Phil The Thrill Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I was listening to The Bills Beat with Joe B (who just joined The Athletic) and Matt Fairburn and they posed what seems to be a simple but somewhat interesting question: Which WR Will Lead The Bills In Receiving In 2019? The are a number of variables that make this question a little tricky. Below are the choices: Jon Brown: Probably the best WR on the roster and he will a lot of snaps. The problem with Brown is that he has been injury prone, and there’s a huge question make about his health and durability. Cole Beasley: Another WR who will see snaps, but he’s never been a yardage guy. He makes the clutch catches out of the slot and rarely has the explosive play. Robert Foster: Had a breakout year in 2018 but is a very similar WR to Brown. As a result he could be looking at a lower snap count or running routes where he’s the 3rd or 4th option. Zay Jones: He’s put up decent number for a WR but has seldom had a breakout game. Also he’s never amassed huge chunks of yardage. Other candidates who likely won’t see enough snaps or even make the team: Andre Roberts David Sills Jr Issac McKenzie Duke Williams So who do you vote for any why? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bills-beat-with-joe-b-and-matthew-fairburn/id1373776577#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F655939379 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I went Foster due to the higher YPC, but I almost went Beasley. If it’s late season Foster, I feel MUCH better than early season Foster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Sills V then Beasley, then Knox then Sweeney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo86 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Brown stayed healthy all last year for the first time ever. If that wasn't a fluke, he's the easy choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 In a new offensive wrinkle, the Bills will have Josh Allen throw to himself, early and often. It is rumored that the NFL will not call these "receiving yards", so we'll have to wait and see. I voted for "Other". 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 16 minutes ago, Sherlock Holmes said: Sills V then Beasley, then Knox then Sweeney This, but I've got Easley 4th, Sweeney 5th. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I think if it turns out to be Beasley, it means Josh has progressed the most. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I have a feeling Zay turns into Allen’s guy this year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I think Cole Beasley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninChicago Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I didn’t vote for Cole Beasley but I am kind of surprised how many people agreed with me. He has always been one of those receivers that stood out with the Cowboys and it is pretty exciting he is on our roster now. I voted Zay because I am thinking this will be his break out year now that the position has been upgraded and there may be more stress put on opposing secondaries. Having said that, Beasley could be a dark horse among, many other dark horses, that could really turn it on this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Beasley if Allen develops a good rapport and it clicks or John Brown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Zay Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 57 minutes ago, Augie said: I think if it turns out to be Beasley, it means Josh has progressed the most. Yes...good relationship to have to build a foundation with intermediate stuff. Then progress from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Going to be John Brown. I'm very surprised the votes have gone the way they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Augie said: I think if it turns out to be Beasley, it means Josh has progressed the most. I don't think that's necessary true. Plenty of great QB's don't have their slot receiver lead the team in receiving. In fact usually it's the #1 receiver. If it's Beasley I think that means that Brown, Foster, and Jones weren't good enough. However, I think Beasley will lead the team in receptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 You could see three receivers around the 550 to 750 yard range. I'm going to assume all four won't be healthy at the same time throughout the year. I'll go with Foster as he can stretch the field and seemed to develop a good rapport with Allen. It could easily be Brown if he stays healthy. I'm not a huge Zay Jones fan but he could surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, MJS said: I don't think that's necessary true. Plenty of great QB's don't have their slot receiver lead the team in receiving. In fact usually it's the #1 receiver. If it's Beasley I think that means that Brown, Foster, and Jones weren't good enough. However, I think Beasley will lead the team in receptions. No, the way I see it is it means Josh has learned to look for the slot receiver/outlet. THAT says the most about Josh. I’m far more worried about Josh than the WR’s. He is the linchpin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 (edited) I think it’s gonna be Sills. Edited July 25, 2019 by Dr.Sack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Zay Jones was allowed to be on the field for most of his two years as a Bill to gain valuable experience. It's time he becomes the number one guy, meaning he had better be a consistent threat every game. It's time. Otherwise, like other posters have said, he shouldn't see the field if he doesn't become the man. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I know the pundits are probably thinking Beasley is the right choice as he’ll be open underneath all day long, and Allen will have more time we believe with an improved line, but I voted Foster as there is trust between the, and he’ll get yards in chunks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Yards? Foster. Receptions? Beasley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 9 hours ago, Jay_Fixit said: Zay Jones. i also would not be shocked if this was the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Robert Foster. I actually don't think we have a 1,000 yard receiver. I think we'll have Beasley, Jones, Brown and Foster in that 500-800 yard range for all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 In an offseason with some silly, useless posts, I actually think this is an interesting question. You can make good arguments for and against each guy. I voted for Brown simply because he's the only WR listed who's actually had a #1 type season, getting 1,000+ yards a few years back. Zay's doesn't have 1,000 yards in his career yet. But I really don't have a strong opinion on how this will all work out. It's going to be fascination to see how this season unfolds with so many questions - especially on offense. Which receivers will start? Who will get the most targets? Who will be the starting five on the OL? How will the touches be shared among the RBs? Will Josh step us his game? Will Daboll step up his??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Which player leads the team in receiving yards? Given we play him twice, I’ll go with Stephan Gilmore. <hides under desk> 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 9 hours ago, Augie said: No, the way I see it is it means Josh has learned to look for the slot receiver/outlet. THAT says the most about Josh. I’m far more worried about Josh than the WR’s. He is the linchpin. So you are looking for Josh Allen to be different from most other good QB's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 53 minutes ago, MJS said: So you are looking for Josh Allen to be different from most other good QB's? Umm, I’m curious....what does that even man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, Augie said: Umm, I’m curious....what does that even man? It means that slot receivers aren't usually the leader in receiving yards for most QB's. So saying that it is good progress to have Beasley lead in yards means that Allen would be doing something different from most other good QB's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, MJS said: It means that slot receivers aren't usually the leader in receiving yards for most QB's. So saying that it is good progress to have Beasley lead in yards means that Allen would be doing something different from most other good QB's. I guess I’ve been watching to much of that Brady guy. A little less bombs away and a little more moving the chains with accurate passes would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I said Brown but I don't think any of them are going to even approach 1000, and that doesn't mean we won't have a good pass offense. I could easily see Brown, Beasley, and Foster all getting 700-800 and maybe even Zay having a bunch. The WR by committee approach will probably serve them pretty well, especially due to quickness and speed, not to mention that we really don't have a good TE even with Kroft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCOrange Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I voted Beasley but I would guess it'll be him or Zay. I think Foster and Brown will eat into each other's snaps/targets too much to lead the team. Beasley has the most ironclad role on the team so I'd lean towards him but we'll see. I don't expect any of them to be particularly productive volume wise but think they could be a decent unit regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I think Brown because he's gonna be a shoe in for 3-5 deep crosses a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I choose Foster. Josh still has a little head start in Chemistry with him over Brown, but John will take some yards away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 19 hours ago, Dr.Sack said: I think it’s gonna be Sills. OK I'll bite - why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) Robert Foster will have 1300 yards. Beasley will have 85 catches. John Brown will have 10 TDs Edited July 26, 2019 by Boca BIlls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Just Joshin' said: OK I'll bite - why? Cause he's a shark waiting to break out and it's Shark Week... He has so much potential, listen to Beane say how they had him the highest rated WR in the embedded series if I heard him right. Thought about drafting him multiple times as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Just Joshin' said: OK I'll bite - why? Because Sills ? Edited July 26, 2019 by Dr.Sack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddo Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) Brown. Mainly due to being able to pick up large lumps in one go. Foster is still learning to become Brown, and early signs are that Allen has been able to find Brown without too much difficulty. I actually think it can only be either Brown or Foster, when you are talking about yards - either of them will get plenty of opportunities to grab big chunks. Fitness (or availability) will also play into it. If you are talking just receptions, then for the development we wish to see from Allen, you would want to see Beasley as the top man.(as others have already said) That should kill off all of the 'can't pass short' negativity. Edited July 26, 2019 by Buddo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Conventional wisdom would say either Brown or Foster due to their ability to shake free going deep and Allen's penchant to look for that. With that said, I think Allen will over correct and with defenses looking for Allen to go over the top with those two burners, I think Beasley will find himself with tons of opportunities to make plays. I think Beasley will be somewhere around 80 receptions for 900 yards Brown 55 receptions 800 yards Foster 50 receptions 750 yards Zay 50 receptions 600 yards I see a big uptick in passing yards this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfansinceday1 Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 I said Brown but really had to think about it...and that is a nice change from recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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