Watkins vs Evans (1 Viewer)

[KellysHeroes]

the landing spots are set, whoes WR1 on your boards

 

[BoltzNBrew]

Landing spot might not look great but I can't bring myself to drop Watkins from 1.01. I think people are overreacting a bit. Stevie Johnson's days are probably numbered and it will look a lot better.

 

[Warhogs]

I didn't vote yet but landing spot has closed the gap which is fine by me since I hold a 1.02 rookie pick and no 1.01 rookie picks.

 

[SayWhat?]

Landing spot might not look great but I can't bring myself to drop Watkins from 1.01. I think people are overreacting a bit. Stevie Johnson's days are probably numbered and it will look a lot better.

I find it hard to believe that anyone really considers Stevie Johnson as any sort of factor as it relates to Buffalo as a good/bad landing spot for Watkins. He's largely irrelevant to that assessment IMO. I think the larger variables when people proclaim Buffalo as a bad landing spot for Watkins are that the Bills don't seem to be a very well run organization, they have an uncertain QB situation, and they play in some crappy conditions come November/December.

 

[FUBAR]

2014:

Watkins in PPR, but Evans in non-PPR mostly due to more touchdowns

Career:

Watkins for both

 

[Coeur de Lion]

Landing spot might not look great but I can't bring myself to drop Watkins from 1.01. I think people are overreacting a bit. Stevie Johnson's days are probably numbered and it will look a lot better.

I find it hard to believe that anyone really considers Stevie Johnson as any sort of factor as it relates to Buffalo as a good/bad landing spot for Watkins. He's largely irrelevant to that assessment IMO. I think the larger variables when people proclaim Buffalo as a bad landing spot for Watkins are that the Bills don't seem to be a very well run organization, they have an uncertain QB situation, and they play in some crappy conditions come November/December.

Yeah, Watkins is talented enough that a guy like Stevie Johnson isn't a long term factor at all. But it's still not great because the Bills are hugely run heavy, have a huge ? at QB, and haven't really been very well run for a long time now. I'd still take Sammy 1.01, but the gap between him and Evans has narrowed IMO.

 

[BoltzNBrew]

Landing spot might not look great but I can't bring myself to drop Watkins from 1.01. I think people are overreacting a bit. Stevie Johnson's days are probably numbered and it will look a lot better.

I find it hard to believe that anyone really considers Stevie Johnson as any sort of factor as it relates to Buffalo as a good/bad landing spot for Watkins. He's largely irrelevant to that assessment IMO. I think the larger variables when people proclaim Buffalo as a bad landing spot for Watkins are that the Bills don't seem to be a very well run organization, they have an uncertain QB situation, and they play in some crappy conditions come November/December.

I mentioned Johnson because everyone's saying there are too many WR there. Not saying he's relevant but once he goes it should help alleviate some of those complaints. As for the weather, I see that playing into Watkins favor with more short passes going his way for him to do what he does best.

 

[werdnoynek]

I think you're kidding yourself if you think this landing spot hurt Sammy. He's instantly the #1 guy in the offense that can exploit his talents. Everyone raising concerns about his QB and where's he's playing should be thinking the same of Evans...

Firstly, cold weather and snow be damned. Teams like NE and GB have been playing in it successfully for years. Historically, cold weather impact on points scored isn't as significant as (and is more dependant on) the style of play (see: http://www.sportingcharts.com/articles/nfl/a-historical-analysis-of-nfl-results-during-cold-weather-months.aspx). If the Bills can use the speed they have on this offense and continue to move into a more up-tempo offense, they can be very successful into the late, cold months of the season. Look at the WR's the cold weather teams have produced over the years... it's foolishness to think Watkins can't be successful. If anything the game is played with more short/intermediate routes in that weather which is something Sammy can hang his hat on.

Next, EJ Manuel was the most NFL ready QB to come out last year (in a really lackluster class) and has all the tools to develop into a franchise QB. He was thrown to the wolves last year with very little help around him. I think giving him some weapons with Watkins and Mike Williams is going to go a long way in his development. Last season showed us that he's not really weak at any one thing, he was a rookie playing his first season which included a nagging knee injury. Some QB's take time to develop and it's a shame that the NFL and it's fans are so quick to dish on when someone isn't all that successful out of the gates. Not everyone has the ability to pick up the game like the natural Andrew Luck. It seems the Bills are showing confidence in their guy and making moves to help him out.

Watkins > Evans a week ago. Watkins > Evans today and throughout their careers. Going to a team where he'll be the instant #1 WR only helps that.

 

[Sweet Love]

I'll just say this...when looking at the highlights of Evans once he was drafted, it dawned on my who he looks like...Mikael Ricks...he looks like he is fighting a demon inside his body when he is trying to make plays.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

Don't look now, but they have extremely similar stats so far through week 10---and Evans has missed a game due to injury.

Watkins: 42 catches, 617 yards, 5 TD's on 77 targets

Evans: 39 catches, 585 yards, 5 TD's on 62 targets

Both of these guys are going to be studs, I just wanted to get this conversation going again now that Evans is finally taking off and showing what he can do as well.

 

[bigmarc27]

Don't look now, but they have extremely similar stats so far through week 10---and Evans has missed a game due to injury.

Watkins: 42 catches, 617 yards, 5 TD's on 77 targets

Evans: 39 catches, 585 yards, 5 TD's on 62 targets

Both of these guys are going to be studs, I just wanted to get this conversation going again now that Evans is finally taking off and showing what he can do as well.

I still go Watkins and then Evans but they'd be 1.01 and 1.02 if there was a re-do.

 

[steveski]

Don't look now, but they have extremely similar stats so far through week 10---and Evans has missed a game due to injury.

Watkins: 42 catches, 617 yards, 5 TD's on 77 targets

Evans: 39 catches, 585 yards, 5 TD's on 62 targets

Both of these guys are going to be studs, I just wanted to get this conversation going again now that Evans is finally taking off and showing what he can do as well.

I still go Watkins and then Evans but they'd be 1.01 and 1.02 if there was a re-do.

Agreed. My eyes want to say that Evans will be better because I always feel like big WR's that can pull in jump balls all the time will be more valuable, but there's no denying that Watkins is open ALL the time. Watkins is the clear #1 WR on that team and drawing the best coverage and they can't stop him. That's not going to change.

I'm an Evans owner and would trade him for Watkins in a heartbeat. They're both studs though.

 

[georg013]

Thank you. No need to change anything or ring the alarm. We always had them 1 and 2. Watkins will always be 1. But i do like the fact that Evans is flashing.