Phil The Thrill Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 I was listening to The Bills Beat with Joe B (who just joined The Athletic) and Matt Fairburn and they posed what seems to be a simple but somewhat interesting question: Which WR Will Lead The Bills In Receiving In 2019? The are a number of variables that make this question a little tricky. Below are the choices: Jon Brown: Probably the best WR on the roster and he will a lot of snaps. The problem with Brown is that he has been injury prone, and there’s a huge question make about his health and durability. Cole Beasley: Another WR who will see snaps, but he’s never been a yardage guy. He makes the clutch catches out of the slot and rarely has the explosive play. Robert Foster: Had a breakout year in 2018 but is a very similar WR to Brown. As a result he could be looking at a lower snap count or running routes where he’s the 3rd or 4th option. Zay Jones: He’s put up decent number for a WR but has seldom had a breakout game. Also he’s never amassed huge chunks of yardage. Other candidates who likely won’t see enough snaps or even make the team: Andre Roberts David Sills Jr Issac McKenzie Duke Williams So who do you vote for any why? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bills-beat-with-joe-b-and-matthew-fairburn/id1373776577#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F655939379
Augie Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 I went Foster due to the higher YPC, but I almost went Beasley. If it’s late season Foster, I feel MUCH better than early season Foster.
Sherlock Holmes Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 Sills V then Beasley, then Knox then Sweeney
Buffalo86 Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 Brown stayed healthy all last year for the first time ever. If that wasn't a fluke, he's the easy choice. 1
Freddie's Dead Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 In a new offensive wrinkle, the Bills will have Josh Allen throw to himself, early and often. It is rumored that the NFL will not call these "receiving yards", so we'll have to wait and see. I voted for "Other". 1 1
Rico Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 16 minutes ago, Sherlock Holmes said: Sills V then Beasley, then Knox then Sweeney This, but I've got Easley 4th, Sweeney 5th. 1
Augie Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 I think if it turns out to be Beasley, it means Josh has progressed the most. 3
atlbillsfan1975 Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 I have a feeling Zay turns into Allen’s guy this year. 2
BillsfaninChicago Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 I didn’t vote for Cole Beasley but I am kind of surprised how many people agreed with me. He has always been one of those receivers that stood out with the Cowboys and it is pretty exciting he is on our roster now. I voted Zay because I am thinking this will be his break out year now that the position has been upgraded and there may be more stress put on opposing secondaries. Having said that, Beasley could be a dark horse among, many other dark horses, that could really turn it on this season.
Rocket94 Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 Beasley if Allen develops a good rapport and it clicks or John Brown.
Rocket94 Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 57 minutes ago, Augie said: I think if it turns out to be Beasley, it means Josh has progressed the most. Yes...good relationship to have to build a foundation with intermediate stuff. Then progress from there.
MJS Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 Going to be John Brown. I'm very surprised the votes have gone the way they have.
MJS Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Augie said: I think if it turns out to be Beasley, it means Josh has progressed the most. I don't think that's necessary true. Plenty of great QB's don't have their slot receiver lead the team in receiving. In fact usually it's the #1 receiver. If it's Beasley I think that means that Brown, Foster, and Jones weren't good enough. However, I think Beasley will lead the team in receptions.
Doc Brown Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 You could see three receivers around the 550 to 750 yard range. I'm going to assume all four won't be healthy at the same time throughout the year. I'll go with Foster as he can stretch the field and seemed to develop a good rapport with Allen. It could easily be Brown if he stays healthy. I'm not a huge Zay Jones fan but he could surprise.
Augie Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, MJS said: I don't think that's necessary true. Plenty of great QB's don't have their slot receiver lead the team in receiving. In fact usually it's the #1 receiver. If it's Beasley I think that means that Brown, Foster, and Jones weren't good enough. However, I think Beasley will lead the team in receptions. No, the way I see it is it means Josh has learned to look for the slot receiver/outlet. THAT says the most about Josh. I’m far more worried about Josh than the WR’s. He is the linchpin.
Dr.Sack Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 (edited) I think it’s gonna be Sills. Edited July 25, 2019 by Dr.Sack 1
njbuff Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 Zay Jones was allowed to be on the field for most of his two years as a Bill to gain valuable experience. It's time he becomes the number one guy, meaning he had better be a consistent threat every game. It's time. Otherwise, like other posters have said, he shouldn't see the field if he doesn't become the man. 2
machine gun kelly Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 I know the pundits are probably thinking Beasley is the right choice as he’ll be open underneath all day long, and Allen will have more time we believe with an improved line, but I voted Foster as there is trust between the, and he’ll get yards in chunks.
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