Bills want to pay Evans: With most of the free-agent frenzy over, the Bills are trying to keep one of their would-be free agents. WR Lee Evans confirmed Monday the Bills have made him a contract offer that would prevent the five-year veteran from becoming a free agent following the 2008 season. Evans, Buffalo's leading receiver the past two years, is in the final year of a five-year deal he signed after Buffalo selected him with the 13th overall pick in the 2004 draft. Evans, who had minor surgery on his shoulder this offseason, will likely command a salary comparable to that of Arizona WR Larry Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald, a two-time Pro Bowler, got a four-year, $40 million contract - with $30 million guaranteed - in March. (Updated 05/19/2008).
Injury Report
Shoulder - Probable for the start of 2008 training camp (Updated - 4/14/08)
Fantasy Analysis
After enjoying a breakout year in 2006, when he set career highs in receptions (82) and yards (1,292), Evans saw his production slip in 2007 when he led the Bills with just 55 catches for 849 yards and five touchdowns. Buffalo's offense certainly hasn't helped Evans. The Bills ranked 30th in the league for the second consecutive year this past season, and haven't finished better than 25th on offense since Evans arrived. But with the addition of rookie wide receiver James Hardy, Buffalo's second-round pick, and the experience gained by RB Marshawn Lynch and QB Trent Edwards as rookies last season, Evans is optimistic the offense will improve. For now, consider Evans a No. 3 Fantasy option in 2008 with the chance to see his value rise if he plays like he did in 2006. (Updated 05/19/2008).
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Bills want to pay Evans: With most of the free-agent frenzy over, the Bills are trying to keep one of their would-be free agents. WR Lee Evans confirmed Monday the Bills have made him a contract offer that would prevent the five-year veteran from becoming a free agent following the 2008 season. Evans, Buffalo's leading receiver the past two years, is in the final year of a five-year deal he signed after Buffalo selected him with the 13th overall pick in the 2004 draft. Evans, who had minor surgery on his shoulder this offseason, will likely command a salary comparable to that of Arizona WR Larry Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald, a two-time Pro Bowler, got a four-year, $40 million contract - with $30 million guaranteed - in March. (Updated 05/19/2008).
Injury Report
Shoulder - Probable for the start of 2008 training camp (Updated - 4/14/08)
Fantasy Analysis
After enjoying a breakout year in 2006, when he set career highs in receptions (82) and yards (1,292), Evans saw his production slip in 2007 when he led the Bills with just 55 catches for 849 yards and five touchdowns. Buffalo's offense certainly hasn't helped Evans. The Bills ranked 30th in the league for the second consecutive year this past season, and haven't finished better than 25th on offense since Evans arrived. But with the addition of rookie wide receiver James Hardy, Buffalo's second-round pick, and the experience gained by RB Marshawn Lynch and QB Trent Edwards as rookies last season, Evans is optimistic the offense will improve. For now, consider Evans a No. 3 Fantasy option in 2008 with the chance to see his value rise if he plays like he did in 2006. (Updated 05/19/2008).
