Bills news: Biggest risers and fallers heading into preseason opener

After months of organized team activities, offseason workouts and inter-squad scrimmages, the Buffalo Bills are finally ready to face another NFL team when the Bills open their preseason schedule Saturday at home against the Carolina Panthers.

Leading up to Week 1 of the preseason, today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining a few players who have bolstered their stock so far—including nickel cornerback Dee Alford (pictured below)—and others who need to improve their play heading into the regular season.

Check out the assessments and then let us know who has impressed you and which players have seen their stock decline in the comments section.

Stock up, Stock down heading into Week 1 of preseason

While rookie minicamp, mandatory minicamp, and Organized Team Activities offered Bills players a chance to show how they could help the team this year, there is no better showcase for the players than actual games against other teams.

Heading into Buffalo’s preseason opener, we run through the players who have seen their stock rise thus far in the offseason—a list that includes new wide receiver DJ Moore (pictured below), nickel cornerback Dee Alford, and linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr—and which players still have work to do—including cornerback Maxwell Hairston, defensive tackle DeWayne Carter, and outside linebacker Mike Danna.

We also offer up observations from Buffalo’s first unofficial depth chart; check in on the battle to claim the No. 3 wide receiver role between Keon Coleman and Joshua Palmer; and learn how defensive tackle T.J. Sanders has impressed new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard with his play at multiple positions on defense.

• Buzz, news and more from Bills training camp: Top risers, biggest questions – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
• These 3 Bills are surging while 3 others are trending down – Democrat & Chronicle
• Bills stock report: Who’s up, who’s down after two weeks of practice? – The Athletic (subscription required)
• Four Bills’ Offensive Players Whose Stock Dropped After Poor Performances in Pittsford – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
• Four Bills’ Offensive Players Whose Stock Is On Rise Entering First Preseason Game Week – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
• Instant takeaways from the Buffalo Bills’ first unofficial depth chart – newyorkupstate.com
• Stock up, stock down on 6 Bills heading into the first preseason game – Democrat & Chronicle
• Bills observations: Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer continue tight No. 3 receiver race – Buffalo News (subscription required)
• Coleman really plugging into learning from Moore – WGR 550
• Bills camp observations: Positive T.J. Sanders developments, Maxwell Hairston ramps up – The Athletic (subscription required)

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Examining how new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard plans to address the defense’s biggest issue from last year. Plus, how DJ Moore is enhancing the Bills’ offense; how Josh Allen is handling the pressure heading into a critical season; why James Cook’s contract looks like a bargain compared to the recent extensions handed out; exploring the idea of Darrelle Revis joining Buffalo’s coaching staff; and more!

• Bills coordinator identifies Buffalo’s biggest defensive problem – Democrat & Chronicle
• Bills defense excited to showcase versatility in new-look scheme – WGRZ
• Albert Breer: DJ Moore Is Making the Bills More Dangerous – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
• Josh Allen wants to put it all on himself. The expectations have never been heavier – The Athletic (subscription required)
• Would replicating Saints’ Drew Brees-Sean Payton dynamic be enough for Joe Brady’s Bills? – The Athletic (subscription required)
• As running back market explodes, James Cook’s contract is looking like a steal – Buffalo News (subscription required)
• Darrelle Revis wants to coach. Could he join former Jets teammate Jim Leonhard in Buffalo? – The Athletic (subscription required)
• Josh Allen Anoints Buffalo Bills’ Best Offensive Addition Not Named DJ Moore – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
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