Buffalo Bills: 4 Running backs to target in free agency

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Mark Ingram #21 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at New Era Field on December 8, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Baltimore defeats Buffalo 24-17. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 29: Jerick McKinnon #28 of the San Francisco 49ers makes a catch before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images) /

Jerick McKinnon

What he brings: Big play threat

Another thing that this offense is missing with Devin Singletary and Zack Moss in the backfield is a home run threat, either on the ground or through the air. This is why a player like Jerick McKinnon makes sense for the Buffalo Bills.

McKinnon started his career with the Minnesota Vikings but has spent the past three seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. However, he missed the first two seasons due to knee injuries.

This past season, he returned to the field and had 319 rushing yards, 253 receiving yards and six total touchdowns.

One of the reasons McKinnon would make sense is he has breakaway speed and in four of the five years he was on the field had at least one rush of 55 or more yards. He also provides some experience on return teams and could be a possible replacement for Andre Roberts, if he were to leave this offseason.

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