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Is Marcus Easley this teams version of Steve Tasker?


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Easley is the 6th WR on this team. I still think he could be someone who contributes. He reminds me of Justin Armour. I am thinking in a year or so he will bring something to the table. Something is missing right now, I have to imagine, and I am trusting the coaching staff on this.

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Yes, if we install the 6th wide receiver that should solve the tackling problem on defense

 

No, but it could solve the problems regarding converting 3rd downs. Hogan can't gain any separation from one of the leagues slowest Lbs in Rey Maualuga....that's how slow hogan is.....and his hands aren't good in games as they are in practice. Hogan sucks. Just because he isn't the biggest problem on this team doesn't mean he isn't a problem on this teams. Cut this bum. He's just that, a bum.

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No, but it could solve the problems regarding converting 3rd downs. Hogan can't gain any separation from one of the leagues slowest Lbs in Rey Maualuga....that's how slow hogan is.....and his hands aren't good in games as they are in practice. Hogan sucks. Just because he isn't the biggest problem on this team doesn't mean he isn't a problem on this teams. Cut this bum. He's just that, a bum.

Stevie Johnson being healthy solves the problem of converting third downs. Hogan is on the team to be a special teamer. I don't know why people expect more from him.
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With due respect to Easley's stalwart special teams play, he must not be beating these guys out in practice. As others have said this coaching staff is clearly willing to give chances. We have to assume they aren't holding him back, he is.

 

 

Thank you. The most reasonable answer as to why Easley is not seeing the field as a WR is that he is not doing better than the other guys in practice.

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Thank you. The most reasonable answer as to why Easley is not seeing the field as a WR is that he is not doing better than the other guys in practice.

 

This is one possibility.

 

The other possibility is we as fans know how good of a WR Easley is based on our observation of his special teams play on 5-10 plays a week, where he runs down the field, takes a great angle and tackles the ball carrier. And the coaches seemingly blind to this obvious reality are relying instead on some other inferrior information like comparative performance analysis of him as a WR over mini camp, training camp, preseason, and 2 months of daily practices. Yes... Silly coaches.

 

 

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The coaching staff seems willing to make changes in season to any under performers, i.e. Legursky or Moorman as an example, so I'm hopeful they give Easley his shot after seeing Hogan on film. Not sure switching #5 and #6 receivers will make too much of a difference with Stevie and Goodwin coming back, but it'd be nice to see what he can do when the situation calls for it.

 

the first part makes me believe there is likely something we as fans dont know - that hes making poor reads in practice or the film room or something. like you said, if a change is needed, theyve been making them.

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Novel idea might be for the local press to actually ask the coach a direct question about it.

 

im guessing the questions about starting qb, byrd, gilmore, stevie, etc... all get MANY more clicks than "why havent you swapped your 5th and 6th wrs on the depth chart?"

 

just the reality of it. eventually, someone may, but its not high on the list of questions they are trying to squeeze in

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It's pretty amazing how good he has been on kickoff return coverage. As for WR, it may just be the coaches giving Hogan the first shot before giving way to Easley. Who knows. Sure would be an interesting question for the reporters to ask.

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This is one possibility.

 

The other possibility is we as fans know how good of a WR Easley is based on our observation of his special teams play on 5-10 plays a week, where he runs down the field, takes a great angle and tackles the ball carrier. And the coaches seemingly blind to this obvious reality are relying instead on some other inferrior information like comparative performance analysis of him as a WR over mini camp, training camp, preseason, and 2 months of daily practices. Yes... Silly coaches.

Fans aren't saying that Easley should be given a chance because of his special teams play, they are saying to give him a chance because they think the other guys suck and he can't be all that bad, he looked good when they saw him at times in Training Camp or Pre-Season, plus he stuck for so long on this team while he couldn't see the field due to injuries so there must be something special........
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Fans aren't saying that Easley should be given a chance because of his special teams play, they are saying to give him a chance because they think the other guys suck and he can't be all that bad, he looked good when they saw him at times in Training Camp or Pre-Season, plus he stuck for so long on this team while he couldn't see the field due to injuries so there must be something special........

 

Jeff Tuel looked good in Pre-season...

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Fans aren't saying that Easley should be given a chance because of his special teams play, they are saying to give him a chance because they think the other guys suck and he can't be all that bad, he looked good when they saw him at times in Training Camp or Pre-Season, plus he stuck for so long on this team while he couldn't see the field due to injuries so there must be something special........

This fan has and is saying just that. Dude is making plays in his limited role and playing balls out. Make a lot of plays in a small role and then its time to consider expanding his role.

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The Easley thing kind of reminds me of Stevie being lost on the depth chart for his first few years.

 

I would however miss Hogan, because when ever he does anything good or bad I give it my best Colonel Klink, HOOOGAN, Makes my wife laugh.

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some guy are game day guys, some are practice players. hogan does not appear to be a game day guy.....give easley a chance

on the flip side some guys are gamers, suck in practice.

 

Thinking Easley might be a gamer, he shows up big on SP, let him get a chance at WR, just sayin...

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Totally agree-I have been asking this question for weeks. Guy had a great camp, is a stud on special teams, and has the size to be the big, physical receiver that the Bills need. One of the News writers speculated that the coaching staff may be concerned about hurting Graham's feelings if Easley starts playing. Although this seems ridiculous to me, the only other reason that I can think of is that either Marrone or Hackett or both doubt his ability. Years ago the Bills had a receiver with similar size who was a stud on special teams his first year-Eric Moulds.

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is give Easely a chance. You should know the melody.

 

I thought I would throw some "Instant Karma" at this.

You do know that the guy who came up with "Give Peace A Chance" was shot and killed, right? I hope you have better luck.
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This fan has and is saying just that. Dude is making plays in his limited role and playing balls out. Make a lot of plays in a small role and then its time to consider expanding his role.

So because he has been excelling at running down the field and tackling the guy catching a punt, he should be given a chance to go out and play WR??

I'm glad you don't have a hand in deciding who gets playing time on the field. no one is saying he should be limited or taken out of his special teams role where he has been great, but that doesn't mean he deserves to play WR, unless he starts showing he can catch the ball and make plays as a WR. The 2 jobs have nothing to do with each other

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So because he has been excelling at running down the field and tackling the guy catching a punt, he should be given a chance to go out and play WR??

I'm glad you don't have a hand in deciding who gets playing time on the field. no one is saying he should be limited or taken out of his special teams role where he has been great, but that doesn't mean he deserves to play WR, unless he starts showing he can catch the ball and make plays as a WR. The 2 jobs have nothing to do with each other

He plays WR. Thats his position. How can he show that he can make plays and catch the ball if he isn't on the field? Meanwhile, theres several WRs on this squad that have already demonstrated that they cannot catch the ball or make plays. Call me crazy, but I'd like to see Marcus get a shot rather than watch Hogan continue to suck. You make it sound as if I said Moats should get time at WR because of his standout special teams play.

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He plays WR. Thats his position. How can he show that he can make plays and catch the ball if he isn't on the field? Meanwhile, theres several WRs on this squad that have already demonstrated that they cannot catch the ball or make plays. Call me crazy, but I'd like to see Marcus get a shot rather than watch Hogan continue to suck. You make it sound as if I said Moats should get time at WR because of his standout special teams play.

 

the best way to show that is to show the coaches in practice and the film room i imagine.

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the best way to show that is to show the coaches in practice and the film room i imagine.

 

It's hard to do this once the season starts. When you start the season at number 6, it's hard to get the kind of reps that catch the coach's eye.

 

I for one would like to see him get some playing time opps.

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It's hard to do this once the season starts. When you start the season at number 6, it's hard to get the kind of reps that catch the coach's eye.

 

I for one would like to see him get some playing time opps.

 

so we should give him game reps because there arent enough practice ones to go around?

 

 

I imagine you're right, but I'd still rather see Marcus go out and suck for one game rather than watch Hogan go out there and suck some more.

 

agreed, rational minded me made the last post, doesnt mean the fan in me isnt curious though.

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Tasker was fast? I may be forgetting I just don't remember him as fast.

 

Easley has very good speed prolly 3rd fastest after Goodwin and close to graham...

 

Easley 4.46 at the combine. http://www.nfl.com/c...asley?id=497286

 

Goodwin 4.27. http://www.nfl.com/c...dwin?id=2539964

 

Graham 4.41. http://www.nfl.com/c...aham?id=2532850

 

Tasker ?? I could only find his wikipedia which lists "fast" as one of his attributes. http://en.wikipedia....ki/Steve_Tasker

 

Stevie Johnson 4.59. http://en.wikipedia....football) (the stats say "all measurables from NFL Combine)

 

Robert Woods 4.51. http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/robert-woods?id=2540169

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