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Buffalo Bills: Pros and Cons of LeSean McCoy’s Backups

By Paul Taylor

Dec 13, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) looks on prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles won 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) looks on prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles won 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 28, 2016; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad running back Jonathan Williams of Arkansas (32) carries the ball during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports /

Jonathan Williams

Vital stats: Drafted in the fifth round in 2016 / 22-years old / 5 ft 11 / 220 lbs

Career highlights: Four-star recruit in 2011, 2014 Second-team All-SEC selection, Rushed for 1,000 yards as a Junior with Arkansas, despite splitting rushing load

Pros: Athletic, with outstanding feet and balance, which combine well with his power and strength. Excellent instincts, resulting in a lot of missed tackles. Capable of being a three-down back, if required. Appears to have the desire to succeed/learn, evidenced by spending time with Bills legend Thurman Thomas.

Cons: Only just joined the Bills and already getting into trouble with the law. Not the best first impression to make in the NFL. Injury history makes you wonder about his durability, especially at this level. Has issues protecting the ball.

Overall: Yes, Williams has to regain trust after his DUI incident. However, he still has an outside chance at landing the main backup job. Whatever happens, he figures to be ahead of Herron and Wilder, in the battle to earn a roster spot.

Next: So far so good for Reggie Ragland

What’s your take on the depth chart at running back? Who is your number two and number three behind McCoy? Let us know in the comments section below.

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