UNCERTAINTY: Dion Dawkins in Focus, Buffalo Bills’ Offensive Line Choices Loom Large Entering 2026
Buffalo Bills face a defining offseason as crucial decisions loom for their offensive line. Can Brandon Beane retain top starters like Connor McGovern and David Edwards, or will the team turn to ascending talents such as O’Cyrus Torrence, Alec Anderson, or Sedrick Van Pran Granger to protect Josh Allen in 2026? The pressure mounts as market values for centers and guards soar, making tough calls on veteran contracts and in-house development inevitable.
Joe Marino offers sharp analysis of Dion Dawkins’ performance drop, Spencer Brown’s surge in the run game, and the pivotal role of young depth from Tylen Grable to Ryan Van Demark. Key topics include potential restructures to free up cap space, a strategy for extending Torrence, and the sustainability of Buffalo’s line continuity. Will the Bills prioritize big free agent moves or lean on draft-and-develop success? Discover what’s at stake for the heart of Buffalo’s offense.
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23 comments
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Good Morning Joe May your family and you enjoy a fun relaxing weekend
I was thinkin to myself this season. Dawkins looked a bit bigger
Trade Dawkins! Get some extra cap space, age is catching up to him fast. Not worth the money anymore
I always hope im wrong when i think this way, but shit show incoming. Lots of problems
Dion drove me crazy when they showed him in warmups. He wasn’t putting in much effort.
Fantastic breakdown.
Personally, I would extend McGovern and let Edwards walk this year. Tender Anderson and have him compete with Grable and VPG (even though I think he's a C only) for LG this year.
I would let Torrence play out this year and let him walk next year.
DD had too much outside stuff going on
Re-sign McGovern… Let Edwards walk …. Draft a Blue chip LT in round 1 …. Move Dawkins to LG
If done correctly, the bad boys they put on the line should be able to take on the Seattle team of this season. Then we can have confidence Josh, James, etc can do their job well against the highest level opposition.
Dawkins needs to shed 20 pounds. I may not get aggressive trading him but I would put it out there and see what offers we get.
That is my favorite hat. I bought a spare
Dawkins def got too big last off season. My girl and I said it every time he fucked up
You guys getting ready to make some money? Take the Pats cause they're a great organization now that just wins when it counts. I'll always support Buffalo and especially Josh Allen. I'll never forget everyone shitting on Allen when picked. I knew he was going to be great from the beginning. That really separated me from a lot of fans that supposedly are die hard fans.
I am a menace now in life and will root for the Pats cause Buffalo deserves that sting. They do, and I don't care what you say.
What goes better than the 1st cup-o-joe in the morning? Sharing it with a Cup-O-Joe!
I told my buddy the bills should trade Dawkins after the regular season ended. He fell off. If they can get a good pick or player back I would trade him.
Do you think it would be a good idea to work a sign & trade with Edwards and / or McGovern in a potential trade for Maxx Crosby?
They would get top of the market money to offset having to go to the Raiders, the Raiders need to protect their new rookie QB + have cap space, and it would help reduce the amount of picks needed to make a deal.
We get our elite pass rusher for possibly the duration of Allen’s career and leverage McGovern and / or Edwards without letting them walk for nothing.
I was so down on Dion this year, I was calling for it to be his last season.
DD says he’s gonna come into this season lighter than he’s ever played
Dawkins had way to many penalties, looked slower and heavier. His one remark after a game was "we can't win them all". Your suppose to have the we gotta win mentality every game, especially with the amount of coin you're making. New o-line coach is gonna have to him and others back in check. Dawkins and Torrance need to get in better shape.
Lombardi, Knoll, Parcells, and Gibbs. All coaches with the SMASH MOUTH FOOTBALL mentality, and how many championships between them. Go ahead start counting.
I find this offensive line discussion fascinating. It has proven to be the Bills greatest strength up until this off season. Regression is most likely when Edwards and McGovern walk. Kroemer gone. Very curious to see who lines up in front of Josh when the new stadium opens.