Sunday, December 28, 2008

More honorable mentions for Buffalo Bills players....

Other notable Bills on field performers for '08...


Backup RB Fred Jackson proved invaluable.
Playing behind Marshawn Lynch's  1,036 rushing and 300 receiving yards,
Jackson put up 500+ on the ground, 3 Td's and a healthy 4.3 ypc.
Add to that his 300+ yards receiving and it's clear Buffalo has a 
strong one two punch in the backfield.

Second year QB Trent Edwards played serviceable in his first full season as the unquestioned starter. Barely 2,600 yards and 11 Td's to 10 Int's in 13 starts won't get him any Pro-Bowl nods, but his quick decision making, and equally fast release don't hurt. There's a glaring lack of  WR talent beyond Lee Evans and Josh Reed. If Rookies Steve Johnson and James Hardy can establish themselves as reliable options, Trent should look even better in '09.

Rookie CB/KR Leodis McKelvin is as explosive/exciting as advertised.
I thought swapping McKelvin for Terence McGee on kick returns wasn't a great idea.
McGee has been among the elite over the past 5 years. 
But from his first touch in the pre-season, he's shown there to be no drop off whatsoever.
In fact, he seems quicker in his cuts and decisions.


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