Monday, August 18, 2008

A Lot to Choose From at WR

Now that Josh Reed is back practicing, it struck me watching practice today what a diverse group of wide receivers the Bills have in camp. It's a good thing--a mix of targets for Trent Edwards with various skills and sizes.
Think about it--you've got Lee Evans, the all-around guy with speed, route running ability, and good hands. You've got Josh Reed the ultimate possession receiver and strong blocker for the running game. Add in James Hardy, the big red-zone target who's probably going to be used as a situational WR this year. And, of course, Roscoe Parrish, the waterbug wideout who cannot be stopped in the open field. The top four receivers provide a mixture of size and skill that Trent Edwards says is critical. Edwards told me today he gets a chance to put Hardy and Evans outside, work Roscoe and Reed inside, and then split Marshawn Lynch or Fred Jackson out wide, to cause matchup problems for opposing defenses.

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