twist_to_open Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 (edited) https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/07/18/lorenzo-alexander-open-to-returning-to-bills/ Says if Bills are in contention mid season and in need of a LB he'd be open to come back. Would you be on board with this. I think it would be great to have him back for a run Edited July 18, 2020 by twist_to_open 8 1
GreggTX Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 Last season was 1 of Lo's top 2 years in Buffalo. How much longer can he continue?
YoloinOhio Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 He actually mentioned this a few months ago. I think there is a thread somewhere about it. He said if they Bills got hit with injuries at LB and were in the playoffs he would come back. Apparently he didn’t originally plan to work out as much in retirement but with the lockdown etc he’s kept his same routine. 12 minutes ago, GreggTX said: Last season was 1 of Lo's top 2 years in Buffalo. How much longer can he continue? Fresh legs and a guy who knows the defense and is a fantastic leader in a playoff run would be a great thing imo 13
Coach Tuesday Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 Basically just gives them an extra IR spot at linebacker/Teams. 1
ghostwriter Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 He looked a little slow last year but would still be above average in run support. LoZo in coverage though is not a good thing.
SoCal Deek Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 If the Bills are up big in the last two minutes of this year’s Super Bowl I’ll come out of semi-retirement to fill a practice squad position! I never played professional football but I’ve watched a ton of it over the decades! 4 1 1
fansince88 Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: If the Bills are up big in the last two minutes of this year’s Super Bowl I’ll come out of semi-retirement to fill a practice squad position! I never played professional football but I’ve watched a ton of it over the decades! NOW I'm excited! 1
YoloinOhio Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 46 minutes ago, Victory Formation said: He looked a little slow last year but would still be above average in run support. LoZo in coverage though is not a good thing. Agreed, but if it’s between them signing some street FA due to injury for the playoffs or Lorax, i think i know who I’m taking. 5
IgotBILLStopay Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, twist_to_open said: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/07/18/lorenzo-alexander-open-to-returning-to-bills/ Says if Bills are in contention mid season and in need of a LB he'd be open to come back. Would you be on board with this. I think it would be great to have him back for a run always open to the idea as it is an extra option and theory says options are valuable. but he was a tad slow last year and the young ones are ready to take the next step. so play it by ear - if we hv injuries or our lbs are not performing well and need a steady guiding hand, bring him back by all means. Edited July 18, 2020 by IgotBILLStopay
Freddie's Dead Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 Sign him right ***** now.......and then hang up. 1 1
Mr. WEO Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 (edited) I heard that interview live and he sounded anything but serious about coming back under any circumstances. He was asked several times about it and, after listing all the reasons he wouldn't come out of retirement, he finally conceded to the guy that, yeah, I guess it's possible. I'm still working out... zero point zero.... Edited July 18, 2020 by Mr. WEO
CSBill Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 He has been a great ambassador for the Bills organization and city of Buffalo. And he has been a slightly above average LB--although his versatility is an asset. I say, time to move on.
Don Otreply Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Coach Tuesday said: Basically just gives them an extra IR spot at linebacker/Teams. This, and if circumstances arose that they could use him they would be nuts not to, it’s like having an extra roster spot.
Johnnycage46 Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 3 hours ago, twist_to_open said: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/07/18/lorenzo-alexander-open-to-returning-to-bills/ Says if Bills are in contention mid season and in need of a LB he'd be open to come back. Would you be on board with this. I think it would be great to have him back for a run I would love this. He has amazing leadership and if he can still ball, why the heck not!
H2o Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 Absolutely, I would take Lorax back for a stretch run if we were in need. No learning curve, fresh legs, situational pass rusher, LB flexibility, and ST prowess. 1
Saxum Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 3 hours ago, SoCal Deek said: If the Bills are up big in the last two minutes of this year’s Super Bowl I’ll come out of semi-retirement to fill a practice squad position! I never played professional football but I’ve watched a ton of it over the decades! I am sure you have watched a lot of losing games. Maybe you apply to team we are playing and curse them? I think if this is an option he needs to find some way legally part of team whether as part of training staff, consultant, etc. There are some rules about teams stashing players on staff so Bills should make sure they check rules and double check exact situation with NFL.
twist_to_open Posted July 18, 2020 Author Posted July 18, 2020 4 hours ago, Coach Tuesday said: Basically just gives them an extra IR spot at linebacker/Teams. That's what I was thinking, don't think he's interested in signing on with another team, and if he's staying in game shape he could plug right in if we're hurting for a LB because of injury or Covid. If there really was a season......
Mr. WEO Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 23 minutes ago, twist_to_open said: That's what I was thinking, don't think he's interested in signing on with another team, and if he's staying in game shape he could plug right in if we're hurting for a LB because of injury or Covid. If there really was a season...... Game shape? In a normal offseason, a lot of these guys struggle in the offseason to stay in ready-for-camp shape, let alone "game shape". Why on earth would a retired player (who listed the physical struggles of getting ready for the season as one reason why he RETIRED) keep in game shape? No sense to that.
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 (edited) Do we have Kyle on retainer as well? As a pass catcher I’d love the security blanket for Allen in a playoff stretch. Edited July 18, 2020 by NoHuddleKelly12 1
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