The Big Cat Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 From Wawrow: #Bills in talks with cornerback Leodis McKelvin in bid to sign former 1st-round pick before free agency, agent says. bit.ly/10db7od Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I like Leodis and would like to see him back...still wish I would here that they were working on re-signing Levitre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Even though hes black? Leodis is a special teams nightmare for other teams. As soon as he got a little confidence, that was it. He deserves a buttload of cash just for sticking by us as fans. Nobody deserves what he had to deal with following that muffed punt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Even though hes black? Leodis is a special teams nightmare for other teams. As soon as he got a little confidence, that was it. He deserves a buttload of cash just for sticking by us as fans. Nobody deserves what he had to deal with following that muffed punt. So you want to reward him for his game losing screw-up? Look I have come around from my hate for the guy's lack of football instincts. I would like to have jim back for his special team skills and being a nickel corner. But not a lot of money. IMHO, anything more than 4 mil per year will be too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I would like Leodis back for his ST play but I am afraid they are going to overpay him and be forced to let him play on defense. He is not good in coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delete This Account Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 thanks for posting. i got backed up with a few things. jw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Trooth Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I'll defer to the new coaching staff on this one LM is a better in man coverage than zone. He's been mostly in zone in the past. Pettine is going to use him in press coverage ... which is more to his strength. The proof will be in the pudding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) I would like Leodis back for his ST play but I am afraid they are going to overpay him and be forced to let him play on defense. He is not good in coverage. He wasn't that bad last year. He's been really bad in the past at times, but more often than not is right with his man. Hopefully the new staff can help him with ball awareness. I think Pettines pressing defense will be playing right into his strengths and he could be really good. He's talented, yet inconsistent. Edited March 7, 2013 by NewEra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 thanks for posting. i got backed up with a few things. jw No problem, boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I'm a fan of this move. I hope Pettine teaches him to turn his head around to make a play on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I'd rather have Leodis back than Levitre. Levitre might be more valuable to the team, but he doesn't allow me the opportunity to shout MCLOVIN!!! after a big play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Glad to hear it. The Bills organization did say they were going to try and re-sign him. So is Kyle Moore next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turftoe Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I'd rather have Leodis back than Levitre. Levitre might be more valuable to the team, but he doesn't allow me the opportunity to shout MCLOVIN!!! after a big play. Yeah but without Levitre.....well enough of the erection jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Watch what some real coaching (Pettine) does for McLovin at CB. All the talent and athletic ability you can ask for -- and we already know he's a world class return man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Yeah but without Levitre.....well enough of the erection jokes. Even without Levitre, we still got Wood. Sorry. Couldn't resist. GO BILLS!!! Watch what some real coaching (Pettine) does for McLovin at CB. All the talent and athletic ability you can ask for -- and we already know he's a world class return man. As a DC, Pettine won't be involved in the day to day position coaching responsibilities. But his position coaches will teach technique in accordance with the schemes Pettine wants to implement. I'm very glad to hear that they're making a push to sign McLovin' before free agency officially kicks in. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinWPB Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 MIght get to Levitre yet.Seems they are working their way up the food chain. May even sign Nelson as a free agent for less than the Tag....will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbillsfan Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 thanks for posting. i got backed up with a few things. jw Incarcerated bob is promising some bills news this evening. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 If he signs, someone go paint "Welcome back, Leodis!" on his lawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delete This Account Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) meh. jw and i certainly don't think starting 4-5 new threads helps make the case. Edited March 7, 2013 by john wawrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 If he signs, someone go paint "Welcome back, Leodis!" on his lawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 i hope he steps into wilsons unofficial spot as team spokesman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I would like Leodis back for his ST play but I am afraid they are going to overpay him and be forced to let him play on defense. He is not good in coverage. i will give last years staff a little credit - they did find out in the slot he's not bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 MIght get to Levitre yet.Seems they are working their way up the food chain. May even sign Nelson as a free agent for less than the Tag....will see. yes. i can see this as a possible. Andy but even Nelson.Also glad we are working with Leo's agent already. I strongly feel he still has upside in the right hands. "oops" that was gross But you guys know what i mean. I expect Leodis can improve his ball awareness. dammit happened again i would be quite glad to keep him on the team for a reasonable offer his attitude has been excellent and he does have alot of skill. Just that last bit of getting his hand in front of the football before the receiver, detail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I thought Leodis was better as a corner this past year.......they need to tell him to knock it down instead of trying to intercept it ala Thomas Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26TrapDraw Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 So you want to reward him for his game losing screw-up? Look I have come around from my hate for the guy's lack of football instincts. I would like to have jim back for his special team skills and being a nickel corner. But not a lot of money. IMHO, anything more than 4 mil per year will be too much. So you want to reward him for his game losing screw-up? Look I have come around from my hate for the guy's lack of football instincts. I would like to have jim back for his special team skills and being a nickel corner. But not a lot of money. IMHO, anything more than 4 mil per year will be too much. Who's Jim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 He wasn't that bad last year. He's been really bad in the past at times, but more often than not is right with his man. The bolded is quite true. The problem is that most of the time, the receiver he is "right with" catches the football. Picking him at #11 was yet another disaster by Jauron. McKevin is an average to below average corner. That said, I hope that we keep him, if only to lessen the real possibility of the Bills wasting yet another early pick on a corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 It's probably just me, but I think Leodis is more valuable to this team than Andy Levitre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo1983 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) ProFootballCentral @ PFCentral Bills and McKelvin close to new deal. https://twitter.com/...820924264341504 Edited March 8, 2013 by buffalo1983 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 You know I always thought he had very good coverage skills, but for some reason he has no play recognition and would never turn his head when the ball got there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo1983 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) You know I always thought he had very good coverage skills, but for some reason he has no play recognition and would never turn his head when the ball got there. Agree. I like him on the return game but scary on the D. He did play a little better this year tho. becoming a FA have anything to do with it? Edited March 8, 2013 by buffalo1983 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRW Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 This is good news just about any way you slice it, barring some ridiculous contract. With McKelvin in the fold, you have options - I wouldn't be wild about him as a starter, but he's definitely a better choice than Williams, and probably good enough that you can hold out for value in a FA signing or draft of another corner. But if the opportunity to upgrade that #2 corner is there, you can take it and feel very good with McKelvin at #3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estro Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 What are we thinking as far as the money is concerned with Leodis? I'm saying a 3-4 year deal coming in somewhere in the vicinity of $3.25-$3.75 million per year. Let's say 3 years - $11 million. Sound fair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 What are we thinking as far as the money is concerned with Leodis? I'm saying a 3-4 year deal coming in somewhere in the vicinity of $3.25-$3.75 million per year. Let's say 3 years - $11 million. Sound fair? Fair for what? Being a high draft pick? 3 years 9 mil is generous for his return game. I hope our fresh out of college staff can help refine his raw talent and develop it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 So hope he stays...I just have a feeling that in the right defense he can be a star. He has elite level speed, quickness, and change of direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBUFFCUSEFAN Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 i hope he steps into wilsons unofficial spot as team spokesman. Your comment brought me great joy as I reminisced about my mother telling me about an illiterate Bills player when I was home last time, I snap called that it was Leodis. I was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 What are we thinking as far as the money is concerned with Leodis? I'm saying a 3-4 year deal coming in somewhere in the vicinity of $3.25-$3.75 million per year. Let's say 3 years - $11 million. Sound fair? And if they did that and retain him to be primary Kick returner, I hope they cut Brad Smith soon. There is really no room for Smith and his 15M contract on this roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBUFFCUSEFAN Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 And if they did that and retain him to be primary Kick returner, I hope they cut Brad Smith soon. There is really no room for Smith and his 15M contract on this roster. This is a great point, if Leodis is retained then B. Smith should not. There are only so many specialists a team can have and at least Leodis has proven to be an elite return man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quester74 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 And if they did that and retain him to be primary Kick returner, I hope they cut Brad Smith soon. There is really no room for Smith and his 15M contract on this roster. Not to mention, maybe we can get rid of that gimmicky-ass Wildcat horse$&!#.. How many playoff caliber teams bring in a one-trick pony to run a wildcat play or two a game? Don't seem to remember the Falcons, Ravens, Patriots*, Steelers, Packers, Bears, Saints, Broncos or Colts doing that crap.. I know the 49ers, Redskins and Seahawks run similar plays to the Wildcat.. but, they don't use a specialist for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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