Re: the contract, Hines is earning $1.83M salary this year. Panthers gave Andre Roberts $1.75M 1 yr to return kickoffs and punts. Previously the Bills were paying Roberts $2.3M per year as KR/PR. So I think his current salary is right in line for a KR/PR
I’m sure the Bills would like him to be more than a ST guy, but I thought he came in with the expectation to lock down the KR/PR position, as a backup/ “pony” back with Cook, and potentially/hopefully as a backup at the slot position.
Hines is being mixed in for 6 snaps a game so far, and what happens on those snaps I’m sure will determine which way his usage trends.
I’ve totally not understood the fan expectation that Hines must be force-fed 10-12 touches a game right now or Beane/Dorsey are negligent or whatever it was, but to me Hines was a nice acquisition for depth and as a punt returner with Crowder being out so all the clamor has me puzzled. Thanks for taking the time to give me a reasonable answer!