It’s been a relatively quiet start to training camp for the Buffalo Bills. Given the widespread roster overhaul the franchise endured during the offseason, that’s probably a good thing.<\/p>\n
The Bills avoided the worst-case scenario: an error-ridden start to camp that would have raised questions about whether their window as a Super Bowl contender was closing. Instead, the early signs suggest Josh Allen<\/a> and Co. are still a threat despite the roster changes.<\/p>\n A few players have earned a greater share of the spotlight than others over the past few days. In every case, it’s a promising sign for Buffalo as the 2024 NFL season draws closer.<\/p>\n Oliver has enjoyed some terrific stretches throughout his career. Usually three-to-five game runs where he looks like one of the league’s top defensive tackles. He’s been unable to maintain that elite level of play for an entire season, though.<\/p>\n The 2019 first-round pick is coming off a 2023 campaign where he tallied 51 total tackles, 9.5 sacks, and an interception across 16 games. It was his most complete season to date, but he still only managed a modest 67.8 overall grade from Pro Football Focus<\/a>.<\/p>\n If the Bills defense is going to rank near the top of the NFL, they need a truly dominant season from the tackle. So far in camp, he looks ready for the challenge.<\/p>\n Ed Oliver has been a MENACE throughout the first three days of camp. Just blew up a read option in the backfield, nice dance after the TFL. #Bills<\/a> top DT is going to be a problem this season #BillsMafia<\/a><\/p>\n — alex brasky (@alexbrasky) July 26, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n2024 Buffalo Bills Training Camp \u2014 Early Standouts<\/h2>\n
Ed Oliver (DT)<\/h3>\n
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