Dan Darragh Posted November 27, 2022 Posted November 27, 2022 I swear, the Bills actually have a guy named Khalil Shakir, a much touted rookie who has pulled a disappearing act. Shakir has only had 2 targets in the last 4 games, and zero targets in the last two games when the Bills were only carrying 4 WRs. What happened? Can't get open? Dissed the coaches? Tried to hit on Josh's GF? 2 2 4 2 Quote
Scott7975 Posted November 27, 2022 Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) I dunno but he has played 25% of the snaps on the season and 44% of the snaps against Detroit. Got his second biggest opportunity of the season against Detroit and did nothing with it. Dude is invisible. Edited November 27, 2022 by Scott7975 1 Quote
atlbillsfan1975 Posted November 27, 2022 Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) This coaching staff keeps rookies on a very short leash. I think Shakir and McKenzie’s snap count is getting closer to a 60/40. Maybe that leads to Shakir having a “breakout” game soon. Edited November 27, 2022 by atlbillsfan1975 1 1 1 Quote
CoudyBills Posted November 27, 2022 Posted November 27, 2022 Starting to fear the much touted part was PR puff. Give the guy his chance already. Quote
EmotionallyUnstable Posted November 27, 2022 Posted November 27, 2022 One undeniable contributing factor IMO is that he has been poor as a blocker, limiting his snap count and thus, receiving opportunities 4 Quote
DCbillsfan Posted November 27, 2022 Posted November 27, 2022 15 minutes ago, Scott7975 said: I dunno but he has played 25% of the snaps on the season and 44% of the snaps against Detroit. Got his second biggest opportunity of the season against Detroit and did nothing with it. Dude is invisible. No targets at all. Hard to blame him unless he never got open which I highly doubt. 1 Quote
Mr. WEO Posted November 27, 2022 Posted November 27, 2022 14 minutes ago, Dan Darragh said: I swear, the Bills actually have a guy named Khalil Shakir, a much touted rookie who has pulled a disappearing act. Shakir has only had 2 targets in the last 4 games, and zero targets in the last two games when the Bills were only carrying 4 WRs. What happened? Can't get open? Dissed the coaches? Tried to hit on Josh's GF? They won the last 2 games without him. 1 Quote
EasternOHBillsFan Posted November 27, 2022 Posted November 27, 2022 Man first Dorsey, THEN McDermott, and now players like Shakir???!?!? Did you SEE the stat line for McKenzie? 6 REC/96 YDS/1 TD and led the team in yards. Between the receivers, 17 receptions and Stefon led with 8. Shakir is a victim of the success of the others... you can't stop throwing to dudes just to get Shakir the ball if they are producing. This thread is a joke... 1 1 3 1 Quote
GunnerBill Posted November 27, 2022 Posted November 27, 2022 He is struggling to separate at the moment. He is never gonna a big separator against man coverage and he just hasn't quite developed that sense yet of how to manipulate the soft spots in zone to get open. Patience. 2 3 1 Quote
Irv Posted November 27, 2022 Posted November 27, 2022 Simple solution. Cut him and sign Da’Rick. 4 1 Quote
SCBills Posted November 27, 2022 Posted November 27, 2022 19 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: He is struggling to separate at the moment. He is never gonna a big separator against man coverage and he just hasn't quite developed that sense yet of how to manipulate the soft spots in zone to get open. Patience. He was described by draft people as Deebo-lite. Can play outside, if needed, but is more of a slot/gadget. It’s part of the reason he dropped. Teams saw his ability, but you don’t draft chess piece WR’s early in a loaded draft with outside WR’s and top tier slot options. He’s a guy that a creative OC would love. Whether it’s practice time, first year struggles or Dorsey’s philosophy, he’s not really showing to be very creative at the moment. I think he’s the future slot WR for this team, and could be a really good one as soon as next year .. but this year, we can’t even figure out how to use Cook, Hines and Knox, let alone Shakir on an offense big on experience & trust. 1 Quote
GunnerBill Posted November 27, 2022 Posted November 27, 2022 1 minute ago, SCBills said: He was described by draft people as Deebo-lite. Can play outside, if needed, but is more of a slot/gadget. I liked him in the draft. I had a late 3 on him. But he was firmly in my slot category. I think he can take snaps outside but not sure u can rely on him to "play outside" with any consistency. I think he is just not quite where he needs to be right now. But the Bills need to be patient with him. 2 1 Quote
clayboy54 Posted November 27, 2022 Posted November 27, 2022 52 minutes ago, Dan Darragh said: I swear, the Bills actually have a guy named Khalil Shakir, a much touted rookie who has pulled a disappearing act. Shakir has only had 2 targets in the last 4 games, and zero targets in the last two games when the Bills were only carrying 4 WRs. What happened? Can't get open? Dissed the coaches? Tried to hit on Josh's GF? Maybe he just can’t play at this level yet. Like Cook. With some guys it just takes a little time. Some guys never get it. Who knows? 1 Quote
Dan Darragh Posted November 27, 2022 Author Posted November 27, 2022 40 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: They won the last 2 games without him. And the Bills made the playoffs in 2017 without Josh. Your point? 2 Quote
Behindenemylines Posted November 27, 2022 Posted November 27, 2022 5 minutes ago, SCBills said: He was described by draft people as Deebo-lite. Can play outside, if needed, but is more of a slot/gadget. It’s part of the reason he dropped. Teams saw his ability, but you don’t draft chess piece WR’s early in a loaded draft with outside WR’s and top tier slot options. He’s a guy that a creative OC would love. Whether it’s practice time, first year struggles or Dorsey’s philosophy, he’s not really showing to be very creative at the moment. I think he’s the future slot WR for this team, and could be a really good one as soon as next year .. but this year, we can’t even figure out how to use Cook, Hines and Knox, let alone Shakir on an offense big on experience & trust. Can Dorsey be that OC? Jury still out, but the first few games I thought he would be. Did McD reign him in? Is it holding things back until Shakir develops more? just hate to see potential possibly wasted based on weak play calls if that’s the reason. I hope Dorsey grows as well 2 Quote
SCBills Posted November 27, 2022 Posted November 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, clayboy54 said: Maybe he just can’t play at this level yet. Like Cook. With some guys it just takes a little time. Some guys never get it. Who knows? Cook looks dangerous running the ball. Ironically enough, he looks shaky af in the passing game. Quote
Dan Darragh Posted November 27, 2022 Author Posted November 27, 2022 8 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: I think he can take snaps outside but not sure u can rely on him to "play outside" with any consistency. I think he is just not quite where he needs to be right now. The last two games were indoors. 1 5 Quote
DCofNC Posted November 27, 2022 Posted November 27, 2022 He was a 5th round pick, expecting much of him is foolish at best. The fact he made the active roster is a solid accomplishment. 2 2 2 Quote
US Egg Posted November 27, 2022 Posted November 27, 2022 Milk carton missing references? Shakir is not missing. He’s simply a learning rookie WR. 1 1 Quote
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