The Buffalo Bills are gearing up for the 2024 NFL season and are looking for players on both offense and defense to step up as they aim to compete for a championship. One player expected to make an impact is wide receiver Khalil Shakir. Sports Illustrated recently made a bold prediction that Shakir will lead all Bills wideouts in receptions this season.
Listed as a starting wide receiver along with free-agent signing Curtis Samuel and rookie Keon Coleman, Shakir has the potential to impress. The prediction is based on the high praise he has received from sports writers like Gary Gramling, who sees Shakir as having the same qualities as the top-tier wide receiver Cooper Kupp of the Los Angeles Rams.
Trading away star receiver Stefon Diggs and letting Gabe Davis walk in free-agency created an opportunity for Shakir to shine in the Bills’ receiving corps. Comparing him to Kupp, who has been a standout player in the league, shows the level of potential the Bills see in Shakir. While it’s a bold prediction, if Shakir can live up to the expectations, it could be a game-changer for the Bills.