“He needs to step up.” Dewayne Carter’s blunt self-assessment hangs in the Buffalo air like the echo of a halftime whistle. The Buffalo Bills’ second-year defensive tackle isn’t here to coddle egos—including his own. But if you think this story is just about Carter’s grind, hold your foam finger. Because lurking in the shadows of Highmark Stadium’s roaring stands is a former Bills legend with a mic in one hand and a Sean McDermott challenge in the other.
The Ex-Center’s Mic Drop: Eric Wood—Buffalo’s ironman center turned radio sage—has seen enough Bills drama to fill a Succession season. When he leans into the mic these days, it’s not just play-by-play; it’s prophecy. “The Bills do a great job developing players, especially on the back end of that defense,” Wood says, his voice dripping with the authority of a guy who once pancaked linebackers for brunch.
But here’s the twist: Wood isn’t whispering sweet nothings. He’s calling out Carter, the 6’3″, 305-pound DT drafted to fill gaps and expectations.
Carter’s rookie year? Let’s just say it had more plot twists than The Bear. A healthy scratch early, flashes of brilliance midseason—“made some plays close to and behind the line,” per Wood—then a late fade post-injury. But Wood’s not hitting the panic button—yet. “They need him to step up,” he insists, channeling his inner Aaron Rodgers in Jeopardy! host mode.
Translation: With Larry Ogunjobi suspended for six games, Carter’s gotta channel his inner Ed Oliver—Buffalo’s pocket-collapsing phenom—or risk becoming trivia night fodder.
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports’ draft guru, backs Wood’s hype. “His coach told me, ‘This dude’s an elite athlete. He’s going to fit in. He’s going to be a stud.’” But let’s keep it a buck: Carter’s 2024 stat line (14 tackles, 0 sacks) ain’t exactly Breaking Bad-level drama. Still, Trapasso’s optimism lingers like a halftime hot dog craving: “We need a big, big offseason from my boy Dwayne Carter.”
Meanwhile, some positive vibes for Sean McDermott. In the Bills’ secondary, a prodigal son returns: Tre’Davious White
White’s redemption Arc: From Achilles’ heel to Sean McDermott’s hero?
Meanwhile, in the Bills’ secondary, a prodigal son returns. Tre’Davious White—Buffalo’s lockdown corner turned injury magnet—is back after a year playing nomad (Rams, Ravens, meh). His one-year, $6.8M deal isn’t just a contract; it’s a dare. “I go out and compete no matter who it is,” White once growled, sounding less like an NFL star and more like Jon Snow defending the Wall. But let’s be real: Since tearing his ACL in 2021 and his Achilles in 2023, White’s been ghosting the field harder than Stranger Things monsters in daylight.
McDermott’s faith isn’t blind, though. Remember 2019? White led the NFL with six picks, earning First-Team All-Pro honors and turning receivers into sidewalk chalk. Now, at 30, he’s not just chasing receivers—he’s chasing legacy. “I’m one of the best doing it,” he declared in 2017. The question is, can he outrun Father Time and the injury bug?
Buffalo is betting yes. With White’s return, the defense gets a swagger boost—like adding Tony Soprano to a book club. But let’s not ignore the elephant in the room: Josh Allen’s MVP arm can’t carry all the weight. If Carter’s the DT whisperer and White’s the comeback kid, this season’s script writes itself.
Buffalo’s used to frostbite and underdog tales. Carter’s grind mirrors the city’s DNA—gritty, unyielding, louder than a Sabres goal horn. Wood knows it best: “It’s a complex scheme, and it often takes time to really grasp it.” Translation? Buffalo doesn’t rebuild; it reloads.
As training camp looms, Carter’s sweating in the shadows of Ogunjobi’s absence, while White’s knee braces collect dust. Sean McDermott’s 2025 mantra? Prove it. Because in a town where snow piles higher than draft picks, legends aren’t born—they’re forged.
Or as Wood might say, mic crackling with destiny: “Boom. Roasted.”
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