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Buffalo Bills: Predicting the WR depth chart entering training camp

By Aaron Tully

Jan 16, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 7, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) scores after a catch while defended by San Francisco 49ers safety Tarvarius Moore (33) during the third quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-Arizona RepublicNfl Buffalo Bills At San Francisco 49ers
Dec 7, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) scores after a catch while defended by San Francisco 49ers safety Tarvarius Moore (33) during the third quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-Arizona RepublicNfl Buffalo Bills At San Francisco 49ers /

WR5: Isaiah McKenzie

Isaiah McKenzie has been a useful gadget player for the Buffalo Bills since arriving in 2018, but he has never really stood out as a flat out wide receiver. He has had limited experience as a return man, but has shown potential in his scarce opportunities.

McKenzie will likely start training camp as the number five receiver for the Bills, and the return job is now McKenzie’s to lose entering training camp, mostly due to the departure of All-Pro returner Andre Roberts.

McKenzie has found success as a gadget player for the Bills. He scored six total touchdowns in 2020 (five receiving, one passing); that means he scored roughly one touchdown every five times he touched the ball.

The problem for McKenzie is that gadget guys like him have a small niche in the NFL. He has never surpassed 282 receiving yards in a season. He will be feeling pressure from the likes of second year Oregon State product Isaiah Hodgins and 2021 sixth round draft pick Marquez Stevenson.

McKenzie will almost certainly start ahead of them both due to his seniority and aforementioned success as a gadget player, but if he is outclassed by Hodgins and/or Stevenson, he could be isolated to special teams.

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