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Huh. I honestly did think if he got into a system that works for him, he'd be back to his old form. Not so much.
He IS back in his old form. Even in years better than 2015, there were games he'd completely disappear.
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Watkins now on IR. Out for next 8 weeks. Justin Hunter signed
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my understanding is that they wanted to try and see if it would heal without surgery first. Fairly common with these injuries. Putting screw into a foot shouldn't be a "first resort". They can sometimes heal with rest. His didn't so they did it within enough time to return for some of camp.
My understanding is he was fully healed going into season. His foot was stepped on the Monday after jets game and he had a setback. It also may have been very sore at end of jets game, not sure why he missed last 2 series.
Important to keep in mind that there is a difference between being able to play from a medical safety standpoint and being able to play from an effectiveness standpoint. If he can't hurt the foot any further by playing but also cant make the cuts and be effective, he can't really help the team by being on the field. If it was a playoff game you probably put him out there as a decoy at worst. But in week 4 you rest it and hope he can return.
Thank you for the information. I appreciate it. I agree that waiting to see if it heals before doing surgery is understandable. My only caveat is if that would put the season in jeopardy. As you say, even with a very late in the offseason surgery, he did get back for camp. I do question though how healthy he really was. He didn't look right against Baltimore and looked like a shell of himself against the Jets. That was before he got stepped on. It is my understanding that there is more than a normal chance of re-injury with this type of surgery and thus being absolutely sure of his health was critical before putting him out there or working him aggressively in pre season practices.
I agree with you totally about the "ready from a medical standpoint" vs effectiveness issue. It seemed clear that even if medically ready he was not effective as he would be if healthy. This has the look of a lost season for Watkins. He is (was?) a critical part of their offense and not being totally sure of his health going into camp and the season seems like a major faux pas.
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I may have missed this but wonder why it took till May for them to do his foot surgery? Did he injure it in training or OTAs offseason but close to May? If the injury was earlier, then they are idiots for not doing it sooner. Other questions: why run him at training camp if he's not fully healed? Why play him vs Jets on only 5 days rest? This team is super stupid when it comes to injuries. Rush them back then watch them get injured and be out even longer than they would be if they had just let the guy heal. Be wary of Cordy Glenn and his high ankle sprain again too.
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bla bla bla......qb sucks...mumble mumble mumble......qb sucks
Have I covered it all?
Jeez quite the condescending little asshat aren't you. I've watched this team for 56 years so bite me. Actually John, if you were paying attention last game, (did mom let you stay up late and watch the whole thing) you might have noticed no pass rush, bad db play, runners that go sideways instead of taking what's available up the middle, horrifyingly bad uses of timeouts, misthrows on simple out routes by the QB and the ususal litany of things that have plagued this team for 16 going on17 years. And yes John, if you havent been watching for the full 17 years or so, the quarterbacks have sucked. A lot.
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2 games
18 games and counting.
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Your welcome to find another team anytime
Gee thanks John. Glad to know I have your permission. Please name all the great QB's in the last 56 years, especially the last 16. I'm sure you've been here for at least the last few anyway.
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Soon enough for what?
BItching about the bills before they actually lose the game.....loser mentality
Bitching about the Bills before, during and after losses is part of the WNY culture. Hell even when they were winning, as infrequently as that's been, people bitched because they didn't win pretty enough. They've had 22 winning seasons since 1960. I've been here for almost all of them. It's not like we don't get a lot of practice bitching about them losing. If you can't deal with it you are on the wrong board.
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Good quarterbacking cures almost all ills. Not present here forever.
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Only on this board would fans find a way to bash the bills in a game they are not even playing
Soon enough
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What's a scapegoat? I have hear of "escape goat" before... But this is a new one!!!
An "escape goat" is one that gets out of its pen. A scapegoat is Greg Roman
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The girl is Rachel Nichols. She is a former Washington Post sports columnist and stars on ESPN's show The Jump. She's been on ESPN's football and basketball coverage for quite a while. She is definitely wired into the league and has been an excellent investigative reporter. I wouldn't pooh pooh her opinions
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I'm ready for Mike Gillislee to play more. I'm ready for Charles Clay to go. They have no pass rush besides Hughes.Conceptually flawed D tonight. If they go 0-4, I'm ready for a Sabre like tank for a top college QB. Might like some one besides Doug Whaley making that pick.
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My biggest question mark is can they stay healthy? I think they are competitive when they are healthy but do not have quality depth in a number of places.
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This is Shadys last year as a Bill.
You don't pay a RB that much money, IMO. Once we have to pay Tyrod he will be forced to take a pay cut(which he won't take) and he will be gone.
Totally agree
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Wow.
just wow.
Hope he makes the team.
Thanks norton for the highlight film, and that really was some high lighting. Fun to watch. faaast of the snap and smart
I would like to add my thanks also Astrobot !!
After watching the highlights, Striker reminds me of Troy Polamalu. He hits like a linebacker but runs like a safety. I hope they give this guy every chance to find a niche in this defense. He has rare speed/intensity/anticipation skills. http://www.newyorkup...signings.html#2
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I love his intensity and his speed to the ball jumps off tape. He will make this team even if only for special teams to start. He could see the field in passing situations. I think a lot of these guys have an opportunity to bulk up a bit too. You aren't going to school so you have more time to eat and get with a nutritionist and eat the right stuff and hit the gym. If he got up to 230+ he could play the weak side LB and Ragland can take over for Preston Brown running the D like his hero Ray Lewis which is what I see eventually happening anyhow
Striker just blew me away on the tape I saw. Here is a link. Scroll through and Striker is after Gronkowski. Just hit the highlights:
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Under rated: George Saimes (Not under rated in the traditional sense but only because he was a great great player not just very good and is rarely, if ever, mentioned as such) Bobby Chandler, Steve Christie, Antoine Winfield
Over rated: many who were over drafted. Not so many over rated
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8-8 It Doesn't Get An Better Than That
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I think most if not all of the players will put in a strong effort. If not, I'm sure the fans will let them know what they think, loud and clear..
Might be more Jets fans than Bills fans there tomorrow. The Bills are playing enough backups that they could play hard and still not be competitive.
If the Jets lose I think it will be one of the biggest choke jobs of all time. I doubt they recover any time soon.
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He's just bullshitting the interviewer. He doesn't want to acknowledge the obvious: their defense was no good and he and Rex were largely to blame.
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I find it hard to believe anyone would pick the Bills in this game. The defense is in shambles. I really think the Jets could blow them out.
Exactly my feelings. I think the line of Jets -3 is way too low. I see a mismatch.
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Given the Bills injuries, the Jets are definitely better than the Bills are now. It is like watching bad preseason football with this motley crew the Bills are throwing out there. I cannot imagine any Bills corner shutting down Marshall or Decker to say the least for this sorry crew of linebackers having to defend the pass or the run. The Bills strength in running the ball doesn't matchup well against the Jets D line either notwithstanding what they did against them in NY. I don't think next Sunday's game is going to be close. Sorry.
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Jets. Fitz is so cool. Plus they might make the playoffs. Bills, ugh...no.
Can Buffalo rush for 300 AGAIN?
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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They certainly have a chance, especially if they can get a lead and run in the 4th quarter to ice the game.
I know this isn't your main point but I sort of doubt Dareus is back this week. He injured his hamstring the day before they flew to LA so this Friday will be 2 weeks. That seems like a mighty short recovery time for a hamstring especially for a guy Dareus's size.