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Bills' First Two Draft Picks 'Really Exciting' for Defensive Coordinator Jim Leonhard

SI Feed·Ralph Ventre·3 days ago
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Defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard couldn't have asked for a better start to his Buffalo Bills ' coaching tenure. Rejoining the organization he twice played for, Leonhard watched general manager Brandon Beane make notable personnel additions for the new defensive scheme in Orchard Park. After adding versatile cornerback Dee Alford and proven edge rusher Bradley Chubb through free agency, the Bills dedicated their first two draft picks on building blocks for Leonhard's defense. "Obviously, was huge going through the draft process with Beane the first time and getting two defensive players early in the draft. That was really, really exciting for me. And now we got to go make it right," said Leonhard during an OTAs media availability earlier this week. The Bills used the No. 35 and No. 62 overall selections on two premium defensive positions, drafting Clemson edge rusher TJ Parker followed by Ohio State cornerback Davison Igbinosun.…

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