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The top NFL player to watch from each team in 2017

By Peter Panacy

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 24, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field. Miami beats Buffalo 34 to 31 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field. Miami beats Buffalo 34 to 31 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

Buffalo Bills — Running Back LeSean McCoy

While quarterback Tyrod Taylor ended up getting a prolific receiving weapon via the NFL Draft, in Eastern Carolina wideout Zay Jones, it’s impossible to overlook the prowess of running back LeSean McCoy here.

McCoy will ultimately dictate how well the Bills offense goes this upcoming year. And we should expect big things, especially as teams have to game plan against both Jones and fellow wideout Sammy Watkins.

It’s no surprise the Bills led the league in rushing last season with 2,630 yards. This kind of ball control and clock management plays right into what head coach Sean McDermott will want to do with his defense.

And McCoy is going to be the key factor in making it happen.

McCoy will be 29 years old this upcoming season and still should have a lot left in the tank. If he can continue his ways, and Buffalo improves around his game, it wouldn’t be a shock to see the Bills make some serious headway in 2017.