NoSaint Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I am not ready to jump off the bridge yet. Spikes at MLB Lawson at WLB Rivers at SLB We may just be ok. If we otherwise stay healthy we shouldn't be taking a step backwards compared to last year. It would've been nice to take one forward at LB though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I barely had any emotional reaction when I heard this because you just knew it would be something. .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Nails Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Rap sheet saying fears of it being an acl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I barely had any emotional reaction when I heard this because you just knew it would be something. .... Yep... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) prove this. I'll go one more level here. I'll go to offensive. Yes, we have improved the MLB. Go back and watch Alonso in the last 3 or 4 games. He was beat. He was worn out, still played very well. We now have Brandon Spikes at the MLB position, as well as young depth to build up there while Alonso shifted to WLB. That's his more natural position. We saw Manny Lawson play successfully at this position at WLB. In fact, he was the second best LB on the field in 2014, which does not tell you that he might have been the 3rd best LB we have had in 6 or 7 years behind only Lawson and Poz. Yes that's what happens to rookies that have played college football, trained for the combine, and then trained in the OTA, minicamps and training camp, then played 3 or 4 preseason games and 16 games in the NFL. So yeah, after basically going balls to the wall for over a year straight with literally no down time, you'd probably be beat the last month of the season too... Edited July 2, 2014 by matter2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I barely had any emotional reaction when I heard this because you just knew it would be something. .... As a Bills fan, we are all trained like this. I can't even cheer when we score a TD, due to the fear over the late-thrown flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 If we otherwise stay healthy we shouldn't be taking a step backwards compared to last year. It would've been nice to take one forward at LB though. Agreed. Having a dominant D in all aspects takes some pressure off of EJ. I think we can adapt, as we still have talent and plenty of time to do so, but come on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Yes that's what happens to rookies that have played college football, trained for the combine, and then trained in the OTA, minicamps and training camp, then played 3 or 4 preseason games and 16 games in the NFL. So yeah, after basically going balls to the wall for over a year straight with literally no down time, you'd probably be beat the last month of the season too... Combine that with that he said it himself - that he did not feel as comfortable at this position as he did at WLB - well, yeah. Kiko to WLB is going to be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 As a Bills fan, we are all trained like this. I can't even cheer when we score a TD, due to the fear over the late-thrown flag. The law of averages was bound to catch up to us...we got off pretty much Scot free last year while other teams got rocked with non contact injuries to major players... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazie Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 is there some real confirmation of what the injury is yet? could it still be something less devastating than an ACL? Can we hold out some hope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Preston brown welcome to weak side. Spikes middle. Rivers strong side. I don't feel as devastated as I might have thought. Kiko will be a great but maybe a good amount of playing time for another rookie will make another star. Whaley is a former linebacker and I think he has skills when making LB personel moves. I guarantee we have the LB's to make it happen still Not to burst the bubble but Whaley was a DB not a linebacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I barely had any emotional reaction when I heard this because you just knew it would be something. .... That's why I just shook my head and laughed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 The law of averages was bound to catch up to us...we got off pretty much Scot free last year while other teams got rocked with non contact injuries to major players... Sure, no one major was lost for a whole season, but we sustained plenty of injuries that affected the outcome of our season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Sign jason Babin, put Lawson back at LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 AAAARRRGGGHHH!!!!! FOOTBALLS! FEED ME FOOTBALLS! ME NO NEED NO KNEE. ME NEED FOOTBALLS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 If we otherwise stay healthy we shouldn't be taking a step backwards compared to last year. It would've been nice to take one forward at LB though. I am 99% certain and imagine NoSaint (and dude you need an avatar) will respond first, especially since I am responding to his post to get his attention... We can PUP him right? He was injured outside of a OTA or team function prior to the season beginning and therefore can be PUP'd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Daddy Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Is this another slip on the mat injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the fear is Alonso suffered a torn ACL, according to sources informed of the player's situation. !@#$ !@#$ !@#$ !@#$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Noooo!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDBUFFCUSEFAN Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I've made my points. Refute them. I like the kid. I just think he took fans by storm with a catchy name and a couple really good games. His entire season was less than average. I still think this team is primed for the playoffs this year. I just don't think the loss of Kiko Alonso jeopardizes that. Not one bit. You were serious? I won't refute **** because your post is idiotic but consistent with your history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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