The Buffalo Bills under head coach Sean McDermott have a history of developing quality defensive backs. Whether it’s been early round talents like Tre’Davious White, late-round finds like Christian Benford and Dane Jackson, or other teams’ players like Jordan Poyer, the Bills have found ways to maximize the abilities of those players in their defensive backfield.

Part of the reason that’s worked is because the Bills run a defensive system that, while complicated, calls for players with a very particular set of skills. Skills that make them a nightmare for opposing offenses. While running a zone-heavy scheme, the Bills have fashioned themselves as one of the league’s premier teams with a sound defense that consistently finishes in the league's top half.

There is a caveat there, howeve

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