Tux of Borg Posted December 6, 2004 Posted December 6, 2004 You're right Dan, I had forgotten about that.TVincent did one hell of a job because Evans has shown great technique in battling DB's when the ball is coming in. He keeps his hands low and doesn't get caught with his arms extended on the push-off, uses his feet to put himself in position to use his body to wall guys off and always seems to be able to play from a position of strength. I admit I wasn't thrilled with the pick when the Bills made it, but ever since the first Jets game this kid has really started to open my eyes. Cya 147669[/snapback] What can we say, TD is a sucker for guys with torn ACLs. A lot of mock drafts had Evans falling to the late 1st, early 2nd round. He tore his ACL in 2002 and didn't regain that burst of speed in 2003. TD took a risk that he was going to make a full recovery and he did.
ExWNYer Posted December 6, 2004 Posted December 6, 2004 What can we say, TD is a sucker for guys with torn ACLs. A lot of mock drafts had Evans falling to the late 1st, early 2nd round. He tore his ACL in 2002 and didn't regain that burst of speed in 2003. TD took a risk that he was going to make a full recovery and he did. 147972[/snapback] Not too risky if you have a competent, top notch medical team to back up your pick(s).
jarthur31 Posted December 6, 2004 Posted December 6, 2004 I love the fact that Evans is already showing some physical play as a rookie. His pushoff is already pro caliber and has gotten him several huge catches. While he's not great at it yet, he's also shown himself to be a willing blocker and will certainly get better. One of my favorite plays on the day was the effort he showed fighting through contact right before he made the one-handed snag to keep a drive alive. There's alot of pro receivers who can't finish that route or don't even try and Evans grinding like that as a rookie bodes really well for his future.Cya 147653[/snapback] Aiken is showing himself to be a great blocker too. Did you see what he did on that Moulds TD? I think is the only reason why Eric even made it in there. B)
jarthur31 Posted December 6, 2004 Posted December 6, 2004 I agree. For the record: Lee Evans, 2004 (12 games): 29 catches - 554 yds, 19.1 ypc, 5 TD, 1 100-yard game. Andre Reed, 1985: 48 catches - 637 yds, 13.3 ypc, 4 TD, 1 100-yd game. 147848[/snapback] Wow this was an eye popping comparison. One is headed to the HOF the other could be too if he keeps it up.
Mark VI Posted December 6, 2004 Posted December 6, 2004 Yeah, sorry, I called Mark by his old nick...him posting about smoking one in celebration today threw me! 147680[/snapback] Should I change back to Cigar M ?
Simon Posted December 6, 2004 Posted December 6, 2004 Aiken is showing himself to be a great blocker too. Did you see what he did on that Moulds TD? Yeah, I thought they were going to throw a flag at him with both his hands outside the guys' pads. But props to him for his blocking as a WR and also for the good work he is doing on the kick return unit.
pkwwjd Posted December 6, 2004 Posted December 6, 2004 Evans' one handed catch was amazing, I thought DB way overshot him on that crossing pattern, but no, 20 yard gain.
dundy249 Posted December 6, 2004 Posted December 6, 2004 Throw my vote into the Jerry Butler column, as well. 147968[/snapback] Hmmm Evans 19.1 YPC 5 TD's Butler 17.4 YPC 4 TD's...Evans still has 1 more game until he reaches the same 13 that Jerry played. I love Butler but gotta go with Evans.
Dan Gross Posted December 6, 2004 Posted December 6, 2004 Should I change back to Cigar M ? 148007[/snapback] Well, now that it appears that the Bills have caused you to unquit!
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