26CornerBlitz Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 @viccarucci Rebounding from heartbreak: #Bills' John Miller battles back from long rookie season of pain. BN Blog: https://t.co/5h9OEwZZC5 Good story on Miller. I'm looking forward to seeing him grow his game this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I thought he was a bust and we needed Slauson.....wait he's going into year #2?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Thanks 26CB. I had no idea on his mom, and knew he had some injury, but not the specifics of it. One good points on the grind to get drafted, then the season. He's not a bust, and most rookie O-lineman struggle at some point. I expect him to have a good year. After losing my mom on my 40th birthday, I couldn't imagine coming back to a sport like the NFL and performing at an elite level. You get back to work, but in some ways you're in a fog for awhile. I'm looking forward to seeing him play. He had a decent first half of the season and his rookie camp was solid. The Right Tackle position worries me, not so much in Mills being serviceable, but more so someone is going down on this line throughout the year. It's rare to ever see an entire O-Line remain healthy for 16 games. We don't have squat fo depth. Kuondjo is an absolute bust, and what's after him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbalaya Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 It usually takes 3 years for OL players to get there. That's why I was hoping for a lot from Henderson this year. Miller should improve this year and be solid next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 would be a huge deal for us if he can take the next step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 @viccarucci Rebounding from heartbreak: #Bills' John Miller battles back from long rookie season of pain. BN Blog: https://t.co/5h9OEwZZC5 Good story on Miller. I'm looking forward to seeing him grow his game this season. "So I got a chance to talk with those guys, see what they do in the offseason, how they take care of their body, as far as massages, chiropractor, a lot of different things that you can do as far as soft tissue and stuff like that," Miller said. "Making sure you're putting the right things in your body. Your protein, making sure you're taking your supplements. That was one of the things that I was lacking that I'm doing now." This tells me either training staff is insufficient because they were not teaching Miller or able to get thru. Still think Bills need to get Rusty Jones as consultant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 We forget sometimes that most rookies are kids. Tough year for him, I think he'll bounce back. If he does and they get even adequate play at RT, the OL could be very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 it probably didn't help having Kromer suspended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 it probably didn't help having Kromer suspended Yes. I hope Kromer vacations elsewhere and it does not involve beach chairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 We forget sometimes that most rookies are kids. Tough year for him, I think he'll bounce back. If he does and they get even adequate play at RT, the OL could be very good. I fully understand your point but I never do this. It's embarrassing how people take pride in labeling players busts after a bad training camp practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Thanks 26CB. I had no idea on his mom, and knew he had some injury, but not the specifics of it. One good points on the grind to get drafted, then the season. He's not a bust, and most rookie O-lineman struggle at some point. I expect him to have a good year. After losing my mom on my 40th birthday, I couldn't imagine coming back to a sport like the NFL and performing at an elite level. You get back to work, but in some ways you're in a fog for awhile. I'm looking forward to seeing him play. He had a decent first half of the season and his rookie camp was solid. The Right Tackle position worries me, not so much in Mills being serviceable, but more so someone is going down on this line throughout the year. It's rare to ever see an entire O-Line remain healthy for 16 games. We don't have squat fo depth. Kuondjo is an absolute bust, and what's after him? When Kuoandijo filled in for Henderson in the 'Nati game he actually did pretty well. I don't know what is going on with him in the practice setting that he can't earn the gig. I wonder if that knee problem that was discussed when he was drafted is playing a role in his issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 @viccarucci Rebounding from heartbreak: #Bills' John Miller battles back from long rookie season of pain. BN Blog: https://t.co/5h9OEwZZC5 Good story on Miller. I'm looking forward to seeing him grow his game this season. I thought this was a Tyler Dunne article !! Not bad by Vic. Miller , i have remained a Fan. Another kid i have to root for !! Go John ! We forget sometimes that most rookies are kids. Tough year for him, I think he'll bounce back. If he does and they get even adequate play at RT, the OL could be very good. The right side will look better this year. Last season was just plain tough over there. Kujo is not a bust. yet. He surely can improve but , no bust. and Hendy will never qualify as one due his draft. A risk worth taking. i just hope he gets his health in order I fully understand your point but I never do this. It's embarrassing how people take pride in labeling players busts after a bad training camp practice. agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 PH- I hope your right and simply an injury, vs. a lack of adjust,net to the NFL. I never had much confidence in Henderson coming back this year. I've been in medical devices and healthcare for 18 years, but a couple in the GI space. Crohn's really takes a toll on the body. I'm hopeful he'll be ok in life, but to play a lineman in the NFL with Crohn's is a challenge. At least the first six or seven months after diagnosis, I would have expected a significant weight loss, and significant loss in strength. I wish him the best as he really made up for his mistakes in college. It would be great if maybe he can make it back by next year, but would guess that is a small percentage. I do think he can live a normal life and be fine of he sticks strictly to his regimen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinii Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Yes. I hope Kromer vacations elsewhere and it does not involve beach chairs. Or he just stays away from mouthy teenagers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 PH- I hope your right and simply an injury, vs. a lack of adjust,net to the NFL. I never had much confidence in Henderson coming back this year. I've been in medical devices and healthcare for 18 years, but a couple in the GI space. Crohn's really takes a toll on the body. I'm hopeful he'll be ok in life, but to play a lineman in the NFL with Crohn's is a challenge. At least the first six or seven months after diagnosis, I would have expected a significant weight loss, and significant loss in strength. I wish him the best as he really made up for his mistakes in college. It would be great if maybe he can make it back by next year, but would guess that is a small percentage. I do think he can live a normal life and be fine of he sticks strictly to his regimen. Matt Light did it http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d828f145d/article/matt-light-reveals-long-battle-with-crohns-disease When Kuoandijo filled in for Henderson in the 'Nati game he actually did pretty well. I don't know what is going on with him in the practice setting that he can't earn the gig. I wonder if that knee problem that was discussed when he was drafted is playing a role in his issues. I have wondered that myself. He came in healthy and started strong, then faded as the grind of training camp wore on. Made me wonder if the knees are a factor and they just can't hold up to the grind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) Great article. I had no clue his mom died during the Jax game week. Explains the mental focus issue for sure. Losing a parent at 22 is devastating. The fact that Miller played as well as he did with all he had to deal with as a ROOKIE is incredible. He will be good. Fans need to take a deep breath. Edited May 29, 2016 by atlbillsfan1975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Matt Light did it http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d828f145d/article/matt-light-reveals-long-battle-with-crohns-disease Never knew he had it. It doesn't seem like much of a problem to most people, but it can be pretty debilitating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 Great article. I had no clue his mom died during the Jax game week. Explains the mental focus issue for sure. Losing a parent at 22 is devastating. The fact that Miller played as well as he did with all he had to deal with as a ROOKIE is incredible. He will be good. Fans need to take a deep breath. Bitter Bills Face is hard to overcome for some when they have been suffering so long with BBFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 This tells me either training staff is insufficient because they were not teaching Miller or able to get thru. Still think Bills need to get Rusty Jones as consultant. Don't forget that he didn't join our offseason program until May last year and it wouldn't be crazy for a kid to not run through a brick wall following new trainers advice after a quick no pads minicamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 This tells me either training staff is insufficient because they were not teaching Miller or able to get thru. Still think Bills need to get Rusty Jones as consultant. That struck me as well, but there is no way the training staff isn't teaching him this stuff already. It reminds me of how kids' parents tell them something is good for them but it only sinks in if their friends tell them it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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