BarleyNY Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Anyone hear why Dareus isn't playing tonight? I didn't hear of any injury. I'm a tad bit concerned since the Bills haven't been able to come to a contract agreement with him and sometimes teams hold a player out if they're in trade talks. Hopefully he's just getting a rest. Would appreciate any info anyone has though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Sore leg. Also, because he's Dareus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Consulted Bruce Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Warm up for the Colts, see what the D can do without him. We have some work to do on defense as the 1st team D struggled a bit today but it was mentioned it wasn't game planned and Rex threw some things at the guys to see what they could do with odd coverages etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Hurt feelings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 He doesn't need the work. safer to park him in a catered luxury box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Give Bryant playing time and he did very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 cut the bum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 He doesn't need the work. safer to park him in a catered luxury box. this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrewyLouie Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 The Bills wanted to see how the defense would look without him. They want to find out if they can get rid of him after this season or if it would hurt the defense too much. If they can play almost as well without him they might as well trade him before they lose him in free agency. He's going to want Suh money and the Bills can't afford that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 The Bills wanted to see how the defense would look without him. They want to find out if they can get rid of him after this season or if it would hurt the defense too much. If they can play almost as well without him they might as well trade him before they lose him in free agency. He's going to want Suh money and the Bills can't afford that. or - they don't want him to get hurt. But sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 The Bills wanted to see how the defense would look without him. They want to find out if they can get rid of him after this season or if it would hurt the defense too much. If they can play almost as well without him they might as well trade him before they lose him in free agency. He's going to want Suh money and the Bills can't afford that. Â Â i agree with the first sentence...but only for week 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinaccia Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 He's a great dt but he's too expensive and he isn't needed. He would be a luxury but the Bills defense would still be dominating without him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 He's a great dt but he's too expensive and he isn't needed. He would be a luxury but the Bills defense would still be dominating without him. Â He's the best player on the defense -- second best at worst behind Mario. That's not a luxury in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 He's a great dt but he's too expensive and he isn't needed. He would be a luxury but the Bills defense would still be dominating without him. Since when is the best player on defense and maybe even the team a luxury? Sorry but that's just a dumb statement. Â It's obvious Dareus sat out bc he didn't want to risk getting hurt in a preseason game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyDogLuvsPB Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Give Bryant playing time and he did very well Boy did he! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 He's a great dt but he's too expensive and he isn't needed. He would be a luxury but the Bills defense would still be dominating without him. Yeah, we didn't need him in that silly Raiders game last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfladave Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 The Bills wanted to see how the defense would look without him. They want to find out if they can get rid of him after this season or if it would hurt the defense too much. If they can play almost as well without him they might as well trade him before they lose him in free agency. He's going to want Suh money and the Bills can't afford that. I disagree with almost everything you're saying here! Do you seriously think the Bills were holding him out on a pre-season game to see if they could play well without him? Plus you're suggesting that they may trade him based on this game? Ludicrous! Shenanigans(ok it's not shenanigans but I haven't had a chance to use that lately!) He does want Suh money and he should have close to Suh money. I'm not saying that is what I think DTs should be paid but blame Miami for that screw up! He is our Bruce Smith of defense past! The anchor who should be paid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfladave Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 He's a great dt but he's too expensive and he isn't needed. He would be a luxury but the Bills defense would still be dominating without him. Kyle Williams has a couple great years left! Where are we when a year from now Kyle is on the slow downside and no Darius? A young multiple year probowler and now all pro, that's who you think we should let slide? If you're a Sabre fan you probably thought it was a good idea to get rid of Briere and Drury. We need to and can pay the man! Cap is going up more than $10m and Mario can restructure. The only thing I can see putting a monkey wrench in this is somehow we pull in a franchise QB on a trade. However I think that is mute because I think we get a deal done with him before week one! Maybe that was why he was out? A deal being done right now? (I'm hoping for that!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent 91 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Bryant can step in. Pay Dareus and Bryant is the rotational guy. Lose Dareus and Bryant is the starter. I'm feeling good about the d line either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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