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back for one more season Womens Jerry Hughes Jersey , he said he thought the Bills were close to returning to the playoffs after a one-year absence.And the young quarterback who looks to him for inspiration and advice agrees, thinking the Bills are on the right track.“I think, if you look at this past year, we weren’t all that far off from being there this year,” Allen said, via Vic Carucci of the . I’d say there were a few games that got away from us, but for the most part, you can change four or five plays and the season might be a different story. So I definitely agree with him.“We’re looking to build something special. We’re looking to go back to the playoffs and develop a sustainable success in Buffalo. And that’s what we want to do. That’s what the city deserves.”The Bills finished 6-10 last season, but were 5-6 in the games Allen was healthy and starting. They won two of their last three, including a 42-17 win over the Dolphins to go into the offseason. And after spending last offseason prepping for the draft http://www.thebillslockerroom.com/authentic-eddie-yarbrough-jersey , Allen said he’s leaning on the lessons he learned from veterans such as Alexander and Kyle Williams to get ready for the coming year.“The best advice that I’ve gotten is the best way to get in shape is to not get out of shape, so I can’t let this time get too crazy,” he said. “A lot of rookies may not know what this offseason’s about. But I’ve had Kyle, I’ve had Lorenzo and guys like that to kind of give me a little snapshot of what to expect this time. And I’ve been using their advice.”The Bills may have farther to travel than Allen thinks, but they also have more cap space than most of the league (an estiamted $80 million worth of room), which will allow them to make some significant moves. Deep into his second season in the NFL, Tremaine Edmunds is finding his voice — and his game — for the Buffalo Bills.The usually reserved 2018 first-round pick was praised for making an impassioned team speech before carrying it over to a dominating performance in a 37-20 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Edmunds was all over the field for Buffalo, making a season-high 12 tackles in an eye-opening performance.Call it the next step for one of Buffalo’s key building blocks.“We’re seeing the evolution of his growth,” Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said. “It’s tremendous for all of us to witness, both on the field and off the field. For him to stand up in front of his peers on Saturday night and to be as transparent as he was ... but also just sharing some of his flaws and some things he wants to improve on. That’s not an easy thing to do Ramon Humber Jersey , to be so real and genuine. ... Hat goes off to him, that’s a leader.”It hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the young linebacker. Chosen 16th overall last spring, Edmunds was thrust into a major role as a rookie and endured growing pains as one of the youngest players in the league. He overcame those initial struggles and excelled in the final month of the season, showing the traits that made him a high draft pick.With the Bills coming off a demoralizing 19-16 loss to the Cleveland Browns and struggling against the run, changes were needed. Edmunds took it upon himself to address the entire team on Saturday night, taking charge in an effort to motivate his teammates.“It’s great to see him really start to take ownership of it,” linebacker Lorenzo Alexander said. “For him to recognize that this was the moment to speak up just shows the leaps and bounds that he’s made from being a vocal leader standpoint for this team because it means a lot. Because when he speaks, guys kind of sit up a little bit because it means something, it carries some weight.”The Bills also made changes in Edmunds’ role on the field. Edmunds, Alexander and Matt Milano became focal points in a blitz-heavy game plan Womens Dion Dawkins Jersey , forcing frequent stops for losses and incompletions.Edmunds’ impact was instantaneous.After a stop in the backfield by Alexander on the Dolphins’ first play from scrimmage, Edmunds slid to his right and burst through an opening to stuff running back Kalen Ballage for no gain. On the first play of Miami’s next drive, Edmunds’ sudden pressure on center Daniel Kilgore allowed for defensive tackle Ed Oliver to go untouched and sack Ryan Fitzpatrick.Edmunds helped force a key incompletion on third-and-9 late in the first half on an all-out blitz. He and Milano combined for a sack in the third quarter, and Edmunds set up an easy sack for defensive tackle Star Lotulelei on another blitz.“I just want to win and get to the ball. Whatever it is, however it comes I’m going to take full advantage of it,” Edmunds said. “That’s what the game plan was last week, so I just want to take advantage of it. Whatever it is this week, I’m going to take advantage of it as well. My thing is just get to the ball and make a play.”As the Bills (7-3) look to make a playoff push, they’ll continue to lean more on Edmunds and quarterback Josh Allen, their first-round picks from one year ago. It’s a responsibility that Edmunds both cherishes and embraces.And he’s eager for more.“I feel like a lot of my instincts are starting to kick in a whole lot more http://www.thebillslockerroom.com/authentic-colton-schmidt-jersey ,” Edmunds said. “But you know, to be honest with you, I still feel like I can improve a whole, whole lot. And that’s the thing that I’m most proud about, that’s what keeps me going because I know right now is just nothing. I’m not even close to how I know I can play. That’s what I’m most excited about.”