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Buffalo Bills: 5 potential options to replace Andre Roberts

By Brandon Croce

Dec 7, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) scores after a catch while defended by San Francisco 49ers safety Tarvarius Moore (33) during the third quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-Arizona RepublicNfl Buffalo Bills At San Francisco 49ers
Dec 7, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) scores after a catch while defended by San Francisco 49ers safety Tarvarius Moore (33) during the third quarter at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-Arizona RepublicNfl Buffalo Bills At San Francisco 49ers /
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 04: Wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie #19 of the Buffalo Bills carries the ball against the defense of the Houston Texans during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

Isaiah McKenzie

At this point, the favorite should be wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie, who returned to the Buffalo Bills on a one-year deal this offseason. McKenzie has primarily been a gadget player for the Bills offense the past two and half seasons but does have experience on both kickoffs and punts.

He has 20 career kickoff returns for an average of 19.2 yards per return and 39 punt returns for an average of 9.5 yards per return. However, he hasn’t had to do either recently regularly because of Roberts being on the Bills. He has only five kickoff returns and two punt returns over the past two seasons but did return a punt for a touchdown last season in Week 17 against the Miami Dolphins.

The reason McKenzie should be considered the frontrunner is that he gives the team more roster flexibility as he could remain in his role on offense but also be the team’s primary kickoff and punt returner with his experience.

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