Buffalo Bills 2019 Season Player Awards

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 22: Tre'Davious White #27 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates after making the game clinching interception in the final seconds of the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at New Era Field on September 22, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Cincinnati 21-17. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

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MIAMI, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 17: Tremaine Edmunds #49 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after a tackle against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Defensive Player of the Year

Winner: Tremaine Edmunds

Another former first round pick, Tremaine Edmunds played a pivotal role in this defense as middle linebacker. He is essentially the quarterback of the defense, getting the plays from the sideline, calling out adjustments all prior to the snap.

At only 21 years of age, Edmunds is able to handle all pre-snap responsibilities as well as produce after the snap. He just finished his second year in the league with over 100 total tackles, leading the Bills’ defense in that category. The more impressive stat, as mentioned previously, is Edmunds played every defensive snap for the Bills in 2019.

McDermott had a great middle linebacker in Carolina when he was defensive coordinator in Luke Kuechly. At this rate, Edmunds will be in the same discussion with Kuechly in the near future.

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