THEDuganWolcott Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 As dangerous as he is on punt returns, why don't the Bills put him back to return kick-offs with McKelvin, just makes sense to me, but I dont know anything........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murra Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 As dangerous as he is on punt returns, why don't the Bills put him back to return kick-offs with McKelvin, just makes sense to me, but I dont know anything........... I'm a member of the "Put anyone back there except McKelvin club", so I will side with you on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Gun10 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I dont see why Fast Freddy doesent get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizell Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 i don't like roscoe parrish returning kickoffs.. to me it seems like he's not very good at it. he just seems to run and get taken down by the first guy that taps him. now punts, on the other hand, he can use his quickness to juke a person or two before taking off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 i don't like roscoe parrish returning kickoffs.. to me it seems like he's not very good at it. he just seems to run and get taken down by the first guy that taps him. now punts, on the other hand, he can use his quickness to juke a person or two before taking off. I agree. Roscoe's quick moves are best used in punt returns, not picking out possible holes 20 yards downfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Man I still remember the days when we had London Fletcher back there during the Mularkey Era. I know he was there to block for the return man, but I remember when he grabbed a couple kicks and returned them for little to no yardage. I think McKelvin will get a KO return this year......I do miss McGee however. And im not sure how Roscoe would fair on KO returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I agree. Roscoe's quick moves are best used in punt returns, not picking out possible holes 20 yards downfield. And with the coverage team getting a 50-yard running head start. If they hit him at full speed, they break him in two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Most of McKelvin's college special team TD's came on punt returns also. I'm happy with what the Bills have gotten from him so far on kickoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Lori that's a good point. Id only expect to see it in desperate situations...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 And with the coverage team getting a 50-yard running head start. If they hit him at full speed, they break him in two. I'm going back a long time...do you remember KC's "Super Gnat", Nolan Smith? I have a dim memory of him hitting some behemoth's outstretched arm at full speed with his neck and spinning up, around, down, and going splat. Off-topic... Cincy Enquirer Mon-Sat OTC issue price rises by 25 cents per copy. Sun. ed. remains at $1.50. http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...WS01/810300406/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I'm a member of the "Put anyone back there except McKelvin club", so I will side with you on this one. Among eligible kick returners (at least 1 kick returned per game), McKelvin ranks 14th out of 34 in yards per return. Considering he's a rookie who's still learning to follow his blocks correctly and deal with NFL-level opponents, I'd say that isn't bad. Why not keep him back there? Am I missing something? http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/statistics?s...2&year=2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oak tree 12 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 i don't like roscoe parrish returning kickoffs.. to me it seems like he's not very good at it. he just seems to run and get taken down by the first guy that taps him. now punts, on the other hand, he can use his quickness to juke a person or two before taking off. are you freaking serious? man what a ridiculous comment on roscoe. i'll guarantee you one thing he would be 10 times better than mckelvin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Dave Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 are you freaking serious? man what a ridiculous comment on roscoe. i'll guarantee you one thing he would be 10 times better than mckelvin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Then maybe you should have used 10 exclamation points instead of 15. Read what Lori wrote. That's all you need to know about this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 are you freaking serious? man what a ridiculous comment on roscoe. i'll guarantee you one thing he would be 10 times better than mckelvin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! \ Calm down Pal. Rosco is great on punt returns but is taken down way too easily once he is made contact with. In the open field he is impossible to tackle. If he tried to bust through a hole in the middle of the field he would get destroyed. In kickoffs you have lanes and are actually able to follow the ball down field. On punts where you go is dictated by the reaction to the receiving team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 are you freaking serious? man what a ridiculous comment on roscoe. i'll guarantee you one thing he would be 10 times better than mckelvin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously, why all the hate on McKelvin? I posted the link in my comment above, but he's been an above average (slightly) kick returner this year. I'm not gushing over the man, but it seems some people think he's been playing piss poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Most of McKelvin's college special team TD's came on punt returns also. I'm happy with what the Bills have gotten from him so far on kickoffs. Hmmmmm..Im not impressed so far---seems like he runs right into the pack.....- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasBB Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Most of McKelvin's college special team TD's came on punt returns also. I'm happy with what the Bills have gotten from him so far on kickoffs. McKelvin looked GREAT in preseason on kickoff returns. The only reason I can think of as to why he's not doing so well now is MAYBE he is being "over-coached". Maybe they should just put him back there and say "Go -- run wild". Maybe he's getting overwhelmed with waiting for the blockers to get aligned or something -- I don't know -- he's just looking hesitant. The guy has raw talent and the coaches just need to let him run with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murra Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Considering he's a rookie who's still learning to follow his blocks correctly and deal with NFL-level opponents, I'd say that isn't bad. Why not keep him back there? Am I missing something? Are you joking? It's kick returning. It's not quarterback. You got it or you don't. I don't know what you're waiting for, but being a rookie doesn't mean anything when it comes to kick returning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. K Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 McKelvin runs one back for a TD this week against the Jets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 McKelvin runs one back for a TD this week against the Jets... I had a good feeling last week. I tend to be early on these things, though. My instincts are THAT good. I'm with you, Doc. This is the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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