Micah to IR (out for the year per his agent)

[Hebert19]

1 minute ago, TheyCallMeAndy said:

I low key think Johnson is going to be a stud.

This.  And this system is DB friendly. 

[Playoffs?]

3 minutes ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:

He's done as a Bill. Sad news. He was already a guy that may have been on the cap casualty list for this offseason. No way are they keeping him now. Safeties are like RBs. They are a dime a dozen and only a few teams are overpaying for them - Steelers and Seahawks. Bills got there two starting safeties on the cheap in the past and they will do the same thing this off season. Very sad way to end his Bills career but my guess is he played his last game in Bills uniform this past Monday. 

 

You don’t know that. Probably a good chance of it, but who really knows?

[Xwnyer]

46 minutes ago, JohnNord said:

Im pretty sure this is legit.  It’s terrible news - he must have a herniated disc in his neck that will require surgery

yahoo sports reporting same

[SCBills]

2 minutes ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:

He's done as a Bill. Sad news. He was already a guy that may have been on the cap casualty list for this offseason. No way are they keeping him now. Safeties are like RBs. They are a dime a dozen and only a few teams are overpaying for them - Steelers and Seahawks. Bills got there two starting safeties on the cheap in the past and they will do the same thing this off season. Very sad way to end his Bills career but my guess is he played his last game in Bills uniform this past Monday. 

I really don’t want to agree, but I might agree.  
 

Paying great Safeties is a luxury, and one we may not be able to afford any longer.  
 

With how well this staff does at coaching up and scheming the secondary, it seems like an obvious place to cost cut.  

[newcam2012]

4 minutes ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:

He's done as a Bill. Sad news. He was already a guy that may have been on the cap casualty list for this offseason. No way are they keeping him now. Safeties are like RBs. They are a dime a dozen and only a few teams are overpaying for them - Steelers and Seahawks. Bills got there two starting safeties on the cheap in the past and they will do the same thing this off season. Very sad way to end his Bills career but my guess is he played his last game in Bills uniform this past Monday. 

Sadly, I agree that Hyde played his last game as a Bill. It was a helleva ride. 

[YoloinOhio]

One scenario could be this:

Jaquan balls

poyer continues to ball proving he can do it without hyde, his value goes up 

bills extend Jaquan and poyer leaves

hyde/ Jaquan in ‘23

Edited September 24, 2022 by YoloinOhio

[Coach Tuesday]

Safety is probably their deepest position.  They’ve drafted replacements already unlike elsewhere.  An underrated impact of this will be on STs though, because the backup safeties play important roles there.

[GunnerBill]

I do think we might be seeing the end of Hyde. Let's hope not, but it sucks for him. 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

They need to think about getting Benford over there once white and Jackson come back. 

[GunnerBill]

3 minutes ago, aristocrat said:

Landon collins is out there if Johnson doesn’t cut it 

 

He can't cover though. 

[BuffaloBill]

That is really disappointing but he is making a medically wise choice I am sure.

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

Not a lot of film on JJ for phins to figure out his tendencies I guess.  Sorry for Micah -dude is such a good football player. 

[GunnerBill]

2 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said:

Safety is probably their deepest position.  They’ve drafted replacements already unlike elsewhere.  An underrated impact of this will be on STs though, because the backup safeties play important roles there.

 

It is a really good point, but Jaquan is their personnel protector on punt team. Not like he is having to sprint down the field and then immediately come out to play safety. 

[Real McClappy]

3 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

I do think we might be seeing the end of Hyde. Let's hope not, but it sucks for him. 

I hope not. 

This is an all in year. I can actually see Beaner making a big trade for a safety at this phase. We'll see I guess...

[RunTheBall]

All signs point to this being the end of Hyde in Buffalo. He’ll likely have a cervical fusion with removal of the offending disk. This is a very common surgery with great results in the right hands, and I have no doubt he’ll have the best spine surgeon working on him. Could he play again? Probaby. But, he may not want to. He’s 32, his risk of serious injury goes up after neck surgery. It will be an interesting conversation with him and Beane if he does decide he wants to play again.

 

This is the evolution of a football team. We all knew Hyde and Poyer were short timers. It absolutely sucks it happened this year, but if it had to happen at least it’s in the beginning of the season.

 

I think Johnson is ready. He was ready last year. Now he’s got the perfect opportunity to lock up a long term safety spot on our team after being the in the system for 4 years. We will know real quick whether he has it or not. If he does have it, Poyer or Hyde are gone next year. I’d love to get one of them back for one more year while we make another succession plan.

 

[ColoradoBills]

24 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

They need to add a safety but don’t need to make a trade imo. They don’t have a safety on the PS. In fact it was the only position they did not add at all in the off-season. That said I think Benford could add depth at safety when Tre returns 

 

Agree.  They need to bring in for tryouts all the guys they can and sign the best.  Hopefully one that has a lot of FS experience.

Depending on who it is, sign him to the main roster or PS.  Tanner Gentry is the 3rd WR on PS and can be let go again.

 

In the meantime, next man up.  Also, from what little I read about him, Ja'Marcus Ingram has some S experience so he may take over the

open roster space.

 

[Bubba Gump]

BALLSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I repeat, BALLS!!!!!!!

 

I never said it out loud, but the only thing that can keep this team from hoisting the Lombardi, is mother ***** #### sucking injuries!!

 

[aceman_16]

Any injury sucks but neck and head ones just are crushing.

[BillsSbSoon]

25 minutes ago, Bills Fan in MD said:

This obviously sucks, but the silver lining is that he's expected to make a full recovery by next season.   Neck injuries are no joke.

Yeah and he will be a 32 year old safety coming off a neck injury. Early to say but he may have played his last down as a bill. Sucks.

[Big Blitz]

1 minute ago, Real McNasty said:

I hope not. 

This is an all in year. I can actually see Beaner making a big trade for a safety at this phase. We'll see I guess...

 

 

We need a Minkah Fitzpatrick level trade.   

 

If the Titans lose their next 4 games will Byard be available?

[Johnnycage46]

I guess one positive to this, if there is one, is that it's happening early in the season (as opposed to going into the playoffs or late in the year) and the team will have to time adjust.  Plus I'm sure Micah is going to be in Jaquan's ear constantly on the sidelines, film room, etc.

 

Micah is a huge loss, but I would like to think this team is greater than just one player (except for Allen )

[ColoradoBills]

11 minutes ago, aristocrat said:

Landon collins is out there if Johnson doesn’t cut it 

 

Isn't Collins a SS?  They need someone with some FS experience IMO.

[Bob in STL]

Big loss.  Next man up.  Jaquan Johnson is ready to play. 
 

Move on. 

[Big Blitz]

Just now, ColoradoBills said:

 

Isn't Collins a SS?  They need someone with some FS experience IMO.

 

 

Correct.  

[Buddy Hix]

Hopefully Hyde can fully recover and be back next season.

 

This just goes to show that nothing is guaranteed. After McD’s choke job, a lot of fans were convinced it didn’t matter because Allen would lead Buffalo to multiple titles. Just one before I die would be great, thanks.

[zow2]

The Hyde injury is in the books, unfortunately. I’m more worried about the Next DB injury more then losing Hyde at this point.

[billsfan1959]

5 minutes ago, Big Blitz said:

 

 

We need a Minkah Fitzpatrick level trade.   

 

If the Titans lose their next 4 games will Byard be available?

 

Love Micah Hyde and hate to lose him. However, I don't think we are going to see a trade for a replacement, as I believe Jaquan Johnson is going to surprise a number of people. He is is not quite as good as Hyde in coverage (but not that much of a drop off) and I actually think he is a better tackler. 

 

Edited September 24, 2022 by billsfan1959

[Bob in STL]

34 minutes ago, SCBills said:

Id probably have to say the Top 5 important guys on Defense are:

 

Von

Rousseau

Jones

Edmunds

White

 

Some of it is positional… we’re seeing what a dominant DL does.  Pass Rushers >>> Safety and I think Daquan Jones is sneaky important.  He is a monster at commanding double teams and stuffing the run game.  
 

The way Edmunds is playing, he’s an elite LB who’s making splash plays.   That’s equally as valuable to a top tier Safety, but Jaquan Johnson is a much higher level replacement player than Dodson or Bernard. 
 

Tre White, top tier CB when he comes back >>> Safety. 

 

Milano and Hyde/Poyer.  Our safeties were a strength and Milano has been the big play guy. 

[LabattBlue]

Tough break for Hyde, but there is only one injury to the Bills that would just ruin any chance at a SB victory.  Every other position…next man up. 

[clayboy54]

3 minutes ago, Johnnycage46 said:

I guess one positive to this, if there is one, is that it's happening early in the season (as opposed to going into the playoffs or late in the year) and the team will have to time adjust.  Plus I'm sure Micah is going to be in Jaquan's ear constantly on the sidelines, film room, etc.

 

Micah is a huge loss, but I would like to think this team is greater than just one player (except for Allen )

I agree. Hyde seems to be the brains of the operation back there. That won’t change because he will still be a part of the preparation. He’s been mentoring Jaquan and Damar and will surely continue to do so. I think while it hurts, not much will change.

[ndirish1978]

Sick to my stomach for Micah. What a terrible situation. 

[Bills2022]

Tough loss but Bills are ok.  Defensive line play will help secondary, although obviously still a big deal.  We have a great replacement.  

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

54 minutes ago, buffalonian said:

Boston - Worst fans in all sports. 

 

Massh0les gonna Massh0le

[Buffalo Boy]

[ndirish1978]

Do we sign Josh Thomas back to the active roster off of the Cardinals practice squad now?

[BillsSbSoon]

We’re actually fortunate to be able to

turn to Jaquan Johnson, a guy that’s been here for years knows the system and has been itching to play. No chance beane makes a trade before seeing how Jaquan does

[blacklabel]

Aw man that's a bummer, dude is such a solid player and directs so much traffic on the back end. Gonna be tough to replace but Jaquan Johnson c'mon down. Get well soon, 23.

[buffaloboyinATL]

So I wonder if team Dr.s said something like, “you’ll be fine in a few weeks” and the second opinion said the whole season, or if team Dr.s said the whole season and the second opinion confirmed it.  

[frostbitmic]

He'll get his Super Bowl ring but it's a shame he won't be playing in the game.

 

Heal up quick and strong Micah.

[GunnerBill]

Just now, ndirish1978 said:

Do we sign Josh Thomas back to the active roster off of the Cardinals practice squad now?

 

Depends what happened with him after cuts. Arizona took him for the PS which means the Bills could have done the same. Not like he was claimed off waivers. So did we not offer him a PS spot to come back? Or did he choose to go elsewhere because he thought there was a more obvious route to the active roster at some point (given our top 4 were pretty set)?

 

If the former I doubt we go that direction, if the latter it is the obvious 1st move. He didn't have as good of a camp and pre-season as last year it must be said.