Rex Ryan can't seem to catch a break this offseason as he tries to bring the Buffalo Bills' defense back from its disappointing 19th-place ranking last season. Should you take a gamble on Rex and draft the Bills' defense this season? Here are some thoughts based on ESPN's 2016 fantasy projections:
Bills defense/special teams
ESPN Fantasy Projection: 37.5 sacks, 16.4 interceptions, 8.5 fumble recoveries, 3.6 touchdowns, 360 points against, 5,425 yards against
Over or under: Under, in terms of total points. I think the 37.5 sacks is a lofty goal for a team with only one bona fide pass-rusher (Jerry Hughes). They can probably hit the interception target, but 360 points would be a top-15 performance in terms of last season's statistics, while the 5,425 yards against would be top-8. After taking hits from injuries to Shaq Lawson and Reggie Ragland, as well as a four-game suspension for Marcell Dareus, the expectations of the Bills' defense are rightfully lower.
