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Jerry Hughes excited for Bills' 4-3 scheme shift

Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes believes head coach Sean McDermott's new 4-3 scheme will play to the team's strengths.

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"He wants us to go out there and play fast and play physical," said Hughes. "That’s the two main focal points that they’re bringing." The Bills thrived in a 4-3 scheme under defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, but Rex Ryan installed a 3-4 defense when he took over. Shoring up the defense will be a point of emphasis under McDermott and new defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier.

Buffalo ranked 20th in the NFL last season in schedule-adjusted Defensive Passing Net Expected Points allowed per play.