Complete long shot, But I wonder if Beane and McD can convince Alexander to come out of retirement.

[BuffaloBills1998]

Lorenzo said before that he would come out of retirement only if Buffalo needed him badly, I think it’s safe to say we need him and it would be nice to see him back out on the field as he would help and be a leader in the locker room along with Allen and many others. Thoughts??

[Chandler#81]

No need to convince. He’s already said he’s ready if the phone rings.

[BuffaloBills1998]

Just now, Chandler#81 said:

No need to convince. He’s already said he’s ready if the phone rings.

I’d like to see him come back, also wish Kyle would come back but I think he’s done.

[Momma Pecoraro]

Molars long ground down.  

[Warcodered]

5 minutes ago, BuffaloBills1998 said:

Lorenzo said before that he would come out of retirement only if Buffalo needed him badly, I think it’s safe to say we need him and it would be nice to see him back out on the field as he would help and be a leader in the locker room along with Allen and many others. Thoughts??

I think that was for the playoffs.

[Mango]

4 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said:

No need to convince. He’s already said he’s ready if the phone rings.

I think he gave a caveat of it being in the playoffs. 

[Hapless Bills Fan]

10 minutes ago, BuffaloBills1998 said:

Lorenzo said before that he would come out of retirement only if Buffalo needed him badly, I think it’s safe to say we need him and it would be nice to see him back out on the field as he would help and be a leader in the locker room along with Allen and many others. Thoughts??

 

The question has been posed in pressers and McD has been pretty clear "not asking at this point"

[BornAgainBillsFan]

I love Lorenzo. He's a Bill for life. But you're either all-in or you're not. Enjoy your retirement, Lo!

[Richard Noggin]

Gimme Zo at MLB in the A-gap all day, every play (think JAX wildcard game...dude was a beast in the middle). Even if he ends up being used more like a D-lineman who occasionally drops into shallow coverage...I'm here for Lorenzo.

[Johnny Hammersticks]

Is he even in “football shape” right now?  Can’t just jump out of the golf cart and onto the football field 🤷🏾‍♂️

[Chandler#81]

7 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

Is he even in “football shape” right now?  Can’t just jump out of the golf cart and onto the football field 🤷🏾‍♂️

Snake Stabler did. Drinking a cocktail!

[Gugny]

7 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

Is he even in “football shape” right now?  Can’t just jump out of the golf cart and onto the football field 🤷🏾‍♂️

 

Derek Anderson did and that worked out well.

[Brennan Huff]

Would love to have him as an assistant. His leadership is sorely missed

[Hebert19]

We need him.  I think he comes back.  

[Kwai San]

7 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

Is he even in “football shape” right now?  Can’t just jump out of the golf cart and onto the football field 🤷🏾‍♂️

 

I'm thinking he is in better shape than most of us think.  60 minutes of high level football?  Nah not yet - but plug and play?  Sure.  Like others have said.  Zo is a very late season addition.  Agree with poster who said bring him in as an assistant.  Great energy guy for sure.

 

Go BILLS!

[NoSaint]

Lots of comments about need and leadership... but that rams offense does that to a lot of teams and similar happened with him occasionally. Feels premature to jump to needing leadership and a guy off the street saving the defense.

 

let them play through it a bit.

[spartacus]

that would be great

but only if he can heal up all of the injuries adversely impacting the defense

there are at least 4 key guys playing hurt

[Brennan Huff]

6 minutes ago, Gugny said:

 

Derek Anderson did and that worked out well.

This team has done such a 180 that I completely forgot that he was even on the team at one point...

[FireChans]

12 minutes ago, NoSaint said:

Lots of comments about need and leadership... but that rams offense does that to a lot of teams and similar happened with him occasionally. Feels premature to jump to needing leadership and a guy off the street saving the defense.

 

let them play through it a bit.

It’s important for the growth of our younger guys to fill that void.

[YoloinOhio]

7 hours ago, BuffaloBills1998 said:

I’d like to see him come back, also wish Kyle would come back but I think he’s done.

They both looked like they should retire in their last seasons and that’s what they did. I don’t think the Bills should bring back Zo. Love both guys but time to move on. 

Edited September 29, 2020 by YoloinOhio

[Steve O]

7 hours ago, BornAgainBillsFan said:

I love Lorenzo. He's a Bill for life. But you're either all-in or you're not. Enjoy your retirement, Lo!

My thoughts exactly. He always gave great interviews, has a million dollar smile, and should just get on with the next phase of his life. Preferably as an announcer. 

[MarlinTheMagician]

I respectfully disagree.  I think if Zo came back he would be the definition of all-in.  It is in his DNA.  The way he acted his entire career.  What kept him in the league so long despite the fact no one wanted him at the outset.  I think he senses this could be special, and that he respects McDermott enough to say "only if you think I can help, I will be there."

[Livinginthepast]

1 hour ago, Gugny said:

 

Derek Anderson did and that worked out well.

uhhh just hearing that name gives me some awful flashbacks. 

[Not at the table Karlos]

8 hours ago, Chandler#81 said:

No need to convince. He’s already said he’s ready if the phone rings.

He posts a lot about his body not taking a beating on the couch and could have swore he said only playoffs

[Da webster guy]

What about Star?  Can guys who have opted out come back?

Not sure where the problem is on the front 7 run defense, but if we keep letting RB's run through us not only will we start losing games, its hard on the smaller db's to be tackling these beasts with a full head of steam.

[NoHuddleKelly12]

3 hours ago, Gugny said:

 

Derek Anderson did and that worked out well.

I always felt bad for him--I think he wound up in the witness protection program?

 

 

[KD in CA]

4 hours ago, Chandler#81 said:

Snake Stabler did. Drinking a cocktail!

 

Of course....he did that he entire career!

[Sig1Hunter]

Judging by his recent IG post, I don’t think it’s likely he comes back any time soon. 
 

 

[Big Turk]

8 minutes ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said:

I always felt bad for him--I think he wound up in the witness protection program?

 

 

 

Really?  I don't...dude is married to a hot wife with a smoking body and has made almost $31 million in his career for mostly sitting on the bench...

 

Edited September 29, 2020 by matter2003

[RiotAct]

4 hours ago, NoSaint said:

Lots of comments about need and leadership... but that rams offense does that to a lot of teams and similar happened with him occasionally. Feels premature to jump to needing leadership and a guy off the street saving the defense.

 

let them play through it a bit.

while on the sideline, he can remind our players to “walk with that swagger”, a la Ray Lewis.

[Gugny]

38 minutes ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said:

I always felt bad for him--I think he wound up in the witness protection program?

 

 

 

 

THIS IS WHY I BOYCOTTED THE NFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WEATHER DOT COM]

12 hours ago, Chandler#81 said:

No need to convince. He’s already said he’s ready if the phone rings.

 

Then why retire?

[Ed_Formerly_of_Roch]

12 hours ago, BuffaloBills1998 said:

Lorenzo said before that he would come out of retirement only if Buffalo needed him badly, I think it’s safe to say we need him and it would be nice to see him back out on the field as he would help and be a leader in the locker room along with Allen and many others. Thoughts??

 

For what purpose?  Even last year, whenever it was a passing down he'd come off for an extra DB.  Klein played one snap Sunday as they went with five DB's all game.  You could argue that they did that because of Klein's weakness or because the Rams passing game dictated, IMO it was the Rams play that caused the Bills to go with five DB's.  I don't recall last year when Milano was hurt, Alexander filling in for him.  Unless you suggest he play nose tackle I don't see that we'd gain much.

[Cheektowaga Chad]

12 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

Is he even in “football shape” right now?  Can’t just jump out of the golf cart and onto the football field 🤷🏾‍♂️

If there is an NFL player that could its him

 

I mean he played offensive line and defensive tackle before switching to linebacker in the NFL

[LabattBlue]

5 hours ago, Brennan Huff said:

His leadership is sorely missed

I often wonder about comments like this.  Unless you are on the sidelines, in the locker room, at team meetings, and at practice, how would you know? 

[Brennan Huff]

37 minutes ago, LabattBlue said:

I often wonder about comments like this.  Unless you are on the sidelines, in the locker room, at team meetings, and at practice, how would you know? 

It’s been well documented that he was a team leader on and off the field

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mpnnow.com/sports/20191227/bills-lb-lorenzo-alexander-ultimate-leader%3ftemplate=ampart

 

just one of many articles I found

Edited September 29, 2020 by Brennan Huff

[LabattBlue]

4 minutes ago, Brennan Huff said:

It’s been well documented that he was a team leader on and off the field

My point is, how do you know that players have not stepped in in his absence?

[3rdand12]

13 hours ago, BornAgainBillsFan said:

I love Lorenzo. He's a Bill for life. But you're either all-in or you're not. Enjoy your retirement, Lo!

agreed about getting on the field as a player? I hope it is never needed. But as a Coaching asset ?
:)

5 hours ago, MarlinTheMagician said:

I respectfully disagree.  I think if Zo came back he would be the definition of all-in.  It is in his DNA.  The way he acted his entire career.  What kept him in the league so long despite the fact no one wanted him at the outset.  I think he senses this could be special, and that he respects McDermott enough to say "only if you think I can help, I will be there."

This is also true.
No question if McBeanes called him ? He would be all in and then some ! and me too !
just hope Bills are not in  need of his help. Who wears # 57 now? Maybe we see what he can do yet ?

[Warcodered]

2 hours ago, wAcKy ZeBrA said:

 

Then why retire?

He's basically said he's done but if the team needs him and they're about to go on a playoff run he'd do it.

[Giuseppe Tognarelli]

I think we need his leadership. I do.

 

I don't think this is far-fetched, because I noticed something very interesting on his segment on One Bills Live on Friday. He was constantly saying "we" and "us" when referring to the defense, much more so than usual and almost as if he is a part of it. I would not be surprised if there is some kind of an arrangement.