Robert Woods expected to take slot role for Bills
By Kevin Patra Around the League writer Published: June 1, 2014 at 10:46 a.m. Updated: June 1, 2014 at 11:28 a.m.
"In 2013, the Buffalo Bills utilized Stevie Johnson mostly from the slot, where the shifty receiver could frustrate cornerbacks with his herky-jerky style.
The team felt comfortable shipping Johnson to the San Francisco 49ers during the NFL draft because they believe second-year wideout Robert Woods can step right into that role.
"We felt very comfortable with him being able to play the slot and be very successful there," coach Doug Marrone said of Woods, per The Buffalo News.
Woods finished his rookie season with 40 catches for 587 yards and three touchdowns. He is coming off offseason ankle surgery and participated only lightly in last week's OTAs."...
By Kevin Patra Around the League writer Published: June 1, 2014 at 10:46 a.m. Updated: June 1, 2014 at 11:28 a.m.
"In 2013, the Buffalo Bills utilized Stevie Johnson mostly from the slot, where the shifty receiver could frustrate cornerbacks with his herky-jerky style.
The team felt comfortable shipping Johnson to the San Francisco 49ers during the NFL draft because they believe second-year wideout Robert Woods can step right into that role.
"We felt very comfortable with him being able to play the slot and be very successful there," coach Doug Marrone said of Woods, per The Buffalo News.
Woods finished his rookie season with 40 catches for 587 yards and three touchdowns. He is coming off offseason ankle surgery and participated only lightly in last week's OTAs."...
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