Bills news: What changes could be coming on offense?

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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JUNE 11: Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady and Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills look on during Bills minicamp on June 11, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Last year, with Joe Brady as offensive coordinator, the Buffalo Bills once again featured one of the NFL’s most prolific offenses. Josh Allen directed a Buffalo offense that ranked fourth in points scored per game (28.3) and fourth in total offense (376.3 yards/game), and boasted James Cook and the league’s best rushing attack (2,714 yards with 30 rushing touchdowns).

This offseason, Brady was promoted to head coach for the first time in his coaching career, and he will continue to call the plays on offense for a team that once again has Super Bowl aspirations.

Bills fans are wondering what changes could be in store for the offense this year, and today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining how Buffalo’s offense could differ from the 2025 version.

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What could Joe Brady’s offense look like?​

One of the staples of Sean McDermott’s Bills during the 2025 season was running the ball on first down. No team ran the ball more on first down than Buffalo, which, led by James Cook, posted 38 carries of 10-plus yards on first down last season. Cook would go on to claim the league’s rushing title (rushing 309 times for 1,621 yards and 12 touchdowns in the regular season) and the Bills finished second in the league in first-down rushing success rate.

The Bills once again will rely on Cook to power their rushing attack, but their offensive line is undergoing some changes, with left guard David Edwards leaving for the New Orleans Saints via free agency and either Alec Anderson or Austin Corbett taking over at left guard. Brandon Beane also went out and acquired veteran wide receiver DJ Moore and drafted wideout Skyler Bell to give Allen more offensive weapons to go with Khalil Shakir, Dalton Kincaid, Joshua Palmer, Keon Coleman.

With Brady in charge, will the Bills continue to run the ball as much on first down, or will Brady let Josh Allen open up the attack and throw the ball more in early-down situations?

We discuss what Joe Brady’s offense could look like in his first season as head coach, including whether the Bills might utilize Cook more as a pass catcher; projecting Moore’s ceiling in the offense; discussing what role the fullback could play; and more!

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• How will the Bills’ offense change with Joe Brady as head coach? We took a long look – Buffalo News (subscription required)
• Bills big-picture questions: Does Buffalo have enough to reach new heights in 2026? – The Athletic (subscription required)
• Bills’ Offense Could Feature Distinct James Cook Change Under Joe Brady – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
• ‘Greatness Expected’ of Bills’ Joe Brady in Pressure-Packed First Year as Buffalo Head Coach – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
• Reunited with Joe Brady, what’s DJ Moore’s ceiling in the Buffalo Bills’ offense? – Buffalo News (subscription required)
• What’s the role of a fullback in Joe Brady’s Bills offense? – Buffalo News (subscription required)
• Questions Remain Whether Renewed Brady-Allen Connection Can Keep Bills From Crashing – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills

Even more Bills news​

Examining whether linebacker Dorian Williams is ready to take on a larger role in Jim Leonhard’s defensive scheme. Plus, ESPN explains why Josh Allen’s supporting cast of offensive playmakers ranked among the worst in the NFL; left tackle Dion Dawkins falls outside the top 10 in ESPN’s rankings of the best offensive tackles; and more!

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• Is Dorian Williams ready to take on an expanded role in Bills’ new defense? – Buffalo News (subscription required)
• Bills offensive playmakers rank near bottom of NFL in ESPN rankings – Democrat & Chronicle
• Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL offensive tackles for 2026 – ESPN.com
• Bills’ Dion Dawkins Just Misses ESPN’s Top NFL Offensive Tackle Rankings – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
• Buffalo Bills’ Elite Strength at Critical Position Allows Josh Allen to Thrive – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
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