Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 🤣🤣 "If Beane is looking for me, tell him I will be at LaTraila Barbecue, selling my meat" 🤣🤣 I hope we bring him back 15 5 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Always liked McKenzie. They Should have used him a lot more in the playoffs 17 10 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Isaiah McKenzie is a national treasure. 6 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiamioh Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I hope he’s back. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 McKenzie and Yeldon. So ridiculously underutilized. Sometimes I think Daboll's brain is still set to Peterman mode. 12 4 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Solid player and likeable guy, but I'm hoping when my son is his age, he doesn't dress like that. 3 1 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Noggin Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Solid player and likeable guy, but I'm hoping when my son is his age, he doesn't dress like that. Too...matchy matchy for you? 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Solid player and likeable guy, but I'm hoping when my son is his age, he doesn't dress like that. He'll probably dress in a way that irritates you more. Trust me on this 3 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: McKenzie and Yeldon. So ridiculously underutilized. Sometimes I think Daboll's brain is still set to Peterman mode. *shudder* I think the Peterman Love is just one of those mysteries of life. He's still on an NFL roster. LV Raiders. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, billsfanmiamioh said: I hope he’s back. Me too, I mean I doubt we can return that mannequin. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnNord Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I think the Bills want to bring him back but the problem is, unlike last year he’s going to get other offers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Richard Noggin said: Too...matchy matchy for you? That pattern could trigger seizures and it appears to be a onezie. Edited January 29, 2021 by RaoulDuke79 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 So Andre Roberts's contract is up, and I hope we don't re-sign him. I think McKenzie could very easily be re-signed for cheaper and take his place as both kick and punt returner. Obviously it was a small sample size, but we all saw what he did against Miami. He's actually a unique player that I think fits well into Daboll's system. In fact, as we finished our season out, I was wondering why we stopped with all of the constant motion with McKenzie. Was it because Davis superseded him as the #4 or was it some kinda statement about Daboll's faith in Josh that he didn't need all the misdirection and distraction? Anyway, I would be happy if McKenzie came back at a reasonable price, which I think is quite possible 20 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, JohnNord said: I think the Bills want to bring him back but the problem is, unlike last year he’s going to get other offers. Yeah.. someone will do better than $960K a year which is what he is currently being paid... To echo Beane.. He has earned the right to test the market I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaT Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 He is one of the few speed guys they have that can take it to the house on any particular play. They need more of that, not less 5 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bferra13 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I really hope he's back. Great guy and we need that speed. Lots of love to u 19. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I hope he’s back. He needs to stop dressing like a Kohl’s kid’s model right before the spring time sale. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I hope he is back. McKenzie is Buffalo. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 12 minutes ago, BubbaT said: He is one of the few speed guys they have that can take it to the house on any particular play. They need more of that, not less Yeah we have to keep him on this roster. He could easily step in as returner and WR4. Less motion plays and more fly routes for McKittrick. I doubt we retain Smoke or Roberts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 He is such a Swiss Army knife. I know that’s Lorax’s nickname, but he’s a WR, Returner, RB for gadget plays, and even last year a CB. That was impressive. He’s under utilized. Its not like he costs a ton. He’s definitely a value investment. Considering in the Titans game Roberts showed he’s not a great WR, I’m doing a 180 on him. I originally thought because we were 1st and 4th in the league fir kick and punt returns he’s worth the pick. Now, knowing McKenzies worth as a WR, and a gadget guy, he’s probably a much more versatile guy. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
947 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) He's also valuable as Scout Team QB, helped us a great deal with Ravens game prep. Not to mention our only Slot WR besides Beasley. He's a keeper. Edited January 29, 2021 by 947 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybe Someday Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Would love to have him back. That Miami game probably earned him a decent contract. I think he was more banged up in the playoffs than reported. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 While I don't think he'd be that hard to replace, I do hope we bring him back. Great depth guy at WR and id like to see him returning kicks next year instead of Roberts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FitzShowUsYourTitz Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 1 hour ago, LABILLBACKER said: McKenzie and Yeldon. So ridiculously underutilized. Sometimes I think Daboll's brain is still set to Peterman mode. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronthebaron Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 After the Miami game I legitimately thought Daboll was hiding him to utilize in later playoff games. Guess not. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I'd bring him back. Dre has been great for us on returns but he is 33 and has limited to no use as anything else. McKenzie lost the returner job previously (having done it in 2018) because of fumbles. I think if he has solved that issue he can do the job now to add to his versatility on offense. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Bring him back, he is the perfect utility knife on offense: slot receiver,wide-out when needed, motion guy, Lamar J game clone, return ability, jet sweeper, emergency DB, fashionable, etc. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihilarian Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 6 hours ago, LABILLBACKER said: McKenzie and Yeldon. So ridiculously underutilized. Sometimes I think Daboll's brain is still set to Peterman mode. It was in the playoffs... Calling plays for Peterman that his arm simply couldn't do when he was in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddo Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I think he has actually earned a place on the roster. Returning would be the key to re-signing him, as I think you can then justify giving him a decent deal, as I doubt we could afford to do huge amounts to his contract otherwise. In 4 seasons in the NFL, he's only earned a shade over $2 million. This is his (probably) best chance for any sort of payday, and I think he's earned one, albeit not a huge one. He is also still relatively young, so you could get him for another 3 or 4 years, if you structure a deal the right way. If I was him, I'd be looking to get the largest guaranteed money I could, even if it was spread over a decent length of time. The biggest problem the Bills have atm, is that there are a number of guys like McKenzie, who won't cost the earth, but unless the cap does lift above the $175 million, we might not be able to agree terms with, due to other needs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 11 minutes ago, Buddo said: I think he has actually earned a place on the roster. Returning would be the key to re-signing him, as I think you can then justify giving him a decent deal, as I doubt we could afford to do huge amounts to his contract otherwise. In 4 seasons in the NFL, he's only earned a shade over $2 million. This is his (probably) best chance for any sort of payday, and I think he's earned one, albeit not a huge one. He is also still relatively young, so you could get him for another 3 or 4 years, if you structure a deal the right way. If I was him, I'd be looking to get the largest guaranteed money I could, even if it was spread over a decent length of time. The biggest problem the Bills have atm, is that there are a number of guys like McKenzie, who won't cost the earth, but unless the cap does lift above the $175 million, we might not be able to agree terms with, due to other needs. Agreed. I think the sort of deal that makes sense for McKenzie pays him around $3-4m AAV for 4 years with about $6m guaranteed. Can the Bills do that by structuring it so that the hit for the next couple of years is more in $1-2m a year range? I think if they can find a way of doing that then he will stay. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddo Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 54 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: Agreed. I think the sort of deal that makes sense for McKenzie pays him around $3-4m AAV for 4 years with about $6m guaranteed. Can the Bills do that by structuring it so that the hit for the next couple of years is more in $1-2m a year range? I think if they can find a way of doing that then he will stay. Yep, decent sounding numbers. That I think he deserves, even if we can't do them. If the cap sneaks up to say $185 million, I think we can manage a couple of guys like McKenzie, especially if their money is more guaranteed, just not immediately. While the Bills have done a good job generally of front loading deals, the time is now, to go the other way. The difficulty is that to do so, you are going to have to give better guarantees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reks Ryan Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 7 hours ago, Richard Noggin said: Too...matchy matchy for you? Garanimals. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I would buy him a statue but they are to expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Is that a onesie? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Is that a onesie? Nah, that's his Lake Erie cruise outfit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 @BringBackFergy will be soooo upset 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I’d love to see him back. It seems the guy has so much more to offer and was not used nearly enough. Get that damned speed on the field! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Can I also confirm I wouldn't mind trying Isaiah's meat......... 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 11 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: Can I also confirm I wouldn't mind trying Isaiah's meat......... I would have thought Sherlock Holmes would have jumped in by now, with all his cutesy hearts and smitten glances. 🤔 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 9 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: "If Beane is looking for me, tell him I will be at LaTraila Barbecue, selling my meat" 🤣🤣 I hope we bring him back This makes me like the guy even more!! https://www.latrailabbq.com/about-us Even without knowing this, I totally hope we bring him back. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasNootz Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Aside from his underutilization - by biggest knock on him is that he never makes a guy miss. On a sweep he’s 100% sprint to corner/sprint to toward the marker. If someone is in the way, the play is dead. This makes me question his ability to be our primary return guy. I keep wanting him to be Roscoe Parrish, and I’m seeing TJ Graham/Marquise Goodwin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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