Replacing Roscoe

[Spun]

He's the best Punt Returner in the league. He WILL be missed.

Leodis or Head may be decent, but they arent roscoe.

 

I believe Devin Hester is a bit better than Parrish. With the Chargers having Tomlinson banged up, San Diego has opened up the passing game with Rivers and the running game has gained from using Sproles. Similarly, having McKelvin and Hardy return kicks and catch passes respectively, they won't replace Parrish but in the long term I believe the team will have developed two more threats. I like Oman. He has Sproles-like qualities. I still regret the Bills not picking up Chris Chambers. I like the use of FB Darian Barnes during the Raiders game. Spread the ball around. Use short passes to start the games and then throw deep.

[billrooter]

Wrong. Roscoe is a great reciver for this team and is a playmaker. He is uncoverable int he slot (whitners words) and now we lost that

 

Trent might not be able to see him but if they have their timing down it shouldnt matter, That last TD on sunday comes to mind

If roscoe is such a great receiver on this team how come a quality qb is not finding him more? While i agree this probly won't help things for the team at receiver and definitely won't help on special teams, i think too many on here overestimate roscoe as a receiver, if not the coordinator has truly misused him this year!

[Captain Hindsight]

If roscoe is such a great receiver on this team how come a quality qb is not finding him more? While i agree this probly won't help things for the team at receiver and definitely won't help on special teams, i think too many on here overestimate roscoe as a receiver, if not the coordinator has truly misused him this year!

7 60 8.6 16 1

 

8.6 yards a catch is pretty damn good

 

 

Why are we not finding him? This is a run first team and Roscoe is the 3rd reciver. We throw to our backs alot, there are a number of reasons but he is a playmaker anytime you lose one it does make a big difference

 

Welker, since everybody is all over his dick averaged 10.5 yards a ctach last year

[Andrew in CA]

I don't think this will be a HUGE loss for the offense because the Bills don't really utilize speedsters down the field right now. In other words, TE is throwing shorter, 10-15 yard passes. Now, Parrish can make YACs pretty well, but it's not an essential part of the offense. Hopefully, Hardy, Jenkins, and/or Johnson can step up and there is all the incentive in the world for them to do exactly that. The Bills will find out who can play. The schedule isn't against top defenses, IMO, up until arguably the *'s, by which time Parrish could be back. I just feel that it's not a devastating blow, and may show what the Bills have for other options. They will be somewhat limited, to be sure, but moreso in YAC rather than overall completions. Also, look for Royal to get more in the games now (if he's able) as another short yardage option. I would wager that the Bills will focus more on 5-10 yard passes, more out and comeback routes than stretching the field, which isn't really at the top of their gameplan anyway.

[Beerball]

Hey... I respect Roscoe for his return ability, but he is an aweful WR.. and the day that I heard Trent himself say that it is difficult for him to see Roscoe over the mammoth offensive line we have... I started my petition to have him benched in favor of Hardy.

 

Hardy doesn't have to be great, he just has to be better than Parish... not hard to do in my opinion.

 

Doesn't make me any less a Bills fan.

Where can I find your petition?

[HelloNewman]

What about making Fred Jackson a slot receiver until Parrish gets back? I know he is a backup to Marshawn but he can get more playing time this way and be a full time starter? He catches a lot of passes now so why not utilize him more instead of say 1/2 to 3/5 of the time?

[Fan in San Diego]

Edwards found Parrish just fine on the TD and over the middle on the winning FG drive .... besides, Hardy and Parrish are so different it's a moot point ... they almost play different positions. Parrish is at his best in the slot and Hardy is much better outside.

 

Oh yeah ... go IUP!!

 

Great on swing passes as well.

[Drew026]

What about Steve Johnson? From everything I read during pre season he looked good. Obviously he's not going to be better then Roscoe but might as well try him out. We got the schedule to do it before we play San Diego.

[buffaloboyinATL]

IMO this is the best thing to happen to our Offense since Trent started for an injured Losman.

 

Roscoe offers us nothing but an average WR that is too small for Trent to find (his own words).

 

I'm looking forward to Hardy playing more!

Boo this guy. Seriously? Did you not watch the game last week? Roscoe is a big part of why we won that game. Teams have to gameplan for him and what he can do on ST and offense. When the ball is in his hands he is always a threat to score. There are any of other playmakers on this team and we will be ok until his return but this is not a "blessing" in disguise.

[Andrew in CA]

What about Steve Johnson? From everything I read during pre season he looked good. Obviously he's not going to be better then Roscoe but might as well try him out. We got the schedule to do it before we play San Diego.

I think you're right re: the schedule giving Johnson an opportunity, and I do think we'll see him active and in a few plays. I know I'd like to see him out there, I think he can play, and I think the coaching staff thinks they've got something as well, or else why keep 6 WR's on the team.

[Guest dog14787]

TE is going to warm up quickly to James Hardy's huge frame,

 

James Hardy was drafted to one day become our #2 WR , I would imagine Josh Reed will then in turn become our #3.

I like Roscoe Parish allot and he will be missed, but theres a good chance if James Hardy plays well enough and adapts fast enough, it will be real hard to push Josh Reed or James Hardy out of the starting lineup when its OK for Parish to return.

 

Odd man out, Roscoe Parish.

 

 

doggonit, I know, you guys will probably jump all over me now for even suggesting such a horrible thing

[jarthur31]

Today Posted By: Chris Brown | Time: 3:29 PM ET | Link

 

 

REPLACING PARRISH: While Dick Jauron said he anticipates James Hardy having a greater role in the offense with Parrish down for the next 4-6 weeks, I also see Justin Jenkins being a factor as well provided the game plan calls for some spread looks.

 

If this week's game plan is largely three-wide then Hardy will likely be lining up more than Jenkins on the outside. In four-wide looks I expect to see Jenkins in the slot with Josh Reed.

 

I talked to Jenkins in the locker room after practice today and he confirmed for me that he got an awful lot of work in the slot today.

 

"I got a lot of work in practice today and I'm supposed to tomorrow," said Jenkins. "You never know when it's going to be your turn, but I'm looking forward to it."

 

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I do see Oman activated and Steve Johnson still sitting the bench as we will probably use Fred Jackson at Wr and oman the primary Backup RB.

 

I'm sorry but I don't trust Omon to be the backup RB right now. Fred needs to be back there to be a calming presence for TE in the passing game when the RB has to help in pass protections. A rookie RB will be destroyed if given the assignment of learning all those protections in 1 week.

 

I was thinking that we would activate Johnson if we can to replace Roscoe. Both he and Jenkins did surprisingly well in the preseason. It's time for these youngsters to learn this position because isn't Reed's contract almost up anyway---like a year or two away?

 

The onus is on Hardy to show what he can do. He is so physically imposing he ought to do what Moulds used to do in press coverage---pick up the DB and put him aside. I think route running and footwork is what is keeping James from being used more in the pass game.

 

Now, Leodis gets to return punts and get more touches. This isn't a bad thing, folks.

[MikeSpeed]

What about Steve Johnson? From everything I read during pre season he looked good. Obviously he's not going to be better then Roscoe but might as well try him out. We got the schedule to do it before we play San Diego.

I'll cast my vote for Steve Johnson too. (Not that my vote means anything)

He has good size and seem to catch everything near him in the preseason.

I'd like to see Hardy be everything we want him to, but he only has 2 catches, although one is for a TD, and I know he has at least 2 drops. I'm hoping he'll get sticky fingers when the butterflies go away.

[oak tree 12]

IMO this is the best thing to happen to our Offense since Trent started for an injured Losman.

 

Roscoe offers us nothing but an average WR that is too small for Trent to find (his own words).

 

I'm looking forward to Hardy playing more!

 

you need a lobotomy. we loose our most explosive player and your happy because its going to give a rookie more playing time. just sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[oak tree 12]

IMO this is the best thing to happen to our Offense since Trent started for an injured Losman.

 

Roscoe offers us nothing but an average WR that is too small for Trent to find (his own words).

 

I'm looking forward to Hardy playing more!

 

you need a lobotomy. we loose our most explosive player and your happy because its going to give a rookie more playing time. just sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[oak tree 12]

TE is going to warm up quickly to James Hardy's huge frame,

 

James Hardy was drafted to one day become our #2 WR , I would imagine Josh Reed will then in turn become our #3.

I like Roscoe Parish allot and he will be missed, but theres a good chance if James Hardy plays well enough and adapts fast enough, it will be real hard to push Josh Reed or James Hardy out of the starting lineup when its OK for Parish to return.

 

Odd man out, Roscoe Parish.

 

 

doggonit, I know, you guys will probably jump all over me now for even suggesting such a horrible thing

 

do you even bother to watch any games. "roscoe the odd man out" i dont even know how to respond to that except to say that you are totally clueless!!!!!!!!!!!

[Adam]

Edwards found Parrish just fine on the TD and over the middle on the winning FG drive .... besides, Hardy and Parrish are so different it's a moot point ... they almost play different positions. Parrish is at his best in the slot and Hardy is much better outside.

 

Oh yeah ... go IUP!!

Parrish is at his best returning punts. We will miss him greatly there. He is VERY replaceable on offense, where he did catch that TD pass, but making a play once in awhile doesn't mean too much. This Roscoe Parrish worship dumbfounds me....he is nothing like Wes Welker, as they seem to want to claim.

[WellDressed]

Where can I find your petition?

 

U fixin to rip it up??

[WellDressed]

I'll cast my vote for Steve Johnson too. (Not that my vote means anything)

He has good size and seem to catch everything near him in the preseason.

I'd like to see Hardy be everything we want him to, but he only has 2 catches, although one is for a TD, and I know he has at least 2 drops. I'm hoping he'll get sticky fingers when the butterflies go away.

 

If Hardy has been used sparingly, why the hell would you think steveie johnson would be a better option considering he has never spent a down on the field?? Can I hit you in the shoes with a mop??

[Guest dog14787]

do you even bother to watch any games. "roscoe the odd man out" i dont even know how to respond to that except to say that you are totally clueless!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Come on Oak tree, its the nature of the business in a what have you done for me lately league. I'm not saying Roscoe Parish is not valuable to the team because he is, all I'm saying is if James Hardy plays well, he may stay in the starting line up as our #3.

 

Also, Evans, Hardy and Reed will probably one day end up being our 1,2,and 3, in that order, thats all I'm saying.

 

Now, because of the injury, it may happen sooner, rather than later.