gobillsinytown Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I read an article a few days ago that indicates that this year has one of highest injury occurrences in NFL history. It seems like with the length of the season, they key is about preserving as many players as possible, for as long as possible. Some theories are that because of the limits that the collective bargaining agreement puts on practice time, players aren't really in "football shape" until 4 or 5 games into the season. Another theory is that lack of practice reps is hurting offensive line play. I think in Sammy's case, they decided to hold him out since the game was under control. Maybe in a tighter game he would have come back in later. I would expect that the players and the league are going to have to come to some sort of agreement. Maybe eliminating two preseason games in favor of more practice time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Fan in Beantown Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I felt it was good sign to see him on the sidelines enjoying himself instead of in getting treatment. Not that I know how NFL trainers address a calf strain. Either way, if its dinged up, I hope that he gets it back to where it should be before coming back so that it doesn't linger all season. Obviously I was hoping to see him play this weekend, but rather see him make it down the stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I felt it was good sign to see him on the sidelines enjoying himself instead of in getting treatment. Not that I know how NFL trainers address a calf strain. Either way, if its dinged up, I hope that he gets it back to where it should be before coming back so that it doesn't linger all season. Obviously I was hoping to see him play this weekend, but rather see him make it down the stretch. You could still be in pain and laugh you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Beckham vs Watkins would be a nice sub plot to the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroi Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Watkins is good. Rex held him out just as a precaution. Id expect Rex to play with the media and keep the Giants guessing. Look for him to be questionable on Friday and Full Go Sunday. Imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Watkins is good. Rex held him out just as a precaution. Id expect Rex to play with the media and keep the Giants guessing. Look for him to be questionable on Friday and Full Go Sunday. Imo Really went out on a limb with that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Watkins is good. Rex held him out just as a precaution. Id expect Rex to play with the media and keep the Giants guessing. Look for him to be questionable on Friday and Full Go Sunday. Imo thanks; good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Watkins is good. Rex held him out just as a precaution. Id expect Rex to play with the media and keep the Giants guessing. Look for him to be questionable on Friday and Full Go Sunday. Imo But when will they cut EJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Hurt Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 If it is a muscle injury, there is a chance he will get well enough play on Sunday. We are deep in receivers but with him in there the offense is unbelievably good. I am sure the Giants will try to pass the ball on us. We need to be able to fire back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbalaya Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Phew! The first two TDs show you Sammy's value, as he took two defenders away from the area that the throws went...we need him in this offense. So Sammy is at best a good decoy? Would be nice to have a reliable #2, one that can play the whole game, to go with Harvin (our true #1). Watkins, 3 games, 7 catches, 99 yards, 1 TD. The TD came when the NE game was all but lost. Then he failed to make a big play on a high throw when we had a small chance to come back to tie. This guy has not shown anything since the first half of last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 But when will they cut EJ? Gonna get traded to Steelers, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 So Sammy is at best a good decoy? Would be nice to have a reliable #2, one that can play the whole game, to go with Harvin (our true #1). Watkins, 3 games, 7 catches, 99 yards, 1 TD. The TD came when the NE game was all but lost. Then he failed to make a big play on a high throw when we had a small chance to come back to tie. This guy has not shown anything since the first half of last season. If you want to carry on a crusade against Sammy, do it in your own thread that you started for that exact purpose. Do not put bull-crap words into my mouth to make an otherwise-indefensible point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Seems like he gets dinged up a lot. They need to get him on a yoga regimen Get him on coy wire's regimen-- he will be running through streams, on pebbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 So Sammy is at best a good decoy? Would be nice to have a reliable #2, one that can play the whole game, to go with Harvin (our true #1). Watkins, 3 games, 7 catches, 99 yards, 1 TD. The TD came when the NE game was all but lost. Then he failed to make a big play on a high throw when we had a small chance to come back to tie. This guy has not shown anything since the first half of last season. You mad bro? Is he tapping your mom or something? You couldn't have caught that ball with Cris Carter's hands. Save your rabble rousing for a week after a loss, youll find a better appetite for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstencel Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 You mad bro? Is he tapping your mom or something? You couldn't have caught that ball with Cris Carter's hands. Save your rabble rousing for a week after a loss, youll find a better appetite for it. Can understand his point, seems like one or two people trying to bash Sammy anytime mentioned on a thread, would be nice to be able to have a positive talk without all the mellow dramatic bashers jumping in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 You think this is bad, go read the "My $0.10 on the game" thread. You can learn how tyrod's s***** play alone cost the Bills the New England game. Some people cant have nice things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 So Sammy is at best a good decoy? Would be nice to have a reliable #2, one that can play the whole game, to go with Harvin (our true #1). Watkins, 3 games, 7 catches, 99 yards, 1 TD. The TD came when the NE game was all but lost. Then he failed to make a big play on a high throw when we had a small chance to come back to tie. This guy has not shown anything since the first half of last season. The last sentence just shows you haven't watched the games closely enough -- or you don't know football. It's one or the other because Sammy has definitely shown up and impacted games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogman Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Is this guy a China doll? Is he ever healthy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Threads like these are the TBD version of "next man up". EJ is no longer the QB and Taylor is doing a good job. Gotta find something else to complain about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Is this guy a China doll? Is he ever healthy? How many games did Sammy miss last season, or this season? Yeah... Not exactly the best guy to categorize as a "china doll". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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