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NFL Pro Bowl: First-Timer Projections For All 32 Teams

By Erik Lambert

ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 22: O.J. Howard #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills on October 22, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 22: O.J. Howard #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills on October 22, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – NOVEMBER 12: Jordan Poyer #21 of the Buffalo Bills looks up at fans during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints on November 12, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – NOVEMBER 12: Jordan Poyer #21 of the Buffalo Bills looks up at fans during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints on November 12, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

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The talk of the Buffalo Bills defense in 2017 was Micah Hyde. After year of playing a rotational role in Green Bay, the defensive back took a chance by coming to western New York in hopes of becoming a full-time safety. That risk paid off handsomely with a Pro Bowl campaign of his own, notching five interceptions and 13 passes defended. Here’s the thing though. His wingman Jordan Poyer actually had a more productive season.

The former Eagles 7th round pick bounced around the league for a while before landing in Buffalo. Sean McDermott saw potential in him at free safety. He answered that good faith with five interceptions, two sacks, and a defensive touchdown. With another year in the system and a feeling of security for the first time in his career, the 27-year old is brimming with confidence. If the front seven plays better this year, this will make his job easier.

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