The Facts: Hardy agreed to terms with the Bills late Thursday less than 24 hours before the team's first work on the field begins for the 2008 campaign.

Diehards Line:Hardy, who is the odds on favorite to land the starting outside receiver role opposite top wideout Lee Evans, is a key piece to the offensive puzzle being assembled by new offensive coordinator Turk Schonert. Buffalo's offense has ranked 30th each of the last two seasons, but the staff believes Hardy can present mismatches with his 6-5 frame, particularly in the red zone where the Bills need a boost for their scoring woes of a season ago.