Buffalo Bills: Who will be leading wide receiver in 2019 season?

2. John Brown

Buffalo made another splash in free agency by signing John Brown. Brown is known for his speed down the field. His ability to take the top off and let Allen show off his arm will be fun to watch. Brown signed with the Bills for three seasons on a deal worth up to $27 million.

That money should be put to good use, and I’d expect the Bills to try and get the ball to him whenever possible. His value will be brought out when Allen extends plays with his legs and looks for open receivers when the play breaks down. Brown can create separation simply by staying active and using his quick feet to his advantage.

Brown’s career can be summed up by his minimal catches but maximized yardage. He has a career catch rate of just 50.2 percent, per Pro Football Reference. At the same time, he has averaged 15.0 yards per reception, a remarkable number. In his defense, Brown hasn’t played with high-end quarterbacks for the majority of his career.

Now, Brown joins an offense with a variety of receiving threats, albeit none are elite by any means. The roster in place should allow Brown to be free, especially if Beasley eats yards underneath.

Brown will not lead the Bills in receptions for 2019, but there is a real chance he can lead in yards. He has been a 1,000-yard receiver in his career, so we know the potential is there. A well-rounded offense will open things up a bit for Brown on the outside.