Pyrite Gal Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 that Steve is listed as the back-up at the LWR position behind Parrish. While it does make sense to me that what we will likely see from the Bills replacing Parrish as the slot WR is much more likely to be Reed than Hardy (Reed is a vet with a rep as a disciplined route runner who would seem to be a far better fit in the slot than Hardy who is a rookie who has worked for the most part as best as I can tell at the outside WR position). However, a lot probably depends upon the extent that the Turk wants to replace the very good production he has gotten out of Reed as the #2 WR playing on the outside with the production Hardy will provide. Hardy made a great catch for the TD against Jax and thus has shown great potential. However, its not like Reed is easily tossed aside as his production has reached new levels for him as our #2 WR. Further, in his final pre-season games, though he was playing against scrubs so a ton cannot be made of it, Johnson earned a spot on this roster with some very good production. A lot depends on how Johnson and Jenkins are used in practice. My guess is that Hardy has gotten a bit more time and attention to helping him be our #2 than Johnson has gotten being an inactive player. However, unless there is some valuable ST player who gets activated over Johnson, he will be elevated to the active roster. If the Turk and the braintrust are impressed enough with Reeds output as the #2 wideout (he certainly has shown a lot as a blocker on outside and goaline runs that I would not be surprised if Hardy cannot replicate). If so we may end up seeing a bit of Johnson as the slot guy in 3WR sets rather than a lot more of Hardy.
Guest three3 Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 that's what i was thinking too. reed might have his breakout year finally, i like robert royal's chances to do the same
8-8 Forever? Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 we'll see, and preseason is meaningless, but little Stevie Johnson has caught absolutely everything thrown his way so far.. and is a natural replacement for parrish. Hardy takes over for Reed at some point...
Bleed Bills Blue Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 Maybe he'll get some time in the second half, if the game seems pretty well in hand. Would be invaluable experience.
/dev/null Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 we may end up seeing a bit of Johnson we're not playing Chris Cooley
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 Fred Jackson may ultimately replace Roscoe as much as anyone.
JStranger76 Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 The interesting thing to me about the depth chart is buffalobills.com is run by a bunch of bafoons. The depth charts are very rarely correct and it takes them 3 or more years to get an update on player weights.
lets_go_bills Posted September 27, 2008 Posted September 27, 2008 Hardy is not a slot receiver. Turk wil probably tinker with his receiving core. I could envision some 3-wide sets as well as 2-wide with Royal in there. Hardy is bound to see the field more, but Reed is the better slot guy, but he has been playing well as a number two so far.
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 we'll see, and preseason is meaningless, but little Stevie Johnson has caught absolutely everything thrown his way so far.. and is a natural replacement for parrish. Hardy takes over for Reed at some point... Does anybody else remember the first couple weeks of preseason when Steve Johnson had "Steve Johnson" on the back of his jersey? I thought that was funny. My friends and I refer to him as Steve "Steve Johnson" Johnson
bowery4 Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 Does anybody else remember the first couple weeks of preseason when Steve Johnson had "Steve Johnson" on the back of his jersey? I thought that was funny. My friends and I refer to him as Steve "Steve Johnson" Johnson Huh? Think that was because it wasn't S. Johnson, but in reality I have no idea what you are talking about.
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 Huh?Think that was because it wasn't S. Johnson, but in reality I have no idea what you are talking about. He's right. In the preseason, WR Steve Johnson had his entire first and last name on the back of his jersey, because Spencer Johnson is 'S. Johnson.'
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 He's right. In the preseason, WR Steve Johnson had his entire first and last name on the back of his jersey, because Spencer Johnson is 'S. Johnson.' Steve Holt! 4 more years! (props to anybody who understands the reference)
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 You mean Job's kid? Haha yea, it's spelled Gob, but you were close enough...you win the prize. The prize is the Bills will win today.
Da Big Man Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 that Steve is listed as the back-up at the LWR position behind Parrish. While it does make sense to me that what we will likely see from the Bills replacing Parrish as the slot WR is much more likely to be Reed than Hardy (Reed is a vet with a rep as a disciplined route runner who would seem to be a far better fit in the slot than Hardy who is a rookie who has worked for the most part as best as I can tell at the outside WR position). However, a lot probably depends upon the extent that the Turk wants to replace the very good production he has gotten out of Reed as the #2 WR playing on the outside with the production Hardy will provide. Hardy made a great catch for the TD against Jax and thus has shown great potential. However, its not like Reed is easily tossed aside as his production has reached new levels for him as our #2 WR. Further, in his final pre-season games, though he was playing against scrubs so a ton cannot be made of it, Johnson earned a spot on this roster with some very good production. A lot depends on how Johnson and Jenkins are used in practice. My guess is that Hardy has gotten a bit more time and attention to helping him be our #2 than Johnson has gotten being an inactive player. However, unless there is some valuable ST player who gets activated over Johnson, he will be elevated to the active roster. If the Turk and the braintrust are impressed enough with Reeds output as the #2 wideout (he certainly has shown a lot as a blocker on outside and goaline runs that I would not be surprised if Hardy cannot replicate). If so we may end up seeing a bit of Johnson as the slot guy in 3WR sets rather than a lot more of Hardy. I agree! Reed in the slot would make more sense. Give Hardy the outside to get open deep and on outs. Ala Irvin and Owens, (to early?). Go Bills. Hockey is on its way, and I can't wait .
Astrobot Posted September 28, 2008 Posted September 28, 2008 I don't hthink we see Johnson today at all. We will see 2 RB's a lot, and we'll see Hardy. In order, I predict the adjustments will be (in terms of nuumber of plays with each): (1) Jackson split wide, Lynch in backfield, Royal, Evans, Reed (2) Lynch, Royal, Evans, Reed, Hardy (3) Lynch, Royal, Evans, Jackson, Reed (3) Lynch, Royal, Evans, Jenkins, Jackson
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