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LPG Hinting the Giants May Be Signing Isaiah McKenzie Today

gidiefor : Mod : 3/17/2023 10:47 am
LPG - NYG
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Could today be Isaiah McKenzie day?
Would be a great move but lots have to happen.
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i was very unimpressed with him this year  
GiantsFan84 : 3/17/2023 10:52 am : link
and i watched a lot of bills games
Is that hinting at a signing  
jvm52106 : 3/17/2023 10:54 am : link
or wondering if it will happen. #1, the Bills have to release him first and then we could see where things go. #2 the Giants would need to move quickly to sign him as he will have interest around the league- LAV, NE, DEN, HOU all could be in play there.
A lot of bodies  
Spider43 : 3/17/2023 10:54 am : link
In the WR room already, no? How about a corner or offensive lineman, Joe? Or are you waiting for the draft?
Drops  
Straw Hat : 3/17/2023 10:56 am : link
And fumbles are what stick out to me. But he does make an electric play from time to time. Is he not under contract with the bills currently?
Not  
Toth029 : 3/17/2023 10:56 am : link
Sure what he adds that Jeff Smith or Parris Campbell can't do - right now, I mean. Insurance for Wan'Dale is one thing but with him back, they may already have six receivers and that's before the draft.

A 1-year, incentive based deal is fine but I wouldn't give any guarantees.

Slayton
Hodgins
Robinson
Campbell
Shepard
Smith
Sills/Collin Johnson

I fully expect them to draft at least one wide receiver, but I'd prefer two.

Does LPG actually know anything? Does he have sources?  
81_Great_Dane : 3/17/2023 10:57 am : link
Or is just a guy with a laptop?
Part of this The Buffalo News story explains why today is significant  
Y28 : 3/17/2023 10:58 am : link
It's decision time for the Buffalo Bills in regards to wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie's status.

McKenzie is due a $250,000 roster bonus Friday as he heads into the final year of his contract. If paid out, it increases the likelihood McKenzie will stick on the roster at least through training camp – it wouldn't make much sense to pay out that much money only to release him without a fair shot at making the team.

After the Bills reached a contract agreement Wednesday with receiver Deonte Harty, however, McKenzie's role with the Bills going forward is in question. Harty, a 5-foot-6, 170-pounder, has a similar skill set to the 5-8, 173-pound McKenzie. The Bills could save $2.217 million in cap space and take just a $300,000 dead money cap hit if they released McKenzie before his roster bonus is paid.
RE: Does LPG actually know anything? Does he have sources?  
No1MDGiantsFan : 3/17/2023 10:58 am : link
In comment 16068308 81_Great_Dane said:
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Or is just a guy with a laptop?


Yes he called the Slayton signing
RE: Does LPG actually know anything? Does he have sources?  
bLiTz 2k : 3/17/2023 10:58 am : link
In comment 16068308 81_Great_Dane said:
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Or is just a guy with a laptop?


He has relationships with players for sure.
How many  
McNally's_Nuts : 3/17/2023 11:01 am : link
slot receivers are the Giants going to sign?

Is this kid any good?
RE: How many  
Toth029 : 3/17/2023 11:03 am : link
In comment 16068317 McNally's_Nuts said:
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slot receivers are the Giants going to sign?

Is this kid any good?


He's going to be 28 in April and is pretty decent. But to me he isn't an impressive STer and is redundant with Wan'Dale healthy (as insurance fine, but they do have Shepard, Smith and Campbell too).
This one would surprise me  
allstarjim : 3/17/2023 11:04 am : link
given the number of guys already signed. But for peanuts, why not?

This is a group that has a lot of injury question marks. So perhaps it's not so bad if it happens.
No thanks.  
crooza172 : 3/17/2023 11:05 am : link
Redundant signing. Doesn’t make sense. Hard pass.
Nothing  
Straw Hat : 3/17/2023 11:05 am : link
Wrong with creating competition.
RE: Drops  
VTChuck : 3/17/2023 11:06 am : link
In comment 16068305 Straw Hat said:
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And fumbles are what stick out to me. But he does make an electric play from time to time. Is he not under contract with the bills currently?


According to Spotrac he is due a roster bonus today. $250K
I can see bringing him for minimum  
larryflower37 : 3/17/2023 11:09 am : link
Campbody, He has had a very unproductive career, he is nothing to get excited about if he blocks us from bringing a young WR with potential it makes no sense.
No thank you.
RE: Does LPG actually know anything? Does he have sources?  
mittenedman : 3/17/2023 11:11 am : link
In comment 16068308 81_Great_Dane said:
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Or is just a guy with a laptop?


Is this a real question? Say what you will about the guy personally, but there's no question he knows a ton of people in the organization. He's at literally every team event possible. I don't know how the guy does it.
I think I'd rather hear what the LPGA has to say  
widmerseyebrow : 3/17/2023 11:13 am : link
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mckenzie makes sense and would be a nice ST add  
Eric on Li : 3/17/2023 11:16 am : link
plus competition for campbell. would make some sense to do after getting the FA's with incentives signed as opposed to before.
like him or not - he was totally clued in with the  
gidiefor : Mod : 3/17/2023 11:17 am : link
Jones contract
RE: Does LPG actually know anything? Does he have sources?  
Tuckrule : 3/17/2023 11:17 am : link
In comment 16068308 81_Great_Dane said:
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Or is just a guy with a laptop?


And a lot of license plates
just what we need  
islander1 : 3/17/2023 11:17 am : link
more manlet receivers.
Eh, not a fan  
ZogZerg : 3/17/2023 11:17 am : link
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those  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 3/17/2023 11:18 am : link
wondering about the slot receiver thing, keep in mind that Schoen is on record as saying any receiver they really want has to be able to play all of the positions.

They want to create match-up problems and keep defenses guessing.
Agree that we could have bundled some of the money  
GiantBlue : 3/17/2023 11:20 am : link
spent the WR's to bring in a stud CB like Byron Murphy (instead he signed with the Vikings), Slay, Bradbury or a LB.

The draft is deep in WR's.

We have a run and shoot offense of smaller, quicker receivers all running in different directions it seems.
RE: those  
Eric on Li : 3/17/2023 11:23 am : link
In comment 16068347 Eric from BBI said:
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wondering about the slot receiver thing, keep in mind that Schoen is on record as saying any receiver they really want has to be able to play all of the positions.

They want to create match-up problems and keep defenses guessing.


last year both slayton and hodgins played in the slot a good amount despite being thought of as outside receivers. slayton was 30% on the year which was his highest as a pro and hodgins was more like 15% but had some games where he was there up to 40% of the time.

they definitely want players with the flexibility to play anywhere on any given play to make it harder for defenses to match up effectively.
RE: Agree that we could have bundled some of the money  
Spider43 : 3/17/2023 11:24 am : link
In comment 16068351 GiantBlue said:
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spent the WR's to bring in a stud CB like Byron Murphy (instead he signed with the Vikings), Slay, Bradbury or a LB.

The draft is deep in WR's.

We have a run and shoot offense of smaller, quicker receivers all running in different directions it seems.


Yeah, it seems like they're throwing feces up there to see what sticks... both Joe and 'Blue Horseshoe'... But it's still early. Lots of offseason yet to go.
He could take Richie James'  
WestCoastGFan : 3/17/2023 11:26 am : link
position as the punt returner
RE: RE: Agree that we could have bundled some of the money  
OBJ_AllDay : 3/17/2023 11:26 am : link
In comment 16068360 Spider43 said:
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In comment 16068351 GiantBlue said:


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spent the WR's to bring in a stud CB like Byron Murphy (instead he signed with the Vikings), Slay, Bradbury or a LB.

The draft is deep in WR's.

We have a run and shoot offense of smaller, quicker receivers all running in different directions it seems.



Yeah, it seems like they're throwing feces up there to see what sticks... both Joe and 'Blue Horseshoe'... But it's still early. Lots of offseason yet to go.


Disagree to an extent. Both those corners are getting older. Giants like what they have in Flott and have the draft to get another young corner.
RE: those  
BleedBlue : 3/17/2023 11:27 am : link
In comment 16068347 Eric from BBI said:
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wondering about the slot receiver thing, keep in mind that Schoen is on record as saying any receiver they really want has to be able to play all of the positions.

They want to create match-up problems and keep defenses guessing.


JSN or addison in round 1 prob fit that bill.
The offseason is in full force  
BigBlueShock : 3/17/2023 11:28 am : link
3 days into the new league year and BBI hates every move made, any moves rumored to be made and any moves that haven’t been made.


Good times!
RE: those  
GiantGrit : 3/17/2023 11:29 am : link
In comment 16068347 Eric from BBI said:
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wondering about the slot receiver thing, keep in mind that Schoen is on record as saying any receiver they really want has to be able to play all of the positions.

They want to create match-up problems and keep defenses guessing.


Schoen has mentioned a few times that they care more about versatility inside & outside along with separation compared to height.
RE: those  
gidiefor : Mod : 3/17/2023 11:32 am : link
In comment 16068347 Eric from BBI said:
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wondering about the slot receiver thing, keep in mind that Schoen is on record as saying any receiver they really want has to be able to play all of the positions.

They want to create match-up problems and keep defenses guessing.


It seems like they are really emphasizing speed with now with Campbell, Waller and Slayton - and McKenzie would add another dimension to that
RE: The offseason is in full force  
Big Blue '56 : 3/17/2023 11:32 am : link
In comment 16068375 BigBlueShock said:
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3 days into the new league year and BBI hates every move made, any moves rumored to be made and any moves that haven’t been made.


Good times!


😂😂
Since  
Y28 : 3/17/2023 11:33 am : link
those on this post are speculating about a receiver from Buffalo, let me give you some real information about another Buffalo receiver and the Giants:

Today the Giants coaches are at the University of Buffalo to check out WR Justin Marshall. He is expected to weigh in about 210 pounds and be 6'2" and we hear more about his other skills and tests.

Marshall was previously at Louisville, but transferred for his final college year at Univ of Buffalo.

Likely a Day Three pick.

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RE: like him or not - he was totally clued in with the  
The Dude : 3/17/2023 11:36 am : link
In comment 16068341 gidiefor said:
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Jones contract


This is true
I wanted Braxton Berriors on account of his Special Teams prowess.  
Optimus-NY : 3/17/2023 11:50 am : link
He can return punts and kicks and play the slot. Valuable player in that regard. The Dolphins signed him. Good deal for them. We need another veteran receiver and one in the Top 2 rounds of the draft in about 6 weeks (can't believe it's that close!). The WR situation likely won't be fixed until next off-season.
My guess Wan'dale and Shepard start the season on the PUP.  
Blue21 : 3/17/2023 11:54 am : link
And injuries happen in camp. Guaranteed by the start of the season at least one other WR won't be healthy. And Collins is just coming back let's see what he has or is he another potential PUP?
RE: The offseason is in full force  
Klaatu : 3/17/2023 11:55 am : link
In comment 16068375 BigBlueShock said:
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3 days into the new league year and BBI hates every move made, any moves rumored to be made and any moves that haven’t been made.

Good times!


Oh, puh-leeze. That's simply not true. Besides the fact that "BBI" isn't one single entity, most of the moves that have been made thus far have been well-received by the majority of posters.

Have there been a few naysayers? Absolutely. There always are, just as there are those who will instantly applaud anything and everything. Have there been differences of opinion. Yup, but differences of opinion aren't "hate," except to the infantile. Discussion is why we're here, and discussion will breed differences of opinion. This would be a pretty boring place if everyone marched in lockstep.
For those expecting DJ to throw for 30 TDs  
Carl in CT : 3/17/2023 11:56 am : link
Not with those receivers unless Waller and SB have 20 together.
Bills just released him  
JoeyBigBlue : 3/17/2023 12:01 pm : link
According to Schefter just now.
Bills Release McKenzie  
HMunster : 3/17/2023 12:01 pm : link
Per Schefter.
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RE: Bills just released him  
HMunster : 3/17/2023 12:02 pm : link
In comment 16068428 JoeyBigBlue said:
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According to Schefter just now.

Jinx
This acquisition would mean that Wan’dale’s rehab is not going well  
Ivan15 : 3/17/2023 12:03 pm : link
I don’t think I want to see this happen.
What am I missing with McKenzie?  
widmerseyebrow : 3/17/2023 12:05 pm : link
6 drops to Slayton's 7, same catch % despite being a dink and dunk slot receiver. 6 years in the league and has never gone over 423 yards.
Wandale  
Sammo85 : 3/17/2023 12:07 pm : link
is very unlikely to make it back in a consistent capacity until late in the season, and the likelihood the group of WRs stays fully healthy is highly unlikely.

McKenzie if signed would assuredly mean Richie James isn't coming back at all as suspected even with Campbell addition.

I'm not sure I see the fit, and there could be a few teams that would offer McKenzie bit more of an immediate shot than just a chance to be "separating from the bunch" we have.
RE: This acquisition would mean that Wan’dale’s rehab is not going well  
speedywheels : 3/17/2023 12:08 pm : link
In comment 16068433 Ivan15 said:
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I don’t think I want to see this happen.


He tore his ACL around Thanksgiving - even if his rehab is going well, he wouldn't be ready for game action until September/October. I don't think signing McKenzie would mean anything wrt Wan'dale's recovery.
RE: This acquisition would mean that Wan’dale’s rehab is not going well  
TheBlueprintNC : 3/17/2023 12:08 pm : link
In comment 16068433 Ivan15 said:
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I don’t think I want to see this happen.


Disagree IMO they want to continue to add speed and have multiple options on the field, also deeper in health per position too.
RE: RE: This acquisition would mean that Wan’dale’s rehab is not going well  
The Dude : 3/17/2023 12:09 pm : link
In comment 16068439 speedywheels said:
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In comment 16068433 Ivan15 said:


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I don’t think I want to see this happen.



He tore his ACL around Thanksgiving - even if his rehab is going well, he wouldn't be ready for game action until September/October. I don't think signing McKenzie would mean anything wrt Wan'dale's recovery.


Not only that and i dont think Wandale is jumping back in at 70% of snaps. No matter if its october, november december, etc
If Wan'Dale is not expected back early  
Sy'56 : 3/17/2023 12:13 pm : link
This move makes sense.
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