YoloinOhio Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 8 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideNine Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 1 minute ago, YoloinOhio said: This team with a healthy Smoke is just that much more dangerous... hope we can gradually bring him up to full speed. Last thing we want is to rush him and lose him for the post season. The Bills can still win without him, but he is definitely a player that increases those odds. 15 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuba guy Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Happy days are here again Go josh go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 (edited) Bills to the NFL: Edited December 19, 2020 by Warcodered 1 20 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITE ME Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 This guy is the key to the Bills being a Super Bowl winner. If he is healthy and our linebackers are healthy we are winning it all. 5 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 I think practices all week. Remains on IR this week. Keeps him off roster for the high altitude game saving the open spot (his sickle cell) and allows a full two weeks of practice. Denver is down what four DBs. . Activated before NE game. 21 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebert19 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 We can hang 40 on anyone with brown back. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: I think practices all week. Remains on IR this week. Keeps him off roster for the high altitude game saving the open spot (his sickle cell) and allows a full two weeks of practice. Denver is down what four DBs. . Activated before NE game. Agreed. Denver is a classic trap game before New England but they don't need Brown to beat them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Please make sure he is healthy before playing him! Not that I expect the team to do anything other tha. That. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 I'd activate him for Sunday and only play him if needed. They need to put the division title away. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: I think practices all week. Remains on IR this week. Keeps him off roster for the high altitude game saving the open spot (his sickle cell) and allows a full two weeks of practice. Denver is down what four DBs. . Activated before NE game. Bobby, nice pick up. I usually am pretty up on the team, but missed the sickle cell notification in 2016. I couldn’t agree more. Even with the Pats, I’d like to see how he practices this week and next week. If he is good, then maybe a pitch count to get him in rhythm. If the second seed is on the line, then definitely the Fins for the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: I think practices all week. Remains on IR this week. Keeps him off roster for the high altitude game saving the open spot (his sickle cell) and allows a full two weeks of practice. Denver is down what four DBs. . Activated before NE game. I mean he has played in Denver before so that won't be an issue but I could see them wanting to get up to speed more having been out a while and not bring him back right away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 1 minute ago, Doc said: I'd activate him for Sunday and only play him if needed. They need to put the division title away. Not with Sickle Cell brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 6 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: I think practices all week. Remains on IR this week. Keeps him off roster for the high altitude game saving the open spot (his sickle cell) and allows a full two weeks of practice. Denver is down what four DBs. . Activated before NE game. I'm not sure it's Denver being altitude/sickle cell trait that keeps him off, but the guy was playing his way through an injury before he got injured again. He's missed the buy week plus 3 weeks of games, so he's 4 weeks out of being in "football shape" even if his injury is healed. Makes sense IMO to give him a week or two of practice to work his way back into "football shape" before activating him. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Just now, machine gun kelly said: Not with Sickle Cell brother. True. Forgot he had Sickle Cell trait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, machine gun kelly said: Not with Sickle Cell brother. Keep in mind Brown does not have sickle cell disease, he has sickle cell trait. That was not considered to be a barrier to playing in Denver when he was a FA: https://thednvr.com/source-close-to-john-brown-says-sickle-cell-trait-wont-keep-him-out-of-denver-doctor-weighs-in/ He would have to be careful to stay hydrated and etc but those precautions apply pretty much anywhere. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Keep in mind Brown does not have sickle cell disease, he has sickle cell trait. That was not considered to be a barrier to playing in Denver when he was a FA: https://thednvr.com/source-close-to-john-brown-says-sickle-cell-trait-wont-keep-him-out-of-denver-doctor-weighs-in/ He would have to be careful to stay hydrated and etc but those precautions apply pretty much anywhere. True but why chance it? I view it as doing with him what the Bills did with Morse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 18 minutes ago, Ethan in Portland said: Agreed. Denver is a classic trap game before New England but they don't need Brown to beat them. Not even a semblance of a trap game when winning it means the division title. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Keep SmokeY out as long as possible. We want him as healthy as he can be for the stretch run. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah John Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 I'd play him and put him on a low-number pitch count. See what the Denver DBs do to respond. Bringing in Smoke at this point of the year will have the same impact as when the Bills picked up James Lofton. Suddenly the 2-D chess match becomes 3-D but only we know it's not 2-D. Get up on Denver 21-0 in the first half, then sit Smoke for the rest of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrainwashedBillsFan Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 31 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: I think practices all week. Remains on IR this week. Keeps him off roster for the high altitude game saving the open spot (his sickle cell) and allows a full two weeks of practice. Denver is down what four DBs. . Activated before NE game. He has the trait, he doesn’t have sickle cell disease. He has had no symptoms. He had a cyst on his spine a few years ago which was attributed to his hamstring pain when he was in Arizona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Glad to have Smoke back. The guy I am seriously rooting for is Taron Johnson. Would be so awesome to learn that his concussion systems were mild, Hate anyone to get a concussion no matter the team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Utah John said: I'd play him and put him on a low-number pitch count. See what the Denver DBs do to respond. Bringing in Smoke at this point of the year will have the same impact as when the Bills picked up James Lofton. Suddenly the 2-D chess match becomes 3-D but only we know it's not 2-D. Get up on Denver 21-0 in the first half, then sit Smoke for the rest of the game. Probably the best option. If he's ready to go get him some in game action. Davis has done a better job than I thought he would filling in for him and Denver is really hurting on their back end so he shouldn't have any issues against them. It's all going to go to Beasley anyways going against their 15th string CB on defense. Edited December 16, 2020 by The Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Great news. If he isn't in Denver that's fine with me. A couple of "tune up" games against the Pats* and Fins and bring on the Playoffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Man this is great news! (3) similar WRs in Brown, Beasley and Diggs. Veteran route runners who just break corners off and work directly to Allen’s strength of pocket throws with gas to the sidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 We have no idea what shape he is in, whether he could have returned last week and played, if he is closer to 50% or 100%. If he is close to 100%, which is very possible, he should play. If not, which is very possible, sit him another week. It's as simple as that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Just now, Kelly the Dog said: We have no idea what shape he is in, whether he could have returned last week and played, if he is closer to 50% or 100%. If he is close to 100%, which is very possible, he should play. If not, which is very possible, sit him another week. It's as simple as that. They have 21 days to activate him. If he’s ready, they will. If not, they’ll use the spot for someone else. Bills have proved they can survive without him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Practice this week. Use last two games as tune ups with limited plays. Have him in prime shape in the play offs and give Allen a deep threat to stretch defenses. This WR corps when healthy is a handful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Get him close to 100% for playoffs. As it sits Buffalo should win out imo. During the season he was rushed back. He hasnt been right since Miami. If Buffalo can get him going the offense is hard to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DQW87 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Isn't it nice having actual depth at so many positions this year? For once if we can stay healthy we can rotate and keep players fresh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Save his body for the latter games and playoffs. We don't need him to win this Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: How do you post this and look right past the GOAT Garrison Sanborn getting a looksie. Bucs are Super Bowl bound now. cc @Gugny Edited December 16, 2020 by FireChans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 If brown is 100%, I believe this offense will be near unstoppable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 1 hour ago, FireChans said: How do you post this and look right past the GOAT Garrison Sanborn getting a looksie. Bucs are Super Bowl bound now. cc @Gugny You have the memory of an elephant. Long Live Garrison Sanborn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ManRaid Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Warcodered said: Bills to the NFL: That really is what it feels like. Without Brown, +39 point differential so far in this second half of the season (at least +45 if the Hail Murray doesn't land). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Doc said: True but why chance it? I view it as doing with him what the Bills did with Morse. So you're saying he's getting benched?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan619 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Ethan in Portland said: Agreed. Denver is a classic trap game before New England but they don't need Brown to beat them. Not when you're chasing the #2 seed and one game away from the division. The Bills know what's at stake and they are focused, bro! McD doesn't let them overlook teams, it's just not his MO. In fact, his MO is opposite. He keeps them prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 10 hours ago, Doc said: I'd activate him for Sunday and only play him if needed. They need to put the division title away. I'd be patient. Especially with the issues guys with his condition have had in Denver in the past. We need Brown for the playoff run. We have a chance to make the dance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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H2o Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Just now, YoloinOhio said: Honestly, I probably wouldn't play him until the Miami game just to ease him back in before the Playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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