Keon Coleman: Last season was “ass”. It’s a make or break season for me

[DapperCam]

Would love nothing more than for Coleman to show up and crush it.

 

I will say the back shoulder fade stuff should probably get torn out of the playbook. It’s a low percentage play that doesn’t even work consistently for great receivers. Coleman needs to win on quick slants, curls, comeback routes, screens, etc.

 

He doesn’t have the speed to stretch the field. Might as well use him to his strengths.

[Toyo321]

Keon is at the point where he knows that if he has anything less than a stellar year his ass is out the door no matter what happens.  He could also have his playing time cut short again like last year before this years schedule has been fully played.  Hell he might even get benched the rest of this season if he can't step up the plate and do his job to his absolute best.  As much as I hated the drafting of this guy I did give him the benefit of the doubt as a rookie, but his performance on the field has been really leaning to him being a major bust.  He has talent but he does not have elite WR1 talent or speed,  at all.  He will never be in this elite class of WR#1's in the NFL.  He is only going to be a WR#2 or 3 at best for what ever he can still make for himself and his remaining NFL career.  

 

He also has an attitude problem,  on and off the field.  He has a lot of growing up to do still,  in which he still has not come to fruition yet.

 

He is also a victim of his own circumstances.  Until he starts to mold himself into what it takes to be a starting  NFL WR and what that position requires of him as a player and athlete, he is now on notice and not in a good way either.   He has to elevate himself to achieve success as one of this teams starting WR's.  He also has to earn Josh's trust again.  He has to walk the walk.    All he has been able to do is just BS everyone with talk and go through the motions and make excuses for himself so far.  He is getting exposed on the field and by the NFL media for his substandard play after two seasons.  This kid has to shut up and put on his big boy pants and start playing ball like a starting WR should.

 

I don't want to here anymore excuses about Keon anymore.  There are no more excuses for him to use and he knows it.

Edited May 22 by Toyo321

[PoundingDog]

21 hours ago, Ray Stonada said:

Also don't love that he mentions his touchdown in the loss to the Broncos as a positive. Something kinda self-absorbed about that. 

I thought that was a great play at the time. One on one, if the CB pressed him, it could go fade into the endzone using his size. In this case the CB stayed off. Coleman showed short area quickness Josh talked about often. Josh put it on him fast and Coleman took care of the rest, showing elusiveness and strength to get it into the endzone. This is where I think Coleman has value, a lot of value I might add. Not long speed. 

 

Bottom line I don't see it as self-absorbing. With his size and he can do that (quickness), a lot of teams will come knocking on his door if he is cut. Of course immaturity can ruin any talent, but he's only in NFL for 2 years so far. 

 

 

[Buffalo716]

Wouldn't even surprise me if he actually had a solid year 

 

Cuz he's going to want more than a veteran minimum in 2 years from any team in the league... If he wants a second contract anywhere he better play decent

[Mikie2times]

22 hours ago, That's No Moon said:

He's a basketball player that wants to be a basketball player but is playing football because football will pay him to play it. It's his second choice and his lack of commitment to it reveals it. The easiest thing to do is show up on time. For it to be a multiple time issue tells you what you needs to know. "He looks pissed off." At who? Us? The coaches for attempting to hold him accountable? It certainly didn't sound like himself for playing himself halfway off a team by year 3. I hope I'm wrong and he tears it up, but I doubt it.

I'm not sure it's as simple as effort, but that's a question no player can afford to ask at this level. 

[DeepPass]

On 5/19/2026 at 6:15 PM, 13 Seconds to Mars said:

Thought he’s correct in a sense, it’s really dumb of him to say that. If struggling young players want to know how to act then look no further than his own QB. Allen has dealt with more unjust criticism and hate that I’ve ever seen. From his very first start until now. Coleman should take notes, but I doubt it. 

you used the worn DUMB in your post.  Doesn't that say it all for this player?

[NoSaint]

38 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said:

Wouldn't even surprise me if he actually had a solid year 

 

Cuz he's going to want more than a veteran minimum in 2 years from any team in the league... If he wants a second contract anywhere he better play decent

im totally ready for Palmer to get liked 800 or so yards and Keon like 650

 

Neither look impressive but “somebody has to be at the other end of the throw” and 1-2 flashy plays

 

and we spend most of the next 9 months arguing who should get reps and like 20% try to sell us that combined they are a top tier WR2

[13 Seconds to Mars]

1 hour ago, DeepPass said:

you used the worn DUMB in your post.  Doesn't that say it all for this player?

Plenty of HOF players that are dumb as a box of rocks. I could care less about his stupid Macy’s jacket or whatever things he said at a press conference. Go out and do it or next man up. His high draft status is only going to get him so far. Players need to learn to just play sometimes if what they say might possibly be misconstrued. Sammy Watkins and Lynch were pretty much ran out of Western NY for the same thing. Edit: among other things lol

Edited May 21 by 13 Seconds to Mars

[In Summary]

He'll want to make himself available for special teams.

[Starr Almighty]

On 5/19/2026 at 8:37 PM, T.E. said:

This guy has a narrow skillset that, if utilized correctly, could be a big positive. Particularly in the red redzone. Stop trying to turn him into Andre Johnson and let him become a poor man's Plaxico Burress.

He should be used like Michael Thomas short slant routes all day. He won't be on the same level but he will be productive 

[BillsFooteball]

Just need to see it on the field in games to believe this year will be different. I fell for all the hype last offseason. I believed he matured and he was the training camp stud making all the catches and dominating. He wasn’t featured at all during hard knocks so I thought it was all business and we would have a solidified #2 WR. Season comes and week 1 it’s looking true then the rest of season happens. Terrible on the field and consistently being late to meetings and practice plus poor performance leads to inactive and bottom of depth chart. 

[Kincaid Kool-Aid]

22 hours ago, thenorthremembers said:

 

I am not lowering any expectations for him.   He's a high second round pick and if he doesn't have a breakout season he needs to go.   That said, plenty of wideouts who went on to be great players struggled in their first two seasons.   Davante Adams, Demaryius Thomas, and Jordy Nelson all had slow starts to their career and turned it around.    When you look at Keon you have to factor in that he gives you nothing beyond being a wideout.   He gives you nothing on special teams, and cant show up for meetings on time.   Anything less than becoming a very good second option as a wideout is a complete failure for him.   If he cant nail down the second wideout spot he needs to be inactive on game day and moved at the deadline. 

I get that, however it’s not like Keon picked himself as the first pick of the second round when he should probably have gone in the 3rd or 4th. Yes, he has pressure to be better and to be more professional in the sense that all professionals do, but not necessarily because he was a high pick. At least part of what you’re referring to frankly is pressure on Beane and the front office who picked him so high despite the huge gamble it was to do so.

[Dillenger4]

14 hours ago, PoundingDog said:

I thought that was a great play at the time. One on one, if the CB pressed him, it could go fade into the endzone using his size. In this case the CB stayed off. Coleman showed short area quickness Josh talked about often. Josh put it on him fast and Coleman took care of the rest, showing elusiveness and strength to get it into the endzone. This is where I think Coleman has value, a lot of value I might add. Not long speed. 

 

Bottom line I don't see it as self-absorbing. With his size and he can do that (quickness), a lot of teams will come knocking on his door if he is cut. Of course immaturity can ruin any talent, but he's only in NFL for 2 years so far. 

 

 

Good post! I like Keon and I am happy McD is gone because McD was part of the problem. Keon was in the doghouse. He made plays and was never able to be consistent. Yes, he made some drops for sure. But I think we will get a Keon that can contribute behind DJ, Shakir and Kincaid.

[BuffaloBillyG]

3 minutes ago, Dillenger4 said:

Good post! I like Keon and I am happy McD is gone because McD was part of the problem. Keon was in the doghouse. He made plays and was never able to be consistent. Yes, he made some drops for sure. But I think we will get a Keon that can contribute behind DJ, Shakir and Kincaid.

I agree with this. And this is not a swipe at McDermott, but not every management style works for every employee. Just seeing the kind of kid Keon is and looking at how McDermott is more old school is really an oil and water mixture. I think Keon needs to have confidence in himself first and foremost. A guy like McDermott who is more old school isn't going to typically connect with that. 

 

Joe Brady is younger, more of a modern thinker. I think he sees that with a guy like Keon you have to build him up. Get him to buy in. I think we see a LOT more out of Coleman this year.

[Puckman5]

14 hours ago, PoundingDog said:

I thought that was a great play at the time. One on one, if the CB pressed him, it could go fade into the endzone using his size. In this case the CB stayed off. Coleman showed short area quickness Josh talked about often. Josh put it on him fast and Coleman took care of the rest, showing elusiveness and strength to get it into the endzone. This is where I think Coleman has value, a lot of value I might add. Not long speed. 

 

Bottom line I don't see it as self-absorbing. With his size and he can do that (quickness), a lot of teams will come knocking on his door if he is cut. Of course immaturity can ruin any talent, but he's only in NFL for 2 years so far. 

 

 

 I do t get what people expected from him.  He was having a solid rookie season before the injury.   He was a high second round pick that was young and had upside, not a polished, NFL ready high first rounder.  He needs to keep his head in straight and put in the work to reach his potential, but that can be said about many young players.  He was selfish in his approach to last year, but I don't see a "bust" at this point.  Like you, I think he'd have suitors assuming he keeps the selfish part in check.  

[extrahammer]

I feel like our WR room is the best since Diggs was here. 

 

DJ Moore

Joshua Palmer

Khalil Shakir

Skyler Bell

Tyrell Shavers

Mecole Hardman Jr. 

Trent Sherfield

Keon Coleman

 

[Puckman5]

2 hours ago, extrahammer said:

I feel like our WR room is the best since Diggs was here. 

 

DJ Moore

Joshua Palmer

Khalil Shakir

Skyler Bell

Tyrell Shavers

Mecole Hardman Jr. 

Trent Sherfield

Keon Coleman

 

 

Palmer is feeling a bit like Samuel 2.0, but I think the group has improved.  I hope Shavers bounces back from the ACL. He had a few strong games and seemed to be taking advantage of his limited opportunities.  

[Avisan]

6 hours ago, Dillenger4 said:

Good post! I like Keon and I am happy McD is gone because McD was part of the problem. Keon was in the doghouse. He made plays and was never able to be consistent. Yes, he made some drops for sure. But I think we will get a Keon that can contribute behind DJ, Shakir and Kincaid.

I distinctly recall very similar arguments being made about how McDermott was obviously hurting the team by keeping Elam in the doghouse.

[Thrivefourfive]

Can Coleman “bulk up” and flip spots with Kincaid? 

[Thrivefourfive]

8 hours ago, Kincaid Kool-Aid said:

I get that, however it’s not like Keon picked himself as the first pick of the second round when he should probably have gone in the 3rd or 4th. Yes, he has pressure to be better and to be more professional in the sense that all professionals do, but not necessarily because he was a high pick. At least part of what you’re referring to frankly is pressure on Beane and the front office who picked him so high despite the huge gamble it was to do so.

Can just as easily say he’d be in a worse spot if he was drafted later on. I’d lean towards worse off field management and behavior, and that could mean he’s given less of a leash from the organization. Just putting that out there as a devil’s advocate point, even though all the hype that he was drafted to replace Diggs was such poor taste by the Bills. Spending one second with Keon pre draft should have had maturity red flags raised to the roof.