pbanach Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 http://nysportsbiz.com/2016/10/02/bills-wr-sammy-watkins/ Not that we really expected any good news coming from this but it looks like Sammy will be flying to North Carolina this week to find out if he will need a second surgery or not. If he does, his 2016 campaign is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Our doctors are clearly incompetent so it will be good to see a specialist. Should have done this months ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Our doctors are clearly incompetent so it will be good to see a specialist. Should have done this months ago Who operated on his foot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Who operated on his foot?My money's on Rex and Whaley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Our doctors are clearly incompetent so it will be good to see a specialist. Should have done this months ago Have you reviewed his medical records to arrive at this conclusion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) Who operated on his foot? Good question. I could be wrong, but I seem to remember that it was not a Bills doctor. As an aside, it seems that there is still a bit of mystery about how he originally hurt his foot. There was no report of him injuring his foot etc. during the season, and the next thing we know, he comes back in the spring and we find out about this. I seem to recall that, initially, no one said when he hurt it. It was not until sometime later that some (Sammy) said that he originally hurt it during last season. It could very well be that he originally hurt his foot during last season. Nevertheless, I continue to wonder whether Sammy hurt his foot during the off season. Edited October 2, 2016 by Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Have you reviewed his medical records to arrive at this conclusion? You don't need a medical degree to know that a broken bone in your foot in April shouldn't put you on IR in October. If he was hurt he needed to rehab, not be out there in training camp limping around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don't stop billievein Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I have a friend who broke their foot and had screws and pins put in. 4 surgeries and 2 years later they are still recovering from it! I know everyone's injuries are different, but this could be a long road back for Sammy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tierlifer Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Buffalo must use the same doctors as my Mets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Bob Woods and Shady are tied for the team lead in receptions with 11. In 3 games! @spotrac Without Sammy Watkins the #Bills have just $4.9M cap allocated to active WRs (2nd fewest in the NFL, #Saints $4.7m) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I have a friend who broke their foot and had screws and pins put in. 4 surgeries and 2 years later they are still recovering from it! I know everyone's injuries are different, but this could be a long road back for Sammy.Or it couldnt like any other NFL WR that has had a Jones Surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I think Sammy may be done in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 You don't need a medical degree to know that a broken bone in your foot in April shouldn't put you on IR in October. If he was hurt he needed to rehab, not be out there in training camp limping around Obviously this opinion wasn't so obvious to an entire medical and coaching staff. They should've consulted TBD before proceeding with his care. I'm sure the medical staff followed the standard of care for his injury. They cannot be blamed for all injury ills of this team. Considering Watkins is injury prone, and I think you would agree with this, how can the docs be blamed? Furthermore, if Watkins was experiencing limping or pain during camp, then either the offensive coaches or even Sammy himself should've had the sense to sit him done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Obviously this opinion wasn't so obvious to an entire medical and coaching staff. They should've consulted TBD before proceeding with his care. I'm sure the medical staff followed the standard of care for his injury. They cannot be blamed for all injury ills of this team. Considering Watkins is injury prone, and I think you would agree with this, how can the docs be blamed? Furthermore, if Watkins was experiencing limping or pain during camp, then either the offensive coaches or even Sammy himself should've had the sense to sit him done. Or it's a Jones fracture and there are complications that come with it, especially for players like a WR who puts a lot of pressure on that outside part of the foot. See: Julio Jones, Dez Bryant, Julian Edelman, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) Obviously a huge blow to Bills for this season. But I don't think it impacts their need for a #1 WR at least for next 2 years. Sammy will be back and hopefully ready to go in 2017. I do think Hunter needs to fill a huge void in 2016, let's hope he does. They definitely need to draft one high this year to replace woods who will most likely walk. And possibly to replace Sammy once he leaves as a FA (if he does). Edited October 2, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) I have a friend who broke their foot and had screws and pins put in. 4 surgeries and 2 years later they are still recovering from it! I know everyone's injuries are different, but this could be a long road back for Sammy. almost wondering if SW will ever be the same or one of those what could have been guys. Edited October 2, 2016 by MarkyMannn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 i thought he was already done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PO16FFS Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Second Opinion confirmed. Bad case of Toe Jam affecting his play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Well it least it was a productive season. Second Opinion confirmed. Bad case of Toe Jam affecting his play. I enjoy people who probs my never played a sport on a high level questioning a NFL player's toughness. It's hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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