Gesicki usage...or lack thereof

Last season, he played a career-high 72% of Miami’s offensive snap, and that has dropped to 48% in Mike McDaniel’s system.

“It’s just more of trying to get guys to fit their skill sets,” Embree said “We’re not going to ask Mike to block power. When we’re doing some of the heavy running stuff, that’s obviously going to be Durham.

“It’s just more of a flow of what we’re trying to get accomplished or what’s going on, as far as scheme for that week,” Embree said. “Durham gives us a little more in the run game, and we want to be a run-first team.”

The team’s not upset with Gesicki’s performance thus far. He’s recorded eight receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown while doing everything that he’s asked.

“I feel like we’re getting what we need out of him and what he’s capable of,” Embree said.