Alphadawg7 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 My link Good to see some positive news coming out about Easley and Graham! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 If someone can emerge and be a solid WR opposite Stevie Johnson our offense should be darn good. Easley is the x-factor. We don't really know what he brings to the table because he hasn't been able to stay on the field for health reasons. Graham looks to be really raw at this point- he's going to need time to develop. He could be the next Don Beebe or James Hardy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I am going against conventional wisdom and think the Bills are loaded at WR. Stevie is a true #1. Nelson is money. Easley and Hagan both have size and speed and will make teams reconsider stacking box trying to contain Spiller/Jackson. Graham has the size to line up outside and must be accounted for with his blazing speed. Jones is a good all around WR with great blocking skills and good hands. My guess is the Bills keep 6 WR- Stevie, Hagan, Nelson, Easley, Graham, Jones. And I expect Spiller to explode this year and being able to strike from many different positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxy312 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I am going against conventional wisdom and think the Bills are loaded at WR. Stevie is a true #1. Nelson is money. Easley and Hagan both have size and speed and will make teams reconsider stacking box trying to contain Spiller/Jackson. Graham has the size to line up outside and must be accounted for with his blazing speed. Jones is a good all around WR with great blocking skills and good hands. My guess is the Bills keep 6 WR- Stevie, Hagan, Nelson, Easley, Graham, Jones. And I expect Spiller to explode this year and being able to strike from many different positions. How does Graham "have the size" to line up outside? He's listed at 5-11 and 188 pounds on the depth chart. He's a threat because of his speed and not his size. Hagan and Easley are both 6-2 and in the 210 pound range so they make sense. Nelson is our biggest receiver at 6-5. If he can stay healthy, I think he's the legitimate #2 on the outside with Graham playing in the slot. Regardless of all that, I agree with you in terms of the Bills having a lot of potential at the position. The real key is their health. As a prime example, Nelson left the first full practice in pads on Saturday with an injury. They say it's minor, but it still takes him off the field for a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 How does Graham "have the size" to line up outside? He's listed at 5-11 and 188 pounds on the depth chart. He's a threat because of his speed and not his size. Hagan and Easley are both 6-2 and in the 210 pound range so they make sense. Nelson is our biggest receiver at 6-5. If he can stay healthy, I think he's the legitimate #2 on the outside with Graham playing in the slot. Regardless of all that, I agree with you in terms of the Bills having a lot of potential at the position. The real key is their health. As a prime example, Nelson left the first full practice in pads on Saturday with an injury. They say it's minor, but it still takes him off the field for a day. Desean jackson is what 5'8'' 170 soaking wet with cowboy boots on? He does fine on the outside. Its not about the size of the dog, but the size of the fight in the dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxy312 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Desean jackson is what 5'8'' 170 soaking wet with cowboy boots on? He does fine on the outside. Its not about the size of the dog, but the size of the fight in the dog That's not the argument that was being made nor what I challenged. BTW, DeSean Jackson is listed on the Phily roster at 5-10 and 175 pounds. He's a little bigger than you represent him to be. Regardless, comparing Graham to Jackson at this point is quite a bit of a stretch. Being hopeful that he'll turn out to be that good is fine and I share a lot of hope that the team as a whole will be a much better product than the last decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 That's not the argument that was being made nor what I challenged. BTW, DeSean Jackson is listed on the Phily roster at 5-10 and 175 pounds. He's a little bigger than you represent him to be. Regardless, comparing Graham to Jackson at this point is quite a bit of a stretch. Being hopeful that he'll turn out to be that good is fine and I share a lot of hope that the team as a whole will be a much better product than the last decade. The Roster on Buffalobills.com lists TJ as 6'0" and 180lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 How does Graham "have the size" to line up outside? He's listed at 5-11 and 188 pounds on the depth chart. He's a threat because of his speed and not his size. Hagan and Easley are both 6-2 and in the 210 pound range so they make sense. Nelson is our biggest receiver at 6-5. If he can stay healthy, I think he's the legitimate #2 on the outside with Graham playing in the slot. Regardless of all that, I agree with you in terms of the Bills having a lot of potential at the position. The real key is their health. As a prime example, Nelson left the first full practice in pads on Saturday with an injury. They say it's minor, but it still takes him off the field for a day. Nelson owns the slot position. I expect the Bills to have many 3 and 4 WR formations. That is how Graham will play outside. And the Bills brass said they drafted Graham to play outside. With Smith and Spiller and all our WR talent, and Gailey's creative play calling- I expect big things from this bunch. That's not the argument that was being made nor what I challenged. BTW, DeSean Jackson is listed on the Phily roster at 5-10 and 175 pounds. He's a little bigger than you represent him to be. Regardless, comparing Graham to Jackson at this point is quite a bit of a stretch. Being hopeful that he'll turn out to be that good is fine and I share a lot of hope that the team as a whole will be a much better product than the last decade. I would like to see a footrace between Graham and DeSean. No disrespect to DeSean, but my money is on Graham. We need that speed on the outside that we lost when Evans left. That is why we drafted him in the 3rd round this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I'm more surprised about what I'm hearing about Graham so far than Easley, Hagan or the other recievers. It sounds like he is taking his new job very seriously: BB.com "Why Graham’s making progress" When asked just how much studying he’s done with respect to the playbook and film, Graham wasn’t shy about admitting he’s been practically living with his playbook under his arm. But it’s paying off. “A lot more than probably the average person,” he said. ”I always wanted to come in and contribute really early so I kind of had to pull my weight. There are a lot of temptations that make you want to go out at night or just go have fun during the summer. But I would just stay in and study. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 My link Good to see some positive news coming out about Easley and Graham! Was he Easley the best receiver last night? ...oh come on, I had to go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 How does Graham "have the size" to line up outside? He's listed at 5-11 and 188 pounds on the depth chart. He's a threat because of his speed and not his size. Hagan and Easley are both 6-2 and in the 210 pound range so they make sense. Nelson is our biggest receiver at 6-5. If he can stay healthy, I think he's the legitimate #2 on the outside with Graham playing in the slot. Regardless of all that, I agree with you in terms of the Bills having a lot of potential at the position. The real key is their health. As a prime example, Nelson left the first full practice in pads on Saturday with an injury. They say it's minor, but it still takes him off the field for a day. Evans was/is a shade under 5'11" and 197#. Graham doesn't have as much weight, but if he can beat the jam, it doesn't matter much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Duck Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Was he Easley the best receiver last night? ...oh come on, I had to go there. Easley made the best highlight catch of the night and TJ Graham continues to impress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 As far as the slot goes, that's going to be occupied by Nelson and, when we go to a four-receiver set, probably Donald Jones. That 4th receiver spot in that set is the other outside receiver, which will likely be either Easley or Graham. I'm actually pretty stoked about that group -- like Gailey implied, I think our receivers are going to be a lot better than most outsiders are giving them credit for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You herd it hear last Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 It really is a classic 'No Name' offense. Their star receiver is just another Johnson, Fitzgera...er Fitzpatrick (what school again?) and a running back from DivIII. And those are the starters. No one remembers the O line til they get put up on some wall or in some hall. Let's face it. We very well could win the SB this year and have an excellent offensive season and still I think these guys aren't household names like the Rodgers' and the Breeze's, et al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I'm more surprised about what I'm hearing about Graham so far than Easley, Hagan or the other recievers. It sounds like he is taking his new job very seriously: BB.com "Why Graham's making progress" This team keeps drafting guys with great work ethic and zero character issues… and talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinWPB Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Desean jackson is what 5'8'' 170 soaking wet with cowboy boots on? He does fine on the outside. Its not about the size of the dog, but the size of the fight in the dog And Steve Smith is only 5'9" and who wouldn't want him outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Not sure if Graham or Easely can start outside, but I know Neslon does not have the foot speed to play outside. He is the third or fourth reciever and essentially a TE that splits out and challenges the middle zones and occasionally the flats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Its one of two million dollar questions about our offense. One is obviously is Fitz the real deal, two is who is going to be the number 2 WR. Hopefully someone comes out of nowhere much like Stevie did two years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canks Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 how large are his biceps? that's all that really matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 how large are his biceps? that's all that really matters. I thought it was all about arm length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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