A Lee Evans Perspective

by Superduff on Aug 12, 2011 2:35 PM EDT

Following the trade of our “beloved” Lee Evans, I would like to take a moment and ponder. Being an optimist, I am trying to take the perspective of both OBD and Evans.

Bills fans have a lot of love for Lee. He is one of the last 1st round picks to actually claim is worth. And while JP was tossing him the rock, he looked to be the playmaker Bills fans wept for.

Now, recently I’ve been trying to really gather his worth. Has Lee really lost something. Or was that something not quite there.

Lee Evans to Baltimore? My take for a few years is simple. This guy is overrated and hurt his bad QB’s as much as his bad QB’s hurt him. – Football Robert

Now those words seem a bit harsh, but I do think there is some merit there. He has never been a good overall receiver, just a great deep threat. Remember when Terrell Owens came into town a couple years ago, and how this was going to open up a whole new world of opportunity for Evans. Well that didn’t exactly come to fruition. Owens managed to snag more yards and td’s while seeking more attention than Evans. So would he better without Owens, absolutely not. He has averaged about 2.5 catches a game over the last 2 years. That number is quite pathetic for a #1 WR.

There has even been mention of the other teams interested offering a lowly 6th rounder for Evans. And let’s not forget Chad “Ocho-Cinco” Johnson was just traded for a 5th and 6th rounder. Or that Moss was traded for a 4th, when he was down, in a bad situation.

Now Im not saying Lee is terrible, by any means. Im just saying that this trade may be more fair than it was at 1st glance. Lee isn’t built to be a primary target in a spread offense, and I don’t think that’s a secret. By all accounts, it appears that the Bills plan on utilizing the spread even more this year. Which would only hurt the Evans numbers.

In Baltimore, Evans can now be part of a winning organization, something he deserves greatly, and part of a system that he can excel in. Especially with the rocket arm of Flacco.

I wish him the best of luck in Baltimore and will be rooting for him. He was a monster here for a few years, and settled into a solid receiver. I hope he blows up again with his new team. He deserves it.

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great points here.

i find it frankly hilarious that no one thinks that lee evans just wanted off the team. the team is clearly on a long-view timetable for when they’ll be competitive, and evans knew (like every other aging player on a bad team) that he wanted a super bowl before the end of his career. why is everyone just assuming that nix traded him to be an ass?

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by the_prophet on Aug 12, 2011 4:02 PM EDT reply actions

Right?

I think its sort of like what happened with Schobel, I really dont think there are any hard feelings on either side. The Bills should be fine running the spread with out him. And he should do fine in Balitomore with Flacco heaving him the ball.

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by Superduff on Aug 12, 2011 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey now I suggested

That when the first trade rumors popped up lol

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by mob16151 on Aug 12, 2011 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

I think the “Evans requested the trade” angle is the most plausible.

It kind of reminds me of the Schoebel release last year – He mostly wanted to retire, but if he was going to play, it would only be for a team close to where he lives, and the Bills management had the decency to grant the guy his wish after the years of loyalty.

I think at the end of the day, Lee asked and they did right by him when it was clear his window to make the playoffs at least once in his career, if not a superbowl, was closing fast.

Sigh. Good personal move. Very questionable personnel move.

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by oompaloompa on Aug 12, 2011 4:12 PM EDT reply actions

to me

it’s only nix and gailey not want players from last manegement. Whitner is gone, Poz and now Evans. Soon Maybin wiil go too. Its sad because the guy is just beggining to make plays in practices and i think he will do well in pre season before not make the cut.we are not in position to loose good players for 4th round picks, or you prefer danorris searcy than Lee?

by Fernando brazil on Aug 12, 2011 4:25 PM EDT reply actions

Ummm wasn't Lee

a Donahoe pick?

by mob16151 on Aug 12, 2011 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions

yes

by J2 on Aug 13, 2011 8:28 AM EDT up reply actions

I do not know if I prefer Da’Norris Searcy…he was drafted a few months ago.

by C-Barbs on Aug 12, 2011 7:01 PM EDT reply actions

yeah

that’s what im talking about, maybe in 2 or 3 year you and me prefer Searcy, but now, no way i prefer him than Lee.

by Fernando brazil on Aug 13, 2011 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Lee isn’t built to be a primary target in a spread offense

I don’t necessarily agree, I think the coaches did a poor job of getting him involved beyond the deep streaks, posts & corners.

That being said, I definitely think that he’s the perfect fit for a power running team that does play-action. With Vonta Leach bulldozing the way for Rice, they’ll be pretty potent this year and when a team loads the box, look for some play-action and deep pass to Lee down the sidelines. I think Lee will have a 1000+y season in Baltimore with 7+TDs

Good luck Lee!

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by keysh67 on Aug 12, 2011 9:10 PM EDT reply actions