YoloinOhio Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) Individual workouts for Gilmore. Really optimistic signs on him returning toward the early end of the expected time frame. Not sure what to think about EJ since he didn't wear a brace in the game. He says he is fine, but hope there is no additional damage or that this could be lingering. Edited September 12, 2013 by YoloInTheBlo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I think there is a crazy fascination with injury status these days. There was a time when sore and swollen knees would have been considered a normal everyday part of playing football and hardly newsworthy. Iam not making light of injuries but the drama and "news reporting" associated with them is a little much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I think there is a crazy fascination with injury status these days. There was a time when sore and swollen knees would have been considered a normal everyday part of playing football and hardly newsworthy. Iam not making light of injuries but the drama and "news reporting" associated with them is a little much. I think this is due to the new NFL policy with regards to putting players on injury list. I think teams don't want to get fined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) I think there is a crazy fascination with injury status these days. There was a time when sore and swollen knees would have been considered a normal everyday part of playing football and hardly newsworthy. Iam not making light of injuries but the drama and "news reporting" associated with them is a little much. It's the media now. Can you imagine Joe Namath playing today with Twitter and camera phones everywhere? The combine is shown live now. football coverage is insane. Also, it's the double standard of the NFL. They don't like gambling yet this info is for betting and fantasy. Edited September 12, 2013 by C.Biscuit97 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I really hope EJ's knee isn't a lingering issue. We just know some team, at some point, is going to go after it. (Surprised the Pats didn't, but maybe they didn't see him as a threat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 It's the media now. Can you imagine Joe Namath playing today with Twitter and camera phones everywhere? The combine is shown live now. football coverage is insane. Joe doesn't need it. He'll just show up on MNF and ask to kiss you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I think there is a crazy fascination with injury status these days. There was a time when sore and swollen knees would have been considered a normal everyday part of playing football and hardly newsworthy. Iam not making light of injuries but the drama and "news reporting" associated with them is a little much. Well, these things are crucial information for the fantasy football owner. "Lives are at stake!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Joe doesn't need it. He'll just show up on MNF and ask to kiss you. Haha. And he's like 70 now. Imagine him in his prime. There would be Joe's Willy shot all over the internet if they had camera phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbosrrgood Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) Individual workouts for Gilmore. Really optimistic signs on him returning toward the early end of the expected time frame. Not sure what to think about EJ since he didn't wear a brace in the game. He says he is fine, but hope there is no additional damage or that this could be lingering. Gilmore has a wrist injury, so certainly he can still work out. That has no bearing on how well the wrist is healing. He had pins put in it, and it is a serious injury. I still think we are looking at week 5 as the "early" scenario. Edited September 12, 2013 by Turbosrrgood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 I think there is a crazy fascination with injury status these days. There was a time when sore and swollen knees would have been considered a normal everyday part of playing football and hardly newsworthy. Iam not making light of injuries but the drama and "news reporting" associated with them is a little much. I agree that Fantasy Football has a lot to do with injury fascination. I was wondering about EJ from the standpoint of him running this week. Gilmore has a wrist injury, so certainly he can still work out. That has no bearing on how well the wrist is healing. He had pins put in it, and it is a serious injury. I still think we are looking at week 5 as the "early" scenario. That makes sense, but it was reported as "newsworthy" that he was doing so.... so was hoping it was a good sign of progress. The earlier he can return, the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbosrrgood Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) That makes sense, but it was reported as "newsworthy" that he was doing so.... so was hoping it was a good sign of progress. The earlier he can return, the better. No argument there. Certainly it's good to hear that he's working. Edited September 12, 2013 by Turbosrrgood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Yep, his knee is going to be sore after surgery. Probably sore after every workout, every game. Was it ever confirmed that it was a meniscus? Depending on how much of it they took out, it could be sore after hard activity forever. Not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Where is the link referencing EJ's knee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) Yep, meniscus (see link). It was funny that they said he "admitted" it was sore... am sure a reporter spotted a brace and asked him about it. They said he may or may not wear one for the game. I am sure he would have preferred that the media did not see it. Carolina's D is stout and it would be nice of EJ was a threat to run on any play which would open things up considerably. http://www.buffaloru...eniscus-surgery Where is the link referencing EJ's knee? Not sure if there is one, it was reported o WGR this morning. I looked on their site earlier and didn't see it there. Edited September 12, 2013 by YoloInTheBlo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick in* england Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I think someone here needs to change their nickname to EJs Knee. EJs Knee > RG3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Injuries are a part of the game but guys do not 'play through' them as much as before. There are many reasons for this from medicine and diagnosis has gotten better so doctors are able to tell a player an injury will get better with rest or surgery. Also players and agents are looking out for their career or a team is looking out for it's investment. Not to mention how many of the tough guys from the past got hooked on pain killers or had to use them just to function after football. It is what it is. Football is a violent sport which takes a special individual to be able to succeed at it. Talent, football instincts, toughness, but also a tough body that can stand up to the beating. This is why there is so few guys who end up making it to the NFL and then being successful once their. I hope EJ has it, because we as Bills fans are long overdue for a true Franchise QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Well, these things are crucial information for the fantasy football owner. "Lives are at stake!" Yup...fantasy football has really driven the value up, of injury news/updates...and though the NFL doesn't condone gambling, they will do everything they can to encourage it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Injuries are a part of the game but guys do not 'play through' them as much as before. There are many reasons for this from medicine and diagnosis has gotten better so doctors are able to tell a player an injury will get better with rest or surgery. Also players and agents are looking out for their career or a team is looking out for it's investment. Not to mention how many of the tough guys from the past got hooked on pain killers or had to use them just to function after football. It is what it is. Football is a violent sport which takes a special individual to be able to succeed at it. Talent, football instincts, toughness, but also a tough body that can stand up to the beating. This is why there is so few guys who end up making it to the NFL and then being successful once their. I hope EJ has it, because we as Bills fans are long overdue for a true Franchise QB. Yeah, until the NFL gets guaranteed contracts, why should players play through injuries? Teams have no loyalty, so why should a player wreck his career playing through an injury? See how the Pats treated Welker, who played through many injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Miner Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Yup...fantasy football has really driven the value up, of injury news/updates...and though the NFL doesn't condone gambling, they will do everything they can to encourage it! Fantasy Football is the legalized gambling market for the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l< j Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Pic of Gilmores wrist: http://t.co/o0dHjjpdCV Doesn't look like his return is imminent to this non-doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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