Steve Johnson starts next year.

[BillsWin]

just a completely BOLD statement by me. But I think he has more immediate upside then Hardy at this point. With Hardy's lack of experience in football, his injury, him being benched... well, I just have this feeling that it will take Hardy another year maybe 2 to completely become a number 2 WR.

I think Steve is ready to be a #3 now.


crazy huh?

be gentle I have been drinking all day, but what do you guys think?

[THE END OF ALL DAYS]

Re: Steve Johnson starts next year.

I think cowher will whip him into shape

[Night Train]

Re: Steve Johnson starts next year.

He's ready to be a #2 right now, let alone a #3. Great hands & patterns.

The next coach will have some talent to work with.

It's only hopeless with the current staff & schemes.

[BillsWin]

Re: Steve Johnson starts next year.

Im sobering up, and I still have a feeling my bro Steve will be starting.

[Mitchy moo]

Re: Steve Johnson starts next year.

I think cowher will whip him into shape

[Jaybird]

Re: Steve Johnson starts next year.

i thought he would turn into the steal of the draft prior to the season... so let's see it

[DraftBoy]

Re: Steve Johnson starts next year.

Ummm....No....

If he is thats not a good sign at all...

[BillsWin]

Re: Steve Johnson starts next year.

Ummm....No....

If he is thats not a good sign at all...

youre always bias on players. especially if you didnt want us to take them. The Bills can't always go off your board DB!

GIVE THE KID A CHANCE! what has he done to show he's NOT ready?

[DraftBoy]

Re: Steve Johnson starts next year.

youre always bias on players. especially if you didnt want us to take them. The Bills can't always go off your board DB!

GIVE THE KID A CHANCE! what has he done to show he's NOT ready?

Its not about being ready its the fact that he would of passed Reed on the depth chart who is our best all-around WR and would further tell us that taking Roscoe where we did was a mistake and you have no idea what growth Hardy will show in the offseason, also 9 catches tells you basically nothing overall about if a kid is ready or not. He has a drop or two this season and his blocking is not where we would like it to be. Also communication on play break downs are another thing Id like to see him work on. Working his way back to the QB and being conscious of the clock in his head.

Also please at least know what you are talking about before you accuse me of anything. I liked the Johnson pick, I graded it highly.

[BillsWin]

Re: Steve Johnson starts next year.

Its not about being ready its the fact that he would of passed Reed on the depth chart who is our best all-around WR and would further tell us that taking Roscoe where we did was a mistake and you have no idea what growth Hardy will show in the offseason, also 9 catches tells you basically nothing overall about if a kid is ready or not. He has a drop or two this season and his blocking is not where we would like it to be. Also communication on play break downs are another thing Id like to see him work on. Working his way back to the QB and being conscious of the clock in his head.

Also please at least know what you are talking about before you accuse me of anything. I liked the Johnson pick, I graded it highly.

It's because I hate you.

[DraftBoy]

Re: Steve Johnson starts next year.

It's because I hate you.

Get in line, I have my own fan club.

[BillsWin]

Re: Steve Johnson starts next year.

also, I rated Johnson 4th-5th round. I had no clue hed drop to 7th. or that no WR would be taken till the 2nd for that matter.

and you got to admit. you can be bias towards the players YOU want.

Hardy MAY show growth, but hasnt shown much


I am curious to know where you put Hardy on your boards though???

[BillsWin]

Re: Steve Johnson starts next year.

Get in line, I have my own fan club.

I know, I'll be running for president next month...

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: Steve Johnson starts next year.

Its not about being ready its the fact that he would of passed Reed on the depth chart who is our best all-around WR and would further tell us that taking Roscoe where we did was a mistake and you have no idea what growth Hardy will show in the offseason, also 9 catches tells you basically nothing overall about if a kid is ready or not. He has a drop or two this season and his blocking is not where we would like it to be. Also communication on play break downs are another thing Id like to see him work on. Working his way back to the QB and being conscious of the clock in his head.

Also please at least know what you are talking about before you accuse me of anything. I liked the Johnson pick, I graded it highly.

OK, so he can't know how much Hardy will evolve, but you know exactly how much Johnson will evolve?

The kid is playing much better in the 2nd half of the season in his limited opportunities.

BTW, if Hardy blew his knee out he likely will miss part of next season and fall behind.

[DraftBoy]

Re: Steve Johnson starts next year.

also, I rated Johnson 4th-5th round. I had no clue hed drop to 7th. or that no WR would be taken till the 2nd for that matter.

and you got to admit. you can be bias towards the players YOU want.

Hardy MAY show growth, but hasnt shown much


I am curious to know where you put Hardy on your boards though???

That's nice, and nobody predicted the 1st Round WR drought we saw. I had Johnson as a 6th Round prospect. Not bad overall, but only two years of DI ball and only one year of big play time. He showed he can play ball but consistency was the question for him, plus limited upside.

I can be bias, but so is everybody else. Everybody likes who they like, and don't like who they don't like.

Hardy was the #4 WR;

1. Thomas
2. Sweed
3. Doucet
4. Hardy

Scouting Report:

4. James Hardy-Indiana 6’5, 217lbs, 4.51-40
Pros:
-Size
-Beat the Jam
-Strength
-Wingspan

Cons:
-Off the Field
-Struggles against Bigger CB’s
-Consistency
-Raw

An extremely raw prospect that has incredible size, Hardy uses his size to shield defenders from the ball and is extremely hard to defend against when he’s on his game. While he has the ability and measurable to escape the jam, Hardy struggled against some of the bigger and more physical Big 10 corners. He must improve his route running and his consistency but he has #1 WR potential.