Stevie's Johns0n Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 I think we all need to give Josh some credit for his play this year. Compared to his dropped passes and trouble holding onto the ball the past years he looks like a brand new wide receiver. Who needs Hardy when we have another Reed? By the way check out the new 68 seconds with Langston Walker. It's pretty damn funny! http://www.buffalobills.com
bills7834 Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 I think we all need to give Josh some credit for his play this year. Compared to his dropped passes and trouble holding onto the ball the past years he looks like a brand new wide receiver. Who needs Hardy when we have another Reed? By the way check out the new 68 seconds with Langston Walker. It's pretty damn funny! http://www.buffalobills.com I really like what Reed brings to the offense. He has been playing well for a couple of years now. That being said, I would like to see Hardy develop in to a bonafide WR. If he can contribute the way I think he can then this offense could be something special as players mature.
Fewell733 Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 I agree totally. It wouldn't be a stretch at all to argue that he's been our best receiver, not the most dangerous, but the best of the lot.
eball Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 It's easy to overlook Reed's contributions when the team is losing close games; he has been doing these things for several years now and it's nice to see him receive the overdue accolades.
Guest dog14787 Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Josh Reed has been a clutch player when we have needed him most.
SuperKillerRobots Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 It's easy to overlook Reed's contributions when the team is losing close games; he has been doing these things for several years now and it's nice to see him receive the overdue accolades. I think Reed got a lot of undeserved blame when we were losing. Fans wanted him to be a number one WR (or at least a possession-type 2 guy) right away in year 2 (after Peerless left). He wasn't and people gave up on him and even ridiculed Marv when he re-signed him. This is the real question that I've wanted to ask for the past couple of weeks: Has Josh Reed lived up to his second round pick status with the Bills? Or do people still view him as a bust? I personally am of the opinion that it doesn't really matter where you take a guy, as long as he can contribute to the team for more than one contract, he is OK with me. Reed to me was a bit of an enigma in that you could see the talent, but he seemed to have concentration problems; thus not really contributing consistently, but did contribute. So what do you think - bust or no bust?
Campy Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 It's easy to overlook Reed's contributions when the team is losing close games; he has been doing these things for several years now and it's nice to see him receive the overdue accolades. I think he might be so frequently overlooked because of a hangover from the disappointment and frustration we all felt after his first few couple of seasons. There were more than a couple of raised eyebrows around here (mine included) after he was re-signed. Maybe the guys at OBD really do know something we don't?
Rubes Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 All I know is that we're much better off with Reed in a Bills uniform than any other team's uniform.
jarthur31 Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 I think we all need to give Josh some credit for his play this year. Compared to his dropped passes and trouble holding onto the ball the past years he looks like a brand new wide receiver. Who needs Hardy when we have another Reed? By the way check out the new 68 seconds with Langston Walker. It's pretty damn funny! http://www.buffalobills.com I'll be the 1st to admit that he's been lights out this year but he wasn't present in that Rams game. Hardy has been a huge disappointment dropping easy balls. If Reed doesn't show big time these next few weeks, we'll go into a tailspin.
Guest dog14787 Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 I'll be the 1st to admit that he's been lights out this year but he wasn't present in that Rams game. Hardy has been a huge disappointment dropping easy balls. If Reed doesn't show big time these next few weeks, we'll go into a tailspin. Easy drops? Jame Hardy needs more seperation, better body positioning and better timing with TE and it all takes time.
ChasBB Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 I think we all need to give Josh some credit for his play this year. Compared to his dropped passes and trouble holding onto the ball the past years he looks like a brand new wide receiver. Who needs Hardy when we have another Reed? By the way check out the new 68 seconds with Langston Walker. It's pretty damn funny! http://www.buffalobills.com Totally agree about Reed. Really glad he's on the team. I wouldn't say "Who needs Hardy" because they need his size in certain situations and he WILL become a big contributor as he matures, but Reed is extremely valuable to this team -- and he's a good downfield blocker, too, and ticks people off (e.g. Raiders' Wilson). Very valuable.
The Dean Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Totally agree about Reed. Really glad he's on the team. I wouldn't say "Who needs Hardy" because they need his size in certain situations and he WILL become a big contributor as he matures, but Reed is extremely valuable to this team -- and he's a good downfield blocker, too, and ticks people off (e.g. Raiders' Wilson). Very valuable. He pissed off a St Louis DB last week, too. There seems to be a little skirmish just about every game. Reed is enormously valuable to this team. Reed's dropsies were a one-to-two year problem, but the reputation stuck even though it didn't reflect reality. As for the continued remarks that Hardy is a disappointment, WTF? There have been two games in his entire four game career, when he has been asked to contribute. He caught a game winning TD the first time, and looked like a rookie who needs work, the second time. If that counts as a huge disappointment, you are far too easily disappointed. He will get more opportunities as the year progresses. It's far too early to have any real feeling for how he will eventually turn out.
Whites Bay Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Reed's nickname this year (in our household) is "Money". 2nd and 7? 3rd and 7? Who gets the call? That guy is money in the bank this year. Watch for him to get a LOT more defensive attention as the year goes on. The best thing that could happen is that I'm wrong on that statement, because that guy is like punching a clock. Money. Automatic.
NewEra Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Nice post. Josh has been a big cog in our offense this year. Hopefully he can get even better next year
murra Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Reed's nickname this year (in our household) is "Money". 2nd and 7? 3rd and 7? Who gets the call? That guy is money in the bank this year. Watch for him to get a LOT more defensive attention as the year goes on. The best thing that could happen is that I'm wrong on that statement, because that guy is like punching a clock. Money. Automatic. Original.
Captain Hindsight Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 I believe i won a bet because of Josh Reeds goodness
lets_go_bills Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 He certainly has been quite reliable. He is relishing his role and has come up big for us this year.
NicholasCal1 Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 i love the fact that josh likes to mix it up with db's. he is playing good football this year. i thought hardy would play better than he is now.
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