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How did each NFL team grade out now that the Super Bowl is over?

By Rucker Haringey

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 12: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs rolls out on a pass play in the AFC Divisional Playoff against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 12: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs rolls out on a pass play in the AFC Divisional Playoff against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /
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BUFFALO, NY – DECEMBER 30: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills runs with the ball in the second quarter during NFL game action against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field on December 30, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY – DECEMBER 30: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills runs with the ball in the second quarter during NFL game action against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field on December 30, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

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The Bills aren’t going to hang any banners after their 6-10 campaign, but it was a step forward for a franchise that really needed some momentum. The most important takeaway from Buffalo’s season is that Josh Allen looks like a quarterback they can legitimately build around.

That doesn’t mean he’s anything close to a conventional signal caller. At this point in his career, he’s a much better runner than passer. Allen ran the ball an incredible 89 times for 631 yards in just 12 games. That gave the Bills offense a big advantage over defenses used to combating conventional quarterbacks.

Allen’s lack of progress as a passer is what keeps this grade from getting any higher. Adding the run threat is nice, but the Bills still finished 31st in the NFL in passing yards per game. Zay Jones was unable to fill the role of No. 1 wide receiver. If Buffalo expects to take a step forward in 2019, they must give Allen more weapons to help him improve in the passing game.

The way forward for the Bills is to control the game with a stout defense and an offense that’s excellent at moving the chains. They aren’t going to outscore elite opponents anytime soon, but that’s not the blueprint. Don’t be surprised if this team stays in the playoff hunt deep into their 2019 regular season.

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