‘But, with Lee Evans and Hardy likely to start and handle the bulk of the receiving corp’s major responsibilities, the pressure is no longer on Reed. At this point in his career, it’s fair to say the Lafayette, La., native is never going to turn into the Hines Ward-type receiver many were hoping for. The big-play ability and sure-handedness simply aren’t in Reed’s repertoire. That doesn’t mean he can’t be of use as a No. 3, though, a position where he should be able to catch between 40 to 50 passes from Edwards in 2008 and supply Buffalo with another capable aerial weapon who can complement the better ones in front of him.’