Leodis McKelvin (1 Viewer)

[Chachi]

In my league it has a huge bearing on his value, anyone know if he's going be a returner. If he does he has top 5 potential in my league, if he doesn't then a much different story. Anyone know, I think Terence McGee was the returner last year.

 

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http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFL/A.../wwhi052108.htm

There was little contention entering April’s draft that whatever team landed Troy’s Leodis McKelvin would not only be gaining the services of one of the top cover corners in the rookie class, but also a player who would add some sizzle returning kickoffs and punts. Although more accomplished as a punt returner, McKelvin was effective at both, scoring seven touchdowns on returns throughout his collegiate career. But the way we hear it, his special-teams ability will be shelved in Buffalo, at least early on. With an already brilliant special-teams unit — arguably the best in the NFL — and a shoddy secondary, coach **** Jauron wants McKelvin to learn the ropes of the defense first and foremost. McKelvin isn’t a particularly astute student of the game, and the feeling among the coaches is that throwing both the defensive and special-teams playbooks at him at once will stunt his development. Even if the team felt McKelvin could handle dual responsibilities, there’s no guarantee he’d improve the special-teams play, considering KR Terrence McGee and PR Roscoe Parrish are two of the best in the business.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I don't think he'll take over primary duties this year but I'm sure he'll spell McGee and Parrish at times. It will probably come down to competition. If he can outplay those guys, then he'll get more touches. Those guys are very very good returners though so I don't see him just coming in and blowing them away.