Dorkington Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/article584514.ece Meanwhile, linebacker Chris Kelsay was carted out of Ralph Wilson Stadium with a calf injury and was added to the injury report. I know TBD loves to hate on Kelsay, but I think he's been good for us this season so far... is Carrington ready to play every down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AReed Deep For 7 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/article584514.ece I know TBD loves to hate on Kelsay, but I think he's been good for us this season so far... is Carrington ready to play every down? I couldnt agree more. ive been a huge Kelsay critic but his strong play has been a huge suprise for me. you could argue thats what happens when you play with dareus and kw, but i think its more than that and he is due some credit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) I couldnt agree more. ive been a huge Kelsay critic but his strong play has been a huge suprise for me. you could argue thats what happens when you play with dareus and kw, but i think its more than that and he is due some credit Prob a combo of both. He was much improved this year. This is a loss. Lets hope Carrington lights it up. It's time for him to step up anyway. He has his opportunity now. I'd also like to see Batten get some more playing time. He's been great on special teams. Edited October 7, 2011 by RyanC883 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 His sack/FF on Dalton (that ended up being reversed by the "tuck rule") was as good as it gets. He basically bent Dalton in half--looked like a Bruce Smith highlight. Hope he's okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABills08 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 He's out. And might be out next week as well. He's having a good year, so even for the Kelsay haters (I have historically been one of them) this is a loss. That being said, Batten is taking his place and he is much better suited for contain against someone like Vick. He's probably undersized as a OLB in a 3-4, but I don't think you'll see many 3 man fronts against Vick. Batten is much quicker than Kelsay and is better equipped to change speed/direction. Plus, he is a great tackler (at least he has been so far). Not a huge loss, but our linebacker depth is questionable for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clancynut Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I have to admit I was a Kelsay Hater for a while as well. I think he spent the initial part of the 2010 season learning a new position and now is performing quite well. He will be missed on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Yeah, I can't believe I'm saying this, but we'll miss Chris Kelsay this week. He's a fairly natural linebacker, but not a well trained one up to this point, I suppose, and maybe Wannestedt is helping him? That's my best guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 According to Joe Buscaglia's twitter Batten was taking 1st team reps in place of Kelsay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 According to Joe Buscaglia's twitter Batten was taking 1st team reps in place of Kelsay. Too bad for Kelsay, but I am very excited to see Batten get extended PT. Let's see what this kid can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantankerous Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 He hasn't been ruled out yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 According to Joe Buscaglia's twitter Batten was taking 1st team reps in place of Kelsay. I am excited to see what Batten can do. He plays fast and hard and has been an animal on STs so far. I think he could be a legit pass rusher given the opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STLBILLS15 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 According to Joe Buscaglia's twitter Batten was taking 1st team reps in place of Kelsay. It will be interesting to see what Batten can do with full-game reps. Unfortunately i didn't catch many of the preseason games to see him play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantankerous Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I think you're all jumping the gun. It said he felt a "twinge" in his calf. He didn't practice today, but that could just be precautionary. It's not like Kelsay to miss a game, so I think I'll wait and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blzbus Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 To bad for Kelsay, but with Vick running around I'd rather see Batten and Moats who are a little faster out there. Kelsay isn't fast enough to keep Vick contained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDaDdy Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I hate to see anyone get injured especially if they are a Buffalo Bill. That being said for the money he makes I am a Kelsay hater. Let's go Carrington!!! I think we will be pleasantly surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I actually think that Batten is a player and am excited he is going to get his chance....... Guess Moates gets lost in the shuffle again...... By the way.....getting rid of Antonio Colemen was a mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I think you're all jumping the gun. It said he felt a "twinge" in his calf. He didn't practice today, but that could just be precautionary. It's not like Kelsay to miss a game, so I think I'll wait and see what happens. Gailey on bb.com said he's out, and Batten is taking first team reps, which I think is what prompted the first post on this a few up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Troup is also out. Kelsay will be replaced by a rotation depending on personnel groups. This from buffalobills.com, I'd link it but from my phone I can only get on the mobile site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SactoBillFan Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Too bad he's been playing good this year IMO. Last year he looked confused learning the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Kelsay is fine when he's running down hill. That basically means when he puts his hand on the ground, he's productive. He still can't cover air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST MODE BABY! Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Kelsay started improving at the end of last year. In the beginning though, he was as bad as you can get for a pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) Surpised its Batten, I thought Carrington would be the next up . . . oh well, for Batten, its time to sieze the opportunity. Can you say "Wally Pipp" Chris Kelsey? Edited October 7, 2011 by CSBill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderstealer Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 To bad for Kelsay, but with Vick running around I'd rather see Batten and Moats who are a little faster out there. Kelsay isn't fast enough to keep Vick contained. Vick's going to be running all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Why do people keep saying Batten is undersized for a 3-4 OLB? The dude is 6-4 240 plus. Any more weight and good luck in coverage or running down rb's (or vick) Im glad he's finally going to get some real gametime logged. Moats too. Bring on the young guns! Whats the worst that can happen, we give up 400 yards on defense..... Oh wait, we already do..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Why do people keep saying Batten is undersized for a 3-4 OLB? The dude is 6-4 240 plus. Any more weight and good luck in coverage or running down rb's (or vick) Im glad he's finally going to get some real gametime logged. Moats too. Bring on the young guns! Whats the worst that can happen, we give up 400 yards on defense..... Oh wait, we already do..... Everyone knows that all our LB's should be an inch taller and weigh 10 more pounds. Only then will they not be undersized Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Why do people keep saying Batten is undersized for a 3-4 OLB? The dude is 6-4 240 plus. Any more weight and good luck in coverage or running down rb's (or vick) Im glad he's finally going to get some real gametime logged. Moats too. Bring on the young guns! Whats the worst that can happen, we give up 400 yards on defense..... Oh wait, we already do..... Yeah nobody is saying Von Miller is undersized...... If you are going for height/weight comparisons it really is the height that gets harped on....and at 6-4 Batten is just fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) This is a fanatastic opportunity! Unfortunately Mr Kelsay being injured has created it. But wow we will get to see alot of new stuff from Wannsmeister. We bring Carrington Batten Moats and who knows maybe bryan scott to play the spot. maybe davis moves over at times. I feel a little guilty and i wish Chris well but this is a chance for the youngsters to shine and its time for the Blitzes. oh and Morrison can play more too. sorry Kirk. and before any retorts about why we do not have alot of rotation at that side, is because you keep the money player..s on the field. Now we can loosen it up a little. Let the dawgs run i say! Go Bills! Edited October 7, 2011 by 3rdand12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 According to Joe Buscaglia's twitter Batten was taking 1st team reps in place of Kelsay. looks like Batten is getting his first two sacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilsner Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Kelsay's improvement has very pleasantly shocked me. There needs to be a way for Batten and Carrington to get more playing time tho. They need to keep at it and earn it. Want to see Moats get more xp. Hated seeing Antonio Coleman go. Being frustrated about depth players not getting enough playing time is a good problem to have tho. Next years draft will be interesting seeing some of our fav depth players getting pushed out. Possibly a starter or two as well. I hope Kelsay is good to go but also want some good rotation to give the young guys needed xp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 This > His sack/FF on Dalton (that ended up being reversed by the "tuck rule") was as good as it gets. He basically bent Dalton in half--looked like a Bruce Smith highlight. Hope he's okay. Kelsay plays much better with his hand on the ground. The Bills don't play a regular 3/4 D. It's more like a 3.5 D where half the time the OLB lines up as a DE. The Bills' 3.5 D (regression of the mean - towards the QB). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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