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The Buffalo Bills have rounded out their core receiving group for the next several seasons, adding native Canadian Josh Palmer on a three-year deal with $18M guaranteed and worth up to $36M.
While the $12M per season pricetag raised some eyebrows, it could be worth it in terms of what Palmer could do for the Buffalo passing game.
The 6-foot-1, 210-pound 25-year-old from Brampton, Ontario, was a third-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021.
A closer look at what he brings to Buffalo is in order for Bills fans to get to know Palmer better.
With that, here are seven things to know about the new Bills receiver:
First and foremost, Palmer provides the Bills with something they've been missing.
Josh Allen averaged only 5.4 air yards per completion in 2024 — 21st amongst NFL passers. Buffalo lacked a separator who could routinely stretch the opposing defense.
Palmer, who averaged more than 15.0 yards per reception over the last two seasons. According to Fantasy Points Data, Palmer ranked eighth out of 131 qualifying receivers in separation score against man coverage last season. Last season, Palmer finished 17th in separation score and averaged 2.6 yards of separation per play.
Another positive attribute he brings to the offense is running full routes, which is something that helps to bring efficiency and effectiveness to the execution of plays called.
He was 12th in route win rate last season
As a separator and route runner, he also adds an important element to the passing game in that
his ability to line up anywhere on the field and run any route
With Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Curtis Samuel, and now Palmer locked in on multi-year deals in addition to tight ends Dalton Knox and Dalton Kincaid, the passing game now has its core passing game targets in place along with receiving running backs James Cook, Ty Johnson, and Ray Davis to supplement and support them.
During his early career, quarterback Josh Allen more often than not had at least one deep threat on the roster. Since Gabe Davis's departure during free agency last offseason, however, a deep weapon has been missing from the arsenal.
During 2024, his 15.2 air yards/target and 27.7% deep target rate were both good for 3rd in the league.
Palmer has the potential to be the missing piece and key that unlocks the Bills' passing game, in terms of coordinator Joe Brady's playcalling and Allen's passing, but also for fellow pass catchers as well.
He'll be able to play inside as well as outside and deep, which will open things up for Coleman, Kincaid, and Samuel, who similarly signed to a several-year pact last offseason and did not make an impact until late in Buffalo's 2024 campaign.
This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: 7 things to know about new Buffalo Bills WR Josh Palmer
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While the $12M per season pricetag raised some eyebrows, it could be worth it in terms of what Palmer could do for the Buffalo passing game.
The 6-foot-1, 210-pound 25-year-old from Brampton, Ontario, was a third-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021.
A closer look at what he brings to Buffalo is in order for Bills fans to get to know Palmer better.
With that, here are seven things to know about the new Bills receiver:
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Seperator
First and foremost, Palmer provides the Bills with something they've been missing.
Josh Allen averaged only 5.4 air yards per completion in 2024 — 21st amongst NFL passers. Buffalo lacked a separator who could routinely stretch the opposing defense.
Palmer, who averaged more than 15.0 yards per reception over the last two seasons. According to Fantasy Points Data, Palmer ranked eighth out of 131 qualifying receivers in separation score against man coverage last season. Last season, Palmer finished 17th in separation score and averaged 2.6 yards of separation per play.
Full Routes
Another positive attribute he brings to the offense is running full routes, which is something that helps to bring efficiency and effectiveness to the execution of plays called.
He was 12th in route win rate last season
Field Stretcher
As a separator and route runner, he also adds an important element to the passing game in that
Versatility
his ability to line up anywhere on the field and run any route
Core Player
With Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Curtis Samuel, and now Palmer locked in on multi-year deals in addition to tight ends Dalton Knox and Dalton Kincaid, the passing game now has its core passing game targets in place along with receiving running backs James Cook, Ty Johnson, and Ray Davis to supplement and support them.
Deep Threat
During his early career, quarterback Josh Allen more often than not had at least one deep threat on the roster. Since Gabe Davis's departure during free agency last offseason, however, a deep weapon has been missing from the arsenal.
During 2024, his 15.2 air yards/target and 27.7% deep target rate were both good for 3rd in the league.
Key Addition
Palmer has the potential to be the missing piece and key that unlocks the Bills' passing game, in terms of coordinator Joe Brady's playcalling and Allen's passing, but also for fellow pass catchers as well.
He'll be able to play inside as well as outside and deep, which will open things up for Coleman, Kincaid, and Samuel, who similarly signed to a several-year pact last offseason and did not make an impact until late in Buffalo's 2024 campaign.
This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: 7 things to know about new Buffalo Bills WR Josh Palmer
Continue reading...
