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Ben Staker is currently a Senior at Millersville University in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where he's majoring in journalism with a minor in sports studies. Outside of writing about the Buffalo Bills for The Lead, he also enjoys watching the NBA, NHL, MLB, and NLL. Ben has been writing for publication since his internship at the Hummelstown Sun during his Senior year of high school. In the years since then, he's been working as a sports editor and managing editor at Millersville University's newspaper 'The Snapper'.

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New Bills head coach Joe Brady talks about some of his vision as coach at the Bills field house in Orchard Park on Jan. 29, 2026.
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Have the Bills Done Enough This Offseason to Remain Contenders?

This offseason brought major changes to the Buffalo Bills’ organization. With Sean McDermott’s firing and the release of players from the old regime, the...

Nov 2, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Maxwell Hairston (31) is interviewed after the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
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Maxwell Hairston Poised to Break Out in 2026

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, the Buffalo Bills are still far from done this offseason. They still have some holes on the...

Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (LB21) speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.
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The Bills Should Trade Out of the First Round and Select Jacob Rodriguez

While the Bills have improved their roster and addressed some positional needs early in free agency, trading back or out of the first...

Buffalo Bills center Connor McGovern, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills guard David Edwards get ready to line up during first half action at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Dec. 7, 2025.
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Grading the Buffalo Bills’ Free Agency Signings So Far

Since the NFL’s legal tampering period started at noon on Monday, March 9, the Buffalo Bills have managed to fill most of their...

Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) makes the eventual game winning touchdown catch against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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D.J. Moore Is The Perfect Fit for Buffalo

On Thursday, March 5, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported a huge trade. The Chicago Bears agreed to send wide receiver D.J. Moore and a 2026...

Nov 30, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Bills linebacker Dorian Williams (42) takes the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit:
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2026 Is a Make or Break Season for Bills’ Dorian Williams

The Bills have many positions they need to address this offseason, and while linebacker is one of them, their solution is already on...

Dec 14, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the New York Jets at EverBank Stadium.
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Bills Should Trade for Brian Thomas Jr., Despite Dire Cap Situation

With the NFL offseason officially beginning, rumors around the league are more widespread than ever, and the Bills are no exception. They face...

Nov 2, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) runs with the ball in the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Highmark Stadium.
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The Bills Need to Address Three Positions This Offseason

With the 2025 NFL season wrapping up with Super Bowl LX, it’s time to look ahead to the offseason. For the Bills, there...

New Bills head coach Joe Brady talks about some of his vision as coach at the Bills field house in Orchard Park on Jan. 29, 2026.
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What Should Be Expected from the Bills’ New Coordinators?

Following the Buffalo Bills’ hiring of head coach Joe Brady on Jan. 27, the team wasted no time filling out a large portion...

Joe Brady talks about his respect of his players at press conference that introduced him as the new head coach at the Bills field house in Orchard Park on Jan. 29, 2026.
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Joe Brady Was the Perfect Hire for the Buffalo Bills

On Tuesday, Jan. 27, the Buffalo Bills announced the hiring of Joe Brady as their next head coach. With many other impressive names...

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott talks to one of the assistant coaches during second half action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Dec. 28, 2025.
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The Bills Made a Big Mistake in Firing Sean McDermott

In Sean McDermott’s nine years as head coach of the Buffalo Bills, he rebuilt the culture of a struggling franchise and brought it...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) calls a play during the first quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bills defeated the Jaguars 27-24.
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The Playoff Pressure Isn’t on Josh Allen

In the Buffalo Bills’ 27-24 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Jan. 11, MVP quarterback Josh Allen turned in another performance to...

Jan 4, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) makes a catch defended by New York Jets cornerback Samuel Womack III (39) during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
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Dalton Kincaid is the Bills’ Key to Super Bowl Success

For much of the season, the Buffalo Bills have been missing production from their pass catchers outside of Khalil Shakir. While the late-season...