Lee Evans & Jason Peters
Hello Bills fans. As training camp approaches for the 2008 season, the Bills have two players that they need to sign to long term extensions. Wide receiver Lee Evans is entering the final year of his five year rookie contract. Evans has produced in his first four years with the team. His best season came in 2006 when he caught 82 balls for over 1,200 yards. Lee is the number one receiver on this team and should be given a big deal before the season starts. It has been reported that Evans and the Bills are in talks but a deal like this takes some time to finalize. Evans has expressed his desire to stay with the team. He should have a monster year this season. His numbers suffered last year because of the switch to rookie quarterback Trent Edwards. It takes time for a receiver and quarterback to get comfortable with each other and this is the year that Evans breaks out. After he signs his new deal, look for Lee to make the Pro Bowl this season.
Another player that concerns me right now is Jason Peters. Peters missed all of the OTA’s and the mandatory mini-camp. At first, I thought it was only because he was still recovering from the sports hernia injury he suffered last season. As practices rolled on, it was speculated that Peters is looking to be paid like a premier left tackle in the NFL should be. I can’t see the Bills playing hardball with Peters. I know they just signed him to an extension back in 2006 but they have to realize that he will become one of the best left tackles in the game. Peters was recognized last year by the league in being nominated for the Pro Bowl. Peters will be given an extension before training camp. He is the best offensive lineman we have and should be paid like that. The Bills have the money under the cap to sign both Peters and Lee Evans to multi-year extensions. Lets get these two superstars signed and kept in Bills uniforms for their entire careers. Go Bills.
