JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 http://news.yahoo.com/s/sn/20081101/sp_sn/...oneedtostepitup Bills CB Leodis McKelvin: Corner was a problem for the Bills last year, and with Terrence McGee and Ashton Youboty nicked up, it continues to be. Of course, that's why the Bills drafted McKelvin, and they need him to start playing like the guy they considered to be the best corner coming out of college last year. McKelvin's cover skills are undeniable. It's time he starts making headway toward earning the trust of his coaches. Can't disagree
marauderswr80 Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 McKelvin is a Rookie right? Just checkin, cause people act like he's been in the league 4 years now...... While I do agree his play has to get better from week to week, but we also have to sit back and understand that there is a learning curve to his job. When we drafted McKelvin I didnt expect BIG things from him, I expected rookie mistakes, I expected him to get picked on when he's on the field. This will only make him stronger as time goes on. James Hardy on the other hand, look at his college game film and his NFL film you have 2 different players. You have a guy who cant run routes you have a guy who cant get seperation and you have a guy with zero speed.....That's who im calling out.
Astrobot Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 McKelvin is a Rookie right? Just checkin, cause people act like he's been in the league 4 years now...... While I do agree his play has to get better from week to week, but we also have to sit back and understand that there is a learning curve to his job. When we drafted McKelvin I didnt expect BIG things from him, I expected rookie mistakes, I expected him to get picked on when he's on the field. This will only make him stronger as time goes on. James Hardy on the other hand, look at his college game film and his NFL film you have 2 different players. You have a guy who cant run routes you have a guy who cant get seperation and you have a guy with zero speed.....That's who im calling out. Agree with you. It's Hardy's time to shine. I'd give McKelvin more learning curve time than Hardy. Maybe it's Youboty's time to step up.
KD in CA Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 http://news.yahoo.com/s/sn/20081101/sp_sn/...oneedtostepitup Can't disagree Oh, I disagree. He's got a list full of 10 years pros and then throws in one rookie? What an asswipe.
Nanker Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 McKelvin is a Rookie right? Just checkin, cause people act like he's been in the league 4 years now...... While I do agree his play has to get better from week to week, but we also have to sit back and understand that there is a learning curve to his job. When we drafted McKelvin I didnt expect BIG things from him, I expected rookie mistakes, I expected him to get picked on when he's on the field. This will only make him stronger as time goes on. James Hardy on the other hand, look at his college game film and his NFL film you have 2 different players. You have a guy who cant run routes you have a guy who cant get seperation and you have a guy with zero speed.....That's who im calling out. True that - all of that. But Hardy's also a rookie and got by in college with his natural talent (height and hands). He was not a disciplined route runner in college and he must become one to succeed in the NFL. Small wonder he wasn't taken in the 1st. Despite the anguished wails of many TBDers - look at most of the other WRs taken in the 2nd (none in the first IIRC) there are similar problems with many. Washington got a double dose of shite.
Max Fischer Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 Oh, I disagree. He's got a list full of 10 years pros and then throws in one rookie? What an asswipe. Agreed.
d_wag Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 McKelvin is a Rookie right? Just checkin, cause people act like he's been in the league 4 years now...... While I do agree his play has to get better from week to week, but we also have to sit back and understand that there is a learning curve to his job. When we drafted McKelvin I didnt expect BIG things from him, I expected rookie mistakes, I expected him to get picked on when he's on the field. This will only make him stronger as time goes on. James Hardy on the other hand, look at his college game film and his NFL film you have 2 different players. You have a guy who cant run routes you have a guy who cant get seperation and you have a guy with zero speed.....That's who im calling out. i fully expect inconsistency and for him to get beat on occasion, but i also expect to see flashes of his potential and the occasional big play.......he's yet to do anything of substance rookie brandon flowers picked farve twice last week, taking one of those to the house - let's see if mckelvin can make a big play........i don't even care if it's on defense or in the return game, but let's see something!
NewEra Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 Oh, I disagree. He's got a list full of 10 years pros and then throws in one rookie? What an asswipe. you obviously know a lot about football, considering that hightower, jenkins AND harvey are ALL rookies. 40% of the list is rookie.
d_wag Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 Oh, I disagree. He's got a list full of 10 years pros and then throws in one rookie? What an asswipe. there are 3 other rookies on the list, and they are all well deserved
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 True that - all of that. But Hardy's also a rookie and got by in college with his natural talent (height and hands). He was not a disciplined route runner in college and he must become one to succeed in the NFL. Small wonder he wasn't taken in the 1st. Despite the anguished wails of many TBDers - look at most of the other WRs taken in the 2nd (none in the first IIRC) there are similar problems with many. Washington got a double dose of shite. That is very true, simply not a very good WR class this year, but I guess that makes up for an incredible rookie RB class. The only WR that is truly making a mark is Donnie Avery in St. Louis.
d_wag Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 That is very true, simply not a very good WR class this year, but I guess that makes up for an incredible rookie RB class. The only WR that is truly making a mark is Donnie Avery in St. Louis. eddie royal and deshaun jackson would strongly disagree with that statement
marauderswr80 Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 Thats why I said he has to get better week to week.... But in all seriousness, I think CB is harder to learn then WR is. Hardy really needs to step up his game.
thebug Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 Hey Leodis, you are supposed to try and avoid the guys on the other team during returns. That would be a good start. GO BILLS!
marauderswr80 Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 Yeah his return skills are driving me crazy......Hopefully it will come and COME SOON!
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 eddie royal and deshaun jackson would strongly disagree with that statement Wow, you're right. Haha scratch what I said. Shame on me.
phillyrich Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 Hey there folks, Quite frankly, this entire draft class has been slower to respond than any draft class in recent memory.
Bmwolf21 Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 The only area I want to see faster improvement from McKelvin is his KR. His coverage and reads will come along the more he plays. With Hardy I'm going to reserve judgment until later in the year or the start of next season. Most of the time it takes rookie WR's longer to get their feet under them and make an impact. Would I like to see more from him? Absolutely, but I'm sure as hell not going to call him out after 7 games in his rookie campaign.
Max997 Posted November 2, 2008 Posted November 2, 2008 McKelvin's cover skills are undeniable havnt seen anything close to that yet
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