Despite a struggling start, Bills wideout Keon Coleman remains committed to his role, with head coach Joe Brady showing support.
The Bills are maintaining their belief in third-year wideout Keon Coleman , who is looking to break out after a rocky first two seasons in Buffalo.
In 2024, the Bills selected Coleman at the top of the second round in the draft, looking to find a new top receiver for Josh Allen after previously trading Stefon Diggs. Coleman has yet to live up to that billing. Coleman caught 29 passes for 556 yards and four touchdowns as a rookie before recording just 404 yards and four touchdowns in his sophomore campaign.
After a promising performance in the season opener against the Ravens, which saw him catch eight passes for 118 yards and a touchdown in the comeback win, Coleman was unable to build off that game the rest of the season. To make matters worse, ColemanAs OTAs get underway for the Bills, Coleman was candid about his play from a season ago, calling it “ass” and “unacceptable. ”.
“Ended off on a decent note, had a touchdown—I wouldn’t even call that a confidence booster, it’s just a positive to end the season on. But we lost, so that’s another negative to erase that. I don’t need self motivation, I know what I’m here to do, I know what I’m capable of doing. ”after firing Sean McDermott, “The coaching staff pushed to draft Keon.
I'm not saying wouldn't have drafted him, but he wasn't his next choice. That was Brandon being a team player and taking advice of his coaching staff who felt strongly about the player. You know, he's taken, for some reason, heat over it. And not saying a word about it.
But I'm here to tell you the true story.
" Beane later clarified that Coleman was his pick. Beane and new head coach Joe Brady have since expressed support for Coleman, withthat when he got the job as head coach, he let Coleman know that he will be a part of the offense and that he’s excited to see him progress with the unit. Coleman said that he did not have a reaction to the comments from Pegula, noting, “I’m a professional. ...
Words are one thing, actions are another. I’m still here, it’s just a blessing to come out here and compete. ” Overall, he’s aware of the noise around him but doesn’t care about it. His approach heading into Year 3 is to “put it all together.
” Whether Coleman rises to the occasion or not will be based on his own decision-making and play, but there is certainly opportunity for him to do so in Buffalo. Thewho will likely become the team’s No. 1 option at receiver, but outside of Moore and Khalil Shakir, the team does not have any bonafide options that should prevent Coleman from having the chance to step up. Coleman, of course, might not have long to prove himself.
Joshua Palmer and fourth-round rookie Skyler Bell will also be competing for targets and time on the field, and if either has a strong start or offseason showing, it could potentially limit Coleman’s opportunities.and showing “constant improvement. ” Allen specifically noted that he Coleman improved his releases, and receivers coach Drew Terrell has been helpful with him and the whole receiving core.
If Coleman can continue this start through training camp and the start of the season, perhaps he can finally put it all together and turn in a career year. Eva Geitheim is an NFL writer at Sports Illustrated. Prior to joining SI in December 2024, she wrote for Newsweek, Gymnastics Now and Dodgers Nation. A Bay Area native, she has a bachelor’s in communications from UCLA.
When not writing, she can be found baking or rewatching Gilmore Girls.
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