BREAKOUT: Should Buffalo Bills Extend Dorian Williams NOW? How Will Jim Leonhard UNLEASH His Talent?
BREAKOUT: Should Buffalo Bills Extend Dorian Williams NOW? How Will Jim Leonhard UNLEASH His Talent?  
Podcast: Locked On Bills - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Bills
Published On: Tue Mar 03 2026
Description: Buffalo Bills weigh a pivotal decision: Should Dorian Williams get a contract extension now? With Jim Leonhard’s new defensive system on the horizon, could Williams thrive as the prototypical inside linebacker the Bills need? Host Joe Marino and former Bills starter Jerry Ostroski break down Williams’ production, athletic traits, and fit in a simplified defensive scheme. They explore contract options, potential salary ranges, and how his role might expand alongside Terrel Bernard and Joe Andreessen. Special teams impact, cap relief considerations, and comparisons to linebackers like Frankie Luvu and Bobby Okereke add depth to the conversation. Will Brandon Beane seize this window to secure Williams before his breakout season? Find out how the Bills’ linebacker strategy could shape their defensive identity for 2026 and beyond. Visit https://www.thejoemarino.com/ for details on Substack, Subtext, Merch and more!  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.  Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON.    FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.