Dablitzkrieg Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 9 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: A 2 yard run? The block, obviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Avenger Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, HopelessNJBuffaloFan said: Tua is not going to be playing this game. I think his health is a bit more important now after 3 concussions in 3 months. Even if he does, Bills are going to roll. I wish I could believe this. I have nothing against Tua and I seriously pray for his health and safety. That said, I don't think anyone is looking out for his best interests - not the team, not the league, heck - not even Tua - he's a young guy who wants to play and not have to call it quits after a short career. They'll do whatever is needed to have him playing on Sunday, optics be damned - even if that means shooting him up with meth and horse drugs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 2 hours ago, mjt328 said: I see a lot of comments that Miami will "miraculously" find a way to get Tua cleared, so he can play against us on Sunday. Now in the recent past, I can definitely see that being the case. It's a playoff game, and what would stop some shady doctors from looking the other way... But after everything that has transpired recently, I just can't see it happening unless he's really 100% ready to go. The NFL just had a player almost DIE on the field during a primetime game, less than a week ago. It was one of the biggest stories in the entire country. And despite it clearly being a crazy freak accident, it did raise a lot of new questions about the safety of the sport. Combine that with the very public controversy surrounding Miami/Tua earlier this season regarding concussions. The Dolphins caught a lot of heat for failing to follow the proper protocols, and forced the league to conduct an investigation into how his injury was handled. And that's not even considering the other major scandals involving the organization in the past 12 months (tampering with Sean Payton/Tom Brady; the owner allegedly ordering his coach to tank games). Let's just say, the NFL has zero incentive to turn the other way in regards to player safety. It's already a Sunday afternoon playoff game. They gain absolutely nothing in the ratings by Tua playing. They have everything to lose by him suffering another terrible head injury on national TV. I believe the league will be watching Miami like a hawk, and making sure all the proper steps are followed. We are talking about THREE concussions in the span of 4 months. I would honestly be surprised if any doctor clears him to play. I'm not sure why there's differences but I know in boxing in you suffer a concussion, you can't fight for 30-90 days depending on the evaluations. It never comes into play because they don't fight within 30 days. Now I'm not saying the NFL needs to adopt that but how could a sport like the NFL allow Tua to play with 3 concussions in 4 months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 minute ago, Dablitzkrieg said: The block, obviously You want to see big blocks for small gains? I'd rather see big gains and big plays but blocking is cool too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 24 minutes ago, Johnnyp566 said: If Tua plays it’s a toss up game. Maybe they know something but I expect him to be out there Sunday afternoon. They will be more of a threat if Tua plays but this is not a toss-up game. The Bills are a solid favorite to win the game no matter who the Dolphins QB is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: I'm not sure why there's differences but I know in boxing in you suffer a concussion, you can't fight for 30-90 days depending on the evaluations. It never comes into play because they don't fight within 30 days. Now I'm not saying the NFL needs to adopt that but how could a sport like the NFL allow Tua to play with 3 concussions in 4 months? Because he is tough and DOES lie about his injuries probably in the past absolutely should NOT play …. BUT if he is always standing up to the doctors and lying… saying he can well he got away with it in the past… he shouldn’t anymore Edited January 9, 2023 by Buffalo716 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co_springs_billsfan Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, nucci said: couldn't For any future needs that may arise... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBy50 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 You gotta think if Tua was getting cleared this season they would’ve did it yesterday in a win or go home game 17. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Happy for a 1pm game. Crowd is always better then too. It is like people show up at 8am regardless of kickoff. By the time 8pm rolls around everybody has reached the hangover phase of their day. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jletha Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 minute ago, BillsBy50 said: You gotta think if Tua was getting cleared this season they would’ve did it yesterday in a win or go home game 17. Concussions arent something you can power through. A week makes a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Big Turk said: Also what doctor is putting their career on the line to clear him if he isn't 100% ready? Are you speaking about concussions in general or Tua specifically. Tua, I cannot imagine him getting cleared in the current Hamlin climate. But the NFL doesn't play by the same rules as the rest of the world. As far as a football player with a concussion getting cleared to play before they are ready/it is safe? Basically all of them. It seems like every other sport has players missing weeks, to months, to an entire year for a single concussion. But in the NFL when a guy misses a second game everybody goes, "really?" There are no ramifications of this at scale in professional football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills6969 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 NFL won’t clear Tua b/c of optics. Think about how bad it would look if Tua gets concussed for 4th time this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 5 hours ago, BananaB said: Last I heard of Tua, McDanials said the doctors told him Tua shouldn’t be looking past the day he’s in. Figured he wasn’t gonna be back at all this year. Be crazy if he does. McDaniel's is, imo, gambling his coaching career if he allows Tua back in the field this year, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Dave Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 It's the ONLY game on Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 The dolphins cleared Tua to go back in against us in a game that he stumbled and fell. In the same game….he’s playing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 31 minutes ago, Sammy Watkins' Rib said: since you are posting on this message board, I would assume you can purchase Paramount plus and watch the game on your phone or computer. It’s only five dollars a month. You can cancel anytime. I watched the majority of Bill‘s games this way. I cast from my laptop to the TV. You could also use an HDMI cable if that works for you. or if you are fine with a smaller screen, just watch it on your computer phone. I'll put it this way: I am not spending even that kind of money for a single game when I am (and this is important) I will be busy and not able to watch until I get home and turn on my TV. I spend plenty of money to get streaming on every other network that plays football just because CBS wanted to be annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DabillsDaBillsDaBills Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 minute ago, bills6969 said: NFL won’t clear Tua b/c of optics. Think about how bad it would look if Tua gets concussed for 4th time this year. It's not up to the NFL - the decision rests with Miami team doctors and the independent neurological consultant. Bills at -10 though... Vegas certainly seems to think there's no chance Tua is playing and Vegas is normally right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 28 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: You want to see big blocks for small gains? I'd rather see big gains and big plays but blocking is cool too. You're trying too hard this am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, BBills_88 said: Who cares, It still a primetime game. As long as we win I could care less when we play. 1PM on a Sunday is certainly not a primetime game I also don't really care, but c'mon, words have meanings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with No Name Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 11 minutes ago, WhitewalkerInPhilly said: I'll put it this way: I am not spending even that kind of money for a single game when I am (and this is important) I will be busy and not able to watch until I get home and turn on my TV. I spend plenty of money to get streaming on every other network that plays football just because CBS wanted to be annoying free trial for 7 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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