BillyBaroo Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 Sorry to pile on, SGBF. You deserve it though. I'll tell you what is a waste - Hardy! Do we actually pay this guy?? I remember he caught a nice pass for a TD in his 1st game and then has been hurt ever since.
San Jose Bills Fan Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 I'll tell you what is a waste - Hardy! Do we actually pay this guy?? I remember he caught a nice pass for a TD in his 1st game and then has been hurt ever since. What a sad career so far. James seems like a bit of a troubled person, and on top of that, he's had some bad luck with injuries. There's a darkness to the guy when he talks and I hope he can pull it all together, if not here, somewhere else. It looked like James was gonna get an 11th hour reprieve as a Buffalo Bill with the injuries to Huggins and Easley. Then of course Hardy gets injured himself. I think Hardy's definitely on the bubble…the upside is that a very comparable physical talent, David Nelson, was plucked by Nix and Company and we might be witnessing a case where the undrafted free agent is a better player than the highly drafted one.
Buffalonian-at-Heart Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 He's got the number two job on lock barring horrific pre-season game performances. I think he will be a solid player for us. He's a smart player, good hands, good route runner...not overly fast but that's ok. And he's got a great personality to boot. CERTIFIED FLY GUY I'm not privy to seeing him in camp, but everything I've read suggests his route running is questionable.
DDD Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 Anyone else excited to see Steve Johnson get a chance as the #2 WR? I've been dieing to see him play some real ball since he was drafted and looked better than Hardy in every camp. Hope he gets a legit chance. He appears to be the leader for the #2 spot. Sadly, it's a reflection of just how little talent there is behind Lee Evans.
BillyBaroo Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 He appears to be the leader for the #2 spot. Sadly, it's a reflection of just how little talent there is behind Lee Evans. That's why when we go 3-13 this year it might be a good thing -- a couple of years with some high draft picks for some real talent might actually pay off. I am really sick of going 7-9 every year. Let's go 1-15 and really get a high pick!!! If anyone didn't notice - I am in this for the long haul
first_and_ten Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 If Jauron was still here, Hardy would be the #2 WR. Sad to say, but I think you're right....and Maybin would still be a DE
Heels20X6 Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 In today's economy it is sad whenever someone wastes money to travel to the Bills training camp. But enjoy your time there - it is probably the best football you're going to see from the Bills all season. Nothing to see hear folks, this is the same idiot who postulated that the Bills losing was all a product of the fans. Yep, this rocket scientist said the Bills lost because of the fans enthusiasm...
Buffalonian-at-Heart Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 If Jauron was still here, Hardy would be the #2 WR. Why would you think this, Jauron didn't give him much of an opportunity last year. And he could/should have. For that matter he didn't give Johnson any love either.
Lv-Bills Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 That's why when we go 3-13 this year it might be a good thing -- a couple of years with some high draft picks for some real talent might actually pay off. I am really sick of going 7-9 every year. Let's go 1-15 and really get a high pick!!! If anyone didn't notice - I am in this for the long haul It would be kind of cool to go 3-13 instead of 7-9. Locker will go to someone else, and then we can grab the best running back on the board to go with Spiller, Jackson, and Marshawn. That'll fix the offensive line.
Jerry Jabber Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 If Jauron was still here, Hardy would be the #2 WR. You're not kidding. David Nelson is basically the same size as Hardy and looks much better, so I can see Nelson making the team over Hardy.
first_and_ten Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 Why would you think this, Jauron didn't give him much of an opportunity last year. And he could/should have. For that matter he didn't give Johnson any love either. Because last year we had TO..and if you didn't start, you were not involved last year. Hardy was drafted high, so Jauron probably would have favored him. This seemed to be Jauron's pattern of thinking. Look at what happened when Lynch came back from his suspension. Everyone else could see that Freddy should continue to start, buy Jauron saw it differently. He also refused to move Maybin to linebacker.
mike oxhurtz Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 Because last year we had TO..and if you didn't start, you were not involved last year. Hardy was drafted high, so Jauron probably would have favored him. This seemed to be Jauron's pattern of thinking. Look at what happened when Lynch came back from his suspension. Everyone else could see that Freddy should continue to start, buy Jauron saw it differently. He also refused to move Maybin to linebacker. Great points!! Plus, Jauron never played the best player. It took injuries for Jackson, Greer and Byrd to get their chance in the starting line-up. Jauron would have played Hardy over Johnson because of their draft positions.
CardinalScotts Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 NO SPEED.. GREAT HANDS... HOPE IT WORKS OUT!!! actually the hall of fame is full of these guys but make it great speed and no hands and they do not make it
purple haze Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 I'm excited but he probably got it by default. Not a lot of talent at WR right now. I wouldn't say there's not a lot of talent. They have talent. They are just unproven.
purple haze Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 NO SPEED.. GREAT HANDS... HOPE IT WORKS OUT!!! Who said he has no speed? He's fast enough or he wouldn't be on the field. He doesn't need to be a track star to play at high level. Art Monk, Steve Largent, Fred Biletnikoff, Michael Irvin all in the HOF; Cris Carter will be. Guess what? None of them were considered burners either. Yet they all got open and often times deep too. Go back and study the game. Hope it works out!!!
purple haze Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 In today's economy it is sad whenever someone wastes money to travel to the Bills training camp. But enjoy your time there - it is probably the best football you're going to see from the Bills all season. You are just sad in general. Go be miserable by yourself. LoL
BuffaloBillsForever Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 Our rebuilding of the WR position(s) starts with Johnson. He has shown glimpses of the ability to play in the NFL in the very minimal amount of time on the field. If he can just become a solid 3 this year I would be happy. The combination of Evans, Parrish and Johnson have a lot of speed. IMO, he has the ability to be a dark horse for this team. Hopefully the coaching staff let this kid play.
DDD Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 Why would you think this, Jauron didn't give him much of an opportunity last year. And he could/should have. For that matter he didn't give Johnson any love either. Maybe because TO and Reed were still here?
BuffaloBillsForever Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 Maybe because TO and Reed were still here? Pretty much. Also Jauron did not play Parrish for several weeks after the fumble. Jaurons personnel decisions last year did not benefit the youth on this football team that is for sure.
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 My championship fantasy team last year was named The Steve Johnsons, surely a harbinger of good things for the young WR.
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