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Ranking the Buffalo Bills four position groups with depth concerns

By Brandon Croce

BUFFALO, NY - DECEMBER 30: Corey Thompson #52 of the Buffalo Bills shakes hands with Dean Marlowe #31 moments before the opening kick-off of their NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field on December 30, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY - DECEMBER 30: Corey Thompson #52 of the Buffalo Bills shakes hands with Dean Marlowe #31 moments before the opening kick-off of their NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field on December 30, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – NOVEMBER 22: A.J. Klein #53 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after intercepting a pass by Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 22, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

Number 4: Linebacker

The depth of the linebacker position, and whether they move further up or down these rankings, really hinges on the performance of Vosean Joseph. The fifth round pick from last year could in line to replace Lorenzo Alexander, and if he wins the starting job, the depth at the position may not be much of an issue.

The reason it wouldn’t be an issue is because of the addition of A.J. Klein. The former Carolina Panthers and New Orlean Saints linebacker knows this defense well from his time playing for Sean McDermott. When both were in Carolina, Klein was the primary backup across all three positions and knows the responsibilities of each.

If Joseph wins the starting job, then Klein can fall into that backup role. However, if Klein becomes the starter at weakside and then is asked to replace either Tremaine Edmunds or Matt Milano, the linebacker group as a whole drops due to Joseph having to step in at weakside and Klein sliding over.

Due to these questions, the linebacker position comes in at number four on this list.

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