Lee Evans

[mayotm]

Recently, there’s been much debate about the importance of singing Evans to an extension. Personally, I think signing Evans is key to the Bills future success. I feel he’s an elite talent. His numbers haven’t been great, but he’s played with some pretty bad QB’s and horrible offenses. Following are Evans numbers compared to some other current and former greats through their first four seasons:

Player Games Rec Yards Avg TD’s

Evans 64 233 3727 16.0 29
Moulds 62 181 2935 15.0 18
A. Reed 58 229 3096 13.5 22
Roy Williams 55 245 3652 14.9 28
Fitzgerald 60 330 4544 13.8 34
Harrison 60 311 4141 13.2 33
Owens 62 222 3307 14.9 30
R. Moss 64 308 5396 17.6 53
R. Wayne 61 221 3109 13.9 23
C. Johnson 60 282 4124 14.3 25
T. Holt 64 306 5088 16.6 23
J. Rice 60 264 4881 18.6 49

Rice, Holt and Moss put up monster numbers their first four years. Not many receivers are going to compare favorably to those guys. Evans numbers compared to everybody else on this list are fairly comparable. However, other than Moulds and Roy Williams, I don’t think anybody could argue that the other receivers on this list played with much better QB’s on much better offenses.

[mayotm]

Sorry for the poor format. It didn't look that way when I submitted it. Note to self, use 'Preview Post' in the future.

[Historian]

I feel he’s an elite talent.

For some unknown reason, there are those here who refuse to believe that.

:rolleyes:

[justasportsfan]

For some unknown reason, there are those here who refuse to believe that.

:rolleyes:
they only see the nos. THey can't see what went on behind those nos.

[Jan Reimers]

With a more stable QB situation, better offensive schemes, and another WR to take some of the heat off of him, Evans could have monster numbers.

I don't understand, either, why he is so underappreciated by so many.

[mayotm]

With a more stable QB situation, better offensive schemes, and another WR to take some of the heat off of him, Evans could have monster numbers.

I don't understand, either, why he is so underappreciated by so many.I think some perceive Evans as not being a team player because he wasn't excited when the Bills named Edwards the starter last year. I mean, gosh, most WR's are thrilled when a rookie is starting. Evans didn't really make much of a fuss, but some posting here wanted to turn him into T.O. or C. Johnson.

[mikemac2001]

With a more stable QB situation, better offensive schemes, and another WR to take some of the heat off of him, Evans could have monster numbers.

I don't understand, either, why he is so underappreciated by so many.

Look at what braylon edwads did to us in CLE i want evans to show up like that...thats my only problem some games he just disappears maybe its the qb or the scheme but damn it seems like he has alot of 3 cat games

[Philagape]

Evans is one rung below the elites. He has trouble with constant double coverage, but he can beat anyone one-on-one. He's my top offseason priority, and the offense would be stalled without him.

[TacklingDummy]

Chris Chambers has put up about the same numbers with worse QB's. We know how most Bills fans feel about him.

[mayotm]

Chris Chambers has put up about the same numbers with worse QB's. We know how most Bills fans feel about him.Chambers numbers his first four years are similar, however Evans' are slightly better. Chambers had a very good fifth year, but hasn't done much since. I can't speak for "most Bills fans", but Chambers has been a decent player. I feel Evans' best years are still ahead of him and will put up number significantly better than Chambers. Just my opinion.

[Night Train]

Evans is an elite talent and should be the Bills priority #1 right now, over Peters, Crowell...anyone. He's our most talented player on the roster.

Numbers don't tell his story. He's been underutilized his entire time here, due to rotating QB's and poor playcalling. I can count on 1 hand the WR's in the NFL who can open up 5 yards of seperation with the ball in the air. He's one of them. If he's even, he's leavin'.

I can hardly wait to watch him this season, hopefully with a new deal.

Sign Evans ASAP.

[acehole]

Thanks...but stats dont mater.....it is all how you feel.


Recently, there’s been much debate about the importance of singing Evans to an extension. Personally, I think signing Evans is key to the Bills future success. I feel he’s an elite talent. His numbers haven’t been great, but he’s played with some pretty bad QB’s and horrible offenses. Following are Evans numbers compared to some other current and former greats through their first four seasons:

Player Games Rec Yards Avg TD’s

Evans 64 233 3727 16.0 29
Moulds 62 181 2935 15.0 18
A. Reed 58 229 3096 13.5 22
Roy Williams 55 245 3652 14.9 28
Fitzgerald 60 330 4544 13.8 34
Harrison 60 311 4141 13.2 33
Owens 62 222 3307 14.9 30
R. Moss 64 308 5396 17.6 53
R. Wayne 61 221 3109 13.9 23
C. Johnson 60 282 4124 14.3 25
T. Holt 64 306 5088 16.6 23
J. Rice 60 264 4881 18.6 49

Rice, Holt and Moss put up monster numbers their first four years. Not many receivers are going to compare favorably to those guys. Evans numbers compared to everybody else on this list are fairly comparable. However, other than Moulds and Roy Williams, I don’t think anybody could argue that the other receivers on this list played with much better QB’s on much better offenses.

[BuffaloBills28]

If you put evans on a team that utilizes his talents he would be a top 5 wide reciever year in and year out besides randy moss, braylon edwards, fitzgerald who are more gifted (size) lee evans is just as good if not better than any other WR in the league period.

[Mitchy moo]

Lee's numbers are skewed because JP never threw the ball to anyone else but him.

[Tatonka]

lee evans is already my favorite wr in bills history. i love that he is a hard worker without the flash.. he isnt a showboat.. not that being a showboat isnt sometimes good for a team.. but i just like the way lee carries himself.

i never liked moulds much after he spit on someone.. and i soured on reed after the way he left the bills and all the **** he talked.

[Luisito23]

For some unknown reason, there are those here who refuse to believe that.



:wave:....And not for just one reason either!

[Bone]

He will sign an extension during the season.

[acehole]

Lee's numbers are skewed because JP never threw the ball to anyone else but him.

knew this was coming.........

who else was there?

[Mitchy moo]

knew this was coming.........

who else was there?

I think Lee is awesome and I want him signed ASAP, take it no other way.

[PECKERWOOD]

Evans is our best WR since Moulds in his prime, I'm convinced that he is worth a new deal. At the very worst Lee Evans is a superior version of Donte Stallworth.

[njsue]

Time to show Lee Evans the $$$$$

[The Answer]

Recently, there’s been much debate about the importance of singing Evans to an extension. Personally, I think signing Evans is key to the Bills future success. I feel he’s an elite talent. His numbers haven’t been great, but he’s played with some pretty bad QB’s and horrible offenses. Following are Evans numbers compared to some other current and former greats through their first four seasons:

Player Games Rec Yards Avg TD’s

Evans 64 233 3727 16.0 29
Moulds 62 181 2935 15.0 18
A. Reed 58 229 3096 13.5 22
Roy Williams 55 245 3652 14.9 28
Fitzgerald 60 330 4544 13.8 34
Harrison 60 311 4141 13.2 33
Owens 62 222 3307 14.9 30
R. Moss 64 308 5396 17.6 53
R. Wayne 61 221 3109 13.9 23
C. Johnson 60 282 4124 14.3 25
T. Holt 64 306 5088 16.6 23
J. Rice 60 264 4881 18.6 49

Rice, Holt and Moss put up monster numbers their first four years. Not many receivers are going to compare favorably to those guys. Evans numbers compared to everybody else on this list are fairly comparable. However, other than Moulds and Roy Williams, I don’t think anybody could argue that the other receivers on this list played with much better QB’s on much better offenses.

Are we really comparing Evans to some of the greatest WR's to ever play in this league?

Again - stats are meaningless until they are put under the microscope. Evans is a solid WR, but he's not an elite player that creates matchup nightmares even when he's double and triple covered.

He would be the best #2 receiver in the game next to any player on the list, but as a stand alone #1 he's definitely not worth the type of money he's likely asking for.

~The Answer

[mayotm]

Are we really comparing Evans to some of the greatest WR's to ever play in this league?

Again - stats are meaningless until they are put under the microscope. Evans is a solid WR, but he's not an elite player that creates matchup nightmares even when he's double and triple covered.

He would be the best #2 receiver in the game next to any player on the list, but as a stand alone #1 he's definitely not worth the type of money he's likely asking for.

~The AnswerI think Evans could put up similar numbers to some of the guys on the list if you put him in those offenses with those QB's. Just my opinion. I mean, would Jerry Rice put up the same numbers if he hadn't played with Montana and Young. I doubt it. Now if Edwards turns out to be as good as you think he's going to be, we'll found out what Evans can do with a good QB.

[Dujek]

Evans is a good receiver with plenty of potential. If Edwards is the real deal then Evans has some big years ahead of him in Buffalo. It's time to pay him.