Buffalo Bills: Key storylines to watch at start of training camp

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 16: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills points out defenders during the second half against the Detroit Lions at New Era Field on December 16, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Detroit 14-13. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – APRIL 25: Ed Oliver of Houston poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen #9 overall by the Buffalo Bills during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Does Ed Oliver start with the first team?

Among the new additions this offseason for the Buffalo Bills, Ed Oliver may be the one player fans are most excited to see. The former University of Houston defensive tackle was selected ninth overall and brings a level of quickness and explosiveness that is rare for the position.

While Oliver will likely be starting by the time the regular season rolls around, it will be worth watching he opens training camp among the starters. If he does, this will be a departure from Sean McDermott’s philosophy as a head coach.

As Parrino noted in his article after OTAs, McDermott is a coach that believes spots are not given but earned. However, Oliver’s talent is undeniable and having him on the field only makes the defense better. Any time spent with the second team will only be temporary.

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