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Buffalo Bills Draft: What will the role of Dalton Kincaid be?

By Joe Cook

SALT LAKE CITY UT- NOVEMBER 12: Dalton Kincakd #86 of the Utah Utes breaks a tackle attempt by Scotty Edwards #37 of the Stanford Cardinal during the first half of their game at Rice Eccles Stadium November 12, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY UT- NOVEMBER 12: Dalton Kincakd #86 of the Utah Utes breaks a tackle attempt by Scotty Edwards #37 of the Stanford Cardinal during the first half of their game at Rice Eccles Stadium November 12, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT- SEPTEMBER 10: Dalton Kincaid #86 of the Utah Utes pulls in a pass against Mitch Price #7 of the Southern Utah Thunderbirds during the first half of their game September 10, 2022 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT- SEPTEMBER 10: Dalton Kincaid #86 of the Utah Utes pulls in a pass against Mitch Price #7 of the Southern Utah Thunderbirds during the first half of their game September 10, 2022 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images) /

Buffalo Bills plan for Dalton Kincaid

The first thing you think of when you hear the Bills drafted a tight end is, “Well, what about Dawson Knox?” It is a very valid point, as the Bills just extended Knox last year, to a 4-year $52 million deal. Knox will earn $10 million a season on average. Knox is still going to play a lot, as Beane mentioned Kincaid is going to be a great compliment to him.

The Buffalo Bills have a premier quarterback in Josh Allen, and they want to pass the ball a lot. Kincaid, as mentioned earlier, is an elite pass catcher.

The Cole Beasley comparison immediately sticks out. It’s no secret that the Bills’ offense has been at its best under Josh Allen when Beasley was operating the middle of the field from the slot. A top-notch slot receiver is what makes this offense hum. The offense stalled drastically towards the middle of the season, the team brought back a retired Cole Beasley just to have his presence open things up. What made Beasley so good was his route running, and his ability to immediately adjust on the fly, (yes, in the middle of plays) to defensive looks and get open for Josh Allen. Kincaid can return that to this offense, as he shows similar instincts.

A big slot receiver, with great hands, route running, and speed, able to win aggressively at the point of catch, and YAC ability; which is another thing the team has been missing. Beane also mentioned that they plan on having both Knox and Kincaid on the field at the same time, which will force teams to adjust and create possible exploits, specifically, more nickel defensive looks.

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