BillsGuyInMalta Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 http://www.buffalobills.com/news/news.jsp?news_id=3702 Buffalo's need for a receiver in the NFL Draft has jumped significantly. The Bills need to land a receiver capable of challenging for the number-two role. The problem is with other significant needs on both the offensive and defensive lines, receiver likely can't be addressed until Round Three at the earliest. So finding an answer in the draft for the 2006 season is unlikely. The free agent crop of wide receivers is pretty thin at this point, but the Bills have a couple of options. For the interim the most experienced candidate on the roster to replace Moulds is the recently re-signed Sam Aiken. Aiken operated as Moulds' backup in the previous offensive system. He figures to be battling for the number two role with whoever else the coaching staff deems worthy, signs or acquires in the draft. Other potential candidates are Andre Davis and George Wilson. Josh Reed and Roscoe Parrish are better fits as inside receivers and likely won't factor into a competition. Look for the Bills to scour free agency and possibly host a few player visits over the next couple of days. ------------------------------------- For those wondering what FAs are available (and when they say pretty thin, they mean it), here are guys still looking for jobs Dez White (Average) Kevin Johnson (Lets reunite the Browns WR crew, whoo!) Randy Hymes (Who?) Az-Zahir Hakim (Possible) Peerless Price (Everyone cross your fingers...hilarity might ensue) Ricky Proehl (Old...but still very reliable) Johnnie Morton (Old...some would argue still reliable) Reggie Swinton (Ewwww) Eddie Berlin (Not very good) Michael Lewis (Beer Man can still return the ball...never much of a WR) Jerome Pathon (Terrible year in 2005) Out of that less than stellar group, I'd take Hakim, White, Proehl...and yes, I'd give Peerless another shot. But honestly, I dont think any of them could compete for that 2nd WR job in the...god, I apologize for this pun in advance...but in the mold of Moulds. Time to see how long it takes for a "GET JAVON WALKER" post to show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan Trapped in Pats Land Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Isn't Johnnie Morton constructed of Waterford Crystal?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I would go for Pathon. He was a decent#2 for Indy and would be a cheap pickup so why not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Drew Haddad is still out there... so is Choo Choo Coleman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 Come on...who WOULDNT buy a Ricky Proehl Bills jersey? The guy is the last Tecmo player ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Come on...who WOULDNT buy a Ricky Proehl Bills jersey? The guy is the last Tecmo player ever! 654831[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Based on this crop of WR's available...better to take on in the draft and hope for the best.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandius Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I'm hoping the Bills can draft Proehl's reincarnation, Mike Hass, in this draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frez Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Bucky Brooks and Rusell Copeland have try outs this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Bucky Brooks and Rusell Copeland have try outs this week. 654863[/snapback] Oh that's just not even funny. And I just saw Kwame Cavil at the Buffalo International Airport... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 What pisses me off is that we have TWO second round choices listed there and neither are capable #2 receivers... WTF? Nice draft picks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipster19 Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Great SDS. It makes you really scratch your head when you think how Donahoe spent high draft picks for skilled positions but couldn't nor wouldn't solve the O-Line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Hymes intrigues me. Hes a big target, 6'3, 211, 27 years old, and has put up a few decent games in baltimore. (A few in '04), 05 was kinda iffy. might be worth a shot. Of the list, i'd say hes got the most upside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frez Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Aaron Moorehead RFA Colts Andre' Davis UFA Patriots Antonio Bryant UFA Browns Antwaan Randle El UFA Steelers Arnaz Battle RFA 49ers Az-Zahir Hakim UFA Saints Brad Pyatt RFA Colts Brandon Lloyd RFA 49ers Bryan Gilmore UFA Dolphins Cedric James UFA Patriots Charlie Adams RFA Broncos Chris Horn RFA Chiefs Corey Bradford UFA Texans Cortez Hankton RFA Jaguars Darnerian McCants UFA Eagles David Boston UFA Dolphins David Givens UFA Patriots David Tyree RFA Giants Derick Armstrong RFA Texans Dez White UFA Falcons Edell Shepherd RFA Buccaneers Ike Hilliard UFA Buccaneers J.J. Moses RFA Cardinals Jabar Gaffney UFA Texans Jason McAddley UFA 49ers Jerheme Urban RFA Seahawks Jerome Pathon UFA Falcons Joe Jurevicius UFA Seahawks Kassim Osgood RFA Chargers Keenan McCardell UFA Chargers Kelley Washington RFA Bengals Kendall Newson UFA Dolphins Kevin Curtis RFA Rams Kevin Johnson UFA Lions Kevin Walter RFA Bengals Koren Robinson UFA Vikings Marc Boerigter UFA Chiefs Michael Lewis UFA Saints Nate Burleson RFA Vikings Patrick Johnson UFA Ravens Peerless Price UFA Cowboys Peter Warrick UFA Seahawks Quincy Morgan UFA Steelers Randal Williams UFA Raiders Reche Caldwell UFA Chargers Reggie Swinton UFA Cardinals Reggie Wayne UFA Colts Rod Gardner UFA Panthers Sam Aiken UFA Bills Sean Morey UFA Steelers Shaun McDonald RFA Rams Tim Carter UFA Giants Tim Dwight UFA Patriots Troy Brown UFA Patriots Troy Edwards UFA Lions Troy Walters UFA Colts Willie Ponder RFA Giants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Reggie Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Great SDS. It makes you really scratch your head when you think how Donahoe spent high draft picks for skilled positions but couldn't nor wouldn't solve the O-Line. 654894[/snapback] I think the larger point is that these "skill" position players aren't very skillful in their own right. If he added talent with them the glass would be half full. As it is now, the glass is empty, my oreo is sitting at the bottom and my hand is too big to get it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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