Buffalo’s new defensive system under head coach Rex Ryan and defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman is far from completely new. The Bills defense ran a similar version of the scheme just two years ago under former Ryan colleague Mike Pettine (head coach Cleveland). While a lot of the roles on that side of the ball won’t see much deviation from even the 2014 scheme, there is one player who recent history suggests will benefit greatly.
Manny Lawson is entering his 10th NFL season this fall. Set to turn 31-years old just before training camp, Lawson looked to be in tip-top shape as OTA practices began at One Bills Drive last week.