Bills star Dion Dawkins brutally slams ESPN for rankings snub in explicit rant

Bills star Dion Dawkins raised the controversy theme by blasting ESPN over an offensive tackle rankings snub in an interview that included explicit language. Dawkins, a five-time Pro Bowler and a starting offensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills, said he was left out of ESPN’s annual top-10 offensive tackles poll of NFL executives, scouts, and coaches. The article says he discussed the omission during a visit to the Fanatics Fest in New York City last Friday. Dawkins, drafted by Buffalo in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft, highlighted his own durability and production, while ESPN cited inconsistent effort as the key reason for excluding him. An unnamed AFC executive credited him as a solid starter who contributes in run blocking and pass protection but said he shows inconsistent effort. ESPN also based its list on research and film work involving analyst Matt Bowen and ESPN Research, and Dawkins is preparing for his 10th NFL season.