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Bills Camp Questions & Storylines Heading In

‘Barring any injuries, Dion Dawkins, Spencer Brown, and Mitch Morse are all expected to be lining up on plays. Ike Boettger is someone with an unclear outlook. He played in the first 15 games of last season before sustaining an injury. Though he’s been active in the offseason, the hope is that he’ll continue taking strides towards being an everyday part of the line. Though Tommy Doyle earned more snaps in weeks 17 through the wild card round, there’s someone else who could emerge.’

’13 seconds’ remains a mystery, but Tyler Bass has produced big for the Bills

‘As much as the Bills want to wish the topic away, that’s not going to happen. The fallout from last season will continue to come up. The Bills are the preseason Super Bowl favorites. They’re one of the biggest draws in the NFL, which means a steady stream of national reporters will be making their way through Western New York. To think the topic of last season’s collapse won’t come up is naïve.’

Training camp preview: Punting battle looms large between Matt Haack and Matt Araiza

‘It is rare that a punter competition sparks much interest, but on a roster with few starting jobs up for grabs, the Matt vs. Matt battle should be one of the best at training camp. It is fair to say Araiza is the favorite after being drafted in the sixth round. Certainly, the Bills would like to see him win the job. That doesn’t mean Haack should be counted out, though.’

Setting the stage for Bills’ season before camp opens

‘Buffalo is expected to, at the very least, contend for a Super Bowl this season, while many fans have tabbed the upcoming campaign as championship or bust. Not only are those in Buffalo’s corner hoping for a lot out of their team this season, but several national pundits have also expressed the belief that the Bills will push for the franchise’s first-ever Lombardi Trophy.’

Excitement is building in the new-look Bills quarterback room | Camp Countdown 2022

‘”I think it helps when you have a great player like Josh (Allen), naturally,” Brady said. “You got a guy that obviously has performed on the field, so he has all the intangibles on and off the field in terms of how he sees football. So as a coach you’re trying to figure out what can we put around him. The biggest thing we were looking for was a guy who first understands their role.”‘

UB product Cam Lewis feels at home with Bills – and in Buffalo

‘“We’ve gotten him in some games sparingly, but when he’s played, he’s played well for us,” defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said. “We’re anxious to see how he plays throughout the offseason as well as in training camp. He’s had some injuries along the way that have set him back at times, but if he can put a stretch together, we think there’s a lot of talent there. He’s a smart football player. Has cover ability, he’ll tackle. We just got to keep him on the field. He’s been a backup nickel for us. We want to be able to take a look at him at corner as well. But if we can keep him on the field and have him in training camp and throughout the preseason, we’ll be able to get a better evaluation going forward.”’

Training camp preview: Tre’Davious White’s return date dominates the conversation at cornerback

‘“What stands out about him first is his professionalism for a young man,” head coach Sean McDermott said of Elam. “A lot of that comes from who he is and how he was supported at home because of his family and the way that they’ve been around the NFL. Other than that, you’ve seen him out there with the second group, some with the first group. It may continue to mix and match and he’s been going through the normal rookie growing pains. You have a good play, how do you follow it up with another good play? You have a bad play, how do you reset and come back and have a good play? A lot of it’s mental as much as anything.”’

Bills, McDermott, and Allen are under pressure

‘But the burden he will carry for the rest of his career is the final 13 seconds of regulation in the 42-36 overtime divisional playoff loss at Kansas City. What actually happened on the Chiefs final possession has been cloaked in secrecy by the team since that night. Did McDermott call for the deep kickoff after the Bills took the lead? Special teams coordinator Heath Farwell was seemingly scapegoated as he was let go shortly thereafter, then immediately hired in Jacksonville.’

Bills rookies arrive ahead of training camp; First-year pros hoping to carve out significant roles

‘One first-year pro that shouldn’t have much trouble navigating his way to the final 53-man roster is Bills 2022 first-round draft pick Kaiir Elam, who Buffalo traded up to select 23rd overall. Elam is in a prime position to take on a crucial role within the Bills’ secondary immediately to begin his NFL career. Bills’ No. 1 cornerback Tre’Davious White is still on the mend after suffering a season-ending ACL injury, and Buffalo’s former No. 2 CB Levi Wallace departed in free agency, swinging the door wide open for Elam to step right in and contribute come Week 1.’

Bills’ Stefon Diggs, Von Miller trying to recruit Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden to Buffalo

‘Diggs, who is tied to the Bills through 2027 after signing a four-year contract extension this year, isn’t the first big name in Buffalo’s lineup to try recruiting Haden to the AFC East contender. Star pass rusher Von Miller, who inked a $120 million deal this spring as the team’s most lucrative 2022 addition, told reporters in April that he and Haden “definitely talked about him coming here.” All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer, who previously played with Haden on the Browns, also said months ago he’s “been trying” to lure the corner.’