, and Isaiah McKenzie at #89. To make it worse, the Bills, again besides Diggs, didn’t have a slot receiver finish in the top 20 in receiving yards. Buffalo can very easily move on from both Beasley and McKenzie this offseason, which leaves us with a second-year Shakir or a free agent. For today’s exercise, we’re going to explore the numbers behind PROMOTING the 2022 draft pick or PAYING a less expensive name in the form Colts’ WR Parris Campbell.
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Bills Promote vs. Pay: Khalil Shakir vs. Parris Campbell
The Buffalo Bills’ passing attack was one of the best last season, racking up 258.1 yards per game which were seventh-best in the league. They scored the second most points per game in 2022 at 28.4. Looking at some advanced numbers, Football Outsider’s DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average) ranked Buffalo’s offense second overall and second in passing. The Bills were seventh in PFF (Pro Football Focus) overall grade at 86.6, and the 84.1 grade in passing was good enough for third. However, whether you use the eye test or dive into the numbers, Buffalo struggled in the slot. Aside from when Stefon Diggs moved to the slot position, the Bills didn’t have a receiver finish within the top 40 of PFF’s receiving grades. In fact, the next three WRs after Diggs were Cole Beasley at #44, Khalil Shakir at #58, and Isaiah McKenzie at #89. To make it worse, the Bills, again besides Diggs, didn’t have a slot receiver finish in the top 20 in receiving yards. Buffalo can very easily move on from both Beasley and McKenzie this offseason, which leaves us with a second-year Shakir or a free agent. For today’s exercise, we’re going to explore the numbers behind PROMOTING the 2022 draft pick or PAYING a less expensive name in the form Colts’ WR Parris Campbell.