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WR HELP!!!

O.k so we all know Buffalo needs a lot of help in numerous positions, none more so than the leader of the team i.e the QB. Whether that will be addressed this season or the next only time will tell... Obviously we also need to bolster our offensive line with the LT position in particular - in desperate need of repair, as well a NT to man the new 3-4 defense. This is crystal clear and these are the positions that my fellow Bills fans have screaming to be addressed asap. However I feel the WR depth is a major concern that has been overlooked somewhat, in particular by the release of a certain player by the name of T.O we currently only have 4 active receivers on the roster, if I am not mistaken? 3 of which are unproven in the NFL, how best do you think this can be addressed? Which players left in Free Agency, if any are worth going for? Who in the draft would you like the Bills to target & in which rounds? Players I like are, Dez Bryant  & Golden Tate, (probable 1st & 2nd Rd picks) but I am not well versed enough to make an informed decision of other players that would fit the bill? (forgive the pun)

 

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I took this little snippet (below) from an article that refreshed in my mind, the serious concern in our WR corps.

 

• Receiver: The incumbents are Lee Evans, James Hardy, Roscoe Parrish and Steve Johnson. Those are the only receivers on the roster. The free-agent crop was thin this year, and the Bills have not hosted any free-agent wideouts yet. There is good depth in the draft. The Bills figure to be drafting some receivers.

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Where would you address the WR dilemma?
Through Free Agency. If YES please tell me who?
42 votes
1st Rd of the Draft (Dez Bryant etc)
9 votes
2nd Rd of the Draft (Golden Tate etc)
25 votes
3rd Rd of the Draft (Who?)
30 votes
4th Rd of the Draft (Who?)
43 votes
5th Rd of the Draft (Who?)
9 votes
6-7th Rd of the Draft (Who?)
11 votes

169 votes | Poll has closed

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Anyone have the list of current WRs that are available in free agency? I can’t think of anyone noteworthy except for TO. I can’t see the Bills using an early draft pick on a WR. The other needs are too pressing and too basic for Buffalo to ignore for a skill position. I’ll be surprised if Buffalo takes a WR in the first 4 rounds.

WR gets a lick and a promise.

It can always get worse. Let me tell you how.

by Ron From NM on Mar 20, 2010 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Laveraneus Coles, Torry Holt, Bobby Wade, Domenik Hixon, Kevin Curtis, Muhsin Muhammed and Mike Furrey.

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by kaisertown on Mar 20, 2010 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Which rounds do you project these players to go in?

& what can you tell me about them? In terms of there strengths and weaknesses?

by Kill_Bill on Mar 20, 2010 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Yeah, those are the FAs that are left.

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by kaisertown on Mar 20, 2010 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

good Aerosmith tune

One of the bands I was in used to play that.

by billskk69 on Mar 21, 2010 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

I hear ya
I can’t see the Bills using an early draft pick on a WR. The other needs are too pressing and too basic for Buffalo to ignore for a skill position.

i understand all that, but the WR position IMO cannot be underestimated in terms of importance.

by Kill_Bill on Mar 20, 2010 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

how ’bout we see if we have a QB? we do have some fine young receivers, already. unfortunately, the QB/O-line situation has stunted their growth. BTW, I voted round 6-7.

by dzil on Mar 20, 2010 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s not a matter of underestimating the position; it’s just that Buffalo needs someone to throw the ball and someone to keep the guy throwing the ball vertical. Buffalo also needs to keep other teams from scoring.

It can always get worse. Let me tell you how.

by Ron From NM on Mar 21, 2010 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

agreed.

i see WR as one of the last needs on a football team…

by dav630 on Mar 21, 2010 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

You still need quality players

Maybe you don’t need superstar WR’s, but you can’t get by with a couple of Roscoe Parrish’s out there….

~K
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by Kurupt on Mar 21, 2010 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

We are implementing a power running offense

WR is not as critical as it was in years past.

Rome wasn't built in a day but there was a plan.

by keysh67 on Mar 21, 2010 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

That's not reason enough...

Surely? Just because we are going to be run led offense, it doesn’t mean we can neglect such an important position as WR…. Teams will dbl team Evans, and they will know we are not as much of a threat when passing the ball. Any good team should have enough weapons to be able to mix up the play.

by Kill_Bill on Mar 21, 2010 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

I mentioned Bobby Wade numerous times before FA started. I think he’s a great fit since he’s better suited for the slot. It would give Johnson and Hardy ample opportunity to earn a starting job or at least some kind of significant role. And I don’t think Buffalo has a true slot receiver on the roster (sorry Roscoe). Wade would give Buffalo another option as a returner and would be a decent enough back up plan if Johnson and Hardy flop.

I’d also draft a WR at some point. I wouldn’t be against taking a WR early in a best available scenario if a prospect at a different need position wasn’t great value (ie: somebody like Damian Williams or GoldenTate in the 2nd instead of a need like Saffold at LT or Cam Thomas at NT). The mid-late rounds is obviously ideal though.

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by kaisertown on Mar 20, 2010 11:37 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s thin pickings in free agency. Of course, it sounds like Buffalo could have picked up any of those guys if CHIX wanted to. That kind of suggests that the Bills will be looking to the draft or standing pat. My guess is that the team stands pat with the exception of a late round flyer or two.

It can always get worse. Let me tell you how.

by Ron From NM on Mar 21, 2010 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

I voted 4th...

but I have no idea WHO. I think we should draft in this order-NT,LT,LB,WR. I think we should draft a QB next year with our #1 pick,perhaps trading other picks to do so. This particular draft seems deep in everything EXCEPT QB.What do you guys think(Maybe I’ll right my first post about this idea…

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by BigEasyBillsKrewe on Mar 21, 2010 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

So true about this draft being deep at every posistion but QB.

" A wise man once told me, never argue with a fool, becuase from a far, you can't tell who is who" - Jay-Z

by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 21, 2010 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t think NT, C and RB spots are very deep. not quality, anyway

by dzil on Mar 21, 2010 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

WR

I don’t think we’re all that deep for WRs. I’m not a fan of having Roscoe being our 2nd starting wide receiver right now in terms of experience. I love Steve Johnson but I’m not sure on Hardy, he seems lazy to me but I’ll withhold my judgment until after the season but I don’t see him emerging as a playmaker. I would love for us to draft LT, NT, WR, and then BPA but I’m not sure who we’d take. I wouldn’t be against taking a WR in the second round next year. We’ll need some eventually

by billsfan26 on Mar 21, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I voted 4th...

but I have no idea WHO. I think we should draft in this order-NT,LT,LB,WR. I think we should draft a QB next year with our #1 pick,perhaps trading other picks to do so. This particular draft seems deep in everything EXCEPT QB.What do you guys think(Maybe I’ll right my first post about this idea…

"This is what happens Larry!, This is what happens! "-Walter Sobchak

by BigEasyBillsKrewe on Mar 21, 2010 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

I think Kelley Washington is probably the best option left out there in the FAs

As far as the draft goes, if Demaryius Thomas slips to us in Rd3 maybe Gailey convinces Nix to pull the trigger, he’s a monster in the blocking game and is a huge physical specimen of a receiver. But the guy i’d like to see drafted would be in the 4th round, Jordan Shipley – I think this guy was born to be a slot receiver and I think he will be a solid pro.

My guess is that the team stands pat with the exception

I could not agree more. Nix has said repeatedly that a rookie is no longer a rookie by week 7, which implies that they actually get playing time. We would not be in the position we are in had we given Stevie some playing time over Reed or TO, both players playing out the last year of their contracts. I’m excited by Chix because they seem to understand this point. Every chance that Stevie Johnson got he produced. In preseason he played lights out. What I saw that impressed me is that he is physical and blocks very well. I am convinced he will be the WR2 starter day1. I am not as confident about Hardy’s chances to crack the starting lineup but with the proper coaching maybe by the end of the year he’ll start making strides.

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by keysh67 on Mar 21, 2010 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

As much as I love Golden in the 2nd,

you’re right we need to go another position. I fear Goldens value will bring him into the late 1st/early 2nd, IMO the former is more likely. Some quality team in the late rounds will draft him and he’ll have an immediate impact due to his versatility (wildcat, return man, and just a good WR), like the Pats or Ravens would be good for them. My guy at WR for Buffalo that I’m touting for his value in the draft is Jordan Shipley in the 3rd to 5th round, Ideally the 4th round or later would be unreal value, I would take him with a 3rd rounder if OBD likes him for that draft value. Another guy from the 4th, 5th, or even 6th round WR I like myself is Eric Decker, he has good size and could be a nice selection on the 3rd day of the draft. That’s my solution to the WR position for Buffalo this season, maybe grab a FA like Wade or Coles. Then if Hardy or Johnson don’t pan out throughout the 2010 season, I think Buffalo should go and draft Micheal Floyd next season.

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by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 21, 2010 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

I like those ideas.

I personally, would take one of those two picks and sign Kevin Curtis, Let Hardy, Johnson and Curtis compete while the DP you suggested gets taken, has a year to sit on the bench and learn, while we use this year to find out if Hardy or Johnson can make it at #2 with Curtis playing slot, or moving to #2 if Hardy or Johnson can’t cut it there. That is of course contingent upon if Curtis hasn’t lost too much speed or quickness due to injury.

There's not a wide receiver who is fast enough, that J.P. Losman can't overthrow him on a fly pattern.

by The Buffalo Kid on Mar 21, 2010 2:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

my vote 5th rounder

 Danario Alexander, Missouri
Height: 6-5. Weight: 215.
we need taller receivers

I've never met a QB who can throw off his back

by Gpluehri on Mar 21, 2010 12:51 AM EDT reply actions   1 recs

whoops, my post is 2 up

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by BigEasyBillsKrewe on Mar 21, 2010 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm kind of a fan, but a later round the 6th ot 7th, would be ideal.

" A wise man once told me, never argue with a fool, becuase from a far, you can't tell who is who" - Jay-Z

by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 21, 2010 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

Anyone for a QB next year?

I voted 4th rnd, don’t know who

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by BigEasyBillsKrewe on Mar 21, 2010 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

STEAL OF THE DRAFT. 6-5 4.5 40yrd. He fights for position. He shows the aggressiveness we have been begging for from Hardy. He throws his hips around on jump balls. He has breakaway speed on crossing routes. He runs good routes. The only thing keeping this kid from the first round is his terrible injury history. He has had two knee surgeries and a broken wrist. Luckily for us he falls to the fourth round. He is worth the risk. Please before you hate on this kid, just watch some tape.

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by Seattlite on Mar 21, 2010 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did he really run a 4.5?

Because seeing him play, I would never believe that….His route running and quickness are major question marks too…..

~K
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by Kurupt on Mar 21, 2010 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

WR Help I Feel Ya

We can get GTech WR Demaryius Thomas Great Speed got hands and can run routes good as well

by rossulino25 on Mar 21, 2010 2:10 AM EDT reply actions  

Good man

Yes someone Gailey knows, and who has speed! Sounds like a good idea to me.

by Kill_Bill on Mar 21, 2010 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

he’s also a blocking machine

Rome wasn't built in a day but there was a plan.

by keysh67 on Mar 21, 2010 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

4th round

Mike Williams Syracuse.

This is like dumping a new puzzle from it's box. Now let's start putting the peices together. I guess this is what we all asked for.

by VanScottM on Mar 21, 2010 7:39 AM EDT reply actions  

Same could be said at RB as well.

Only sporting two that can play at this level, puts this position in the need category. Why not in order RB, OT, NT and WR. Names, Spiller, Staffold,Jones and Williams. Round 5 – 7, OLB, TE,OL,QB and WR.

This is like dumping a new puzzle from it's box. Now let's start putting the peices together. I guess this is what we all asked for.

by VanScottM on Mar 21, 2010 7:56 AM EDT reply actions  

Curtis

I’d like to sign Kevin Curtis and then pick up a big receiver late in the draft if we can

by Gesome77 on Mar 21, 2010 8:14 AM EDT reply actions  

Demariyous (sp?) Thomas just broke his foot and could slide. I’m hoping til the 3rd and the Bills can scoop him up. So far I’ve heard second round grade for him but nothing since his injury. It’s high risk high reward but i think the reward far outweighs the risk.

by BillsfanDan on Mar 21, 2010 8:15 AM EDT reply actions  

I really like K. Curtis

But the injuries have been a BIG concern the last couple years. So it might be wise to steer clear of him. I voted 5th round, because unfortunately going to a power running game WR is more of a luxury at this point, and as someone else said puts RB higher on the priority list. I’d venture to say that TE might be higher on that list at this point as well. But yeah, if we don’t have a QB to get the ball to them, it won’t matter if we have the second coming of Jerry Rice out there. Also, who’s to say that we don’t re-sign J. Reed and/or T.O. to a more affordable contract after the draft if nobody else picks them up?

by billskk69 on Mar 21, 2010 9:43 AM EDT reply actions  

WR

In my opinion, WR and RB are the last two positions a re-building team needs to thoroughly address. I consider these positions to be the finishing touches on a contending team and I wouldn’t overindulge at either of these positions in the draft or free agency this season. I’d like to see Buffalo give James Hardy starter’s reps this preseason and sign a veteran to a one year contract as semi-insurance (Bobby Wade?). I’d fill out the depth chart this season by keeping Parrish and Johnson and drafting a rookie in the 5th or 6th round of the draft. In 2010 it should be QB, OL, and DL early and often.

Just say no...to Trent Edwards at QB.

by Port Royal on Mar 21, 2010 10:12 AM EDT reply actions  

There are no elite WR’s in this years draft. Those available would take to long to develop. So I think the best move would be to grab a FA (Wade) or (Washington) and then use a late 6 or 7 to pick a young WR

by Bob on Mar 21, 2010 10:13 AM EDT reply actions  

need to see if james hardy or steve johnson can play there may be bring in a vet wr to help them out

by KRH60 on Mar 21, 2010 10:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Someone like Dezmon Briscoe later on in the draft could work well, I voted 4th round.

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by UZ on Mar 21, 2010 10:26 AM EDT reply actions  

Voted FA.

Washington or Curtis would be very nice pickups, and Curtis could be relitively cheap concidering his injuries. A late round WR would also be a good pickup.

The more I see, the less I know.

by CanadianBillsFan on Mar 21, 2010 11:00 AM EDT reply actions  

Naaman Roosevelt

would be a decent pick up in the final couple of rounds. Ran a slow 40 at his Pro Day bit does have the production and could be our Pierre Garcon

by Kernowboy on Mar 21, 2010 11:21 AM EDT reply actions  

lav coles in the slot

1. Lee Evans 2. James hardy (finally gets his shot) Slot: Lav Coles did a good job in cincy last year as a stop gap free agent.

i think steve williams will do well this year

we will pick a reciever in the late rounds of the draft. dont know who but probly somebody that can return kicks i dont think we can risk injury with mcgee and mckelvin anymore.

by Eric L Ellinger on Mar 21, 2010 11:46 AM EDT reply actions  

Coles had a pretty quiet year in Cincy. I’m not sure he has much left in the tank.

It can always get worse. Let me tell you how.

by Ron From NM on Mar 21, 2010 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Even a quiet year from Coles

Would be useful in Buffalo. If we signed him, those 43 recetion’s and 5 touchdown’s would be nice to have. And hopefully he could also teach Hardy, and SJohnson a thing or 2.

by mob16151 on Mar 21, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

How many years do we need to teach Steve & James? I thought that is why we brought in TO ? It’s the reverse hygrade effect!! Both Johnson & Hardy never get to play because we keep bringing in recycled veterans. I think after 3 years we need to let them play and see what they actually have. I am supremely confident that Johnson will emerge as our clear cut #2 and I am hopeful that Hardy will start to show some signs of why we drafted him in Rd2.

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by keysh67 on Mar 21, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought that is why we brought in TO ? It’s the reverse hygrade effect!! Both Johnson & Hardy never get to play because we keep bringing in recycled veterans

Well firstly Coles is a lot less likely to block Johnson or Hardy’s PT then TO. And secondly this is still a young offense, so we do need a vet WR on the roster. You have to have 1 guy who’s been there before. And since Coles has proven he can still play, why not take a shot at a guy like him?

by mob16151 on Mar 22, 2010 4:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh yea I forgot

Coles could totally play the slot as well, and if you put him there, once again he’s not blocking either Hardy, or Johnson’s playing time.

by mob16151 on Mar 22, 2010 4:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

don't we have Lee Evans?

We have an experienced veteran, what we need now is to patience to give the two young guys a chance.

Rome wasn't built in a day but there was a plan.

by keysh67 on Mar 22, 2010 8:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

who is Steve Williams?

Rome wasn't built in a day but there was a plan.

by keysh67 on Mar 21, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Remember the Scuba Steve time during this blog? It happened when he finally started to produce.

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by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 21, 2010 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh ya and I think he meant Steve Johnson, not sure though

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by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 21, 2010 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hardy's had shots

He’s never done anything with them. We’ll see how he does this year, hopefully fully healthy and ready to break out……

~K
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by Kurupt on Mar 21, 2010 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hardy’s had pretty much 1 shot, and that was during his rookie year. And we all knew when he was drafted he was very, very, raw. But I do agree that hopefully he step’s up this year.

by mob16151 on Mar 22, 2010 4:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

I echo that sentiment

Rome wasn't built in a day but there was a plan.

by keysh67 on Mar 22, 2010 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

He had multiple shots that first season

to improve and show he was going to be something more than just a bit player in the offense. He didn’t improve and didn’t give us any indication he would be ready to take the next step anytime soon. The injury derailed any potential improvement even further. Last year, although understandable, he didn’t show anything and needs a very strong off-season. Sure, he hasn’t had a lot of shots, but it’s not like he’s taken advantage when he’s been given playing time…..

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by Kurupt on Mar 22, 2010 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

I would point out that he's done just as much as Steve Johnson career wise.

And I understand they where drafted in totally different spot’s in the draft. But once again it was understood going into it that Hardy was a project.

by mob16151 on Mar 22, 2010 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I voted FA

sign Kvein Curtis for the slot

and draft a bigger WR. D Thomas, E Brewer, the USF guy.

Hardy will likely be the TO replacement this year but we need someone in the slot with a brain who can also block, which rules out Roscoe.

by freddyjj on Mar 21, 2010 11:52 AM EDT reply actions  

If TO will come back...

sign him… But I still expect a totally open competition in camp, even for Evans to keep his spot… New coaches, and they have a loyalty to no one, as it should be…
One of my late round favorites however, is Andre Roberts out of the Citidal… He’ll make someone extremely happy very quickly IMHO… If ya want him though, and I do, I think ya might have to grab him in the 3rd or 4th at the latest however…

by Cinga on Mar 21, 2010 1:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I agree, he has great quickness, Roscoe type that can actually be WR.

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by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 21, 2010 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

not to mention...

already a really good route runner, with a great pair of hands…

by Cinga on Mar 21, 2010 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Value, smarts, toughness...

A late round depth option:
linky
Chris McGaha, Arizona State
Height: 6-1. Weight: 201.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Vertical: 40. Broad: 10-2.
Projected Round (2010): 5-6.

Not a true speed demon, but McGaha’s hands are phenomenal, and he finds a way to get open, especially even down-field. Could have a big impact as a possession receiver, and imo, be an upgrade over Reed.

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by Undee on Mar 21, 2010 2:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Guys, remember how Miami traded a guy...

Marty Booker & Chris Chambers were ahead of Welker on the depth chart. He was with the Dolphins for 3 years and he got 3 starts in that time. Had they actually given the guy a chance to start and maybe used him the right way, do you think they would have traded him for so little? The guy has averaged 115 receptions per season and a little over 1200y per season for the past three years.

I guess my point here is that we know that Stevie Johnson has shown signs, so why are we discussing bringing in someone else? He needs playing time to develop and I really hope that Gailey gives him the opportunity. Hardy spent last year learning from T.O. how to be a professional, so now it’s his turn to shine, we need to give both those guys a chance.

The way I see it, we are going to become a smash mouth power running team and we will have our hands full just getting the line up to par in the power running game. Besides, chances are that we are going into the season with our three incumbents so even if we had great receivers, who would be throwing to them? Let’s get the power run game fixed this year and get our 3-4 installed. Let both receivers get oodles of playing time and if at the end of the season Chix feel that they are not the long term answers then we can address it next off season.

Rome wasn't built in a day but there was a plan.

by keysh67 on Mar 21, 2010 4:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Why?
I guess my point here is that we know that Stevie Johnson has shown signs, so why are we discussing bringing in someone else?

Because we need more than just a #2 WR, two unproven players in Hardy/Johnson and a poor WR in Roscoe. Expecting Hardy or Johnson to break out might be pushing it. We don’t know what those guys will be able to do. We do need depth, as well….

~K
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by Kurupt on Mar 21, 2010 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I never said we didn’t.

I am fine with drafting 1 or 2 guys in later rounds. I have a problem with signing another FA. I had a problem with TO last year and I would have a problem bringing in another FA. Drafting some later round guys for depth and ST is perfectly fine and is actually required, we certainly cannot go into the season with only 4 receivers.

BTW, I personally think that Roscoe will be deal during the draft or released after the draft. I certainly cannot see Chix keeping a featherweight like him, he is absolutely useless as a run-blocker and below average receiver at best and his return skills have vanished – he certainly does not deserve the salary he makes.

Rome wasn't built in a day but there was a plan.

by keysh67 on Mar 21, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Answer is ....

Kevin Curtis …. or resign Josh Reed to a 2 year 1.8 Million Dollar Contract …. Or …. If We can trade back up into the second (after we take Brian Price at #41) with our 3rd, 5th and 6th to get Demaryius Thomas … DO IT

by gred79 on Mar 21, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s a little different. Wes Welker lead the team in catches the season before Miami traded him. And they actually got a 2nd and 7th round pick for him, so they weren’t completely robbed.

I agree that it’s not a good idea to add another over the hill WR and start him though. That’s why I like Bobby Wade so much. I’d like to see Buffalo go out and add a reliable target and stick him in the slot all season. And he’d be backup plan in case of injury or Johnson/Hardy failure.

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by kaisertown on Mar 21, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’d prefer to see both Hardy and Johnson on the field. One way or the other we’ll know exactly what we have by the end of the season.

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by keysh67 on Mar 21, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Welker in two years in Miami had 96 catches, 1121 yards.
Parrish has 100 catches over 5 years for 1086.

It only took Parrish two and a half more years to equal Welker’s numbers….

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by MattRichWarren on Mar 24, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've silently wondered why we didn't bring Bobby Wade in

While it’s true that it’s make or break time for Stevie as well as Hardy,I think Wade would provide some legitimate backup in case they falter..I see us running a 2 TE Offense this year and if that’s how we go,we have a pair of Pretty Good TE’s that can catch the ball long and short for us..A quality “filler” like Wade till next year would get us through short term anyways..IMO..

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by 3nOutNoMore on Mar 21, 2010 4:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Wade is still very available

There’s still the chance that the Bills go after him…

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by Kurupt on Mar 21, 2010 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

any intrest in Coles or Holt??

by NEVADABILLSFAN on Mar 21, 2010 6:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Kevin Curtis

I think they should sign this guy to a two or three year deal. He proved when he was healthy that he can play.

by Bwhick on Mar 21, 2010 6:22 PM EDT reply actions  

anybody out there

….think the bills might try to snag shipley in the draft? personally i think he would be an excellent slot guy for the bills and still gives hardy and johnson the chance to battle it out and shine as a #2 receiver this team

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by panekattack on Mar 22, 2010 12:32 AM EDT reply actions  

If you may

have seen comments of mine in most WR post that I’m a big Jordan Shipley fan. I would love for Buffalo to draft him in the 3rd or 4th round, I’d be happy.

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by SouthBuffaloNDgrad on Mar 22, 2010 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

yes i remember

and yeah I’m with ya on that!! I’d say the 3rd because I’m not too sure if he’s still going to be there in the 4th

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by panekattack on Mar 22, 2010 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shipley makes a lot of sense in the middle rounds. And he makes no sense in the early rounds.

Shipley is a funny prospect because he was so, so, so, so productive in college. But he also played in a college system perfectly suited for him. He was typically McCoy’s first read and McCoy regularly locked onto him. Colt is also a QB who, while I strongly dislike as a potential option for the Bills due to arm strength, can really lead a WR with his throws. The scouting term is that he throws his WRs open. McCoy anticipates and throws into open areas in zones knowing that Shipley will get there to make the grab.

On film (note: I don’t actually have film, I’m just going off what I remember from watching Texas) Shipley looks quick and agile. At the combine, he had one of the few slowest 10 yard splits of all the WRs. Obviously, the games are much, much more important, but the combine and other workouts can’t be discounted.

The one thing that everybody can agree on is that Shipley has fantastic hands. He catches away from his body and he looks effortless when catching. I’ve seen him have a couple bonehead concentration lapses and drop passes, but that happens to every guy who catches 100 passes per season. His hands are like velcro and he holds onto whatever is thrown near him. Not necessarily a highlight reel catcher, but he’s capable of making those types of plays too.

The reason he only makes sense after the 3rd is because he’s a slot only guy. And while he can be compared to Welker, that’s obviously a very best case scenario. I’d be very happy with him in the 4th.

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by kaisertown on Mar 22, 2010 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

agree

i would much rather see the bills take him in the 3rd though just because I’m not sure he will be there in the 4th

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by panekattack on Mar 22, 2010 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope he’s there in the 4th round, I’d love to get him. I think OT depth is more important in the 3rd.

can really lead a WR with his throws

Bang on! This was the single biggest factor in Welker’s explosion onto the Patriots scene, Brady could lead him & let him fly! The QB makes such a huge difference.

The scouting term is that he throws his WRs open.

which is the exact opposite for Trent, he plays scared and seems to wait until he sees separation but by then it’s too late!

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by keysh67 on Mar 22, 2010 8:58 AM EDT reply actions  

Free Agency first, 4th round later

personally, I would love to see them resign TO at half the price……. it would be a shrewd move that would show me that this FO is truly one to be reckoned with. I also like Kevin Curtis but, as many others have stated, I worry about the injury history……. I would, however, look to add a prospect in the 4th round after we take care of LT, NT & maybe a pass rushing specialist.

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by Jax Bills Fan on Mar 22, 2010 9:17 AM EDT reply actions  

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