One of the biggest problems encountered when an NFL team makes radical changes schematically is fitting incumbent personnel into new roles. These changes typically lead to a massive personnel overhaul, but in many cases, that doesn’t happen immediately. Such is the case with the Buffalo Bills, who are busy preparing several defenders for new roles in George Edwards’ 3-4 defensive alignment.
Fans may question how players like Kyle Williams, Chris Kelsay and others transition into the new alignment, but at the moment, we aren’t wondering which position they’ll be playing. Williams will get reps mostly at nose tackle, while Kelsay will get a shot at winning the left outside linebacker job. Things are murkier at inside linebacker, where projected starters Paul Posluszny and Andra Davis aren’t necessarily every-down defenders, and veteran depth options are surprisingly abundant.
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