DrDawkinstein Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 It was never going to be more than 1 game. And 1 game is stretching it. Oh, I agree. I never expected more than 1 game, if there was going to be any suspension at all. Just saying we are lucky he's only out 1 game because his presence is so important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 People want to rationalize his absence like it won't matter that much but it will. The guy is the best player on the team, his absence is huge. You just hope they can overcome it. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan of Dareus. I'm not sure he's better than Kyle AND Mario AND Shady. He will be missed, but it's not the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 People want to rationalize his absence like it won't matter that much but it will. The guy is the best player on the team, his absence is huge. You just hope they can overcome it.i see it both ways. His absence is huge. They CAN overcome it, for reasons listed in this thread. Will they? We will find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 i see it both ways. His absence is huge. They CAN overcome it, for reasons listed in this thread. Will they? We will find out. I think we will be ok for a game. Hopefully we come out of TC healthy this year because our DL depth isn't that bad at all. Someone mentioned the Colts having Frank Gore now, but Gore is on the downturn and has a lot of tread on the tires. It could be a similar situation to Stephen Jackson joining the Falcons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) Don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan of Dareus. I'm not sure he's better than Kyle AND Mario AND Shady. He will be missed, but it's not the end of the world. this, they are all equally elite Edited May 22, 2015 by papazoid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 That's like saying....well Babcock has not really done much for the Red Wings recently so it's really no big deal we lost out on him. Dareus is a freaking monster and will be missed dearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whites Bay Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 there are 2 things about the colts that are elite: 1)their passing game 2) vontae Davis. They very much struggle to run the ball and stop the run. They picked up some decent FAs this offseason but base on Grigsons history im not sold yet that he fixed the issues. If I'm the bills, I take a page out of the Belichik game plan from when NE played the colts in the reg season last year. Run the ball down their throats until they show they can stop it, and keep Luck off the field. I don't think their D matches up particularly well with our offense based on what we know at this time. This is correct, and this is exactly what I expect them to do. All we've been hearing is "Ground and Pound" since Ryan took the podium in January. Expect a series of 7- to 9-minute drives. So...what's it going to come down to? We'd all better hope that Roman has the O-line in FANTASTIC shape. It's going to be hot and sunny, and the O-line is going to be expected to beat Indy's D-line into submission. Long, horrible, pounding drives stretching into the fourth quarter in the blazing sun. 21-10, or 21-17 Bills if the O-line is in shape. If not...we're all REALLY pissed off on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 People want to rationalize his absence like it won't matter that much but it will. The guy is the best player on the team, his absence is huge. You just hope they can overcome it. McCoy and Mario may have something to say about the best player, but yeah he's outstanding and Discounting the impact of him collapsing the pocket and disrupt the passing game is selling him short. His lack of prescience will be noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 We will miss Dareus in any game against any opponent in which he does not play. Having said that, I say "Better Indy than NE in Game 2." I want to hit NE right between the eyes, especially if Brady is not playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbillievable Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 THat article actually lists only two reasons. The 1st reason is repeated three times, just explained in more detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
947 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Gore didn't have anything left last year, let alone this year. I can't believe his signing in Indy is being looked as "game-changing". We'll miss Dareus for sure, but Gore won't have more than 50 yards rushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 This is correct, and this is exactly what I expect them to do. All we've been hearing is "Ground and Pound" since Ryan took the podium in January. Expect a series of 7- to 9-minute drives. So...what's it going to come down to? We'd all better hope that Roman has the O-line in FANTASTIC shape. It's going to be hot and sunny, and the O-line is going to be expected to beat Indy's D-line into submission. Long, horrible, pounding drives stretching into the fourth quarter in the blazing sun. 21-10, or 21-17 Bills if the O-line is in shape. If not...we're all REALLY pissed off on Monday. i thought it was a home game? Gore didn't have anything left last year, let alone this year. I can't believe his signing in Indy is being looked as "game-changing". We'll miss Dareus for sure, but Gore won't have more than 50 yards rushing. Gore ran for 1100 yards 4.3 per carry last year. Not bad for having nothing left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Gore ran for 1100 yards 4.3 per carry last year. Not bad for having nothing left. I looked the same thing up! 255 carries! Started every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwalter Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 As others have said, Dareus is far too good a player to go un-missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 i thought it was a home game? Gore ran for 1100 yards 4.3 per carry last year. Not bad for having nothing left. Kaepernick and a much better run blocking line. I will say I'm jaded because he was so inconsistent for my fantasy team. but it's the Belichick style of coaching. I'll give you Gore if that takes away Luck like Super Bowl 25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 http://nysportsbiz.com/2015/05/22/4-reasons-buffalos-d-wont-miss-a-beat-without-marcel-dareus-in-season-opener/ Without Marcel it'll hurt either way, but Indy is a passing team and Dareus is best at stuffing the run. There are scarier matchups. Arguably the best player on defense will be missed case closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Arguably the best player on defense will be missed case closed. That pretty much says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsgpr88 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) Phillip Dorsett went to Miami, not Ohio State like the article states. I don't why, but that kinda stuff drives me nuts. You're getting paid to do what a lot of people do for fun on TBD. The least you can do is get it right Edited May 22, 2015 by billsgpr88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) To say that the Bills will not have a pro bowl DT and "not miss a beat" seems a little crazy to me. At least they have time to prepare for him not being there but the DL needs to be dominant for the Bills to win this game and losing probably their best overall player won't help in that regard. Also, that article made me sad by reminding me that the Bills cut Landon Cohen last season for no apparant reason. Edited May 22, 2015 by vincec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Yep, Dareus is a Pro Bowler for a reason - he makes a difference. He'll be missed. But the good news is that he'll be fresh for the Pats game and we know he won't get hurt in the season opener. Furthermore, Rex might change the Indy game plan up a little bit with Dareus out. Belichick might not see on tape exactly how Rex will use his new DLine. Every cloud has silver lining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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