James Hardy's role to expand?

James Hardy's NFL career has gotten off to a slow start. In his rookie season he played in 14 games (starting 3 of them) and recorded 9 receptions for 87 yards and 2 scores. Then his rookie season ended when he tore his ACL. Then he had lingering effects from his injury into his 2nd year in the league. On top of that the Buffalo Bills signed Terrell Owens to a 1 year deal, thus burying him in the depth chart. His 2nd year he only managed to play in 2 games and record 1 catch for 9 yards.

However, yesterday the Bills announced they would not resign Terrell Owens or another receiver Josh Reed. This leaves Lee Evans and Roscoe Parrish as the most veteran guys returning. This could be a perfect opportunity for Hardy to get an expanded role in the offense and to become the red-zone threat we were so accustomed to when he was a hoosier. With the injury 100% healed and the release of TO and Josh Reed, next year could be a good year for Hardy to show everyone what he is capable of doing in the NFL.