BuffaloBill Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 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. Young adults not so much kids but to your point certainly at a transition time in life. I can't imagine making that flight home alone under the circumstances. That is a tough situation for anyone at any age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Miller's play did tail off in the second half, which could be due to many factors including personal issues, "rookie wall", less than stellar play from the RT position, and possibly others. In my view, overall he outplayed his draft position. I think he is going to be fine. It will be one of the more interesting story lines to watch this year. I thought Miller looked very good at times, but he is still learning all aspects of the pro game. People need to chill a bit on Miller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Miller's play did tail off in the second half, which could be due to many factors including personal issues, "rookie wall", less than stellar play from the RT position, and possibly others. In my view, overall he outplayed his draft position. I think he is going to be fine. It will be one of the more interesting story lines to watch this year. I thought Miller looked very good at times, but he is still learning all aspects of the pro game. People need to chill a bit on Miller. I agree. Give the guy a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives 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. As someone who has actually had Crohn's Disease since the early 90's, I would be willing to bet that as long as he takes care of himself, he will be just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 As someone who has actually had Crohn's Disease since the early 90's, I would be willing to bet that as long as he takes care of himself, he will be just fine. Diseases affect everyone differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 (edited) Never knew he had it. It doesn't seem like much of a problem to most people, but it can be pretty debilitating. Crohn's disease is a huge problem for some who have it. Absolutely life changing disease. But most people keep it to themselves. Who wants people to hear about them constant having to take painfully urgent bowel movements?As someone who has actually had Crohn's Disease since the early 90's, I would be willing to bet that as long as he takes care of himself, he will be just fine.Crohn's disease is a spectrum. There's some that die from it and there's some that "need to watch their diet". Myself, I've had 5 surgeries and I'm in my 30s. I guess that anecdote negatives your anecdote. Edited May 30, 2016 by Saint Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Gun Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 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. I agree 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 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. Please find one example of this happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Please find one example of this happening. Um, if I wanted to I could. But it's hyperbole. But if you don't think that happen with players, especially Qbs, you haven't paid attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 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. And I find it embarrassing to watch people make s*** up out of thin air to try to make a point or seem superior to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 And I find it embarrassing to watch people make s*** up out of thin air to try to make a point or seem superior to others. Yeah, no one was ripping Darby last preseason. No one. You're the one making s*** up. But your point is so much better because you can type a swear word! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Yeah, no one was ripping Darby last preseason. No one. You're the one making s*** up. But your point is so much better because you can type a swear word! They weren't calling him a bust. He WAS struggling last preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBytheBay Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 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. or, his first off season as a pro, he made the decision to take his time off and train with the best of the best at his position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 NFL Now: Top 5 offensive lines in the NFL (1:57) The Bills come in at #2 on Shaun O'Hara's list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 They weren't calling him a bust. He WAS struggling last preseason. That was how I remember it as well.....but it was like it was planned almost.....Rex was just throwing him out there and letting him take his lumps Darby adjusted nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 That was how I remember it as well.....but it was like it was planned almost.....Rex was just throwing him out there and letting him take his lumps Darby adjusted nicely He had games where he was overwhelmed, learned something and went back and made himself better each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 He had games where he was overwhelmed, learned something and went back and made himself better each time. Yep, it was a delight to watch him grow. Tangible almost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBytheBay Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) I have a Jets fan buddy. He has an expression he uses a lot now. "Ronald Darby, I Win!" I think it's funny that opposing fans hate their guys being covered by him. I think miller takes a big step this year. He delt with much last year. I can sympathize, having delt with it with my grandmother and mother in the last 3 years. Excited to see this young man rise from the fog it creates and seek guidance from some of the best in the game. (It only appears as a fog from the outside, when the real issue is the intense focus that won't allow you to think of much else. I'm proud of the young man for handling himself well.) Edited May 31, 2016 by JaxBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 @TyDunne New at the BN Blog: Stronger #Bills RG John Miller aiming for a big jump in Year 2... https://t.co/5yqcg897tj Before the Buffalo Bills broke the huddle one play this spring, offensive line coach Aaron Kromer had a message for his front five. “He said we have to be the ones to carry this team,” right guard John Miller said. “That’s true.” A major piece of that puzzle will be Miller. The left side of the offensive line is set from tackle to center. The right side of the line? Not quite. But if Miller delivers in his second season, there’s no reason this line can’t carry the Bills in 2016. A year ago, they led the NFL in rushing at 152 yards per game. This year, it’ll be counting more on the 6-foot-2, 303-pound Miller. If he can pull more, if he can take on tackles 1 on 1, Greg Roman's playbook will open up even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I have a Jets fan buddy. He has an expression he uses a lot now. "Ronald Darby, I Win!" I think it's funny that opposing fans hate their guys being covered by him. I think miller takes a big step this year. He delt with much last year. I can sympathize, having delt with it with my grandmother and mother in the last 3 years. Excited to see this young man rise from the fog it creates and seek guidance from some of the best in the game. (It only appears as a fog from the outside, when the real issue is the intense focus that won't allow you to think of much else. I'm proud of the young man for handling himself well.) Its life. Its tough, but it is something we all do. I have a great deal of hope for John , and our line this year. I very much like Kromers attitude btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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