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[littletank]

Does anyone know if Mcgee is going to be returning kicks still?

He's the top DB in my league which counts 1 point for every 10 return yards.

 

[chadjohnsonfan]

Does anyone know if Mcgee is going to be returning kicks still?

He's the top DB in my league which counts 1 point for every 10 return yards.

I don't think we've heard anything definitive on that yet from the Bills.They mentioned that he is certainly going to get his shot, but they drafted the best returner in college last year in Leodis McKelvin.

Heres an article on the Buffalo situation (It's from early July, though)

Will Leodis McKelvin be a regular returner? He had an NCAA record eight returns for touchdowns in his college career (7 punts, 1 kickoff). When he was finished at Troy he had more return yards than any player in NCAA annals. An NFL rookie with that kind of resume would be considered a shoe-in to return kicks or punts. But in the NFL the Bills are the exception. With Terrence McGee and Roscoe Parrish giving NFL coverage units fits each and every Sunday, Buffalo arguably has the best kick-punt return combination in the league. McGee is a Pro Bowl returner who is one of just 10 players in league history with five career kickoff returns for touchdowns including last year's 103-yard run to pay dirt against the Cowboys. Parrish meanwhile flirted with an incomprehensible 20-yard punt return average for more than half the season and led the league at season's end (yes even better than Devin Hester) with a punt return average of 16.3.

So while McKelvin has proven himself an accomplished return man at the collegiate level, McGee and Parrish have done it at football's highest level and that carries weight with Bills special teams coordinator Bobby April. "Well, over the last three to four years we had exceptional production from our return game and we've got pretty much the same guys back," April said. "There have been some other guys that have contributed in the returns, but with Roscoe and Terrence, that's a lot of production. That's a lot of big plays that they've brought." At the same time April respects McKelvin's desire to make an early impact. "He's got such big play ability," said April. "He's really explosive and really talented. When you get taken 11th in the draft you have a lot of ability. He really wants to be good in our area and that's important."

McKelvin expects to make a difference for his team recognizing the importance of being a number one pick. And that inner confidence is evident when asked what made him such a successful return man at Troy. "All the fans stand up because they know something is about to happen," McKelvin told Buffalobills.com. "If they blink their eye I could almost be in the end zone. I just bring some excitement to the game. It's a three phase game and I'm a defensive player at heart, but when it comes fourth down and they're getting ready to punt to me and the other 10 guys block for me we're going to do a great job."

Outside the walls of One Bills Drive there's a line of thinking that perhaps McGee and Parrish would benefit from taking a break on a few returns here and there to reduce the wear and tear on their bodies over the course of a 16-game season, knowing McGee logs a lot of snaps on defense and Parrish is expected to have an expanded role offensively. But McGee thinks otherwise. "I'm like anybody back there," said McGee. "I'm sure (McKelvin) would say he'd like to get all of them. I'm going to say I want to get all of them. It might get to a point where I need a blow, hopefully that won't happen. We're all competitors out there so we all want the ball in our hands especially being cornerbacks. But I want to return and hopefully I get the chance to keep doing it."

One thing that is certain is it will definitely be an entertaining competition. "I think they're tremendous and they'll have to compete," said April of his returner contingent. "This kid wants to do it. He'll make Terrence better, or he'll beat him out or he'll make Roscoe better or he'll beat him out. I mean Terrence and Roscoe are our guys, but this guy comes in here hungry. He wants to play." Ultimately, April says it's the head coach's decision, but he plans to trim the reps for McGee and Parrish in camp and the preseason because he knows what both are capable of. "Just being selective with those two guys gives Leodis an open door to get quite a bit," said April. "But there's also a couple other guys we want to get some looks at. It's going to be interesting. It's going to be fun to see all of those compete and produce because I think they all can. It's a good group."

McKelvin just hopes those reps are enough to convince April and head coach **** Jauron that he deserves to at least share some of the return load. "It'll be very competitive," he said. "I'm a competitive person. I'm going to come in and be very hungry and whoever is the best person back there is going to be back there."

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[dundeeslugger]

bump for needed info.

I kept Mcgee last year as my 10th round pick.

He was he top DB by a fair amount due to his returns plus quality defensive play. Our IDP scoring is 1.5 tackle, .75 assist, 4 sack, 6 int, 3 forced fumble, 2 fumble recovery, 1 pass defended, 6 td, 1 per 10 yards return, reception, rush.

I can keep him again this year but as my 7th round pick. Is it worth losing my 7th for a DB. According to Rotoworld it sounds like he should be the main return guy.

"Bills.com writer Chris Brown believes that first-round pick Leodis McKelvin will only be "sprinkled in" on returns as a rookie.

McKelvin, a prolific college returner, may only be used to give PR Roscoe Parrish and KR Terrence McGee breathers. Brown suggests that the Bills could use a "double return" look on punts to exploit mismatches in certain instances."

My other keepers are AD for my 1 round, Frank Gore as my 4 round, Brandon Jacobs as my 22 round and LB D. Ryans as my 23 round.

We start 2 QB, 3RB, 4WR, 1TE, 1K, 4DB, 4LB/DL

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

there's simply no way to know right now.

McGee and Parrish are proven as two of the best in the league, but McKelvin was the best in his draft class. I think we'll see a platoon situation of sorts. McGee is the #1 CB so they probably won't have him handle all the returns if they have another option who is just as good available. Once McKelvin wins a starting job, maybe they'll lighten his load as a returner to avoid overloading him. I think we'll continue to see a lot of McKelvin in the preseason and if he keeps doing what he's been doing, it's going to be tough to keep him off the field.

 

[Gary Davenport]

there's simply no way to know right now.McGee and Parrish are proven as two of the best in the league, but McKelvin was the best in his draft class. I think we'll see a platoon situation of sorts. McGee is the #1 CB so they probably won't have him handle all the returns if they have another option who is just as good available. Once McKelvin wins a starting job, maybe they'll lighten his load as a returner to avoid overloading him. I think we'll continue to see a lot of McKelvin in the preseason and if he keeps doing what he's been doing, it's going to be tough to keep him off the field.

Even if McKelvin does get the nod to start the season I think he'll be on one of the shortest leashes ever. Yes you want to protect starters somewhat (although I think that gets blown way outta proportion), but you don't just sit the (arguably) best KR in the NFL unless you're sure Leodis can do the job at least as well as McGee. Field position ain't the sorta thing Buffalo can afford to get cute with.

 

[kerpow]

there's simply no way to know right now.McGee and Parrish are proven as two of the best in the league, but McKelvin was the best in his draft class. I think we'll see a platoon situation of sorts. McGee is the #1 CB so they probably won't have him handle all the returns if they have another option who is just as good available. Once McKelvin wins a starting job, maybe they'll lighten his load as a returner to avoid overloading him. I think we'll continue to see a lot of McKelvin in the preseason and if he keeps doing what he's been doing, it's going to be tough to keep him off the field.

Even if McKelvin does get the nod to start the season I think he'll be on one of the shortest leashes ever. Yes you want to protect starters somewhat (although I think that gets blown way outta proportion), but you don't just sit the (arguably) best KR in the NFL unless you're sure Leodis can do the job at least as well as McGee. Field position ain't the sorta thing Buffalo can afford to get cute with.

KRBC

 

[Jayrod]

there's simply no way to know right now.McGee and Parrish are proven as two of the best in the league, but McKelvin was the best in his draft class. I think we'll see a platoon situation of sorts. McGee is the #1 CB so they probably won't have him handle all the returns if they have another option who is just as good available. Once McKelvin wins a starting job, maybe they'll lighten his load as a returner to avoid overloading him. I think we'll continue to see a lot of McKelvin in the preseason and if he keeps doing what he's been doing, it's going to be tough to keep him off the field.

Even if McKelvin does get the nod to start the season I think he'll be on one of the shortest leashes ever. Yes you want to protect starters somewhat (although I think that gets blown way outta proportion), but you don't just sit the (arguably) best KR in the NFL unless you're sure Leodis can do the job at least as well as McGee. Field position ain't the sorta thing Buffalo can afford to get cute with.

KRBC

That's how I saw it playing out from what I'd read so far this year. Even if McKelvin gets just 20% (1 out of 5) Kick returns, that is a big dent into McGee's value. If he gets more, it may kill it.

 

[Biabreakable]

there's simply no way to know right now.McGee and Parrish are proven as two of the best in the league, but McKelvin was the best in his draft class. I think we'll see a platoon situation of sorts. McGee is the #1 CB so they probably won't have him handle all the returns if they have another option who is just as good available. Once McKelvin wins a starting job, maybe they'll lighten his load as a returner to avoid overloading him. I think we'll continue to see a lot of McKelvin in the preseason and if he keeps doing what he's been doing, it's going to be tough to keep him off the field.

Even if McKelvin does get the nod to start the season I think he'll be on one of the shortest leashes ever. Yes you want to protect starters somewhat (although I think that gets blown way outta proportion), but you don't just sit the (arguably) best KR in the NFL unless you're sure Leodis can do the job at least as well as McGee. Field position ain't the sorta thing Buffalo can afford to get cute with.

KRBC

That's how I saw it playing out from what I'd read so far this year. Even if McKelvin gets just 20% (1 out of 5) Kick returns, that is a big dent into McGee's value. If he gets more, it may kill it.

I disagree. Teams normaly have 2 guys back to field kick returns anyways so I don't really see this hurting his opportunity at all.

 

[Jayrod]

there's simply no way to know right now.McGee and Parrish are proven as two of the best in the league, but McKelvin was the best in his draft class. I think we'll see a platoon situation of sorts. McGee is the #1 CB so they probably won't have him handle all the returns if they have another option who is just as good available. Once McKelvin wins a starting job, maybe they'll lighten his load as a returner to avoid overloading him. I think we'll continue to see a lot of McKelvin in the preseason and if he keeps doing what he's been doing, it's going to be tough to keep him off the field.

Even if McKelvin does get the nod to start the season I think he'll be on one of the shortest leashes ever. Yes you want to protect starters somewhat (although I think that gets blown way outta proportion), but you don't just sit the (arguably) best KR in the NFL unless you're sure Leodis can do the job at least as well as McGee. Field position ain't the sorta thing Buffalo can afford to get cute with.

KRBC

That's how I saw it playing out from what I'd read so far this year. Even if McKelvin gets just 20% (1 out of 5) Kick returns, that is a big dent into McGee's value. If he gets more, it may kill it.

I disagree. Teams normaly have 2 guys back to field kick returns anyways so I don't really see this hurting his opportunity at all.

This isn't high school. Teams have a kick returner and a blocker line up back there. The returner is the guy that is supposed to catch the ball unless it is just a really low kick. That other guy is simply there to block and isn't supposed to ever catch the ball except in the case of an emergency.McGee had 45 returns last year out of 70 for the team. Apparently 14 of those were handled by the up men indicating a squib or onside kick. So McGee took 80% of the deep kicks. No one else had more than six (Roscoe Parrish). If McKelvin were to come in and get a dozen or more of those, that is over 25% of McGee's scoring opportunities in the return game. If they make a concerted effort to place someone else back there it can only limit his opportunites. Less opportunties usually leads to fewer points.If they use McKelvin back there on a regular basis, it WILL have a detrimental effect on McGee's total numbers. I highly doubt McGee reaches 1,000 return yards again this season.