Everrett and Preston put on Notice?

[justasportsfan]

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Can someone cut and paste. Mine isn't working now.

[Ed]

Re: Everrett and Preston put on Notice?

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[Ed]

Re: Everrett and Preston put on Notice?

nevermind

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/news.jsp?news_id=4685

[Earthquake Enyart]

Re: Everrett and Preston put on Notice?

"Some guys have to make a long step forward right now," said Levy in reference to the upcoming 2007 season. "Duke Preston is one and Kevin Everett is another. It's time to find out."

If ever a player was put on notice, it was with a statement like that.

So what did the 2004 draft classmates make of their general manager's comment?

"I just think it's a situation where I've had a chance to start and play and get some experience," Preston said. "But it gets to a point where they see my potential and it's just a matter of seeing whether or not I can realize all of it."

Preston started eight games last season, the most in any of his three NFL seasons. He will be pushed hard for the starting right guard spot by veteran signee Jason Whittle and the up and coming Brad Butler.

The former fourth-round pick has played well a good portion of the time, but he knows he hasn't performed at his best down in and down out to convince the Bills hierarchy that he's definitively the guy.

"I really have to take the next step and play consistently all the time," said Preston. "There were games last year where I played really well for a half and then I'd have a couple of bad series and then perform well again for the rest of the game. So for me it's about finding that consistency and just playing well all the time. They need to see that."

For Everett the situation is much different. Finally healthy in 2006 coming off an ACL knee injury as a rookie, the new coaching staff wanted to take advantage of the tight end's rare athletic ability. Much like Preston he had a consistency issue as well. However, Everett's problem dealt with consistent execution of his assignments.

"As a young player I learned last year how tough it is coming to this level and being put in there to play and having all the game-to-game adjustments and changes for different opponents each week," said Everett. "It can get difficult, but I've got to put more effort into it."

The NFL game has been humbling for Everett as he found himself watching the offense on the sideline most weeks last season, something he hadn't experienced before in his playing career.

"Going from college where I was the guy counted on to make a play and then not being able to do that going to the next level is kind of hard," Everett said. "But I just have to put last year behind me and focus on this year."

Everett felt he made strides in the practice setting with respect to the offensive scheme as the season wore on last year. He knows that pattern has to repeat itself this spring and summer if he's to be trusted with the same type of opportunities on Sundays.

"I just have to put all my focus into learning what I have to do and being where I'm supposed to be out on the field," he said. "I just have to show complete dedication because this is my job. I really want to learn what I have to do."

Neither Preston nor Everett were bothered by their general manager's comment. They know by their third year in the league consistent play is required if they want to be on the field.

"I think he's basing his comment on our college profile and the type of players we were and he thinks it's time for us to blossom and become what they believe we can be as players," said Everett of Levy's statement. "This year has to be the year where I really have to (execute) when it counts."

"Me and Kevin were drafted right behind each other, one round apart," said Preston. "I think having that potential and knowing what each of us can do is something where it's time now to put it up."

[OpIv37]

Re: Everrett and Preston put on Notice?

Preston has never been overly impressive and Everrett is worthless.

[Earthquake Enyart]

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Good for Marv to tell them where they stand. Shape up or ship out.

[mysticsoto]

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www.buffalobills.com

Can someone cut and paste. Mine isn't working now.

A little more than a month ago Bills GM Marv Levy went before the media to put a wrap on the 2006 season and provide what answers he could for the current offseason. Lost in all the big questions and answers about how aggressive the Bills were going to be in free agency was Levy's specific response to improving things along the offensive line.

He was discussing some of the team's young players and how it's difficult to depend on rookies on the offensive line, which explains Buffalo's aggressive signing of three free agent offensive linemen. But toward the tail end of his response Levy identified a couple of young players in particular.

"Some guys have to make a long step forward right now," said Levy in reference to the upcoming 2007 season. "Duke Preston is one and Kevin Everett is another. It's time to find out."

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[The Answer]

Re: Everrett and Preston put on Notice?

"Some guys have to make a long step forward right now," said Levy in reference to the upcoming 2007 season. "Duke Preston is one and Kevin Everett is another. It's time to find out."

If ever a player was put on notice, it was with a statement like that.

So what did the 2004 draft classmates make of their general manager's comment?

"I just think it's a situation where I've had a chance to start and play and get some experience," Preston said. "But it gets to a point where they see my potential and it's just a matter of seeing whether or not I can realize all of it."

Preston started eight games last season, the most in any of his three NFL seasons. He will be pushed hard for the starting right guard spot by veteran signee Jason Whittle and the up and coming Brad Butler.

The former fourth-round pick has played well a good portion of the time, but he knows he hasn't performed at his best down in and down out to convince the Bills hierarchy that he's definitively the guy.

"I really have to take the next step and play consistently all the time," said Preston. "There were games last year where I played really well for a half and then I'd have a couple of bad series and then perform well again for the rest of the game. So for me it's about finding that consistency and just playing well all the time. They need to see that."

For Everett the situation is much different. Finally healthy in 2006 coming off an ACL knee injury as a rookie, the new coaching staff wanted to take advantage of the tight end's rare athletic ability. Much like Preston he had a consistency issue as well. However, Everett's problem dealt with consistent execution of his assignments.

"As a young player I learned last year how tough it is coming to this level and being put in there to play and having all the game-to-game adjustments and changes for different opponents each week," said Everett. "It can get difficult, but I've got to put more effort into it."

The NFL game has been humbling for Everett as he found himself watching the offense on the sideline most weeks last season, something he hadn't experienced before in his playing career.

"Going from college where I was the guy counted on to make a play and then not being able to do that going to the next level is kind of hard," Everett said. "But I just have to put last year behind me and focus on this year."

Everett felt he made strides in the practice setting with respect to the offensive scheme as the season wore on last year. He knows that pattern has to repeat itself this spring and summer if he's to be trusted with the same type of opportunities on Sundays.

"I just have to put all my focus into learning what I have to do and being where I'm supposed to be out on the field," he said. "I just have to show complete dedication because this is my job. I really want to learn what I have to do."

Neither Preston nor Everett were bothered by their general manager's comment. They know by their third year in the league consistent play is required if they want to be on the field.

"I think he's basing his comment on our college profile and the type of players we were and he thinks it's time for us to blossom and become what they believe we can be as players," said Everett of Levy's statement. "This year has to be the year where I really have to (execute) when it counts."

"Me and Kevin were drafted right behind each other, one round apart," said Preston. "I think having that potential and knowing what each of us can do is something where it's time now to put it up."

Everrett is already long gone as far as The Answer is concerned.

As for Preston - he showed promise and flashes last few years, but has never panned out on the field when given playing time. And with all the new additions on the oline you have to wonder where he fits in anyway.

~The Answer

[Gunzlingr]

Re: Everrett and Preston put on Notice?

Stephen Colbert put them on notice too!

[justasportsfan]

Re: Everrett and Preston put on Notice?

thanks guys.

[patmoran2006]

Re: Everrett and Preston put on Notice?

I think Preston will end up starting at RG.

[Ed]

Re: Everrett and Preston put on Notice?

Preston at the very least is a solid back-up at any of the interior line positions. I don't think there's any reason he shouldn't still be on the team come September as long as he works hard, but he was a Donahoe guy, so that might make him the odd man out.

I'm predicting Butler wins the starting RG spot.

[Don't Panic]

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I'm not willing to give up on either of these guys, yet. I think each should get a shot in camp to show that they deserve quality playing time. I still have hope for Everett, but I understand why many have written him off. Josh Reed is a year or two ahead of these guys and still wearing a Bills jersey, so if we continue to give him a chance, we can afford one more year for Everett and Preston.

[justasportsfan]

Re: Everrett and Preston put on Notice?

I'm not willing to give up on either of these guys, yet. I think each should get a shot in camp to show that they deserve quality playing time. I still have hope for Everett, but I understand why many have written him off. Josh Reed is a year or two ahead of these guys and still wearing a Bills jersey, so if we continue to give him a chance, we can afford one more year for Everett and Preston.

I don't think has given up on them but he's jut saying it's time to step up. Unless they move Cieslak to fb, he's gonna be competing with Everret for no. 2.

[HHURRICANE]

Re: Everrett and Preston put on Notice?

Let's save the drama:

1) Everett is another Miami player that has less intelligence than my 6 pound dog. His wonderlik was like a 12. As Pat Kirwan said, 2 players from the "U" is about all you want.

2) Preston was a waste of a draft pick.

Pretty simple: They're really lucky if they make it past cuts and pretty doubtful that they'll be wearing a Bills uni in 2008.