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Buffalo Bills: 5 Players That Should Be on Sean McDermott’s Leadership Council

By Ryan Brennan

Oct 24, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert (35) reacts after he scored a touchdown during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Carolina Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert (35) reacts after he scored a touchdown during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Carolina Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (57) runs after making an interception from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during the first quarter at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

LB Lorenzo Alexander

Lorenzo Alexander was in the right place at the right time last offseason when he signed with the Buffalo Bills as a free agent. Originally, he was signed as a special teams player and depth linebacker, but that all changed when Shaq Lawson’s shoulder injury caused him to miss the first half of the season.

Alexander stepped in and amazed the entire league, leading the NFL in sacks most of the season before finishing third overall at season’s end with 12.5 sacks. He added 76 tackles, three forced fumbles, one interception, 6 passes defensed and 4 stuffs.

To make it all that much sweeter, it was his 10th season in the league and most of those stats were more than his entire career totals. It was truly an amazing showing by the veteran linebacker.

Good enough to return for two more years in what could be his final years in the league. His contract ($9 million/2 years) means he will hold a larger role than just special teams, once again. He will look to be the starter at outside linebacker and add valuable pass rush to the Bills’ defense.

He will also look to have a bigger role in the locker room and become more vocal as a leader, which is why I see him being chosen for Sean McDermott’s leadership council. Earlier in the offseason, Alexander was quoted:

"“Last year I did talk to guys and take them to the side, but I think I will kind of step to the forefront,” he said. “Kind of like what Kyle Williams does before games, or even in meetings and just holding guys accountable when I see something go down versus kind of waiting and maybe get them after a meeting. Making sure that it is out front, everyone knows about it and if I correct one guy, or help one guy everybody else sees it and maybe will learn from that and that same correction.”Rex Ryan’s policy of rotating his captains each week – who can forget when IK Enemkpali got his turn – made a mockery of the entire idea. But a bigger problem was Ryan’s inability to get his players on the same page when it came to embracing his scheme."

I’m excited to see Alexander return this season and can’t wait to see what else he can do for this defense.

Next up on my list is a player that might be new to the team, but isn’t new to the coach.

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