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‘Despite Benford’s lack of experience at the professional level, McDermott has no issue throwing him in against the team’s top receivers. “He’s had a good start to camp. He seems to have a good way about him. His disposition both on the field and off, his football IQ, and his combination of size and skill are all things we want to see,” said McDermott during his chat with the media. “We’re going to take him one day at a time and not get too far ahead of ourselves, but we wanted to give him some time with the [first group] and see how he fared.”‘

‘“He’s done a pretty good job in terms of learning the offense,” said Allen in the media tent on Thursday. “He’s been switching up from Z to F, and he’s a smart kid who runs good routes.”’

‘The wide receivers were routinely beating the defensive backs in 1-on-1 drills from the start. It didn’t matter what route or who was running it, or who the quarterback was, it seemed like every player was beating their man and making the catch.’

‘I’m not sure the Buffalo Bills are in a position to be doing anything more than a “prove you’re healthy, then cash in later”-type deal with a receiver.’

‘According to both NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport and ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Poyer suffered a hyperextended elbow during Tuesday’s training camp session. However, the good news is Poyer’s injury is not expected to keep him out of regular season action.’

‘Jaquan Johnson, Damar Hamlin, and Josh Thomas are the other listed safeties on the team, and all get work when either Poyer or Hyde are out. Cornerback Nick McCloud also gets some reps at the spot.’

‘McKenzie has been one of the best-looking players so far, and is taking advantage of all the reps with the ones. He is showing the ability to run a variety of routes, is catching everything thrown his way, and is making plays at all levels of the field.’

‘Once again on Monday, McKenzie made plays all over the field, from catching crossing routes and getting extra yards to grabbing a deep ball on the sidelines. He’s been excellent since Day 1.’

‘”I think the most important thing is to embrace the pressure and expectations,” said Dorsey Howard Simon and Jeremy White on WGR. “I also think it’s important to manage those expectations and realize that every year is a new year. You’re not going to be able to pick up right where you left off, the goal is to just get better and better each year.”‘

‘On a growing number of p;layers on the injury list, McDermott reiterated how important it is to be available. “I’m always concerned whenever a guy misses. It’s missed reps and in this case availability and unavailability creates a challenge for new players developing a rapport.”’

‘Not much came of it after that but it was very notable because you don’t often see a quarterback involved in something like that at training camp since they aren’t allowed to be hit, and especially don’t see QBs actually initiating the first shove.’

‘Coming into camp this year, McKenzie came in with his own expectations. “I wanted to prove I could be an every down receiver, not just a gadget guy, you know, get a play here and there and get out.”’

‘Jaquan Johnson took some of the reps in Hyde’s place, but Damar Hamlin and Josh Johnson also got their share of reps. In fact, Hamlin came up with an interception of quarterback Case Keenum during 11-on-11.’

‘The team was mostly in the red zone, when it came to offense against defense and 11-on-11, and Allen was absolutely dialed in from the start and throughout, hitting touchdown after touchdown to various receivers.’

‘“Everyone’s got their own skill set, and we have to figure out how to get them on the field,” said fifth-year signal caller. “There’s only one ball to go around, and only five skill position guys can be on the field at a time.”’