HOUSE Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) Bills tight end Tommy Sweeney is entering his third NFL season, but in reality his second year was completely wiped out by a foot injury and COVID. After contracting the virus and going on the team's COVID-reserve list, Sweeney recovered, but developed a condition called myocarditis. The condition causes an inflammation of the heart muscle that does the work in pumping blood. Myocarditis can affect the heart's electrical system, which can reduce the heart's ability to pump blood properly. "This condition cut Sweeney's season short," said head coach Sean McDermott. "Tommy went through a tough situation last year," said head coach Sean McDermott. "He missed basically the whole season. I mean, if anyone needs a reason to, or more information about, whether or not to get vaccinated with the COVID situation, I mean, Tommy, he missed all of last season. It affected him for some time." https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-today-tremaine-edmunds-happy-bills-picked-up-his-fifth-year-option Edited May 28, 2021 by HOUSE 7 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Glad he’s better. I hope he does well in camp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I have high hopes for him. I can see him developing into a reliable #2. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 weighed against the merits of Decisions, decisions. 🤔 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) Rumor is he is going to Philly for Zack Ertz https://heavy.com/sports/philadelphia-eagles/zach-ertz-tommy-sweeney-trade/ Edited May 28, 2021 by HOUSE 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 24 minutes ago, HOUSE said: Rumor is he is going to Philly for Zack Ertz https://heavy.com/sports/philadelphia-eagles/zach-ertz-tommy-sweeney-trade/ Well ill start by checking the Pegulas flight path. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) I appreciate the thinly veiled Ertz thread that also incorporates covid effects and vaccine comments from Mcdermott on a Friday Edited May 28, 2021 by YoloinOhio 2 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Does he have any competition for the #3 spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 27 minutes ago, HOUSE said: Rumor is he is going to Philly for Zack Ertz https://heavy.com/sports/philadelphia-eagles/zach-ertz-tommy-sweeney-trade/ Always the stir. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: Does he have any competition for the #3 spot? Reggie Gilliam, the UDFA from Bowling Green Quintin Morris (who is pretty good), Nate Becker, Zach Ertz 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 If Sweeney sticks around, no reason he can't become #1. None of the Bills TEs are world beaters. Dawson Knox looks like a JAG. Quintin Morris, Jacob Hollister, Nate Becker, Reggie Gilliam? They all say Mark Cline to me. I'd love for Sweeney to step up and for us to have a real TE for a change. Hell, I'd take Scott Chandler at this point. 38 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: weighed against the merits of Decisions, decisions. 🤔 Pufnstuf went to the Jests, but of course, I LOVE that reference!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: I appreciate the thinly veiled Ertz thread that also incorporates covid effects and vaccine comments from Mcdermott on a Friday 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Reggie Gilliam, the UDFA from Bowling Green Quintin Morris (who is pretty good), Nate Becker, Zach Ertz Never heard of that guy. Has he ever been discussed on this board, like ever? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Wasn’t he cleared to play some time ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 Just now, Mr. WEO said: Wasn’t he cleared to play some time ago? I don't think so, I have been looking for an update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, HOUSE said: Bills tight end Tommy Sweeney is entering his third NFL season, but in reality his second year was completely wiped out by a foot injury and COVID. After contracting the virus and going on the team's COVID-reserve list, Sweeney recovered, but developed a condition called myocarditis. The condition causes an inflammation of the heart muscle that does the work in pumping blood. Myocarditis can affect the heart's electrical system, which can reduce the heart's ability to pump blood properly. "This condition cut Sweeney's season short," said head coach Sean McDermott. "Tommy went through a tough situation last year," said head coach Sean McDermott. "He missed basically the whole season. I mean, if anyone needs a reason to, or more information about, whether or not to get vaccinated with the COVID situation, I mean, Tommy, he missed all of last season. It affected him for some time." https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-today-tremaine-edmunds-happy-bills-picked-up-his-fifth-year-option This is great news I’m so happy and rooting hard for him to make this team and becoming a contributor on offense !! Edited May 28, 2021 by Putin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I figure knox is currently the starter and hollister is the #2. Gilliam's more likely a hybrid FB/TE special teamer than anything else, but they probably need the positional flexibility. If they carry 4 (they did last year - knox, kroft, smith, gilliam), then he's got a shot to be the depth option. Becker has been here for 2 years on the PS, Morris seems like a PS option as his scouting report reads project (never seen him play. Sweeney seems like the choice if his blocking is up to snuff - becker is the big blocker type so he probably does have an outside shot as the number 4 that can be used in matchups where they plan to run the ball more. Becker did play some snaps in that miami game where we ran the ball pretty well in the 2nd half with williams, something to note i suppose, but i don't remember his play specifically. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: I appreciate the thinly veiled Ertz thread that also incorporates covid effects and vaccine comments from Mcdermott on a Friday I'm just waiting for the inevitable turn in this thread to Edmunds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, DJB said: I'm just waiting for the inevitable turn in this thread to Edmunds. It's not a proper thread until we somehow drag him ⬇️ into it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Good for him. Hope he can contribute this year. (Get vaccinated) 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snamsnoops Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Reggie Gilliam, the UDFA from Bowling Green Quintin Morris (who is pretty good), Nate Becker, Zach Ertz Would be nice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said: Never heard of that guy. Has he ever been discussed on this board, like ever? Very under the radar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 3 hours ago, HOUSE said: Rumor is he is going to Philly for Zack Ertz https://heavy.com/sports/philadelphia-eagles/zach-ertz-tommy-sweeney-trade/ I believe it is for Mrs. Zach Ertz, we can fit her under cap without cutting another starter https://www.instagram.com/p/BTXYe9MD0c0/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=cbc32e45-8b4f-4c04-9aca-3078623fa9a6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkwoodus13 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 He is the best TE on this team. Had really good chemistry with Josh his rookie season. He will be the second TE in 12 personnel groupings. Coming out in the draft he was considered one of the better blocking TE but he really surprise people with is toughness and hands across the middle of the field. The battle for the other TE position between Knox and Hollister will be fun. Lets all agree Knox is not reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 4 hours ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: I have high hopes for him. I can see him developing into a reliable #2. One of my bold predictions from last year's preseason was that Sweeney would have the most receiving yards for Bills TEs. I love this kid. I'll boldly predict the same for this season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Very under the radar. Maybe if 'Royale with Cheese' wasn't 'very under the weather' he would notice...🥴🍺🥃🥂🍾🍸 * 😉😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 23 minutes ago, kirkwoodus13 said: He is the best TE on this team. Had really good chemistry with Josh his rookie season. He will be the second TE in 12 personnel groupings. Coming out in the draft he was considered one of the better blocking TE but he really surprise people with is toughness and hands across the middle of the field. The battle for the other TE position between Knox and Hollister will be fun. Lets all agree Knox is not reliable. Let’s not. I don’t and neither do the coaches or teammates. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 28 minutes ago, kirkwoodus13 said: He is the best TE on this team. Had really good chemistry with Josh his rookie season. He will be the second TE in 12 personnel groupings. Coming out in the draft he was considered one of the better blocking TE but he really surprise people with is toughness and hands across the middle of the field. The battle for the other TE position between Knox and Hollister will be fun. Lets all agree Knox is not reliable. He looked alright in the 2019 preseason but i didn't see the hands in the regular season. He also missed an entire year (to no fault of his own), that definitely will put him behind on a development curve. I know nothing about becker, other than that he is a big blocking TE type, which seems to be the player they would want to keep as the 4th man on the 53. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Maybe if 'Royale with Cheese' wasn't 'very under the weather' he would notice...🥴🍺🥃🥂🍾🍸 * 😉😁 Can’t drink all day if you don’t start early 😵💫 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Fitzsimmons Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Gents, the league is not ready for a healthy “TOUCHDOWN” Tommy Sweeney... FACT! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 4 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: It's not a proper thread until we somehow drag him ⬇️ into it. Proper? Why did you feel the need to drag that poor horse into this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Mike Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I'm the eternal optimist, but I was impressed with him in the second half of the 2019 season, albeit from a small sample size. Without going to look up up the stats, it seemed like he caught just about everything thrown his way and his RAC yardage was pretty good. I'm looking for some decent contribution from him this upcoming season if he's on the roster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 5 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Reggie Gilliam, the UDFA from Bowling Green Quintin Morris (who is pretty good), Nate Becker, Zach Ertz I see what you did there..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 4 hours ago, DJB said: I'm just waiting for the inevitable turn in this thread to Edmunds. Edmunds to TE? Not a bad idea. 15 minutes ago, Cotton Fitzsimmons said: Gents, the league is not ready for a healthy “TOUCHDOWN” Tommy Sweeney... FACT! Isn't he related to Jack Nichlaus, or is it Phil Mickelson? I forget. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, CSBill said: Edmunds to TE? Not a bad idea. Isn't he related to Jack Nichlaus, or is it Phil Mickelson? I forget. He’s related to Bryson DeChambeau and uses a compass to run routes (allegedly) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 2 hours ago, kirkwoodus13 said: He is the best TE on this team. Had really good chemistry with Josh his rookie season. He will be the second TE in 12 personnel groupings. Coming out in the draft he was considered one of the better blocking TE but he really surprise people with is toughness and hands across the middle of the field. The battle for the other TE position between Knox and Hollister will be fun. Lets all agree Knox is not reliable. I'm curious why you feel Sweeney would be a sho-in for #2 TE in 1-2 sets? Seems to me it would be Knox and Hollister, who I believe is a pretty good blocker. Yes, Sweeney blocked well in college but he just hasn't seen the field much in the pros to say "yes" or "no" yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I hope that the Sween will be the #2 TE and at times will be more efficient than Knox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipnmi Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 8 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: Let’s not. I don’t and neither do the coaches or teammates. Thank you for stating this! It seems that some on this board feel that if you're not a Travis Kelce clone by year 2, you should be kicked to the street or worse. Knox clearly has elements of his game that he must improve, but I trust this Staff to get him there. When this happens, the crickets will stop making noise and deny ever making the comments. I'm not opposed to bringing in Ertz or any other upgrade, but until that happens, Knox is the best TE on the roster and should be supported, not hated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capco Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 12 hours ago, HOUSE said: I don't think so, I have been looking for an update Same here. Thanks for the heads up House. I think the kid can do some good things this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 14 hours ago, HOUSE said: Rumor is he is going to Philly for Zack Ertz https://heavy.com/sports/philadelphia-eagles/zach-ertz-tommy-sweeney-trade/ I'm confused (not an unusual state for me). I was under the impression that Sweeney had Covid and developed myocarditis (as explained in the OP). The Heavy writer suggests he was a "close contact" of someone with Covid and makes it seem as though his myocarditis was unrelated to Covid. At least the way I read it: Quote The 25-year-old is a former seventh-round pick (2019) who was shut down after Week 10 last year due to a heart condition. ESPN reported that Sweeney suffers from myocarditis, a disease marked by the inflammation of the heart muscle. The Boston College product also suffered a foot injury to start his 2020 campaign, then hit the Reserve/COVID-19 list in Week 7 because he was in close contact to a teammate who tested positive... The Boston College product also suffered a foot injury to start his 2020 campaign, then hit the Reserve/COVID-19 list in Week 7 because he was in close contact to a teammate who tested positive... Did Sweeney have a know heart condition before the draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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