Keon Coleman knows what’s in front of him.
After a season that featured trade rumors, benchings, and even a stretch as a healthy scratch, the Buffalo Bills wide receiver called this a "make or break" year. Coleman has spent the offseason trying to turn that pressure into progress, with the goal of showing Buffalo - and everyone else watching - that he can be more than just an NFL receiver.
A big part of that work has come alongside former Bills wideout Stevie Johnson. Johnson, who played in Buffalo from 2008-2013, has remained active in post-playing work, including offseason help for players trying to sharpen their game.
On One Bills Live, Johnson didn’t shy away from the ceiling he sees in Coleman.
“He can be the best," Johnson said. "He can be considered one of the best because he has every tool. He’s got the height, he’s got the size, he’s got the speed.
"He’s got it so much to the point where people kind of overlook it now because they’ve seen all of the great traits. They just want to see it always on Sunday. And that’s pretty much what we worked on."
Johnson added, "He’s still got to go out and put all of his tools together each week and make it happen," he said.
The Bills, for their part, have kept backing the 2024 second-round pick since the season ended, and especially after Joe Brady was hired as the team’s head coach. Brady has said Coleman will have a major role in the offseason, and Josh Allen has also voiced his belief in the third-year receiver.
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