Rubes Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Maybe next to Von Miller, this is maybe the one new guy I've been looking forward to watching the most and seeing what he can do for our defense. Not necessarily because he'll have the largest impact, but just because it seems like his potential is huge and he brings so much excitement and energy to the D-line. His game against Indy was very promising. Nevertheless...he already had a groin injury that kept him out of camp a few days, and now he has what seems like an unspecified calf injury that has kept him out of the last two preseason games, and he's still only working alone on the side per reports. Everybody deals with injuries here and there, but he's now lost a lot of practice time this summer and it's not clear how long he'll continue to be out. Could this be an early achilles problem? Has anyone heard anything about it? I don't recall seeing anything or reading any updates recently. Obviously he's not being put on PUP or IR anything like that, but I feel like he's a huge part of our plans for the D-line this year and it just doesn't seem like a great sign for his availability during a long season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 He will be fine, they are being careful with injuries. I wouldn't be surprised if he would have played last game had it actually been a regular season game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blank Stare Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Probably just playing it safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCockSportif Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I find this UnSettle(ing)? 1 1 9 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I was very impressed with his hand work in the little we saw him play. He looked real good against Indy so I share your enthusiasm As for injury stuff.. Im thinking the Bills just don't need to see anymore and want him feeling his best at the start of the season 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I'd say he played well enough that he made the team despite missing two preseason games. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 30, 2022 Author Share Posted August 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, Warcodered said: I'd say he played well enough that he made the team despite missing two preseason games. Of course, just concerned about him missing so much practice time without him seeming to make significant progress in quite some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyBoy Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 12 minutes ago, TheCockSportif said: I find this UnSettle(ing)? Did we "Settle" for someone injury prone on our defense? Is this your concern? 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Great---Miller had to carry Aaron Donald for 13 games last year.....now he has to carry this guy too?? 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 He’s gonna be fun to watch in this rotation. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) He wasn’t injury prone in Washington. Injuries happen with linemen. I’m not concerned at all. He was great when used in Washington. We have a history of Protecting from soft tissue injuries so this team will get it worked out. He’s a keeper. Edited August 31, 2022 by machine gun kelly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakAttack Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 45 minutes ago, Rubes said: Of course, just concerned about him missing so much practice time without him seeming to make significant progress in quite some time. Slightly concerning for a new player, but I'm confident that he will Settle in. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Dude's gonna be a Beast! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 30 minutes ago, BobBelcher said: Slightly concerning for a new player, but I'm confident that he will Settle in. I see what you did there. 🙃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Rubes said: Maybe next to Von Miller, this is maybe the one new guy I've been looking forward to watching the most and seeing what he can do for our defense. Not necessarily because he'll have the largest impact, but just because it seems like his potential is huge and he brings so much excitement and energy to the D-line. His game against Indy was very promising. Nevertheless...he already had a groin injury that kept him out of camp a few days, and now he has what seems like an unspecified calf injury that has kept him out of the last two preseason games, and he's still only working alone on the side per reports. Everybody deals with injuries here and there, but he's now lost a lot of practice time this summer and it's not clear how long he'll continue to be out. Could this be an early achilles problem? Has anyone heard anything about it? I don't recall seeing anything or reading any updates recently. Obviously he's not being put on PUP or IR anything like that, but I feel like he's a huge part of our plans for the D-line this year and it just doesn't seem like a great sign for his availability during a long season... I think its more they are being cautious with a player expected to play a relevant role this season. Its just preseason, and he had a good camp and preseason when he played. They already knew what they had him, no need to push him through minor injuries. A lot of these injuries guys get during camp and preseason are ones they could play through if it was during the season or playoffs. But there is no need to risk a bigger injury at this time of year. Different when its a player they aren't sure on, then practice and playing time matter more and can be the difference in making the team and not making the team. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Rubes I agree with most here Bills know what they have in Tim Settle No need to mess around in preseason etc, Some guys are pros and know their job and know how to communicate both ways when the they line up. I have some sincere belief and hope this guy will be better than expected in the middle in his role Go Bills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 58 minutes ago, BillsPride12 said: Dude's gonna be a Beast! Looking forward to this starting DL. Miller, Oliver, Settle and Rosseau Can this line dominate and stop the run game. Can we stop getting abused by good runners such as Henry and Taylor and even Harris. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Foothills Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeFrommStateFarm Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I was always worried that we may have settled for Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 37 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said: I think its more they are being cautious with a player expected to play a relevant role this season. Its just preseason, and he had a good camp and preseason when he played. They already knew what they had him, no need to push him through minor injuries. A lot of these injuries guys get during camp and preseason are ones they could play through if it was during the season or playoffs. But there is no need to risk a bigger injury at this time of year. Different when its a player they aren't sure on, then practice and playing time matter more and can be the difference in making the team and not making the team. Cautious, yes...but I do think there is a difference between holding guys out of preseason games and someone not practicing at all for a couple of weeks and only working solo on the side apart from everyone else. There's cautious, and then there's...this. I mean, even Poyer was back in team drills. Just now, JakeFrommStateFarm said: I was always worried that we may have settled for Tim Alright, settle down everyone with the puns. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosejob Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Well pre season I guess can be Vanilla on defense too. I would pair him with Ed and have Jones and Jordan as the 2nd lineup. I'm just saying as a 1-2 punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardyBoy Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Alphadawg7 said: I think its more they are being cautious with a player expected to play a relevant role this season. Its just preseason, and he had a good camp and preseason when he played. They already knew what they had him, no need to push him through minor injuries. A lot of these injuries guys get during camp and preseason are ones they could play through if it was during the season or playoffs. But there is no need to risk a bigger injury at this time of year. Different when its a player they aren't sure on, then practice and playing time matter more and can be the difference in making the team and not making the team. Aka toradol isn't for preseason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da webster guy Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 3 hours ago, ganesh said: Looking forward to this starting DL. Miller, Oliver, Settle and Rosseau Can this line dominate and stop the run game. Can we stop getting abused by good runners such as Henry and Taylor and even Harris. Taylor and Henry abuse everyone. Overall we did OK against the run last year, the focus is on stopping the strong passing teams by getting more pressures, hurries, disruptions, sacks. When you have a team that scores 30 points a week, it usually forces other teams to have to pass in order to win. I also liked DaQuan Jones he is one strong mfer in there. Bullrush and motor, keeps his head low and seemed really effective in camp, so he should help to keep Settle fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Love the way he wrecked that all pro guard for the Colts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mc1320 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 He absolutely trucked Quenton Nelson on a play during the Indy game. If he can do that consistently, look the hell out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 7 hours ago, Rubes said: Maybe next to Von Miller, this is maybe the one new guy I've been looking forward to watching the most and seeing what he can do for our defense. Not necessarily because he'll have the largest impact, but just because it seems like his potential is huge and he brings so much excitement and energy to the D-line. His game against Indy was very promising. Nevertheless...he already had a groin injury that kept him out of camp a few days, and now he has what seems like an unspecified calf injury that has kept him out of the last two preseason games, and he's still only working alone on the side per reports. Everybody deals with injuries here and there, but he's now lost a lot of practice time this summer and it's not clear how long he'll continue to be out. Could this be an early achilles problem? Has anyone heard anything about it? I don't recall seeing anything or reading any updates recently. Obviously he's not being put on PUP or IR anything like that, but I feel like he's a huge part of our plans for the D-line this year and it just doesn't seem like a great sign for his availability during a long season... gee, I wonder why they're not playing a veteran in pre-season games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Tim just needs a little more time to settle in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 8 hours ago, Malazan said: gee, I wonder why they're not playing a veteran in pre-season games. Way to not read or understand the situation described. Strong work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I think it’s likely they did an MRI on his calf, just to see how badly his muscle fibers were jangled. Since he’s ok to push off on the bike, but not yet be in drills, we may not see him in week 1. 100% conjecture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back2Buff Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I said this in the thread when he got hurt, but Calf injuries for Dlineman is not good. It lingers for a very long and really hampers their play. The injury was very concerning when it happened, and for him to not be practicing yet, points to something that isn't minor. He will play in a few weeks (Probably will miss week 1), but re-injuring and hampered play will be a huge concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elroy16 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Between Settle being banged up and knowing they kept 5 DT's on the 53 last year, I thought sure they'd keep a 5th DT. I know Rousseau and Basham to an extent can come inside at times, but they feel slim at the position now. I assume they'll try and bring a guy or two back to the PS, but it seems a hair risky with Settle not practicing much. If he was missing games, but still participating in team work, it would be one thing, but I don't think he's practiced since the first pre-season game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 14 hours ago, Rubes said: Cautious, yes...but I do think there is a difference between holding guys out of preseason games and someone not practicing at all for a couple of weeks and only working solo on the side apart from everyone else. There's cautious, and then there's...this. I mean, even Poyer was back in team drills. Alright, settle down everyone with the puns. Fine, its settled 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, Rubes said: Cautious, yes...but I do think there is a difference between holding guys out of preseason games and someone not practicing at all for a couple of weeks and only working solo on the side apart from everyone else. There's cautious, and then there's...this. I mean, even Poyer was back in team drills. Alright, settle down everyone with the puns. But, But, with his injuries this preseason, we weren’t able to bring our great ‘settle’ puns! Now we’re gonna have to bring ‘em in the Regular Season! -unless, God forbid, he gets hurt ‘OH NO!😲Settle Down!’ 15 hours ago, Rubes said: Edited August 31, 2022 by Chandler#81 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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