Buffalo Rumblings
In our most recent Reacts poll, we asked Buffalo Rumblings readers about which group they believe carries the most intrigue into training camp under a mostly new coaching system. Well, the results you’ve all been waiting for are here. However, I do believe a bit of an apology is in order.
We presented a long list of solid options to consider, but one key position group was mistakenly left off the list: Offensive line. Specifically, the fact that a real battle for Buffalo’s starting left guard position will unfold during training camp. It may be the only starting position up for grabs on offense, depending how things shake out at fullback and maybe a couple spots at wide receiver.
There was also one other position we could have considered for this poll, at least considering how little we know of Tyler Bass’ current ability. If you weren’t planning on watching Bass closely this summer, think it over again. Remember, Bass missed the entirety of the 2025 NFL season due to hip and groin injuries. He’s the team’s only listed kicker at the moment, but you can be certain that Matt Prater is on speed dial if the team wants him to reprise his successful role from last season.
Onward we push, though, taking a look below at how Rumblers voted…
Taking first place by a nose is the interior defensive line, with 24% of the vote. It’s a bit of a surprising result if only because we know those players who performed well last season. But, it’s a new year and a new system, and we don’t know how any of these guys are set to plug in along the defensive line. That alone speaks to the intrigue and why so many people will be focused on who’s doing what and when along the d-line.
One of the more interesting developments could come via Landon Jackson, who’s undergoing a shift from a 4-3 defensive end to that of a 3-4 defensive lineman. He’s put on a ton of good weight, and he looks ready to tackle whatever comes his way. Deep in the trenches is former rugby-turned-offensive-lineman-turned-potential-defensive-lineman Travis Clayton. It’s unlikely he’s battling for a significant playing role this season, but the shift from offense to defense, should it stick, is very interesting simply because of his roots in rugby.
Coming in second to less surprise is the 22% of votes handed to the wide receivers room. At first blush, you can probably count on three or four players carrying starter status. DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir, certainly — but the third receiver role could come down to a heated battle between Keon Coleman and Joshua Palmer.
Both Coleman and Palmer have plenty to prove in 2026. There are some who believe it could be rookie Skyler Bell who contends for the WR3 role, but for now all we have to go on are interviews and college production/measurables.
In third place with 19% of the vote is the inside...
