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Stevie Johnson: Player profile
There are 92 people with the name Steve Johnson in Kentucky, and to Buffalo Bills’ fans two years ago he was just some wide receiver with a crazy hairdo that was replacing Terrell Owens.
2012 NFL Free Agency: 10 WR’s That Could Make a Difference
As we inch closer to NFL free agency teams will now decide what to do with some of their top players and difference makers. There are a number of high-caliber wide receivers that could land with new teams including DeSean Jackson, Wes Welker and Stevie Johnson but also some other veteran names such as Reggie Wayne, Vincent Jackson and Plaxico Burress that could search for new teams. Here are the top 10 choices for wide receiver in 2012 free agency.
1. DeSean Jackson (Philadelphia Eagles)
Is DeSean Jackson more trouble than he is worth? The jury still may be out but after causing a fiasco with the Eagles last season it could be the end of the road in Philly. The problem for the Eagles is that they don’t have anyone else to take his place. For a number of years the Eagles struggled at the WR position and now that they finally have someone worth something are they going to turn around and let that go? Jackson’s vertical ability has a great impact on the way defenses approach the Eagles’ offense and Michael Vick. Losing him would do more damage than just paying him the high salary he demands.
2. Wes Welker (New England Patriots)
If your name is not Tom Brady then chances of you obtaining a lucrative contract from the Patriots is very unlikely. Welker continues to set NFL records and could end his career with the Brady-led Patriots. At least that would be the smart thing to do. Previously with the Miami Dolphins Welker never produced the type of offense he does now. Is it the person throwing him the ball, or is it the system that he fits in. Welker is virtually impossible to cover out of the slot due to his quickness, intelligence, and hands. It would be hard to imagine that Welker looked elsewhere and Brady didn’t push for him to come back.
3. Stevie Johnson (Buffalo Bills)
Ryan Fitzpatrick has all but lifted up his shirt asking for Stevie Johnson to come back to the Bills but head coach Chan Gailey named a few conditions if he is to come back. There is no doubt he has talent but his actions, while funny, are hurting his team. The Bills need a flamboyant and exciting player. It is something they have not had in a good amount of time, but there is point in time to do it and Stevie doesn’t know that.
4. Dwayne Bowe (Kansas City Chiefs)
Dwayne Bow is a number one receiver that a team like the New York Jets, St. Louis Rams and Denver Broncos could use. Let’s not forget so can the Chiefs. His large stature, catching radius and work around the goal line make him a complete mismatch. He has also shown the propensity to make acrobatic catches on the fade and back shoulder passes.
5. Vincent Jackson (San Diego Chargers)
The Chargers have avoided a long-term extension with Jackson and even let him hold out with no response. Philip Rivers needs a go-to receiver and right now Jackson is the best option. Jackson turns 29 this winter and could be slapped with the franchise tag. Selected to only one Pro-Bowl during his career he also finished in the top fifteen and top ten in the NFL for receiving yards during the 2008 and 2009 seasons. After career-low numbers in 2010 he bounced back in 2011 with 1,106 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.
6. Reggie Wayne (Indianapolis Colts)
There has been talk of Reggie thinking this may be his last season in Indy, but odds are that also lies if Peyton is coming back. Hard to imagine the Colts would leave Manning without his number one target. One of the most interesting quotes from Wayne, is that he feels younger due to the lack of quarterback for the Colts. In fact, he thinks he bought himself a few more years. Reggie Wayne put on his hard hat for 11 seasons for the Colts, but the packed boxes in the locker room indicate he’s moving on.
7. Marques Colston (New Orleans Saints)
When healthy Colston is a nightmare match-up for a corner, but the Saints have proved they can win without him. Picking up Colston could be a risk with his injury history. In his sixth NFL Season in four of his. This is Colston’s sixth NFL season. In five of those years he’s gone over 1,000 yards. Teammate Roman Harper stated, “He doesn’t draw a lot of attention to himself; he goes out there and he makes the hard catches. Goes across the middle, takes the hard hits, and doesn’t complain. He makes plays for us, and he doesn’t ever cause trouble. It’s simple: If you get more players like Colston, you have a great team.”
8. Pierre Garcon (Indianapolis Colts)
Drafted in the 6th round in the 2008 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts, Garcon has shown flashes of brilliance but could lack the overall number one ability. Targeted a team high 134 times in 2011 Garcon fell just short of reaching 1,000 yards.
9. Brandon Lloyd (St. Louis Rams)
Lloyd is a bit of a mystery playing for five different teams in his brief NFL career, but drafted in 2003 and traded by the Denver Broncos to the St. Louis Rams expectations were high. Lloyd was one of the few bright surprises for the Rams this season finishing with 51 receptions for 683 yards and five touchdowns since coming over from the Broncos in Week 5. What makes Lloyd’s numbers even more impressive is that starting QB Sam Bradford was injured for a large part of that 11 game stretch.
10. Plaxico Burress (New York Jets)
Burress only secured 45 of 95 targets this year, gaining 612 yards on those receptions. His eight touchdowns bailed his season out somewhat, but it’s hard to expect a repeat of that next year, given that he turns 35 in August. Someone will still take a chance on the veteran due to his size and red zone threat.
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Bills’ Fitzpatrick Lobbies for Stevie Johnson
If Ryan Fitzpatrick would have scored a rushing touchdown he might as well should have lifted his shirt with “Bring Stevie Back” written on it.
After another confusing season for the Buffalo Bills and now quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is pleading to management to bring back the flamboyant Stevie Johnson who is asking for 7.5 million per-year.
“I don’t know what’s going to happen and I’m not the decision maker… but they know I want him back, he knows I want him back, he wants to be here,’’ said Fitzpatrick as Bills players emptied their lockers at Ralph Wilson Stadium. “We’ll see how it turns out but I’m a better player with Steve on my team…I want my best receiver back.’’
Johnson was not seen after his benching against the New England Patriots.
It’s hard to believe, but in the 52-year history of the Buffalo Bills they have never had back-to-back 1,000 yard receivers until 2012 and Stevie Johnson. Not Andre Reed, Don Beebe, Eric Moulds, Lee Evans or even James Lofton could even accomplish the feat.
Johnson has stated he would prefer to re-sign with Buffalo, but it’s unclear whether that will happen after talks broke down a month ago when the receiver rejected the team’s latest offer.
“Walking on the field, walking off the field, just looking around and looking at the crowd was kind of crazy because it seemed like four years went by pretty fast.” said Johnson after the Bills final home game of the 2011 season.
Johnson leads the team in receptions and has joined Eric Moulds as the only other Bills receiver to have 75 in consecutive seasons.
Stevie can’t see why the Bills would let him test the market especially after they signed Ryan Fitzpatrick to a long-term deal.
“With Fitz signing his deal, you would think they would have a one-two punch,” Johnson said, referring to Fitzpatrick signing a six-year, $59 million contract extension in October. “You would think they’ll keep us together.”
No matter what happens Stevie Johnson has left his mark and the Bills faithful love it.
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Stevie Johnson Leaves His Mark on Buffalo by Breaking Record
It’s hard to believe, but in the 52-year history of the Buffalo Bills they have never had back-to-back 1,000 yard receivers until 2012 and Stevie Johnson. Not Andre Reed, Don Beebe, Eric Moulds, Lee Evans or even James Lofton could even accomplish the feat but entering the game with 964 yards Johnson knew he had a chance and he even did his famous lifting of the shirt on the occasion.
It very well could be the last game for Stevie Johnson in a Buffalo Bills uniform as the now star wide receiver is asking for somewhere around seven million per year but Stevie passed 1,000 yards on a Fitzpatrick touchdown where he would then be flagged for lifting his shirt to the crowd.
What did the shirt say? I’m guessing: “Instead of shooting myself in the leg, I’ll shoot myself in the foot.”
Instead the shirt said, “Happy New Year 2012.”
Stevie has been benched since the incident by head coach Chan Gailey.
Johnson has stated he would prefer to re-sign with Buffalo, but it’s unclear whether that will happen after talks broke down a month ago when the receiver rejected the team’s latest offer.
“Walking on the field, walking off the field, just looking around and looking at the crowd was kind of crazy because it seemed like four years went by pretty fast.” said Johnson after the Bills blowout victory against the Denver Broncos.
Johnson is leads the team in receptions and has joined Eric Moulds as the only other Bills receiver to have 75 in consecutive seasons.
Stevie can’t see why the Bills would let him test the market especially after they signed Ryan Fitzpatrick to a long-term deal.
“With Fitz signing his deal, you would think they would have a one-two punch,” Johnson said, referring to Fitzpatrick signing a six-year, $59 million contract extension in October. “You would think they’ll keep us together.”
No matter what happens Stevie Johnson has left his mark and the Bills faithful love it.
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The Forgotten: Stevie Johnson Bombs Revis Island
With all the hoopla surrounding Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson and his touchdown celebration, what seems to be forgotten by many is the stellar game he had against the so-called best cover-corner in the NFL, Darrelle Revis.
The New York Jets cornerback who has named his location on the field “Revis Island” had some company. Stevie Johnson juked and went underneath numerous times. It almost looked like the Buffalo Bills and Ryan Fitzpatrick were picking on Revis, something that has never been seen before.
While it was a gutsy play call considering his history against Buffalo and the rest of the NFL, it worked.
Stevie Johnson had 8 receptions for 75 yards and 1 touchdown against Darrelle Revis. It could have been even more if Johnson would have caught the potential game winning touchdown.
While many will continue to talk about his antics in the end-zone people need to move on. This is entertainment and Stevie Johnson is the Buffalo Bills number one entertainer.
Johnson averaged 9.4 yards per reception on Sunday and Revis chimed in his defense, “It was a lot of underneath throws,” Revis said. “He caught five-, seven-, 10-yard catches. In our defense, we can live with that. We move on. The one thin we really focus on is getting beat deep. That’s the thing. It was what it was.”
Moving on, offenses may try and attack Revis on the slant and may find the same success that Stevie Johnson did.
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