After the Minnesota Vikings released 31-year-old offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie, there has been speculation that the Buffalo Bills may go after him.
But they shouldn't.
Why?
Well, because he's a 31-year-old offensive tackle who showed up to camp out of shape.
There's no doubt that McKinnie used to be the anchor of the Vikings' offensive line. Throughout the years, he has proven that time and time again.
But this isn't the same Bryant McKinnie. He's not only older, he's quit on himself. His last season marked a major dropoff for a player who made the Pro Bowl just two seasons ago.
The Vikings were right to cut McKinnie, as much as it probably pained them to do so given how much he had contributed to the team since 2002.
But it was also a savvy business decision for a team looking to rise from an absymal 2010 season. You can't have a player weighing down the team (no pun intended) if you expect to improve upon a very disappointing campaign.
When asked if the Bills would sign McKinnie, Sal Maiorana of the Democrat and Chronicle put it rather bluntly, tweeting, "I really doubt it. His best days are behind him anyway."
It's the same reason why the Bills shouldn't sign him. Sure, if McKinnie gets back in shape, he could become a starter for the squad. But there's nothing to suggest that he will given the last year.
By signing McKinnie, you run the risk of hurting the squad anymore, a squad that showed promise in 2010 behind quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and up-and-coming receiver Steve Johnson.
The Bills lost star inside linebacker Paul Posluszny to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but they were able to sign Nick Barnett away from the Green Bay Packers and picked up a player who can contribute in a lot of areas in former New York Jets receiver Brad Smith.
The Bills are already on the rise.
Signing McKinnie would only temper the progress the team has made.
Reegie Corona Juan Miranda Colin Curtis Kevin Russo Curtis Granderson Nick Johnson
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