Will we go after James Jones in free agency?

[K-GUNN]

I remember one fellow Packer WR that we nabbed years ago by the name of James Lofton. That worked out pretty good for us and I think Jones would be awesome alongside Stevie Johnson and Lee Evans.

[Logic]

I truly don't feel we need him.

Evans and Johnson are locked into the top 2 WR positions.

After them, we have Parrish, who really came on last year and was making big plays before going down with injury. We also have David Nelson, who was absolutely clutch on 3rd downs last year. Then we have Marcus Easley, a guy who, if he didn't go down with injury, looked to be pushing Johnson for a starting role opposite Evans. Thats 5 right there.

Finally, we have Donald Jones and Naaman Roosevelt. While neither of these guys are world beaters, they both looked fairly good for rookies, and Jones in particular is a key special teams player.

Evans, Johnson, Parrish, Nelson, Easley, Jones, Roosevelt. I see no reason to add to that.

[jwmstar]

I remember one fellow Packer WR that we nabbed years ago by the name of James Lofton. That worked out pretty good for us and I think Jones would be awesome alongside Stevie Johnson and Lee Evans.

He's not leaving GB unless he's guaranteed a starting role with starters pay. He won't get that here with Evans and Johnson.

[rjmarkin]

Have you ever watched him play? The guy can't catch the ball. Pass

[Billzgobowlin]

The difference is Lofton was a good receiver before he left Green Bay.

[DaBills4Life]

We have WR's.

I really like Donald Jones. I think he may win the #1 slot job this year.

[Logic]

May win the number 1 slot job? Over Parrish?

WHY? Based on what? Parrish was FAR more productive in the slot prior to his injury than Jones was after it.

[buffalo bob]

May win the number 1 slot job? Over Parrish?

WHY? Based on what? Parrish was FAR more productive in the slot prior to his injury than Jones was after it.

Jones is more physical and versatile than Parrish...the poster is right, jones has a shot.

[Logic]

I don't buy it.

Jones was a guy who made the roster based on his special teams ability. The only reason he saw the field was due to injury. He did a respectable job when given the opportunity, but to think that he's anywhere near the threat out of the slot that Parrish is is wishful thinking, in my opinion. Is he a better run blocker than Parrish? Almost certainly. Is he a better receiver? Not at this juncture, no.

With as many 4 and 5 WR sets as I expect Gailey to run, we will see Jones on the field playing WR this season. I just don't expect it to be as the starting slot receiver.

[buffalo bob]

I truly don't feel we need him.

Evans and Johnson are locked into the top 2 WR positions.

After them, we have Parrish, who really came on last year and was making big plays before going down with injury. We also have David Nelson, who was absolutely clutch on 3rd downs last year. Then we have Marcus Easley, a guy who, if he didn't go down with injury, looked to be pushing Johnson for a starting role opposite Evans. Thats 5 right there.

Finally, we have Donald Jones and Naaman Roosevelt. While neither of these guys are world beaters, they both looked fairly good for rookies, and Jones in particular is a key special .....
Evans, Johnson, Parrish, Nelson, Easley, Jones, Roosevelt. I see no reason to add to that.

I wouldn't say Evans is locked in as a top two or even three on this team this year. We have the young guys that all showed that they are capable of doing the things Evans does and more. They obviously need to build on their rookie years. Don't forget that gaily basically said that Evans needs to be better at everything other than the bomb...I don't think he is as popular with this staff as everybody thinks.

[Logic]

I disagree with you, bob. I don't think any receiver on the Bills' roster "showed that he could do what Evans can do". Not one. Evans has had some degree of success for 6 seasons. He often commands double teams and, despite a lacklaster season, the opposition still has to account for him on every play.

Johnson had a good year, but needs to show that he can to it on a consistent basis.

Nelson made some good third down grabs and was a nice contributor, but there's nothing to indicate that he could be successful as an every down starter (at this stage of his career, any way).

And Jones? Well, as I said earlier, he contributed reasonably well when shown the opportunity, but he's no world beater.

Also, Gailey's comments regarding Evans included Gailey's stating that HE, as a coach, needed to find ways to get Evans more involved. I think you're not quite giving enough credit to Evans. Or, conversely, you're giving TOO MUCH credit to the other guys.

[buffalo bob]

I disagree with you, bob. I don't think any receiver on the Bills' roster "showed that he could do what Evans can do". Not one. Evans has had some degree of success for 6 seasons. He often commands double teams and, despite a lacklaster season, the opposition still has to account for him on every play.

Johnson had a good year, but needs to show that he can to it on a consistent basis.

Nelson made some good third down grabs and was a nice contributor, but there's nothing to indicate that he could be successful as an every down starter (at this stage of his career, any way).

And Jones? Well, as I said earlier, he contributed reasonably well when shown the opportunity, but he's no world beater.

Also, Gailey's comments regarding Evans included Gailey's stating that HE, as a coach, needed to find ways to get Evans more involved. I think you're not quite giving enough credit to Evans. Or, conversely, you're giving TOO MUCH credit to the other guys.

I'm not giving those guys credit yet, I think they all need to improve, but the potential is definitely there. I don't think Evans has earned the credit over the last three years. Coaches always say they need to do a better job

[MrClean]

I disagree with you, bob. I don't think any receiver on the Bills' roster "showed that he could do what Evans can do". Not one. Evans has had some degree of success for 6 seasons. He often commands double teams and, despite a lacklaster season, the opposition still has to account for him on every play.

Johnson had a good year, but needs to show that he can to it on a consistent basis.

Nelson made some good third down grabs and was a nice contributor, but there's nothing to indicate that he could be successful as an every down starter (at this stage of his career, any way).

And Jones? Well, as I said earlier, he contributed reasonably well when shown the opportunity, but he's no world beater.

Also, Gailey's comments regarding Evans included Gailey's stating that HE, as a coach, needed to find ways to get Evans more involved. I think you're not quite giving enough credit to Evans. Or, conversely, you're giving TOO MUCH credit to the other guys.

I agree with you on all these points except Nelson. I think he did show that he can take that next step. In very limited playing time he nabbed 31 balls and 3 TDs.

I think we are going to see alot of rotation at the WR spot this season based on matchup. Obviously Evans can still have a huge roll in this offense but it's tough to keep a 6'5" 220lb target off the field if Nelson continues to improve from last season. I think you will see Nelson either coming in at the slot or coming in on the outside and shuffling Evans over into the slot.

[Feeling On Youboty]

Really hoping Easley, Nelson, Jones and Roosevelt show us something this year. If they do I can see Evans and Parrish being released or traded next year.

[BuffaloBillsHeart]

Personally, I don't consider this to be rather realistic when you take into consideration our WR-corps which might be the strength of this team. I mean Lee Evans and Stevie Johnson as starters, Roscoe in the slot, David Nelson (who might easily challenge Roscoe for his job as slot-WR, even though Roscoe really had a great campaign last year), David Jones (one hell of an acquisition through free agency; great contributor on the special teams and did a solid job as blocking WR while still being able to get open in four WR-sets which certainly is encouraging). A guy I haven't even mentioned might be the WR on this roster with the biggest potential in Marcus Easley. The guy's reportedly up to 225 pounds of raw muscle at 6-2 while still running a 4,4 40-yard dash. I firmly believe that if we give this guy time to develop he has a chance to become a great receiver, who certainly might challenge Lee for a starting job the next couple of season (IF he continues his development as a player).

All in all, my conclusion is we don't really have a striving need for James Jones, though he's most definitely a fine prospect with a good future. This is like I said at a position of solid depth and what this team more than anything needs is to upgrade a lot of other positions than the WR-position. I'm refering to the offensive line (RT specifically), the OLB-position (where I stand by what I've said the last year or so: Chris Kelsay is an abysmal fit in a 3-4 defense where he has to stand up), QB and TE.

[Abe Froman]

Kevin Boss would be a much more effective pick up.

[hounder]

No to james jones, use the money he would want and use it on the guys already on the team.Players that we want the bills to keep.

[LINDA_D]

Personally, I don't consider this to be rather realistic when you take into consideration our WR-corps which might be the strength of this team. I mean Lee Evans and Stevie Johnson as starters, Roscoe in the slot, David Nelson (who might easily challenge Roscoe for his job as slot-WR, even though Roscoe really had a great campaign last year), David Jones (one hell of an acquisition through free agency; great contributor on the special teams and did a solid job as blocking WR while still being able to get open in four WR-sets which certainly is encouraging). A guy I haven't even mentioned might be the WR on this roster with the biggest potential in Marcus Easley. The guy's reportedly up to 225 pounds of raw muscle at 6-2 while still running a 4,4 40-yard dash. I firmly believe that if we give this guy time to develop he has a chance to become a great receiver, who certainly might challenge Lee for a starting job the next couple of season (IF he continues his development as a player).

All in all, my conclusion is we don't really have a striving need for James Jones, though he's most definitely a fine prospect with a good future. This is like I said at a position of solid depth and what this team more than anything needs is to upgrade a lot of other positions than the WR-position. I'm refering to the offensive line (RT specifically), the OLB-position (where I stand by what I've said the last year or so: Chris Kelsay is an abysmal fit in a 3-4 defense where he has to stand up), QB and TE.

QFT. I'd rather the Bills pursue FAs with the idea of significantly upgrading positions of serious need rather than chase after guys who probably aren't all that much better than what they have. The WRs are okay. RT, TE, and LB are not.

[EndZoneLouie]

Imo, which means absolutely nothing...Bills have the most DEPTH at WR than anybody.

[BoJangles34]

I wouldn't say Evans is locked in as a top two or even three on this team this year. We have the young guys that all showed that they are capable of doing the things Evans does and more.

Yeah Evans will probably be lucky if he makes the final cut right? There's no way he is not one of our top two receivers this year. It just drives me crazy how much people hate on Lee Evans, let him go to a team with a top notch QB and let's see how mediocre he is.