The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia believes Keon Coleman has “the strongest case for a breakout” amongst younger Bills players this season.
Buscaglia points to the fact that Coleman was already on the field for the majority of snaps before hurting his wrist in Week 9, and then adds that the receivers the Bills added this offseason are “not direct competitors” for Coleman’s role at X receiver. “If Coleman doesn’t face much competition for that spot, there is a distinct possibility his on-field role could rise from his already lofty 70 percent. More time on the field means more potential target opportunities, especially if his separation skills improve slightly in the offseason,” Buscaglia continues. Coleman is currently being drafted outside of the top-100 picks in most offseason fantasy football formats and does have an intriguing profile even if his rookie year was disappointing.