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Jim Leonhard’s arrival as Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator signals a major overhaul, with a new base three-four scheme designed to fix run defense and force third-down stops. Leonhard sees Ed Oliver as the linchpin, giving him more freedom to disrupt plays and get into the backfield — exactly what the Bills need. He’s already reshaping roles for linebackers and defensive linemen, pushing Dorian Williams into starting duties and welcoming new talent like Bradley Chubb and C.J. Gardner-Johnson. With players like Michael Hoecht and Landon Jackson adapting to new responsibilities, Leonhard’s vision is a faster, more versatile, turnover-producing defense — and he’s confident the pieces are in place to make it happen.

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