JohnNord Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 Like many here and many in the media, I thought we would see big things from Isaiah McKenzie. After signing a multi-year contract with Buffalo, it seemed like he was going to be the heir apparent to Cole Beasley. Even when the Bills signed Jamison Crowder, McKenzie routinely hyped as one of the most impressive WR’s in training camp. I believe he was called “uncoverable” several times by beat reporters. But last season was not the step forward we thought he would take. While he still put up decent numbers there were times when he seemed invisible in the offense - a far cry from when Cole Beasley’s role. I’m wondering why… did he struggle with getting open and reading defenses in the way that Beasley did? Did Allen not trust him? Was Dorsey unable to utilize his skills and find advantageous matchups for him, the way that Daboll did the season before? Or did McKenzie simply prove that he is not a starting caliber WR…and is instead more of a gadget/role player? I know there were issues with drops this season too which didn’t help. I know on Ty Dunne’s podcast he said he was getting open but wasn’t getting the ball. Is this true? I can’t say that I completely buy that. If anyone has theories why or has watched his film, let me know. Quote
Your Brown Eye Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 He was about as focused as a toddler at a circus 5 3 14 1 1 Quote
BuffaloBillyG Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 McKenzie is a fine player. He does have the skillset to play in the NFL. He however IMO is better suited as a role player. He can be a fun player to watch on an up and coming team...which he was here for years. And I believe he will be for Indy. I just don't believe he has the talent to be a full time NFL WR on a contending team. I do wish him luck and will be rooting he does well. 5 1 Quote
Zag20 Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 He kind of plays like a chicken with its head cut off. Like every time he touches the ball is his first career touch. 3 Quote
NickelCity Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 Man he was just awful last year. Truly bad situational performance. 2 Quote
Dave_Bills Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 Dropped so many balls. Just not a natural receiver 1 Quote
JohnNord Posted June 1, 2023 Author Posted June 1, 2023 10 minutes ago, NickelCity said: Man he was just awful last year. Truly bad situational performance. He made some big mistakes…I wouldn’t call him awful. They just needed more from him at slot WR and he didn’t deliver. Not sure why 2 minutes ago, Dave_Bills said: Dropped so many balls. Just not a natural receiver I think Josh lost some trust in him which could account for him not getting more targets Quote
Saxum Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 26 minutes ago, DJB said: Because he couldn’t catch the ball lol Proof he can catch. 1 Quote
LABILLBACKER Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 29 minutes ago, DJB said: Because he couldn’t catch the ball lol That week 1 drop/int. against the Rams kinda set the tone for Isaiah. He just never settled into the slot role. He was just a gadget guy who would have a rare outlier big game. No consistency. 1 3 Quote
Einstein Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Limeaid said: Proof he can catch. What those clips actually showed is how valuable Brian Daboll is. I forgot how well he would scheme players open. Like night and day from last season. 1 1 Quote
Mat68 Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 The play on opening night that resulted in a pick was the end. The gotta have it plays he was never an option for Allen. 1 Quote
Nephilim17 Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 We don't really know how hard he trained and studied but I suspect he wasn't very focused and/or smart, didn't have great hands, and lacked the fearlessness great slot guys have. He had a hell of shot to do it and simply didn't. 1 1 1 Quote
Saxum Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 15 minutes ago, Einstein said: What those clips actually showed is how valuable Brian Daboll is. I forgot how well he would scheme players open. Like night and day from last season. Daboll did not catch the balls and a lot of the balls were in very difficult places to catch. Quote
Aussie Joe Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 I think it’s interesting they have paid Harty twice as much as Dirty,,, They must be quite high on him.. 1 Quote
Warriorspikes51 Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 11 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said: I think it’s interesting they have paid Harty twice as much as Dirty,,, They must be quite high on him.. yes. IF if if Harty can stay healthy, his analytics have been elite when on the field and given opportunities. Explosive player who plays bigger than his size 1 1 Quote
LABILLBACKER Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 30 minutes ago, Einstein said: What those clips actually showed is how valuable Brian Daboll is. I forgot how well he would scheme players open. Like night and day from last season. Yup, as we experienced last season Daboll is worlds ahead of Dorsey. It just felt like no one was schemed up last year. Just a "go out and get open" gameplan. 1 Quote
hellofellowbillsfans Posted June 1, 2023 Posted June 1, 2023 Because he trips over his feet more times than he catches the ball 1 Quote
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