AFC East Preview: Buffalo’s New Defense vs. New England's Deep Ball

In this AFC East preview, we analyze how new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard is transitioning the Buffalo Bills toward sticky man-match coverages and versatile front structures. We break down the New England Patriots’ heavy vertical passing attack led by Drake Maye, as well as how Mike Vrabel's defense leans on front stunts to generate pressure. Finally, we evaluate the foundational schematic shifts for Jeff Hafley's 4-3 transition in Miami and Aaron Glenn’s defensive rebuild with the New York Jets.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Hall of Fame Game Takeaways

01:35 - AFC East Division Overview

02:25 - Buffalo Bills: Offense and DJ Moore

03:43 - Buffalo Bills: Jim Leonhard Defensive System

08:47 - Miami Dolphins: Jeff Hafley and 4-3 Scheme

14:46 - New England Patriots: Drake Maye and Vertical Attack

20:45 - New England Patriots: Mike Vrabel Front Stunts

24:13 - New York Jets: Offense and Frank Reich

27:16 - New York Jets: Aaron Glenn Defense

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