JFS1971 Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 I heard down here ( Philly area) on local talk shows that Smith's agent said that his client visited the Falcons and a future visit with the Bills are in the works and they are also still in talks with the Eagles. I don't know how true it is, but it would be an upgrade.
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 I heard down here ( Philly area) on local talk shows that Smith's agent said that his client visited the Falcons and a future visit with the Bills are in the works and they are also still in talks with the Eagles. I don't know how true it is, but it would be an upgrade. Well, an upgrade over Royal perhaps, but Dereks Fine and Schoumann are probably better than LJ Smith.
Steely Dan Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 37 receptions, 298 yards, 3 TD's, Pass. I wonder how well he got along with T.O. while he was with the bEagles?
H2o Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Well, an upgrade over Royal perhaps, but Dereks Fine and Schoumann are probably better than LJ Smith. Yeah, I'm with you. Smith looked promising a couple of years ago, but he's battled various injuries. Last year it was his back and that's a little sketchy for us to be taking a chance on. I think that Schouman and Fine would see the field more than Smith.
Leonidas Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 I haven't seen anything promising from any of our TE's and I'm not sure why there's been so much positivity directed towards Fine; he seems like nothing more than a nice blocking TE to me. Smith has been hurt on and off the last two years so his stats aren't great, but the two years prior he had 50+ catches for 600+ yards each year. He would definitely be an upgrade...but only worth it at the right price (6th rounder?).
H2o Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 I haven't seen anything promising from any of our TE's and I'm not sure why there's been so much positivity directed towards Fine; he seems like nothing more than a nice blocking TE to me. Smith has been hurt on and off the last two years so his stats aren't great, but the two years prior he had 50+ catches for 600+ yards each year. He would definitely be an upgrade...but only worth it at the right price (6th rounder?). I believe he's a UFA
The Dean Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 L.J. Smith...injured frequently. Drops a lot of passes, too, I think.
San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 L.J. Smith is not an exciting option for me. Perhaps if he's real cheap.
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Being within range of getting Philadelphia's games on the networks, 3-4 years ago for L.J. Smith? sure...now? pass.
Whitner20 Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Yeah, no thanks on LJ Smith. We can find better in the 2nd round and heck, like someone above me already wrote, maybe even Derek Fine is already better.
BillsGuyInMalta Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 The Bills wil probably bring him in for a look, but if they do sign him it wont be until after the draft. They would be wise to see what falls to them in April before committing to a sadly injury-prone TE.
John Adams Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Eagles fans feel about LJ like we feel about Royal. The rest of the league likes them both a lot more than the people who see them weekly.
Leonidas Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Well, one thing that the team definitely needs is depth. It doesn't sound like he's commanding a huge salary. Sign him to a 3-year deal. If he doesn't pan out, meh, cut him next year. We only have two TE's on the roster, we can sign him and draft another if we want and let them duke it out. I'm not disputing that LJ may not have developed into the player people thought he would, but I'm not sold on a slow 4th round TE from Kansas. I still think we should draft a TE with our second pick.
Gotta Dream Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 37 receptions, 298 yards, 3 TD's, Pass. ....and a ton of drops.
The Tomcat Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 I would love for them to make a move on Scheffler
ricojes Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 37 receptions, 298 yards, 3 TD's, Pass. I wonder how well he got along with T.O. while he was with the bEagles? Those aren't horrible numbers for missing 4 games. He's has been banged and missed significant time the past couple years though. Nice season in 2006, 50 catches and 5 TD's. Wouldn't be a horrible pick up for the Bills, but personally I hope they don't...
marauderswr80 Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 I still think we can draft a TE that can be good for many years for the Bills....... But on the other hand im not against a veteran TE.
The Dean Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Those aren't horrible numbers for missing 4 games. He's has been banged and missed significant time the past couple years though. Nice season in 2006, 50 catches and 5 TD's. Wouldn't be a horrible pick up for the Bills, but personally I hope they don't... Royal only played in 13 games, and he had 33 receptions for 351 yards...very similar numbers, to Smith. You know what other similarity they have?
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