aristocrat Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 The NE offense has yet to really get rolling. Gronk is in the doghouse, welker didnt do anything the first couple games and has a monster yesterday. I don't know if its BB game planning that or what but they just don't seem to be totally on and that scares the **** out of me and sort of gives me a sliver of hope. Their defense is looking pretty decent though. It could be a wild game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 From the twitters/LaCanfora: RB CJ Spiller has sprained A/C joint, not separated shoulder. Great news for Bills Likely 1-2 week injury, Fred Jackson should play Sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Man, if Freddy is back playing Sunday and CJ is out only 1-2 weeks, that would be remarkable. I'd love to have Freddy back for this game -- though at the same time, CJ was really coming into his own. He owned that game against the Browns -- he couldn't be stopped, and that made the offense click like I haven't seen in a long time. I think Chan was like a kid in a candy store calling plays in the Browns game while CJ was in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Lets hope it is no more than a week. He is on track for a first team pro-bowl appearance and I would hate to see him sidelined for any great length of time with an injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 If I am bellicheat I will man up tight and stack the box daring fitz to go over the top. Especially if they don't need worry about spiller getting to the edge. Fitz is going to have to take deeper drops and some shots downfield. Â I am excited to see this defense play against a great QB as we will get to see how good this front 4 really is. Brady seems to hang on to the ball for a while so it will be interesting. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 ive had that injury, it didnt take me too long to feel 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Truth Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I think Chan was like a kid in a candy store calling plays in the Browns game while CJ was in there. LMAO. I cracked up at this line because it's so true haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Dont get me wrong from my comment above. If there is even a chance they'll be ok, then Im all for bringing one or both back. If for no other reason than it gives the opponent more to think about. I just dont want them rushed back and then sustain a bigger injury that will kill the rest of the season (and playoffs! ) for them. Â You are correct though. We know very little, and whatever the Bills decide will need to be trusted as the best decision. Â I'm more of the view that if they're not 100%, then rest them both, esp. Fred, who seems to be breaking records with his rehab. Â I remember when Lil Donte (God bless him) had that shoulder injury and played through it. It seemed like everytime he made a tackle he'd grab his shoulder, or otherwise get bolled over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 LMAO. I cracked up at this line because it's so true haha. LOL and just when he walked out of the store with the piece of candy that he wanted, someone ripped it out of his hands and took off running. Leaving him there with a dumbfounded look as the thief disappears in the crowd. Â Kinda how he reacted immediately after CJ went down. Nice recovery in the 4th qtr though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I expect to see a few more touches to graham this week to lessen the blow of spiller. His speed on the screen has potential for some serious yardage. We did that all day last year with freddy and we know how that turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Truth Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 LOL and just when he walked out of the store with the piece of candy that he wanted, someone ripped it out of his hands and took off running. Leaving him there with a dumbfounded look as the thief disappears in the crowd. Â Kinda how he reacted immediately after CJ went down. Nice recovery in the 4th qtr though. The everlasting gobstopper was stolen from him! hahaha (hope you've seen Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaroni Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I am excited to see this defense play against a great QB as we will get to see how good this front 4 really is. Brady seems to hang on to the ball for a while so it will be interesting. Â After what the Jets did against us with a simple three step drop and chuck the ball gameplan???? Â If our DBs don't get more phyisical at the LOS I'm afraid we're toast against the friggen Pats*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I'm more of the view that if they're not 100%, then rest them both, esp. Fred, who seems to be breaking records with his rehab. Â I remember when Lil Donte (God bless him) had that shoulder injury and played through it. It seemed like everytime he made a tackle he'd grab his shoulder, or otherwise get bolled over. Â Comparing Whitner to Spiller to make a point? C'mon, bro. You're better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Â Â After what the Jets did against us with a simple three step drop and chuck the ball gameplan???? Â If our DBs don't get more phyisical at the LOS I'm afraid we're toast against the friggen Pats*. Â That's the point. This team can only succeed by stepping up to the big boys. Gotta embrace the challenge or flounder in eternal mediocrity. Â I want to see just how good this d really can be. Â Wanny better not expect soft coverage to win the day Sunday. Brady and his WRs are all about working underneath. Â Bring it! Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Truth Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 That's the point. This team can only succeed by stepping up to the big boys. Gotta embrace the challenge or flounder in eternal mediocrity. Â I want to see just how good this d really can be. Â Wanny better not expect soft coverage to win the day Sunday. Brady and his WRs are all about working underneath. Â Bring it! Can't wait. Yeah Wanny better have a solid gameplan. The coverage needs to be tight. This will be a serious test for our young secondary. I'm a bit nervous about it but they have fared much better in week 2 and 3 than in week 1, so hopefully they can hold their own. We need Brooks back. Him and Rogers on the Pats little annoying quick receivers is necessary. We'll see how it goes. Tight coverage and keep Brady uncomfortable are the two keys. C'mon Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 1-2 weeks? That's manageable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Per Adam Schefter on Twitter: Bills RB Fred Jackson said he's 70-75 percent certain he will be able to play Sunday vs. New England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanofFredJackson Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Murphy's law of Bill's football - the probability of a key Bills player getting injured is proportional to how effective a player he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Does Smith get any work at running back, just in case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Murphy's law of Bill's football - the probability of a key Bills player getting injured is proportional to how effective a player he is. I'm sure there are many other laws that can be applied to the Bills but that one is pretty accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Chan hasn't ruled Spiller out for THIS week; just says it's unlikely. The news gets better and better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsMagic1 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 FJ, Choiceman, J white or the ever present and underutilized Brad Smith..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybills Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Â Â well no ****... Haha....classic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurmal34 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Tim G just tweeted that Spiller has full range of motion, not in a sling, but that pain and swelling an issue. Sez Spiller might play Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Tim G just tweeted that Spiller has full range of motion, not in a sling, but that pain and swelling an issue. Sez Spiller might play Sunday. Â I think Spiller needs to man up, take a pain killer, and suit up this Sunday. It's a division game and he means so much for this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 You know the Pats will be taking cheap shots at his shoulder, like they'll do to Freddy's leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 By the way he stayed down, got helped up, helped off the field and then taken away on a cart, I expected his collarbone to be shattered into 12 pieces. I can't believe there is talk that this guy could play this Sunday after what I saw? It's almost like that was the first time he had ever felt pain? Don't get me wrong, I can't wait for him to get back, but it's just a little weird. Â You know the Pats will be taking cheap shots at his shoulder, like they'll do to Freddy's leg. Â We should do the same to Marsha...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Murphy's law of Bill's football - the probability of a key Bills player getting injured is proportional to how effective a player he is. Â That is so sad, yet perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Adams Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I remember when Lil Donte (God bless him) had that shoulder injury and played through it. It seemed like everytime he made a tackle he'd grab his shoulder, or otherwise get bolled over. Â That wasn't due to the shoulder, that was due to the tight end. Â BA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 By the way he stayed down, got helped up, helped off the field and then taken away on a cart, I expected his collarbone to be shattered into 12 pieces. I can't believe there is talk that this guy could play this Sunday after what I saw? It's almost like that was the first time he had ever felt pain? Don't get me wrong, I can't wait for him to get back, but it's just a little weird. I completly understand. I feel like I watched Freddy blow out his ACL and Spiller shatter his collarbone, and what's that, they're both almost healthy again!? I feel like I started mourning the season, yet here we are, 2-1 atop the AFC East, with both players returning in the near future. Well, how did I get here? Strange as it ever was.... Strange as it ever was.... Strange as it ever was.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkman Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I completly understand. I feel like I watched Freddy blow out his ACL and Spiller shatter his collarbone, and what's that, they're both almost healthy again!? I feel like I started mourning the season, yet here we are, 2-1 atop the AFC East, with both players returning in the near future. Â Well, how did I get here? Strange as it ever was.... Strange as it ever was.... Strange as it ever was.... Â Make player injures more serious than they seem, get/keep them out of a game to confuse your opponents (they have a harder time preparing). Bellifat won't know who's in or out right a way. Maybe, just maybe OBD planned for something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 That will def work to our advantage will the pats* not knowing who out rbs are. They will have to game plan for all 3 of them at this point until they actually rule someone in, which probably won't be until Friday at the earliest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigc14120 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Spiller on TV last night would not rule himself for the Pats game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurmal34 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Maybe it's the coffee talking, but I can't shake the feeling that we'll have both Spiller and Jackson available for the New England game. Nothing substatial whatsoever to base this on, just a hunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Imagine the change in gameplan the Patsies are going through... First we're down to Choice and White.... now they've got to plan for CJ and Fred possibly being there as well. It's a matter of pick your poison, except you don't know what you're going to get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I know we're fans and want to know if they're going to play sunday but i'd rather have the pats thinking these guys aren't playing. BB is maybe the best gameplanner and would have his team ready for all the backs but on the off chance they don't spend the time on freddy and spiller we could have an advantage. This is what the pats do every week...hasn't brady been on the injured list for ten years with a shoulder issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 maybe im giving too much credit to the Pats/NFL teams in general, but I just dont think they are having too much of a headache over gameplanning because we MIGHT be running Freddy/CJ/Tashard/White....i think their gameplan is going to be "clog the running lanes, fill gaps with LB who shed blocks and dont let the RB get to the outside" just like it is every week, against every RB they ever face... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 maybe im giving too much credit to the Pats/NFL teams in general, but I just dont think they are having too much of a headache over gameplanning because we MIGHT be running Freddy/CJ/Tashard/White....i think their gameplan is going to be "clog the running lanes, fill gaps with LB who shed blocks and dont let the RB get to the outside" just like it is every week, against every RB they ever face... Â Theoretically yes. Â But as FJ & CJ have the home run potential on any play, that Choice & White don't, they won't have the flexibility to completely stack the box with FJ & CJ in the line up because they can get burnt very badly if one of those LBs doesn't shed a block. FJ & CJ create completely different matchups for Bellichick to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Theoretically yes. Â But as FJ & CJ have the home run potential on any play, that Choice & White don't, they won't have the flexibility to completely stack the box with FJ & CJ in the line up because they can get burnt very badly if one of those LBs doesn't shed a block. FJ & CJ create completely different matchups for Bellichick to worry about. Â Screens as well..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 If either of them come back, I hope they do QB slides every time they get the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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