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July 20

Buffalo News

The most uncertain position on the Buffalo Bills’ offense heading into training camp is tight end. Where do the Bills stand at tight end? Even the team’s coaches are eager to discover the answer. “To me, that’s probably the most vital position offensively that we have to find out about in training camp,” said Bills offensive coordinator Turk Schonert. “It’s all wide open right now.” We know where the Bills stood last year at tight end: near the back of the pack. Starter Robert Royal finished with 25 catches for 248 yards. That was the fifth-fewest catches in the NFL for a starting tight end. The Bills got another 25 catches from Michael Gaines, but he’s gone to Detroit. Overall, the Bills’ 56 catches from the tight-end spot ranked 20th best in the league. The year before, the Bills had a measly 31 catches from tight ends. The idea that the Bills suddenly will become great at tight end in 2008 is wishful thinking. Somehow, however, they need to be better.

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