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Jim Leonhard sets expectations for the Bills’ aggressive new defensive identity

The Buffalo Bills’ new coaching staff is coming together, and with Jim Leonhard back in Buffalo for his third stint, excitement about the future of the Bills’ defense is building.

Of course, Leonhard will have much to change about the defense Sean McDermott commanded for the past nine seasons. Leonhard brings in a 3-4 scheme, which presents its own challenges.

Still, Leonhard comes in with high expectations, having quickly risen through the coaching ranks since his 10-year NFL career came to an end just 12 years ago. As Bills Mafia awaits to witness his new defense take the field this fall, Leonhard was formally introduced in his first press conference as the Bills’ new defensive coordinator on Thursday, where he explained to fans what they should expect from his defense this season.