Mark Vader Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I didn't see this posted here, so: http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/12/30/248272/ Sounds good to me. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 you are just asking for some sarcasm here, I won't do it. McKelvin is an asset, made some plays when he got back in, has a great attitude, so why not resign. All depends on the hit he will be willing to take vs appraised value. With the cast of characters available and production through the season, a disappointing season no doubt, Rex is still unproven as a coach, why not some stability? As a Safety Mckelvin still has closing speed, why not try it, depth is always good. A positive attitude is good to hear, with the likes of Mario Williams belly aching, watching the game it seemed, last week instead of playing in it (while he was in it) I guess saving himself for next year. Go Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 cut him . give his cash to comeone else, like Gilmore... his career is so over. Mc Fumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 he's old for a db. I would move on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Not re-sign the only man named Leodis in the NFL... unthinkable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 you are just asking for some sarcasm here, I won't do it. McKelvin is an asset, made some plays when he got back in, has a great attitude, so why not resign. All depends on the hit he will be willing to take vs appraised value. With the cast of characters available and production through the season, a disappointing season no doubt, Rex is still unproven as a coach, why not some stability? As a Safety Mckelvin still has closing speed, why not try it, depth is always good. A positive attitude is good to hear, with the likes of Mario Williams belly aching, watching the game it seemed, last week instead of playing in it (while he was in it) I guess saving himself for next year. Go Bills. ^ +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 he's old for a db. I would move on No, he's not. He IS at the age where solid CB's regularly move to S for the remainder of their career though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 No, he's not. He IS at the age where solid CB's regularly move to S for the remainder of their career though. Yes. It's a natural progression. As long as he's not on the punt or kickoff return team, he's a valuable asset and I think they'd be foolish to cut him. Look at the injuries we have right now. And, Leodis was coming off rehabbing a broken ankle bone for the first half of the year. I didn't think he'd play at all this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 If we had a contest of what the best thread ever was if you only read the first and last words of the title, this would be right up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Safety ? Yes. Get er dun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 The title of this article should've been "Half of the Defense isn't Buying in to Rex's Scheme". That's where the real story is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 He would go from bench CB to bench S, so not sure the point. He's a liability at corner. He can't return kicks/punts. Move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 The fanbase may be suffering from McKelvin fatigue. His career = 1 out of 8 truly good seasons. Give him vets minimum and try him out. probably some younger players that actually Can play the position that will help the team out longer term. Another player that is part of the culture Of losing. Not all his fault but he had some gems. To be kind at times he lacked good football instincts. Imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Hes at the end of his career and he hits like a sissy to play safety anyways. Time to move on. The fanbase may be suffering from McKelvin fatigue. His career = 1 out of 8 truly good seasons. Give him vets minimum and try him out. probably some younger players that actually Can play the position that will help the team out longer term. Another player that is part of the culture Of losing. Not all his fault but he had some gems. To be kind at times he lacked good football instincts. Imo Agreed Yes. It's a natural progression. As long as he's not on the punt or kickoff return team, he's a valuable asset and I think they'd be foolish to cut him. Look at the injuries we have right now. And, Leodis was coming off rehabbing a broken ankle bone for the first half of the year. I didn't think he'd play at all this year. The Easley update is funny- the dude has a broken patellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Culture of losing. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I'd say yes, assuming the pay cut he's willing to take is major. He'd make for great depth as a DB off the bench, primarily as a safety, but could fill in as a low depth CB in a pinch if he had to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Considering the need for depth in our secondary, why not? He is capable. My question is why? Does he really like Rex? Buffalo? Scheme? Or does he know he is washed up and won't get looks at CB elsewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) Sal mentioned On wgr yesterday that while he seems like an obvious cap casualty, he's been very versatile playing different positions as needed and brings it on every play, and the type of player Rex values. So he wasn't so sure he'd be cut. Edited December 31, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Might he be better with the entire play in front of him? His problems usually seem to be turning and finding the ball/making the play. The change of position just might work. (Why is it he seemed much better last year...what has changed? Hmmm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Culture of losing. Lol. Your like a young kid so easily entertained. Good for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Your like a young kid so easily entertained. Good for you.Funny stuff makes me laugh. Getting rid of leo will help us get rid of this culture of losing. Just like freds leadership was good for 10 more wins. Lol indeed. Any age group can find hilarity on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Seems like a decent way to clear some cap space and add depth to the Safety position. He shouldn't start, but DBs get injured. He'd be a good asset as a 2nd or 3rd stringer if he's willing to accept that pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac2001 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Seems like a decent way to clear some cap space and add depth to the Safety position. He shouldn't start, but DBs get injured. He'd be a good asset as a 2nd or 3rd stringer if he's willing to accept that pay. Bingo He can always fill in later on at CB if we truly needed him and at this point FS / backup CB at a cheaper rate makes more sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czaper Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 He is slowing down. Never could think out there, made so many foolish mistakes. I shutter when he is on the field. Goodbye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Seems like a decent way to clear some cap space and add depth to the Safety position. He shouldn't start, but DBs get injured. He'd be a good asset as a 2nd or 3rd stringer if he's willing to accept that pay. Agreed. This is a no-Brainer. He also provides great depth at corner. The people in his back for 1 bad game this year forget that he is basically a third string CB. You are not going to get elite production from a 3rd stringer. But having him as a backup safety/corner with the ability to play dime seems like a good move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 actually, depending on the pay cut, this might not be a bad option..... still has the speed .....can't remember which game but he clearly was the only one who chased down a reciever from behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 In the article Dunn says "Every time someone leaves this locker room, that player seems to have success" I hear people say this a lot, it just isn't true. Besides Marshawn Lynch, who has left here in the last 10 years and had success? Levitre and Byrd both suck. Stevie has done nothing since leaving. Lil' Donte has bounced around and done nothing. Kiko sucks Fitz has bounced around and is having his best season this year. But people make it sound like every guy who leaves Buffalo turns into a star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I have to say it's really tempting, I want him gone, but it's not easy to find good safety play in this league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Agreed. This is a no-Brainer. He also provides great depth at corner. The people in his back for 1 bad game this year forget that he is basically a third string CB. You are not going to get elite production from a 3rd stringer. But having him as a backup safety/corner with the ability to play dime seems like a good move. How about from a veteran first round draft pick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 If he takes a pay cut I'd keep him in a heartbeat A solid backup boundary corner that can play the slot in a pinch and help out at safety I don't want him as a starter though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Your like a young kid so easily entertained. Good for you. Thats half the board lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 In the article Dunn says "Every time someone leaves this locker room, that player seems to have success" I hear people say this a lot, it just isn't true. Besides Marshawn Lynch, who has left here in the last 10 years and had success? Levitre and Byrd both suck. Stevie has done nothing since leaving. Lil' Donte has bounced around and done nothing. Kiko sucks Fitz has bounced around and is having his best season this year. But people make it sound like every guy who leaves Buffalo turns into a star. it is a very odd line by Dunne. I'd say the opposite is true, at least recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Leo has made some great plays this year thinking of that time he sniffed out the screen and the INT where he wrestled the ball out of the receiver's hand. The latter was especially huge given the game, score and field position. Leo doesn't play like a loser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 How about from a veteran first round draft pick? Well, we all know mckelvin. He has never lived up to his billing as a 1st rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I don't know. I have always though McKelvin has all of the physical skill needed, but poor instincts. I think safety is a position where good instincts are essential. I would love to have him as a backup. In the article Dunn says "Every time someone leaves this locker room, that player seems to have success" I hear people say this a lot, it just isn't true. Besides Marshawn Lynch, who has left here in the last 10 years and had success? Levitre and Byrd both suck. Stevie has done nothing since leaving. Lil' Donte has bounced around and done nothing. Kiko sucks Fitz has bounced around and is having his best season this year. But people make it sound like every guy who leaves Buffalo turns into a star. Whitner was successful after leaving. I really didn't like the guy, but he played better after he left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midland Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I'm not sure he would be a very good safety. I would almost rather draft or pick up a true safety over trying to teach or see if he can play safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Too many people on this board are under the assumption that a crappy CB can be salvaged by moving him to Safety. Maybe because it worked with AW, I guess? But they are two different positions. Good Safeties are not CBs with lesser skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 (Why is it he seemed much better last year...what has changed? Hmmm) His ankle...oh and Rex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 A good attitude is important; after what happened with Mario, I think they overreach on the positive vibes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I love him for safety depth at the right price, just as long as he never, ever fields a punt again. I still think Buffalo goes safety in round 1 or 2...especially given the uncertainty surrounding AW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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