DrDawkinstein Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 It's disappointing that many in this thread denigrate Lee Evans. He was a great receiver stuck on a bad team with bad quarterbacking. Unfortunately, his final two seasons in Buffalo and Baltimore were below par, but he still put up some very impressive numbers. Career stats for Lee Evans, Jerry Rice, and Andre Reed, catches, yds, avg, TD's, TD% Evans 381 6008 15.8 83 11% Rice 1549 22895 14.8 197 13% Reed 951 13198 13.9 87 9% As you can see, Lee had a higher YPC in 9 seasons than 2 HOF'ers, with a comparable TD%. Not his fault we had JP, Trentative, and Kelly Holcomb throwing the rock (was Shane Matthews in there?). Lee Evans deserves better from us as Bills fans. Lee was a great player and a great person. Im not denying or saying otherwise. And I wouldve loved to see him out there leading the charge, but maybe AFTER we get back to the playoffs. Unfortunately, Lee Evans (and some other very good players like Schoebel, Spikes, etc) were part of some bad/mediocre teams that were so recent, we are still trying to move past them. I just think the timing is off for what the Bills are trying to do and the message they are trying to send. Same old same old. Not my fault we have a very limited list of Winners to choose from. Like I said, Id love to see some of these other, more recent Bills up there, just not yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 My choices for Charge Leaders: Andre Reed Thurman Thomas Bruce Smith Darryl Talley Cornelius Bennett Steve Tasker James Lofton Eric Moulds And then for our home playoff game: Jim f-ing Kelly! I think it would be more interesting to have more obscure former Bills do it. It would be quite funny to see guys like jonathon linton or Jerry McDaniel do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigdaddyinOrlando Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 My choices for Charge Leaders: Andre Reed Thurman Thomas Bruce Smith Darryl Talley Cornelius Bennett Steve Tasker James Lofton Eric Moulds And then for our home playoff game: Jim f-ing Kelly! Jamie mueller Carlton Bailey Kenneth Davis Carwell Gardner Leonard smith Don beebe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) I think it would be more interesting to have more obscure former Bills do it. It would be quite funny to see guys like jonathon linton or Jerry McDaniel do it. Im all for that too! Bring me back Carwell Gardner, Leon Seals, and Darick Holmes! While Im thinking about it, add Bryce Paup to my previous list! Jamie mueller Carlton Bailey Kenneth Davis Carwell Gardner Leonard smith Don beebe Love these. Just said Gardner myself, and had thought about Leonard Smith too. Kenny Davis FOR SURE!! Have Thurman AND Davis up there, considering Freddy and CJ came out as 1 player last week! Edited September 18, 2014 by DrDareustein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Kevin Everett? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I like the idea of having a player other than one from the SB teams lead the charge. Sometimes it seems like (to non-Bills fans) those were the only players who were ever good in Buffalo, which isn't true. It is good for the current players to know that this organization did actually have talent in between then and now even though the teams they played on didn't get to the playoffs. Lee Evans was a great player here and is still an ambassador of the team and the city. Marrone always talks about wanting guys on the team who want to be here. Evans was one of those kinds of players and whether or not his teams won, it wasn't because he couldn't do his part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 A Buffalo Bills press release noted that this will be Lee Evans' first time in the middle of the field. It is a bit like seeing a unicorn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 A Buffalo Bills press release noted that this will be Lee Evans' first time in the middle of the field. It is a bit like seeing a unicorn. I'd like to see Joe Ferguson involved in something like this. All this "Kelly tough" stuff forgets that Joe beat cancer twice long before Kelly did. And unlike Kelly he seems to have been forgotten in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Bryce Paup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Im all for that too! Bring me back Carwell Gardner, Leon Seals, and Darick Holmes! While Im thinking about it, add Bryce Paup to my previous list! Love these. Just said Gardner myself, and had thought about Leonard Smith too. Kenny Davis FOR SURE!! Have Thurman AND Davis up there, considering Freddy and CJ came out as 1 player last week! fwiw, they come out as 1 player every week. If you want I can send you picks of them together at the hall of game game too. I was within arms length of them. Kevin Everett? this would be insane!!! I'd like to see Joe Ferguson involved in something like this. All this "Kelly tough" stuff forgets that Joe beat cancer twice long before Kelly did. And unlike Kelly he seems to have been forgotten in Buffalo. this too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Im all for that too! Bring me back Carwell Gardner, Leon Seals, and Darick Holmes! While Im thinking about it, add Bryce Paup to my previous list! It would be pretty cool. We always see the "stars" like Kelly, Reed, etc. I would get more of a kick out of seeing these other guys. If Darick Holmes came out there, it would bring the house down!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Haha; was going to post the same thing. Ultimate decoy plan. Well done, Marrone. Well done. Lets be serious. Lee is just drawing primary attention. Josh Reed will actually be leading the charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Are you kidding me??? Was JP Losman or Rob Johnson not available?? What an uninspiring choice. Lee Evans was the exact type of player the Whaley/Marrone regime has purged from the current roster. No leadership skills, no intensity, no winning attitude. What a drop off from Andre Reed last week. Sort of how I feel too. Lee was a good player but cmon? No Thurman? Bruce? Tasker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Are you kidding me??? Was JP Losman or Rob Johnson not available?? What an uninspiring choice. Lee Evans was the exact type of player the Whaley/Marrone regime has purged from the current roster. No leadership skills, no intensity, no winning attitude. What a drop off from Andre Reed last week. Hey, it's the least the Bills can do for wasting his talents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Lee played his ass off for us without any team around him for his entire career. I dont see the issue, I hope it gets loud as hell for him!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan in MD Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Putting aside the question of whether he should or shouldn't be leading the charge, this just makes me feel old. The guy is 33 and is essentially coming back to town for an "old-timers"-like tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Hey, it's the least the Bills can do for wasting his talents. ^this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Very disappointed at the lack of respect being shown to Mr. Evans by some on this board. What did this guy ever do but play hard (and make plays) for some crappy teams and crappy QBs? Ok, Chan and Buddy traded him once the skills were beginning to diminish, but come on...he's a better receiver than Stevie Johnson ever dreamed of being, and that guy would be welcomed with open arms to "lead the charge" some day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I am sure the 2014 Bills squad will play less inspired ball because Lee Evans is "leading the charge" You people...really... Very disappointed at the lack of respect being shown to Mr. Evans by some on this board. What did this guy ever do but play hard (and make plays) for some crappy teams and crappy QBs? Ok, Chan and Buddy traded him once the skills were beginning to diminish, but come on...he's a better receiver than Stevie Johnson ever dreamed of being, and that guy would be welcomed with open arms to "lead the charge" some day! For about 4 years, he was the best player on the team. He may not have been as good as some thought (I say "may not"), but he was one of the few bright spots during some pretty dark years for the franchsie...so of course people here would **** all over him. It is what the "greatest" fans in the NFL do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Very disappointed at the lack of respect being shown to Mr. Evans by some on this board. What did this guy ever do but play hard (and make plays) for some crappy teams and crappy QBs? Ok, Chan and Buddy traded him once the skills were beginning to diminish, but come on...he's a better receiver than Stevie Johnson ever dreamed of being, and that guy would be welcomed with open arms to "lead the charge" some day! Not trying to disrespect Evans. Just think it's too soon and is the opposite of what the current regime is trying to do (move past the recent mediocrity). Heck, there are a handful of guys on this team that are in their 30s and have been playing for almost a decade. And now you have a guy who couldnt stay in the league as long as them leading their charge? Stevie would be welcomed "some day", yes. Just like Lee will be. I just think that "some day" is coming too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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