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Bills Most Important Position Battle Could Set Tone For Jim Leonhard's Secondary
- Bills lean into a revamped secondary under Jim Leonhard after a playoff-season defense faced questions.
- OTAs spotlight a battle for CB2 opposite Christian Benford with Hairston and Igbinosun in the mix.
- Igbinosun, Hairston compete for starting roles while subpackages could favor the loser.
- Alford is favored for the slot role, with Kilgore also in the mix for nickel duties.
- Leonhard’s plan includes adding depth with rookies and veterans to weather injuries.
- Leonhard replaced Babich, signaling a shift to his defensive system.
- The Bills drafted Igbinosun in the second round, adding depth to the secondary.
- The Bills’ 2025 defense finished seventh in yardage and 12th in points allowed, prompting changes.
- The Bills aimed to improve their scoring defense while maintaining a top-five offense led by Josh Allen and James Cook.
- Key targets in free agency included Dee Alford and safeties Gardner-Johnson and Stone.
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