Key Takeaways:
– Zack Moss, now signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, is expected to deliver a major on-field impact in 2024.
– Moss has been projected by some as the potential replacement for Joe Mixon, boosting the Bengal’s offense.
– After a promising rookie season with the Bills, Moss struggled with injuries and inconsistency during his second season.
– Despite setbacks, Moss enjoyed a stronger performance with the Indianapolis Colts in 2023.
– The Buffalo Bills have continued to strengthen their running game since Moss’s departure.

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A Fresh Start for Zack Moss

Former Buffalo Bills Running Back, Zack Moss, who has been struggling to find a stable footing in recent years, could witness a significant uplift in his career following his move to the Cincinnati Bengals, as projected by Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report.

Bouncing Back Stronger

After a promising debut in the NFL in 2020 with the Bills, rushing for 481 yards and four touchdowns, Moss battled injuries and inconsistency the following season. His spotlight dipped, especially after the Bills drafted James Cook in 2022. With just 17 carries through five games in 2022, his role had dwindled before he was eventually traded. However, Moss bounced back strongly in 2023 with the Indianapolis Colts, accumulating a career-best 794 yards and five touchdowns.

Filling Big Shoes in Cincinnati

Now signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, Moss is tapped to help fill the void left by the veteran running back Joe Mixon who was traded to Houston. According to Davenport, Moss will likely serve as Cincinnati’s lead running back and explode in the coming 2024 season.

Anticipation is high as Moss pairs with second-year pro Chase Brown, with fans and pundits alike suggesting that the duo could be an exciting upgrade over the now-departed Mixon.

Moss’s Optimism As Mixon’s Successor

Despite the pressure that goes with the title of ‘lead back’, Moss holds much positivity after his transition and is banking on his experience. “I’ve been in a pass-happy offense before and in that role, you just kind of find out ways where you can help the team,” Moss stated in an interview. His experience as a better pass blocker while with the Bills is a skill he believes will come in handy in his new role.

Buffalo Bills’ Reinvigorated Running Game

Meanwhile, the Bills have not been slowed by Moss’s departure. The team has focused on strengthening the running game, with Cook being the first Bills running back since LeSean McCoy to hit the 1,000-yard mark in 2023.

Adding to the Bills’ offensive strength, they’ve brought on former Kentucky running back Ray Davis, a versatile threat known for his receiving abilities and speed. In 2023, Davis led Kentucky with seven receiving touchdowns and was a top-ranked FBS running back.

With exiting players finding promising new beginnings and their previous teams showing no signs of slowing down, the 2024 NFL season is shaping up to be both intriguing and competitive.
Fans and experts alike are keenly awaiting the performance of Moss and the Bengals in the new season. It remains to be seen whether Moss’s move will finally ignite the stellar season his potential has long suggested.