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Buffalo Bills: 5 players with the most to gain in 2020

By Daniel Bruce

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 15: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks to pass during the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the game at Heinz Field on December 15, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 15: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks to pass during the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the game at Heinz Field on December 15, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 22: Jessie Bates #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals attempts to tackle Dawson Knox #88 of the Buffalo Bills during a game at New Era Field on September 22, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 22: Jessie Bates #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals attempts to tackle Dawson Knox #88 of the Buffalo Bills during a game at New Era Field on September 22, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /

Dawson Knox

Dawson Knox was relatively raw heading into his rookie season and showed that with his inconsistent hands, but also showed some tools that could make him the star tight end the Bills have been craving.

Knox only had 15 receptions in his final season at Ole Miss, which was more because of the scheme and not because of the lack of talent Knox had, which was evident in his rookie season. He finished his rookie season with 388 yards and two touchdowns in his first season, and got stronger as the year went on.

Knox also has a great stiff arm which makes him hard to tackle in the open field, along with his above average speed for a tight end, which is showcased here versus the Cincinnati Bengals:

With Knox being the third option on the offense last season behind John Brown and Cole Beasley, the addition of Stefon Diggs moves Knox to fourth and could result in more space for Knox to make plays. If Knox can improve his hands and become a reliable target for Josh Allen, I can see Knox surpassing 500 yards this season, another season in the league should work wonders for Knox.

Dawson Knox even discussed in an interview with Dan Fetes at 13WHAM what it means to hear his teammates like John Brown discuss the potential he has entering his second season.

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