DJB Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Bills WR Emmanuel Sanders said he could retire this offseason. Sanders played this season on a one-year, $6 million contract and has been on four different teams the last three seasons. The 34-year-old's play slipped in the second half of 2021, getting held under 60 yards in nine of the final ten weeks. Sanders should have free agent offers if he doesn't retire but is unlikely to be back with Buffalo. SOURCE: FOX Sports Feb 12, 2022, 9:51 AM ET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 I think his legs retired mid-season. 6 3 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorquemada Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 where will we find a guy that can drop 40% of his targets? DOOMED 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Certainly seems like time. He had a nice career. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 34 minutes ago, dorquemada said: where will we find a guy that can drop 40% of his targets? DOOMED Huh? Where'd you see that? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaMilBill Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 I’m ok with it. Nice piece to have on the team this year but at too steep a price. Plus, it would be criminal if Gabe isn’t starting next year. although I do think we need to draft a receiver pretty high in the draft 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 8 minutes ago, BarleyNY said: Certainly seems like time. He had a nice career. Thank you Manny Sands!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills404 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Doc said: Huh? Where'd you see that? He caught 58% of his targets so I'm guessing this guy thinks incompletion=drop for some reason 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, gobills404 said: He caught 58% of his targets so I'm guessing this guy thinks incompletion=drop for some reason I guess. PFR has him with 3 drops on the season. 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 57 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said: I think his legs retired mid-season. At least it wasn't at halftime. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 53 minutes ago, dorquemada said: where will we find a guy that can drop 40% of his targets? DOOMED Sanders didn't drop 40% of targets...if that's what you're implying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Yeah, if they bring him back it would have to be for much less. Best of luck to him if he does retire. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Diggs was held to 60 yards or less in 6 of the last 10 games. Does that mean he's got about a year before retiring? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Thurman#1 said: Yeah, if they bring him back it would have to be for much less. Best of luck to him if he does retire. The one way I'd see it may make sense to bring him back would be if they resign McKenzie (IMO doubtful) and let Beasley walk. Sanders could fill the slot role against zone defenses and McKenzie plays against man and maybe even improves against zone. Assuming too it's on a much lower contract, in the one to two mil range, kind of what they were paying McKenzie last year. Recall reading last spring/summer that Sanders can play the slot very well, maybe even better than outside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) He has been very upfront and saying all year that this might be his last. He had said he definitely would retire if they won the SB. I’m thinking he plays one more year if a decent payday comes from a contender. Edited February 13, 2022 by YoloinOhio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 To some extent, Sanders snaps takes away from Davis. While Gabe is growing into his position and on his rookie contract, I'd play him as much as possible 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 If he wants to play another season he needs to work hard in off season so he does not wear down during season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 I actually think he was a solid signing for us. I was really skeptical at first, but he was huge for the first part of the season. I think his knee injury really derailed him. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 16 minutes ago, Limeaid said: If he wants to play another season he needs to work hard in off season so he does not wear down during season. I’m sure he works hard, in general. His body just might not be able to recover like it once did, no matter what he does. He’s played a lot longer than most. Happens to all of them, and us, sooner or later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 29 minutes ago, purple haze said: I’m sure he works hard, in general. His body just might not be able to recover like it once did, no matter what he does. He’s played a lot longer than most. Happens to all of them, and us, sooner or later. Yes but there are things you can do during off season which will help which requiring spending money. You need to spend money to make money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 His way of letting the Bills know if he’s not on their plans, let him go. Nice guy, great career. I feel he took catches from Diggs when Josh seemed to try too hard to get him the ball at times. Definitely took catches from Gabe. If we keep Beas, need to get a good 4th WR as Gabe had better be starting next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chandler's Hands Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 8 minutes ago, davefan66 said: His way of letting the Bills know if he’s not on their plans, let him go. Do you mean letting him go, like, emotionally? Because he's not under contract with the Bills anymore. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Just now, Bob Chandler's Hands said: Do you mean letting him go, like, emotionally? Because he's not under contract with the Bills anymore. Thought it was a 2 yr contract. Not doing himself any justice either way with telling teams he may be done. If he changes his mind, teams would want to make sure he is all in on the season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 You know the old saying if you're thinking about retirement you are already retired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 A real class act, wishing him well...🙏 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Actually, according to Football Outsiders, Sanders was the 36th ranked WR (DYAR) (Total value) and the 23rd ranked WR (DVOA) (Value per play) in the NFL this year 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Go Buffalo Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 I wish the best for Sanders! It would be nice to try and make one more run with him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Time for an upgrade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Bills could offer to put him on PS and then escalate him for games. It would give him option to stay with Bills getting health care, training, etc. with him being made active twice. Bills could also use him in playoffs something he did not get a lot of before Buffalo. This would give him less wear. I think the lack of catches in latter half of season is partly why he is considering retirement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: He has been very upfront and saying all year that this might be his last. He had said he definitely would retire if they won the SB. I’m thinking he plays one more year if a decent payday comes from a contender. perhaps he comes back for a discount if not? I cant’t see a contender or anyone paying big money to him. He was sometimes great but often vanished for games. who knows though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCbillsfan Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 I'd go with Davis at WR2, draft a WR to eventually replace Beasley, and look to sign a vet WR to a 1 yr deal. I believe Sanders is retiring and I think McKenzie is going to the Giants. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Sounds like it's time. Beane seems to want to keep Beasley. If the Bills keep him and manage to re-sign McKenzie, then maybe they use Stevenson when they want speed on the outside to pair with Diggs. I'm assuming Gabe Davis is being looked at as a starter on the outside with Diggs, but while he's not slow, he's no burner. I believe it is important for Beane to be cognizant of team speed, especially at the skill positions on offense as well as defensive back, linebacker and edge rusher on defense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 3 hours ago, DCbillsfan said: I'd go with Davis at WR2, draft a WR to eventually replace Beasley, and look to sign a vet WR to a 1 yr deal. I believe Sanders is retiring and I think McKenzie is going to the Giants. Yep. Really want to keep McKenzie though. His return benching was probably McD’s doing? Wonder if Farwell had anything to do with it? Do the Bills want him back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paup 1995MVP Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 5 hours ago, purple haze said: I’m sure he works hard, in general. His body just might not be able to recover like it once did, no matter what he does. He’s played a lot longer than most. Happens to all of them, and us, sooner or later. Exactly. By the time you are in your mid 30's in the NFL at WR, your body is breaking down, and you are just not a top end player any longer. Happened to Edelman. Happened to Welker. Happened to Fitzgerald. Happened to Andre Reed. Happened to Moulds even sooner. Happens to them all. He has had a good career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Sanders failed to be the expected upgrade over what they had gotten from John Brown in 2020. Really missed that speed and quickness aspect that Sanders didn't offer..........especially in that 8 game stretch where they went 3-5 and couldn't hold blocks on the interior long enough for ol' man Manny to get into his artfully run routes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamptonBillsfan Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Sanders, if you choose to retire, thank you for making the Bills your last stop. What a great career and even better person. Every interview I watched, he absolutely glowed about Josh's greatness even though he lost many targets to other receivers. A pro's pro. Good luck Manny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 I don't think the bills ever really used him properly. He was always hailed as a great slot receiver, but didn't really play the position for the bills. I think the bills wanted him to replace John brown, but brown was always a better down field receiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 23 hours ago, dorquemada said: where will we find a guy that can drop 40% of his targets? DOOMED I don't think you understand "catch rate". Sanders didn't "drop " 40% of his targets,he didn't catch them to begin with. Can't DROP what you don't CATCH. I didn't see his drop total; was it like 1 or 2 drops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 22 hours ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said: The one way I'd see it may make sense to bring him back would be if they resign McKenzie (IMO doubtful) and let Beasley walk. Sanders could fill the slot role against zone defenses and McKenzie plays against man and maybe even improves against zone. Assuming too it's on a much lower contract, in the one to two mil range, kind of what they were paying McKenzie last year. Recall reading last spring/summer that Sanders can play the slot very well, maybe even better than outside. I wouldn't mind seeing McKenzie replace Beasley if Bills have cap issues. Diggs, Davis and McKenzie with Stevenson and Hodgins in the mix,plus a rookie, and a free agent younger than Sanders and Beasley. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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