Do the Bills really have better receivers?

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  • ghz in pittsburgh
    Registered User
    • Aug 2004
    • 5861
    #1

    Do the Bills really have better receivers?

    The Bills made a lot of investments to WR corp. But looks like we are far, far away from being the leader in that category in NFL. Just look at the teams we have played.

    Chicago: Marshall and Jeffery
    Miami: Wallace and Hartline
    Chargers: Allen and Floyd

    I'd say we rank below all of them. Heck look into the next two games, we are still probably have inerior WRs:

    Houston: Johnson and Hopkins (budding star)
    Detroit: Johnson and Tate

    And consider all the WRs we have are acquired within the last two years. Make you wonder who Fitz had during his time here to throw the ball to.
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  • MikeInRoch
    Registered User
    • Sep 2003
    • 10446
    #2
    Re: Do the Bills really have better receivers?

    "The Leader?" no. Way above average, yes.
    "'Clean up your room.', 'Stand up straight.', 'Pick up your feet.', 'Take it like a man.', 'Be nice to your sister.', 'Don't mix beer and wine, ever.'. Oh yeah, 'Don't drive on the railroad track.'"

    "Eh, Phil. That's one I happen to agree with."

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    • better days
      Registered User
      • Jan 2010
      • 22028
      #3
      Re: Do the Bills really have better receivers?

      Originally posted by ghz in pittsburgh View Post
      The Bills made a lot of investments to WR corp. But looks like we are far, far away from being the leader in that category in NFL. Just look at the teams we have played.

      Chicago: Marshall and Jeffery
      Miami: Wallace and Hartline
      Chargers: Allen and Floyd

      I'd say we rank below all of them. Heck look into the next two games, we are still probably have inerior WRs:

      Houston: Johnson and Hopkins (budding star)
      Detroit: Johnson and Tate

      And consider all the WRs we have are acquired within the last two years. Make you wonder who Fitz had during his time here to throw the ball to.
      Just look at the teams we have played............

      The Bills are 2-1, not 0-3.

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      • Novacane
        Registered User
        • Jul 2002
        • 42355
        #4
        Re: Do the Bills really have better receivers?

        Below Chicago yes. Below MIA and SD no way. What's so special about those tandems? Our WR just need a QB who can get them the ball.
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        • EDS
          Registered User
          • Jan 2003
          • 5216
          #5
          Re: Do the Bills really have better receivers?

          Originally posted by ghz in pittsburgh View Post
          The Bills made a lot of investments to WR corp. But looks like we are far, far away from being the leader in that category in NFL. Just look at the teams we have played.

          Chicago: Marshall and Jeffery
          Miami: Wallace and Hartline
          Chargers: Allen and Floyd

          I'd say we rank below all of them. Heck look into the next two games, we are still probably have inerior WRs:

          Houston: Johnson and Hopkins (budding star)
          Detroit: Johnson and Tate

          And consider all the WRs we have are acquired within the last two years. Make you wonder who Fitz had during his time here to throw the ball to.
          Probably an unfair comparison as the Bills receivers are talented and have potential, but too earlier in their careers to have demonstrable production. Meanwhile, most of the other receivers mentioned already have 1000+ receiving yard seasons under their belts.

          All that being said, I think it is fair to say the other teams have receivers with more proven production.

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          • Buffalogic
            Rumblin' Stumblin' Bumblin'
            • Feb 2006
            • 5345
            #6
            Re: Do the Bills really have better receivers?

            Ridiculous question. We have one of the best WR corps in the league but nobody knows that but us because our QB sucks so badly and that's all any outsider can focus on.
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            • Mahdi
              Registered User
              • Mar 2004
              • 10585
              #7
              Re: Do the Bills really have better receivers?

              If we had Cutler or even Tannehill right now we would have one of the better WR corps in the league.

              Even if Orton was in right now they would look a lot better than they do now.

              I would have no problem with EJ if he was being coached properly. Unfortunately the coaches are going about it all wrong.

              With any young QB they should be encouraged to just let it fly and make mistakes. But too often a coach wants to blend winning as a priority over developing a young QB. They are not compatible. They should be calling 35 throws per game and giving him the freedom to make plays and make mistakes.

              EJ throws the ball like a guy worried about mistakes. He is trying to guide passes into his receivers instead of just letting them rip.

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              • Night Train
                Retired - On Several Levels
                • Jul 2005
                • 33117
                #8
                Re: Do the Bills really have better receivers?

                Something is up with Mike Williams. I thought he'd get far more snaps and looks. Speculate away.
                Anonymity is an abused privilege, abused most by people who mistake vitriol for wisdom and cynicism for wit

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                • justasportsfan
                  Registered User
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 71580
                  #9
                  Re: Do the Bills really have better receivers?

                  IMO, a very good qb would be throwing for 4000 per season with our receivers.
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                  • GvilleBills
                    Registered User
                    • Mar 2006
                    • 862
                    #10
                    Re: Do the Bills really have better receivers?

                    Originally posted by Night Train View Post
                    Something is up with Mike Williams. I thought he'd get far more snaps and looks. Speculate away.

                    I might be going out on a limb here, but I'm saying it's because his routes take him >10 yards from the LOS.
                    Diehard BillGator... best of both worlds

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