WR Bryant Johnson now a 49er (1 Viewer)

[D_House]

Did he just sign?

Just read a post on the Bills board that says it was announced on Sirius radio. Waiting for a link.

 

[schooner44]

Did he just sign?

Just read a post on the Bills board that says it was announced on Sirius radio. Waiting for a link.

Actually is was posted first on the Bills boards that someone heard it on an AZ radio station then someone also posted it was reported on Sirius.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

Did he just sign?

Just read a post on the Bills board that says it was announced on Sirius radio. Waiting for a link.

Wait, what?Johnson signed?I haven't heard anything here in Buffalo yet.

 

[Max Power]

I heard through a friend listening to Sirius...

Kind of why I am asking

 

[D_House]

Did he just sign?

Just read a post on the Bills board that says it was announced on Sirius radio. Waiting for a link.

Actually is was posted first on the Bills boards that someone heard it on an AZ radio station then someone also posted it was reported on Sirius.

This is true, the buffalobills.com boards has a thread with that claim. link

stadiumwall.com has a thread started by a guy that says "Bills sign Johnson, Sirius NFL Radio" The poster doesn't specify which Johnson, it could be Spencer Johnson (DT), who we already know signed. link

Either way, waiting for reputable confirmation with my fingers crossed.

ETA: added links.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

Did he just sign?

Just read a post on the Bills board that says it was announced on Sirius radio. Waiting for a link.

Actually is was posted first on the Bills boards that someone heard it on an AZ radio station then someone also posted it was reported on Sirius.

This is true, the buffalobills.com boards has a thread with that claim. link

stadiumwall.com has a thread started by a guy that says "Bills sign Johnson, Sirius NFL Radio" The poster doesn't specify which Johnson, it could be Spencer Johnson (DT), who we already know signed. link

Either way, waiting for reputable confirmation with my fingers crossed.

ETA: added links.

I'm not so sure I want him here in Buffalo. He wants way too much money. He would be a great #2 for us, but that's it. He'll never put up great stats. Helk, even Evans won't put up great stats with our offense.

 

[Max Power]

So I'll take the hour + of nothing that Sirius jumped the gun.

 

[King of the Wolfies]

So I'll take the hour + of nothing that Sirius jumped the gun.

say it aint so. The media is looking like idiots with all their inaccurate reporting this offseason.

 

[datonn]

I'm not so sure I want him here in Buffalo. He wants way too much money. He would be a great #2 for us, but that's it. He'll never put up great stats. Helk, even Evans won't put up great stats with our offense.

Bryant Johnson would be an AWESOME signing for the Bills. Give Lee Evans and Marshawn Lynch a legit WR2 who can help open things up and that whole offense improves. I might be smoking something, but I had been hoping (heading into free agency) that the Vikings would target Johnson over Berrian and apply the $2-$3 MM/season left over to other areas of need. Johnson would be an awesome, awesome signing in Buffalo though...and you guys will be VERY happy if he's wearing the red, white and blue in seasons ahead.

 

[Gnat Berries]

I'm not so sure I want him here in Buffalo. He wants way too much money. He would be a great #2 for us, but that's it. He'll never put up great stats. Helk, even Evans won't put up great stats with our offense.

Bryant Johnson would be an AWESOME signing for the Bills. Give Lee Evans and Marshawn Lynch a legit WR2 who can help open things up and that whole offense improves. I might be smoking something, but I had been hoping (heading into free agency) that the Vikings would target Johnson over Berrian and apply the $2-$3 MM/season left over to other areas of need. Johnson would be an awesome, awesome signing in Buffalo though...and you guys will be VERY happy if he's wearing the red, white and blue in seasons ahead.

I've read this whole thread and still don't get why Bryant Johnson is so good.He's never shown jack. The guy is a borderline 1st round bust. Sure, he's filled in ok for Boldin or Fitz when he had to, but that means he did ok in games where the other WR was vastly more talented than him and thus drew all the double teams. To reiterate: Johnson did ok in a pass happy offense playing against single coverage by other team's second best CB or safety. And people are jerking their wads over this?Free agency time in the NFL is hilarious.

 

[datonn]

Member #30303.....are you an alias?!

He's never shown jack. The guy is a borderline 1st round bust. Sure, he's filled in ok for Boldin or Fitz when he had to, but that means he did ok in games where the other WR was vastly more talented than him and thus drew all the double teams. To reiterate: Johnson did ok in a pass happy offense playing against single coverage by other team's second best CB or safety.

Umm........Lee Evans?! Johnson isn't a WR1, but he doesn't have to be. In Buffalo, if Lee Evans draws most of the primary coverage and/or double-teams, Johnson will help keep folks honest. Had he come to Minnesota, he could have been a WR2 or WR2BC (with Bobby Wade), as I believe Sidney Rice will blossom into a legit WR1 in the coming seasons. Johnson has size, and Johnson has skills. You don't think a big WR with a great deal of talent (albeit under-utilized or under-achieved, to this point) wouldn't be the PERFECT compliment to Lee Evans and that Buffalo offense?! I guess we might have to agree to disagree then.

 

[Brutis]

Member #30303.....are you an alias?!

He's never shown jack. The guy is a borderline 1st round bust. Sure, he's filled in ok for Boldin or Fitz when he had to, but that means he did ok in games where the other WR was vastly more talented than him and thus drew all the double teams. To reiterate: Johnson did ok in a pass happy offense playing against single coverage by other team's second best CB or safety.

Umm........Lee Evans?! Johnson isn't a WR1, but he doesn't have to be. In Buffalo, if Lee Evans draws most of the primary coverage and/or double-teams, Johnson will help keep folks honest. Had he come to Minnesota, he could have been a WR2 or WR2BC (with Bobby Wade), as I believe Sidney Rice will blossom into a legit WR1 in the coming seasons. Johnson has size, and Johnson has skills. You don't think a big WR with a great deal of talent (albeit under-utilized or under-achieved, to this point) wouldn't be the PERFECT compliment to Lee Evans and that Buffalo offense?! I guess we might have to agree to disagree then.

The bills fans obviously like the roscoe parrish/Reed combo better.

 

[datonn]

The bills fans obviously like the roscoe parrish/Reed combo better.

Maybe so. I guess I've always just thought of Parrish and Reed as a sort of WR3BC....and Parrish (5'9" 170 lbs) and Reed (5'10" 203 lbs) just don't fill the "big receiver" role that Johnson (6'2" 214 lbs) can play. I also didn't like Parrish's recent DUI arrest, although the main reason I like the idea of Johnson in Buffalo is that he helps to offer a better compliment, differentiation and options to Lee Evans (5'10" 197 lbs) than Parrish or Reed can. Line-up Evans and Johnson, with Evans as the deep threat and Johnson as the big possession receiver, a guy to go over the middle and a bigger red zone target, with Parrish and Reed helping in three and four WR sets, and I think you've got yourselves something in Buffalo. Just my own opinions though.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

I'm not so sure I want him here in Buffalo. He wants way too much money. He would be a great #2 for us, but that's it. He'll never put up great stats. Helk, even Evans won't put up great stats with our offense.

Bryant Johnson would be an AWESOME signing for the Bills. Give Lee Evans and Marshawn Lynch a legit WR2 who can help open things up and that whole offense improves. I might be smoking something, but I had been hoping (heading into free agency) that the Vikings would target Johnson over Berrian and apply the $2-$3 MM/season left over to other areas of need. Johnson would be an awesome, awesome signing in Buffalo though...and you guys will be VERY happy if he's wearing the red, white and blue in seasons ahead.

I've read this whole thread and still don't get why Bryant Johnson is so good.He's never shown jack. The guy is a borderline 1st round bust. Sure, he's filled in ok for Boldin or Fitz when he had to, but that means he did ok in games where the other WR was vastly more talented than him and thus drew all the double teams. To reiterate: Johnson did ok in a pass happy offense playing against single coverage by other team's second best CB or safety. And people are jerking their wads over this?Free agency time in the NFL is hilarious.

This is pretty much the camp I'm in as well. I have absolutely nothing whatsoever against Bryant Johnson. I understand that he's stuck behind two all-pros on the depth chart, but the fact remains that he hasn't shown any particular reason to think that he's worth big-ish money. Here's hoping that the brain trust at OBD knows what it's doing.

 

[Brutis]

I'm not so sure I want him here in Buffalo. He wants way too much money. He would be a great #2 for us, but that's it. He'll never put up great stats. Helk, even Evans won't put up great stats with our offense.

Bryant Johnson would be an AWESOME signing for the Bills. Give Lee Evans and Marshawn Lynch a legit WR2 who can help open things up and that whole offense improves. I might be smoking something, but I had been hoping (heading into free agency) that the Vikings would target Johnson over Berrian and apply the $2-$3 MM/season left over to other areas of need. Johnson would be an awesome, awesome signing in Buffalo though...and you guys will be VERY happy if he's wearing the red, white and blue in seasons ahead.

I've read this whole thread and still don't get why Bryant Johnson is so good.He's never shown jack. The guy is a borderline 1st round bust. Sure, he's filled in ok for Boldin or Fitz when he had to, but that means he did ok in games where the other WR was vastly more talented than him and thus drew all the double teams. To reiterate: Johnson did ok in a pass happy offense playing against single coverage by other team's second best CB or safety.

And people are jerking their wads over this?

Free agency time in the NFL is hilarious.

This is pretty much the camp I'm in as well. I have absolutely nothing whatsoever against Bryant Johnson. I understand that he's stuck behind two all-pros on the depth chart, but the fact remains that he hasn't shown any particular reason to think that he's worth big-ish money.

Here's hoping that the brain trust at OBD knows what it's doing.

You kinda answered your own question. Its VERY tough to show alot when YOU ARE stuck behind 2 all pros at WR.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

I'm not so sure I want him here in Buffalo. He wants way too much money. He would be a great #2 for us, but that's it. He'll never put up great stats. Helk, even Evans won't put up great stats with our offense.

Bryant Johnson would be an AWESOME signing for the Bills. Give Lee Evans and Marshawn Lynch a legit WR2 who can help open things up and that whole offense improves. I might be smoking something, but I had been hoping (heading into free agency) that the Vikings would target Johnson over Berrian and apply the $2-$3 MM/season left over to other areas of need. Johnson would be an awesome, awesome signing in Buffalo though...and you guys will be VERY happy if he's wearing the red, white and blue in seasons ahead.

I've read this whole thread and still don't get why Bryant Johnson is so good.He's never shown jack. The guy is a borderline 1st round bust. Sure, he's filled in ok for Boldin or Fitz when he had to, but that means he did ok in games where the other WR was vastly more talented than him and thus drew all the double teams. To reiterate: Johnson did ok in a pass happy offense playing against single coverage by other team's second best CB or safety.

And people are jerking their wads over this?

Free agency time in the NFL is hilarious.

This is pretty much the camp I'm in as well. I have absolutely nothing whatsoever against Bryant Johnson. I understand that he's stuck behind two all-pros on the depth chart, but the fact remains that he hasn't shown any particular reason to think that he's worth big-ish money.

Here's hoping that the brain trust at OBD knows what it's doing.

You kinda answered your own question. Its VERY tough to show alot when YOU ARE stuck behind 2 all pros at WR.

I know. That's what I'm getting at. I'm not saying the guy sucks, just that he's something of an unknown commodity that I don't want to overpay for. Obviously I'll root for the guy on Sundays if he ends up in a Bills uniform.

 

[gianmarco]

I'm not so sure I want him here in Buffalo. He wants way too much money. He would be a great #2 for us, but that's it. He'll never put up great stats. Helk, even Evans won't put up great stats with our offense.

Bryant Johnson would be an AWESOME signing for the Bills. Give Lee Evans and Marshawn Lynch a legit WR2 who can help open things up and that whole offense improves. I might be smoking something, but I had been hoping (heading into free agency) that the Vikings would target Johnson over Berrian and apply the $2-$3 MM/season left over to other areas of need. Johnson would be an awesome, awesome signing in Buffalo though...and you guys will be VERY happy if he's wearing the red, white and blue in seasons ahead.

I've read this whole thread and still don't get why Bryant Johnson is so good.He's never shown jack. The guy is a borderline 1st round bust. Sure, he's filled in ok for Boldin or Fitz when he had to, but that means he did ok in games where the other WR was vastly more talented than him and thus drew all the double teams. To reiterate: Johnson did ok in a pass happy offense playing against single coverage by other team's second best CB or safety.

And people are jerking their wads over this?

Free agency time in the NFL is hilarious.

This is pretty much the camp I'm in as well. I have absolutely nothing whatsoever against Bryant Johnson. I understand that he's stuck behind two all-pros on the depth chart, but the fact remains that he hasn't shown any particular reason to think that he's worth big-ish money.

Here's hoping that the brain trust at OBD knows what it's doing.

You kinda answered your own question. Its VERY tough to show alot when YOU ARE stuck behind 2 all pros at WR.

I know. That's what I'm getting at. I'm not saying the guy sucks, just that he's something of an unknown commodity that I don't want to overpay for. Obviously I'll root for the guy on Sundays if he ends up in a Bills uniform.

He's the Michael Turner of WR's, IMO. Granted, Turner has shown a little more, but essentially the same thing. A highly touted pick stuck behind elite players now asking for big money on a limited body of work experience.

 

[Gnat Berries]

He's the Michael Turner of WR's, IMO. Granted, Turner has shown a little more, but essentially the same thing. A highly touted pick stuck behind elite players now asking for big money on a limited body of work experience.

Michael Turner played well when he had his chances, and then moved the ball in the playoffs last year against the best teams in the league. To me, that's miles beyond anything Bryant Johnson has done.Don't get me wrong. I don't hate Johnson. I think he could be a much better WR#2 than anyone else on the Bills roster. I just don't want them overpaying for him like they overpayed for Peerless Price, Take Two.

 

[D_House]

I know. That's what I'm getting at. I'm not saying the guy sucks, just that he's something of an unknown commodity that I don't want to overpay for. Obviously I'll root for the guy on Sundays if he ends up in a Bills uniform.

I think what we'll see is a moderate contract. Johnson allegedly didn't have very many aggressive suitors, and in Buffalo he's assured a starting position.If I'm wrong, and the Bills gave the guy big money, than I think we have to see this as a reflection of the Bills' front office view of the available WRs in the draft. In other words, they may not be in love with any of the first round options at WR. I doubt they give big money to FA WR, re-sign Evans (as the rumors are saying they are doing), and give first round money to a rookie WR.Given this, I have to think the Bills are looking at a CB in round 1, or maybe a trade down.

 

[D_House]

A poster on stadiumwall.com says that local news in Buffalo has reported that the Buffalo Bills front office said there is no truth to the reports concerning B. Johnson having either an agreement or a contract with the team.

What a confusing mess.

 

[OC Zed]

A poster on stadiumwall.com says that local news in Buffalo has reported that the Buffalo Bills front office said there is no truth to the reports concerning B. Johnson having either an agreement or a contract with the team.

What a confusing mess.

Johnson is in Buffalo today for a visit.buffalobills.com link

I echo most of the other posts here on not wanting to overpay for Johnson. Unless we can get him in the $2.5mm/year range, I would rather take our chances on Malcolm Kelly or another big receiver in the first couple rounds of the draft. A highly rated rookie WR should have the potential of being able to eventually move into the #1 slot down the road whereas we already know that Johnson will never be a #1 receiver.

 

[Brutis]

A poster on stadiumwall.com says that local news in Buffalo has reported that the Buffalo Bills front office said there is no truth to the reports concerning B. Johnson having either an agreement or a contract with the team.

What a confusing mess.

Johnson is in Buffalo today for a visit.buffalobills.com link

I echo most of the other posts here on not wanting to overpay for Johnson. Unless we can get him in the $2.5mm/year range, I would rather take our chances on Malcolm Kelly or another big receiver in the first couple rounds of the draft. A highly rated rookie WR should have the potential of being able to eventually move into the #1 slot down the road whereas we already know that Johnson will never be a #1 receiver.

We do?? He must suck since he couldnt beat out the pathetic duo of boldin and fitz for the starting job.

 

[OC Zed]

The Bills' internal blogger, Chris Brown, reports that Johnson still has a visit scheduled with Washington.

Link

JUST TALKED TO JOHNSON: Just had the opportunity to talk to Bryant Johnson when he had a few minutes free on his visit. We'll have the whole interview on the multimedia page in about 20 minutes or so. I'll provide the link here in my blog when it's ready.

Johnson is definitely interested in the Bills as a potential employer. Advantages for the Bills, they have a #2 WR role open for the taking. Receivers coach Tyke Tolbert was his receivers coach in Arizona his rookie year so there's some familiarity there.

The only negative is Johnson does have another visit scheduled and it's with the Redskins.

Here was one of his more interesting comments from my conversation with him.

Does he see the Bills as a potential fit?

“Definitely a potential fit. They need help on the outside. I feel like I can come in and help on the outside. I like the Bills. I used to watch the Bills a lot back when they went to every Super Bowl in the early 90’s. It’s a nice facility, I’m enjoying my tour. I definitely like the town. I look forward to hopefully becoming a Buffalo Bill.”

If the Bills are serious about signing Johnson, his visit with Washington is very bad news. They drive the price up on every free agent they look at.

 

[Gottabesweet]

The Bills' internal blogger, Chris Brown, reports that Johnson still has a visit scheduled with Washington.

Link

JUST TALKED TO JOHNSON: Just had the opportunity to talk to Bryant Johnson when he had a few minutes free on his visit. We'll have the whole interview on the multimedia page in about 20 minutes or so. I'll provide the link here in my blog when it's ready.

Johnson is definitely interested in the Bills as a potential employer. Advantages for the Bills, they have a #2 WR role open for the taking. Receivers coach Tyke Tolbert was his receivers coach in Arizona his rookie year so there's some familiarity there.

The only negative is Johnson does have another visit scheduled and it's with the Redskins.

Here was one of his more interesting comments from my conversation with him.

Does he see the Bills as a potential fit?

“Definitely a potential fit. They need help on the outside. I feel like I can come in and help on the outside. I like the Bills. I used to watch the Bills a lot back when they went to every Super Bowl in the early 90’s. It’s a nice facility, I’m enjoying my tour. I definitely like the town. I look forward to hopefully becoming a Buffalo Bill.”

If the Bills are serious about signing Johnson, his visit with Washington is very bad news. They drive the price up on every free agent they look at.

Does Washington even have money under the cap to sign Johnson?

 

[ScottNorwood]

A poster on stadiumwall.com says that local news in Buffalo has reported that the Buffalo Bills front office said there is no truth to the reports concerning B. Johnson having either an agreement or a contract with the team.

What a confusing mess.

Johnson is in Buffalo today for a visit.buffalobills.com link

I echo most of the other posts here on not wanting to overpay for Johnson. Unless we can get him in the $2.5mm/year range, I would rather take our chances on Malcolm Kelly or another big receiver in the first couple rounds of the draft. A highly rated rookie WR should have the potential of being able to eventually move into the #1 slot down the road whereas we already know that Johnson will never be a #1 receiver.

 

[ShadowPhunk]

I'm not so sure I want him here in Buffalo. He wants way too much money. He would be a great #2 for us, but that's it. He'll never put up great stats. Helk, even Evans won't put up great stats with our offense.

Bryant Johnson would be an AWESOME signing for the Bills. Give Lee Evans and Marshawn Lynch a legit WR2 who can help open things up and that whole offense improves. I might be smoking something, but I had been hoping (heading into free agency) that the Vikings would target Johnson over Berrian and apply the $2-$3 MM/season left over to other areas of need. Johnson would be an awesome, awesome signing in Buffalo though...and you guys will be VERY happy if he's wearing the red, white and blue in seasons ahead.

I've read this whole thread and still don't get why Bryant Johnson is so good.He's never shown jack. The guy is a borderline 1st round bust. Sure, he's filled in ok for Boldin or Fitz when he had to, but that means he did ok in games where the other WR was vastly more talented than him and thus drew all the double teams. To reiterate: Johnson did ok in a pass happy offense playing against single coverage by other team's second best CB or safety. And people are jerking their wads over this?Free agency time in the NFL is hilarious.

You can't go and dish out that kind of cash for what is basicly an unproven and aged vet at this time. Johnson needs to sign an incentive laden 1 year deal like Moss and Stallworth did in 2007 and show the league what he can do when given the reps and targets.

 

[Brutis]

I'm not so sure I want him here in Buffalo. He wants way too much money. He would be a great #2 for us, but that's it. He'll never put up great stats. Helk, even Evans won't put up great stats with our offense.

Bryant Johnson would be an AWESOME signing for the Bills. Give Lee Evans and Marshawn Lynch a legit WR2 who can help open things up and that whole offense improves. I might be smoking something, but I had been hoping (heading into free agency) that the Vikings would target Johnson over Berrian and apply the $2-$3 MM/season left over to other areas of need. Johnson would be an awesome, awesome signing in Buffalo though...and you guys will be VERY happy if he's wearing the red, white and blue in seasons ahead.

I've read this whole thread and still don't get why Bryant Johnson is so good.He's never shown jack. The guy is a borderline 1st round bust. Sure, he's filled in ok for Boldin or Fitz when he had to, but that means he did ok in games where the other WR was vastly more talented than him and thus drew all the double teams. To reiterate: Johnson did ok in a pass happy offense playing against single coverage by other team's second best CB or safety. And people are jerking their wads over this?Free agency time in the NFL is hilarious.

You can't go and dish out that kind of cash for what is basicly an unproven and aged vet at this time.

Aged vet? lol what is he 26? Anyway, who ever signs Bryant will get a much better deal than the Raiders did with Javon.

 

[Joseph]

A poster on stadiumwall.com says that local news in Buffalo has reported that the Buffalo Bills front office said there is no truth to the reports concerning B. Johnson having either an agreement or a contract with the team.

What a confusing mess.

Johnson is in Buffalo today for a visit.buffalobills.com link

I echo most of the other posts here on not wanting to overpay for Johnson. Unless we can get him in the $2.5mm/year range, I would rather take our chances on Malcolm Kelly or another big receiver in the first couple rounds of the draft. A highly rated rookie WR should have the potential of being able to eventually move into the #1 slot down the road whereas we already know that Johnson will never be a #1 receiver.

Realistically, if you're only willing to spend $2.5 million/year on a WR you're not going to get a difference maker, you'll be getting a guy to fill a spot on your roster.

 

[OC Zed]

The Bills' internal blogger, Chris Brown, reports that Johnson still has a visit scheduled with Washington.

Link

JUST TALKED TO JOHNSON: Just had the opportunity to talk to Bryant Johnson when he had a few minutes free on his visit. We'll have the whole interview on the multimedia page in about 20 minutes or so. I'll provide the link here in my blog when it's ready.

Johnson is definitely interested in the Bills as a potential employer. Advantages for the Bills, they have a #2 WR role open for the taking. Receivers coach Tyke Tolbert was his receivers coach in Arizona his rookie year so there's some familiarity there.

The only negative is Johnson does have another visit scheduled and it's with the Redskins.

Here was one of his more interesting comments from my conversation with him.

Does he see the Bills as a potential fit?

“Definitely a potential fit. They need help on the outside. I feel like I can come in and help on the outside. I like the Bills. I used to watch the Bills a lot back when they went to every Super Bowl in the early 90’s. It’s a nice facility, I’m enjoying my tour. I definitely like the town. I look forward to hopefully becoming a Buffalo Bill.”

If the Bills are serious about signing Johnson, his visit with Washington is very bad news. They drive the price up on every free agent they look at.

Does Washington even have money under the cap to sign Johnson?

As of right now, probably not. But Washington always reworks their existing deals in the off-season to make room for new free agents and the incoming year's cap. If they really want Johnson, they'll sign him.

 

[Yitbos69]

any new news on Johnson???.....

 

[rabidfireweasel]

He's the Michael Turner of WR's, IMO. Granted, Turner has shown a little more, but essentially the same thing. A highly touted pick stuck behind elite players now asking for big money on a limited body of work experience.

Michael Turner played well when he had his chances, and then moved the ball in the playoffs last year against the best teams in the league. To me, that's miles beyond anything Bryant Johnson has done.Don't get me wrong. I don't hate Johnson. I think he could be a much better WR#2 than anyone else on the Bills roster. I just don't want them overpaying for him like they overpayed for Peerless Price, Take Two.

This Gnat Berries is on to something here.BTW, the Bryant Johnson situation is nothing like Michael Turner at all. Turner came in after LT. Johnson was drafted in the same draft as Boldin and before Fitz. He wasn't stuck behind talent, he simply couldn't beat it out. He has been in the league five years and played in 77 games. He has 39 starts between Fiz/Boldin being out and three wr sets. Keep in mind that Fitz has missed four games and Boldin has missed 15 in that span. He has zero 100 yards games and 9 career tds.Is he a decent complimentary player? Sure, as long as you are paying complimentary player money.

 

[Gottabesweet]

I think the Bills havn't signed him yet because they are trying to get Lee extended first and they can probably extend Evans for the same price of Bryant Johnson wants now.

 

[OC Zed]

I think the Bills havn't signed him yet because they are trying to get Lee extended first and they can probably extend Evans for the same price of Bryant Johnson wants now.

From Chris Brown's reports on the Bills' website, it sounds like Evans' agent is waiting for all of the new #1 wide receiver deals to get signed so they can establish a market price for Evans' new deal. Fitzgerald's deal (if one gets done this off-season) will likely have the biggest impact. I would suspect that if the Bills want to keep Evans long-term, they will have to give him a deal somewhere between Bernard Berrian and Fitzgerald.For the second-tier free agents, Bryant Johnson included, it sounds like the Bills have set a price for these guys and won't budge beyond that. If Johnson wants to sign with the Bills, he will have to do it on their terms. Johnson doesn't seem to have much leverage anyways as there doesn't seem to be any other teams having serious interest in him right now. He never visited with the Redskins and the Redskins denied that any visit was ever scheduled.

 

[OC Zed]

I think the Bills havn't signed him yet because they are trying to get Lee extended first and they can probably extend Evans for the same price of Bryant Johnson wants now.

From Chris Brown's reports on the Bills' website, it sounds like Evans' agent is waiting for all of the new #1 wide receiver deals to get signed so they can establish a market price for Evans' new deal. Fitzgerald's deal (if one gets done this off-season) will likely have the biggest impact. I would suspect that if the Bills want to keep Evans long-term, they will have to give him a deal somewhere between Bernard Berrian and Fitzgerald.For the second-tier free agents, Bryant Johnson included, it sounds like the Bills have set a price for these guys and won't budge beyond that. If Johnson wants to sign with the Bills, he will have to do it on their terms. Johnson doesn't seem to have much leverage anyways as there doesn't seem to be any other teams having serious interest in him right now. He never visited with the Redskins and the Redskins denied that any visit was ever scheduled.

Brown's latest blog entry spells out the price that Evans' agent is/will be asking for based off of Fitzgerald's deal.

THE PRICE FOR EVANS: In all likelihood the price went up to sign Lee Evans to an extension. With Larry Fitzgerald landing a 4-year $40 million pact with the Cards which includes $30M in guaranteed money you have to think the Evans camp will see how close they can come to that figure. Fitzgerald's production and Randy Moss' production has exceeded that of Evans of late, though Lee can make the argument that the quarterback position was unsettled last year and there were no other consistent game breaking options in the receiving corps. Moss had Welker and Stallworth... oh and that guy named Brady. Fitzgerald had Boldin and a veteran QB in Warner most of the time last season. Do I think Evans gets $9M a year like Moss or $10M a year like Fitzgerald? No. But you've got to believe they'll be pushing for between $8M and $9M per season. Bottom line is what the going rate is for number one wideouts, and Evans is this team's number one wideout. That cannot be debated.

If that's what the market price is, then that's what the market price is. It's unfortunate they could not extend his deal before the free agency period started, but I bet Evans' agent knew that the market price would rise once some of the new deals got done.The flipside is that Briggs received a much smaller deal than everyone was expecting, thus Crowell's extension (if they get one) will be cheaper than first thought.

 

[3nOut]

According to KFFL:

Buccaneers | Team could land B. JohnsonTue, 11 Mar 2008 21:45:29 -0700Roy Cummings, of the Tampa Tribune, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could land free-agent WR Bryant Johnson (Cardinals). Johnson is considering Tampa Bay as a possible destination.

Does he become their #1 WR? What would his FF value be in Tampa?

 

[Max Power]

Rumored that Chicago Made him an offer today...

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=25#s=25&amp...2&t=2188121

I can only imagine it was a low-ball

 

[Gottabesweet]

Rumored that Chicago Made him an offer today...

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=25#s=25&amp...2&t=2188121

I can only imagine it was a low-ball

I don't think the Bills are going to get him. I'd like him too. We need to re-sign Evans but after seeing what Moss and Fitzgerald got 10 per year as a number one, I'm sure Evans will try for 8I'd be happy resigning Evans and drafting a James Hardy early round 2 or someone in round 2 and taking a Corner round one.

 

[massraider]

Read a report that Johnson signed a one-year deal with the 49ers. Looking for a link.

 

[ebcpastor2004]

No link yet, but ESPN just reported that Johnson signed with the 49ers for a 1 year deal.

What in the world are they going to do with all those WRs???

ETA: massraider beat me to the punch; & what does this mean for Jason Hill?

 

[Ron_Mexico]

BJ

Bruce

Battle

DJax

Hill ?

Lelie

This can't bode well for Jason Hill.

 

[JPeso]

BJBruceBattleDJaxHill ? LelieThis can't bode well for Jason Hill.

I wouldn't quite write off Hill. None of the guys 'ahead' of him on depth chart are all that talented, or signed to long-term, lucrative deals. He could still emerge from the ashes.

 

[gianmarco]

Heh, in one league, I now own:

Alex Smith

DJax

Bryant Johnson

A. Battle

That is ugly. Of course, I had DJax since he was in Seattle and BJ since he was in Arizona. How lucky am I that I own most of the 49ers offensive juggernaut. Geez.

 

[Ron_Mexico]

BJBruceBattleDJaxHill ? LelieThis can't bode well for Jason Hill.

I wouldn't quite write off Hill. None of the guys 'ahead' of him on depth chart are all that talented, or signed to long-term, lucrative deals. He could still emerge from the ashes.

If the 49ers had confidence in Jason Hill stepping up,I could see them signing either Bruce or Bryant Johnson but not both.Iwould like to see the kid get his shot, but if he is to get it, the timetable may have just been pushed back a bit.

 

[JPeso]

BJBruceBattleDJaxHill ? LelieThis can't bode well for Jason Hill.

I wouldn't quite write off Hill. None of the guys 'ahead' of him on depth chart are all that talented, or signed to long-term, lucrative deals. He could still emerge from the ashes.

If the 49ers had confidence in Jason Hill stepping up,I could see them signing either Bruce or Bryant Johnson but not both.Iwould like to see the kid get his shot, but if he is to get it, the timetable may have just been pushed back a bit.

Bruce was a Martz signing IMO. Both of those guys came relatively cheap. Never know, just my opinion that Hill could still be good.

 

[Brutis]

Heh, in one league, I now own:Alex SmithDJaxBryant JohnsonA. BattleThat is ugly. Of course, I had DJax since he was in Seattle and BJ since he was in Arizona. How lucky am I that I own most of the 49ers offensive juggernaut. Geez.

B Johnson in SF is still better than sitting in arizona as the 3rd wr. Atleast SF will be throwing the ball alot.

 

[gianmarco]

Heh, in one league, I now own:Alex SmithDJaxBryant JohnsonA. BattleThat is ugly. Of course, I had DJax since he was in Seattle and BJ since he was in Arizona. How lucky am I that I own most of the 49ers offensive juggernaut. Geez.

B Johnson in SF is still better than sitting in arizona as the 3rd wr. Atleast SF will be throwing the ball alot.

True. And he could conceivably be the #1 in a Martz offense. I guess there are worse things. I just can't think of many right now

 

[Yitbos69]

Heh, in one league, I now own:Alex SmithDJaxBryant JohnsonA. BattleThat is ugly. Of course, I had DJax since he was in Seattle and BJ since he was in Arizona. How lucky am I that I own most of the 49ers offensive juggernaut. Geez.

B Johnson in SF is still better than sitting in arizona as the 3rd wr. Atleast SF will be throwing the ball alot.

True. And he could conceivably be the #1 in a Martz offense. I guess there are worse things. I just can't think of many right now

I like this for Bryant Johnson......He should get a chance to start in a throw 1st offense

 

[ScottNorwood]

Read a report that Johnson signed a one-year deal with the 49ers. Looking for a link.

As a Bills fan this is great news.

 

[srnohav]

I don't understand why AZ did not try to resign him, I know at first they couldn't because of Fitzgeralds contract, but they took care of that last week, why didn't they call him. If he agreed to a simple one year deal, it seems like the market jsut wasn't there for him.

the only thing I can think is that he wants a chance to start so that he can cash in next year, but would you go to SF where there is 10 receivers and a QB that is less than steller?

Go to New England for a one year deal and truly show your skill set, then cash in. NE is in need of a another receiver. or maybe Dallas, since Glenn is an unknown and he could get plenty of action.

jsut my thoughts, I am confused by a one year deal in SF

 

[coolnerd]

I don't understand why AZ did not try to resign him, I know at first they couldn't because of Fitzgeralds contract, but they took care of that last week, why didn't they call him. If he agreed to a simple one year deal, it seems like the market jsut wasn't there for him. the only thing I can think is that he wants a chance to start so that he can cash in next year, but would you go to SF where there is 10 receivers and a QB that is less than steller?Go to New England for a one year deal and truly show your skill set, then cash in. NE is in need of a another receiver. or maybe Dallas, since Glenn is an unknown and he could get plenty of action.jsut my thoughts, I am confused by a one year deal in SF

In free Agnecy both the team and player have to want each other. Not aware that the Pats had talked seriously to Johnson.