Heading into the 2021 NFL season, the Buffalo Bills had a clear advantage over most teams at wide receiver. Their top three rivaled any receiver group in the league, and fans knew that the player slated to run as the fourth wideout was good enough to start on most teams. The depth included three other players who, if necessary, could turn in solid play, as well.
While some of that depth remains under contract for next season, the sunshine and rainbows-vibe in the receiver room can’t last forever. The realities of the NFL salary cap suggest that it’s difficult, if not impossible, to keep a band together for long.