Buffalo Bills: Who will be leading wide receiver in 2019 season?
By Luke Parrish
3. Cole Beasley
Cole Beasley signed a four-year contract worth $29 million back in March. Beasley spent his first seven seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, where he made a name for himself as a slot receiver. He currently has 319 career receptions in 103 games.
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Of his seven seasons, 2016 was by far Beasley’s best. He racked up 75 catches for 833 yards and five touchdowns, all career highs. Beasley is a reliable pass catcher in the slot with good hands. He has consistently stepped up when injuries arise and his role is expanded.
While Beasley may not be a go-to number one receiver, he is a great safety net underneath. Since 2014, Beasley has missed just one game. Staying on the field is the first step in contributing to the offense. As long as he is out there, Beasley will receive targets from Josh Allen.
Allen is known for his arm and rightfully so. As defenses prepare for the long ball, Beasley can dominate underneath. Beasley will be used to set up the long shots and move the chains when necessary. He will get his fair share of receptions, but the yardage may not be as luxurious as other guys on the roster.
That said, Beasley may lead the team in receptions next season and still not rank among Buffalo’s yardage leaders. This next guy offers the opposite scenario.