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| The Bills had a middle of the pack defense last season. They had so-so numbers across the board, but if they excelled in one area it was touchdowns. The Bills scored five defensive/special teams touchdowns last season. Their defense is led by linebacker Paul Posluszny. He just makes plays, totaling more than 100 tackles his first full season in the league. The Bills need a healthy and productive Aaron Schobel, though, if this defense gets better this season. Schobel is their best pass rusher and needs to return to past form.
Tackle Marcus Stroud does a good job stuffing the run. The Bills have some playmakers in the secondary, but these guys also will give up some big plays. Terrance McGee and Leodis McKelvin are solid corners that will take some chances and make big plays. The Bill have a great return game, scoring two return touchdowns last season. Roscoe Parrish remains one of the top punt return men in the game, averaging 15.3 yards per return last season. McKelvin does the damage on kick returns, averaging a robust 28.2 yards per return last season.
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The Bills are a good option in straight touchdown leagues, but for leagues that penalize for yards and points scored, they are an iffy option. Buffalo will get some sacks and interceptions, though, making them worth a look as a platoon defense. They have some upside in the right matchups. |
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| Mark Gaughan, of The Buffalo News, reports Buffalo Bills DTs Marcus Stroud and Spencer Johnson would be used as defensive ends in the team's new 3-4 defensive alignment. Stroud could also be used as the nose tackle although he has never played the position. |
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| Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills DT Marcus Stroud said he feels like he can be a defensive end in a 3-4 defensive alignment. |
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| Buffalo Bills TE Jonathan Stupar (knee) and DT Marcus Stroud (illness) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 1. Both are listed as probable for Week 17. |
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| Buffalo Bills WR Steve Johnson (ankle), TE Shawn Nelson (illness), DT Marcus Stroud (back, illness) and SS Donte Whitner (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 31. They are considered questionable for Week 17. |
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| Buffalo Bills TE Jonathan Stupar (knee), OT Jonathan Scott (ankle), DT Marcus Stroud (back), LB Nic Harris (knee), FS Bryan Scott (head) and SS Todd Johnson (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 30. |
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| Buffalo Bills OG Andy Levitre (shoulder), DE Ryan Denney (shoulder), DT Marcus Stroud (knee) and LB Chris Draft (neck) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 11. They are listed as questionable for Week 14 but are expected to play in the game. |
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| Buffalo Bills DL Marcus Stroud (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 10, and is questionable for Week 14. However, there is a good chance that he will play. |
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| Mark Gaughan, of The Buffalo News, reports Buffalo Bills head coach Perry Fewell said he is optimistic DL Marcus Stroud (knee) will play in Week 12. |
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| Buffalo Bills DT Marcus Stroud (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 27. He is listed as questionable for Week 12 but has a good chance to play. |
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| The Associated Press reports Buffalo Bills CB Terrence McGee (knee), DL Marcus Stroud (knee), OT Demetrius Bell (knee) and DL John McCargo (calf) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 25. |
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Injury Concern.