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No joke: Isaiah McKenzie in line for big role with Bills

‘McKenzie has steadily increased his production in each of his three seasons with the Bills, going from 18 catches for 179 yards in his first year to 30 catches for 282 yards and an impressive five touchdowns last season. Those numbers don’t tell the whole story of McKenzie’s usage, though, as he might have led the team in yards run. Daboll frequently uses McKenzie as a decoy on jet-sweep action, which has led to a reputation – fair or not – of him being a “gadget guy” for the offense.’

Training camp observations: Jake Kumerow adding to logjam of Bills’ receivers

‘He has made a habit of looking good in the summer. His standout day started in one-on-one receiving drills. Kumerow caught a deep ball down the left sideline, making a difficult, contested catch against Tre’Davious White on a good throw from Josh Allen. Then he got good separation on White on a pass over the middle and stretched his long arms to make a good grab.’

Jake Kumerow superstar-like at Bills camp Thursday: Is he earning more than roster spot? (7 Observations)

‘Kumerow made the most of his opportunities last season with the Bills, showing what he can do in special teams and then making a highlight reel moment with his one target of the season. The 29-year-old got to play some receiver against the Denver Broncos in December and caught a 22-yard touchdown pass. That was enough for the Saints to grab him before later releasing him. He found his way back to the Bills and stuck around this offseason because of how much he loved it in Buffalo.’

Kumerow continues to stay hot at Bills camp

‘Twice in the 1-on-1s, Kumerow was matched up against Tre’Davious White. The All-Pro cornerback had excellent coverage on him both times, yet Kumerow made grabs on perfectly thrown balls from quarterback Josh Allen on each.’

Bills WR Isaiah McKenzie taking advantage of every opportunity that comes his way

‘”It means the coaching staff upstairs, they got a lot of faith in me and I don’t want to let them down,” McKenzie said. “Each and every day I try to get faster. I’m pretty confident in my return ability and I want to get better each and every day. So I just want to capitalize off that, keep making plays back there when I can, show the coaches what I can do, show my teammates what I can do, and just keep going from there.”‘

Bills specialists seeking continuity over competition

‘”I trust our guys. I believe in our guys. And I really wanted to focus on our continuity,” special teams coordinator Heath Farwell said. “Let’s just make sure I’m not trading holders for Bass, you know? [I’m] trying to figure all of that out. You know, let’s get really comfortable.”‘

Isaiah McKenzie in No. 1 spot for Bills return game

‘”I mean it took a couple of years,” McKenzie said. “Beasley, Brown, and Roberts showed me ways to get better at my game. To heave whatever they said to me each and everyday and I applied it to my game.”‘

Isaiah McKenzie leading the race to the Bills punt returner job

‘“I had the ability, I just didn’t know when to do certain things and when not to do certain things,” said McKenzie. “Now I’m up to speed, I know every part of the game, every situation. Coaches are teaching me and I’m still learning but I feel a lot more confident than I did a few years ago.”’

Top 3 things to know from Day 7 at 2021 Bills training camp

‘Boettger was thrown right into the mix and had a good share of reps on his first day back. On one play, Boettger had a nice block that allowed running back Zack Moss get downfield on a screen pass from Josh Allen. Boettger is working for valuable reps as he prepares for his fourth season with the Bills. Last season, he played in 12 games and started in a career-high seven games at left guard. With 16 players in the offensive line group, it’s important to take advantage of every moment and Boettger didn’t miss a beat on his first day of practice.’