Tipster19 Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Just to help pass the time away until the draft, I thought I'd post a few tidbits that are or were of interest to some of us Bills' fans. FA QB Charlie Batch is STILL recovering from knee surgery from August of 2004. He estimated that he's 80-85% recovered. Here's a name that was being tossed around when we were looking for a back-up QB. Having ALL the facts makes a little bit of a difference, don't ya think? OL Roberto Garza was stunned when he failed a physical earlier in the month with the Ravens, after agreeing to a 3yr/$7 million deal. The physical showed he DID NOT have an ACL in his right knee! So naturally the Ravens yanked their offer from the table. I'm hoping that their making another mistake in not wanting OL Bennie Anderson. Here's an old familiar face- OG Ruben Brown is recovering nicely from a neck injury suffered from last season and says he'll be ready for May's minicamp. I wish him well, but now I'm really glad we don't have him anymore. TE Marcellus Rivers met earlier in the week with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but they did not offer him a contract. I don't know if we did, but he's still out there for the taking. And last but not least, the Chargers want to trade up for a WR. They feel that they need more size at the position. Both Braylon Edwards and Mike Williams would be on their target list. I don't like the sound of this, especially with Miami having the #2 pick overall. Bad enough that they're in our division and we don't need them to get healthier by trading down and getting multiple picks, but in addition, we would be looking to fill and/or strenghten the same positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 The physical showed he DID NOT have an ACL in his right knee! From what I've been told, Hines Ward also has no ACL in one of his knees. I'd always dismissed it is as some goofy legend cuz I didn't think you could ball without an ACL, but if Garza has the same condition then maybe it is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puhonix Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 It'll be interesting to see if Miami can sneak away a couple picks from the Chargers. I just hope that Saban doesnt then throw those picks away on useless talent. I'm looking forward to the fins getting good again, but I still don't like what Saban has been doing so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 From what I've been told, Hines Ward also has no ACL in one of his knees.I'd always dismissed it is as some goofy legend cuz I didn't think you could ball without an ACL, but if Garza has the same condition then maybe it is true. 281704[/snapback] It's true about Ward. If Garza failed the team physical, maybe there were other factors. Just the absence of an ACL alone can't be the reason to fail a physical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shameless Homer Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 I have no left ACL. I still play basketball weekly and weakly at 54. I run about 15 to 20 miles a week. Oddly, jumping is something I've always been able to do well. The physcian missed it in an MRI but the physical therapist says I don't have an ACL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 From what I've been told, Hines Ward also has no ACL in one of his knees.I'd always dismissed it is as some goofy legend cuz I didn't think you could ball without an ACL, but if Garza has the same condition then maybe it is true. 281704[/snapback] tony siragusa also allegedly doesn't have an acl, which is why he was an undrafted FA coming out of pitt. it didn't seem to hold him up ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puhonix Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 tony siragusa also allegedly doesn't have an acl, which is why he was an undrafted FA coming out of pitt. it didn't seem to hold him up ... 281841[/snapback] If that's true, why does anyone need an acl. I'm setting up an appointment to get mine take out right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownBillsFan Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 The Thurmantor supposedly didnt have an ACL and he had a pretty good career! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTW_BillsFan Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 You would think it's a good thing not to have an ACL. How can you hurt something that you don't have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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