‘To review, a team is eligible to earn up to four compensatory draft picks if it loses more or better qualifying free agents than what it gains in an offseason. Although the NFL has never publicly released the formula for determining how compensatory picks are distributed, it’s believed that a player’s average salary, playing time and any postseason awards received factor into the equation. Of those, average salary is believed to carry the most weight.’
Archives for March 2020
Bills continue to add to wide receiver corps by re-signing Isaiah McKenzie
‘Last year, McKenzie started eight of 15 games, catching 27 passes for 254 yards and running eight times for 49 yards. In reality, it felt like he had more rushes than that because several of his “receptions” were essentially handoffs in the backfield as he came across the formation on jet sweeps and caught little push passes from Josh Allen.’
5 thoughts and a grade on Buffalo Bills re-signing WR Isaiah McKenzie
‘McKenzie can also contribute on special teams. He saw 22 snaps on special teams one season ago (five percent).’
Jim Kelly compares Stefon Diggs’ addition to Buffalo Bills’ Super Bowl squad adding James Lofton
‘“If you remember back, I think it was 1990 when James Lofton became a part of the Buffalo Bills and I think that’s when our offense really thrived because we needed that deep threat. Andre was more of our inside guy. We needed that deep threat on the outside to go with Don Beebe on the other side, so I thought that was a great addition. And now all of a sudden we get Diggs in there and I think that’s gonna help Brown, help other guys that are on our team to be able to do things a little more how we would like to not so much have to worry about one side or the other. Now you gotta worry about both sides of our offense.”’
Bills Agree To Re-Sign Receiver McKenzie To 1-Year Contract
‘The Bills have taken advantage of McKenzie’s speed and shiftiness by using him as a receiver, running back and on special teams. Nicknamed the “Human Joystick,” he had 27 catches for 254 yards receiving and a touchdown, and added 49 yards rushing on eight carries in 15 games last season.’
Bills agree to terms with wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie
‘McKenzie was scheduled to become a restricted free agent last week, but to retain his rights in that scenario, the Bills would have had to pay him at least $2.133 million, the lowest tender possible. That would have also allowed them the right to match any offers from another club or receieve a fifth round pick in return. By not tendering him a qualifying offer, McKenzie became an unrestricted free agent, able to sign with any club with no compensation for the Bills. It also allowed the team to re-sign him at a lower, negotiated price. Terms of the new deal were not disclosed.’
Bills bring back WR Isaiah McKenzie
‘McKenzie gives the Bills a speedy and versatile player who can still be a complimentary piece to a reloaded offense. On special teams, McKenzie will also have an opportunity to contribute.’
Bills re-sign Mckenzie
‘Mckenzie, a restricted free agent was not tendered an offer by the Bills, but McKenzie’s agents announced the deal today.’
McKenzie returns to Bills
‘He will turn 25 years old in early April, but McKenzie is not a lock to make the team. With Stefon Diggs in the fold, it’s likely one of McKenzie, Robert Foster, Duke Williams and Andre Roberts will have to go.’
Isaiah McKenzie agrees to terms with Bills
‘McKenzie, who turns 25 next month, has spent the past two seasons with the Bills. In 2019, the speed receiver saw his role on offense expand as he was used primarily on jet sweeps and other plays to the wide areas to take advantage of his elite speed.’
What we learned about the Bills offense in the first week of free agency
‘Below we take a deeper look at where the roster currently stands on the offensive side of the ball. Where is it better? Where could it still use an addition or two? And what could happen between now and training camp.’
Report: Bills moved quickly to swing trade for Stefon Diggs
‘”After a few calls back and forth, the Vikings mentioned Percy Harvin as a model for the trade. In 2013, Minnesota got first-, third- and seventh-round picks from Seattle for Harvin,” Breer wrote. “That was a little rich for the Bills’ blood, but they could get in the ballpark. In the 9 p.m. hour, the Vikings asked teams involved for their best offers.”‘
Bills restructure fullback Patrick DiMarco’s contract
‘In essence, DiMarco agreed to a $700,000 pay cut, but has the ability to earn $250,000 of that back if he plays in all 16 games.’
Why Peter King is wrong about the Buffalo Bills overpaying for Stefon Diggs
‘First and foremost, it’s not fair to compare Buffalo’s trade package to the one the Arizona Cardinals sent to the Houston Texans for DeAndre Hopkins. Bill O’Brien’s incompetence as the Texans’ GM should not be held against Brandon Beane or any other GM in the league.’
What Bills still need after Stefon Diggs trade, going defense-heavy in Week 1 of free agency
‘So what else do the Bills need to do in free agency to finish building their roster? Here are four position groups that should still be in play.’