Isaiah McKenzie- Would you take a chance?

[Cubanmist 1]

I am wondering if dude can still play. He offers speed and opens up the passing game. Would you take a chance with him? 
 

Edited December 17, 2025 by Cubanmist 1
To clarify topic.

[FireChans]

No. We have like 4 Isaiah McKenzies.

[boyst]

He was special when we had him. We overplayed him to #3 and even #4. He was a #5 special skill WR. We have a lot of those. He was Shakir with more speed and elusiveness with less hands and worse routes. 

 

The NFL is becoming a lot of specialized WRs in lieu of having 1 dominant type. Defenses are catching up to the WR position again. 

[Cubanmist 1]

2 minutes ago, FireChans said:

No. We have like 4 Isaiah McKenzies.

If I’m Beane I am scouring the FA / retiree list for pass rush and WR help that can actually still play. 
 

One name that I am particularly wondering about is Aaron Donald and if he would want to still play. Beane needs to act as if his job counted on it. Now is the time!

[Buffalo716]

5 minutes ago, FireChans said:

No. We have like 4 Isaiah McKenzies.

 

I agree with you there that there's no need for a guy with his skill set right now

[Cubanmist 1]

As per Google, here is a list of recently retired key players in 2025. Who would you try to talk out of retirement?

 

Defensive Players

 

Brandon Graham (DE, Eagles): Retired after a long career, focusing on community service.

Michael Pierce (DT, Ravens/Vikings): Announced his retirement after nine seasons.

Keanu Neal (LB/S, Falcons/Cowboys): Retired after a career known for his physicality.

Ndamukong Suh (DT): Mentioned as potentially stepping away. 
 

Offensive Players

 

Tyron Smith (OT, Jets/Cowboys): Retired in April 2025 after a distinguished career.

Derek Carr (QB, Saints): Announced retirement in May 2025 due to a significant shoulder injury.

Mason Crosby (K, Packers): Retired after 16 seasons as the Packers' all-time leading scorer.

Mitch Morse (C, Bills): Retired after a career of leadership and intelligence.

David Bell (WR, Browns): Retired young due to an "off-field injury".

Julio Jones (WR): Mentioned as a player retiring.

Terron Armstead (OT, Dolphins): Listed among players retiring or leaving teams. 

Other Notable Players Mentioned

Justin Tucker (K, Ravens): Listed as potentially retiring.

Xavien Howard (CB): Listed in retirement discussions. 

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[thenorthremembers]

Absolutely not.  He burned his bridges here by being a loud mouth who sold out his head coach to a blogger.   

[Cubanmist 1]

Just now, thenorthremembers said:

Absolutely not.  He burned his bridges here by being a loud mouth who sold out his head coach to a blogger.   

Yep, I remember. He still has a loud mouth.

[billsbackto81]

4 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said:

 

I agree with you there that there's no need for a guy with his skill set right now

Agree.

 

What's Stevie Johnson doing nowadays? 🤔 

[NeverOutNick]

Curtis Samuel was supposed to be that guy. A guy who can’t really run routes but is a good gadget player but I agree we don’t really need that right now because our running backs basically do that. Honestly, the guy that’s probably going to open things up the most during the playoffs is Brandin Cooks. I’m glad we brought him in.

[gonzo1105]

Noooooooo

[Buffalo716]

Just now, billsbackto81 said:

Agree.

 

What's Stevie Johnson doing nowadays? 🤔 

 

Probably 45 and gray 

 

Wondering why it takes longer for a bowel movement... 

 

Starting to think this is serious

[Kelly to Allen]

Why not

[Beck Water]

54 minutes ago, Kelly to Allen said:

Why not

 

Because he had his chance to show he could be a capable NFL WR with the Bills, and he fell short (see what I did there?)

Then he got another chance with the Colts, and he muffed it (see what I did there?) ending in some weird ***** - Colts suspended him for the last 4 games for a "serious violation of team rules" in 2023
 

We already got a WR who is in the news for breaking team rules and becoming a healthy scratch, we don't need another.

[JohnnyCash]

1 hour ago, Cubanmist 1 said:

If I’m Beane I am scouring the FA / retiree list for pass rush and WR help that can actually still play. 
 

One name that I am particularly wondering about is Aaron Donald and if he would want to still play. Beane needs to act as if his job counted on it. Now is the time!

Except for one problem….still under contract with the Rams.  😉

[Beck Water]

1 hour ago, thenorthremembers said:

Absolutely not.  He burned his bridges here by being a loud mouth who sold out his head coach to a blogger.   

 

He didn't, actually, if you mean Dunne's hit piece.  He was quoted saying positive things.  But he still has baggage here, it's just different baggage.

[NewEra]

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

I think he’s washed. But there was a time where he was the only guy on the team who could consistently beat man coverage. I don’t think we have someone like him on the team right now. 

[GASabresIUFan]

Mecole should be back soon.

 

[Buffalo03]

1 hour ago, thenorthremembers said:

Absolutely not.  He burned his bridges here by being a loud mouth who sold out his head coach to a blogger.   

Is this in regard the Tyler Dunne hit piece?