Joey Bosa with a pulled calf

[97bills]

I’m really not expecting much from him, I’m hoping everyone else can get it done. 

[Jerry Jabber]

2 hours ago, SoMAn said:

McD stated in presser that Bosa’s out for the foreseeable springtime activities…

Pulled calf muscle.
surprise surprise! 

Congratulations if you had ‘before training camp’ on your bingo card?  

Sounds like Shawne Merriman all over again. 🤦

[bostonadguy]

why do we care? it's like a veteran signing a week before training camp.

he's doesn't need the work. we need whatever gas he has left in the tank when it matters most. that is not OTAs.

[julian]

Bosa was never going to be running around in OTAs, how’s your calf ? A little sore ? Wink wink… ok let’s hold you out until training camp and we’ll slowly ramp you up from there until week one.

[bostonadguy]

exactly

[SoMAn]

1 hour ago, Logic said:

I figured the board would take this news well and have a nice, rational, adult discussion about it.

Looking forward to all 22 pages of this thread.

I think the real story is that the injury happened in non-contact activity in which you might expect the immediate prognosis to be "inactive for a couple of days". But, when they ominously state "out for the foreseeable springtime...",  you have to believe bringing him to Buffalo was overly optimistic.  Doesn't seem he'll be someone the Bills can count on this season. What's the over-under on games played? 

 

[Doc]

Not concerned unless it lasts into training camp.

 

And can someone please edit the title to say "Bosa already hurt"?

[Logic]

4 minutes ago, SoMAn said:

I think the real story is that the injury happened in non-contact activity in which you might expect the immediate prognosis to be "inactive for a couple of days". But, when they ominously state "out for the foreseeable springtime...",  you have to believe bringing him to Buffalo was overly optimistic.  Doesn't seem he'll be someone the Bills can count on this season. What's the over-under on games played? 

 

This is the exact type of blanket conclusion based on limited information in a two sentence statement that I was hoping to see in this thread. Thank you.

[ryguy101]

2 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said:

This is the story of OTAs (not Cook). Hopefully it’s precautionary. They need Bosa at the end of the year, not the beginning (even with the suspensions). Get him healthy if that’s possible. 

OMG everyone over reacts about this with Cook. Remember... it is OPTIONAL

[BullBuchanan]

I mean, it's very disappointing, but predictable.

I'd honestly prefer he doesn't even dress for 7 months. Stay in the weight room, do some yoga, take a cruise to Antarctica and adjust to the climate etc. We need the guy for 3-4 games. I have no interest in watching him play in September, October, November, or even December.

[FLFan]

This is such a non story.  For a point of reference, after his first few years, Bruce Smith literally never had an off season/training camp where he did not have an “injury” excusing his non participation.  Joey Bosa does not need the physical reps.  I would actually be questioning the sanity of the Bills coaches if they did not put Bosa  firmly on the sideline until such time as his participation would actually be productive, which is certainly not before training camp.  

[GunnerBill]

4 minutes ago, SoMAn said:

I think the real story is that the injury happened in non-contact activity in which you might expect the immediate prognosis to be "inactive for a couple of days". But, when they ominously state "out for the foreseeable springtime...",  you have to believe bringing him to Buffalo was overly optimistic.  Doesn't seem he'll be someone the Bills can count on this season. What's the over-under on games played? 

 

 

Thing is the OTA schedule is so truncated now that if he is out for 2 weeks that is basically out until training camp. A grade 1 calf strain is 1 to 3 weeks.

[Augie]

2 hours ago, MarlinTheMagician said:

You heard it here first - save the post - he plays all 17 this year.  

 

So you really ARE a Magician?   

[EasternOHBillsFan]

24 minutes ago, Logic said:

This is the exact type of blanket conclusion based on limited information in a two sentence statement that I was hoping to see in this thread. Thank you.

 

I'll take that blanket conclusion over your stone faced "not enough information, wait and see" act based upon his long and storied history when it comes to injuries and games missed. 

[NewEra]

Best case scenario is this keeps him out until the playoffs, where he’ll be 💯 until he gets hurt again. I like the signing as I think he can make big plays when we need him to.  I just don’t have much hope in him staying healthy.  

[Goin Breakdown]

2 hours ago, Pre1236 said:

This guy hurt himself in May 👀

Hey I once pulled a muscle in my back wiping my crack. Things happen. 

[EasternOHBillsFan]

16 minutes ago, FLFan said:

This is such a non story.  For a point of reference, after his first few years, Bruce Smith literally never had an off season/training camp where he did not have an “injury” excusing his non participation.  Joey Bosa does not need the physical reps.  I would actually be questioning the sanity of the Bills coaches if they did not put Bosa  firmly on the sideline until such time as his participation would actually be productive, which is certainly not before training camp.  

 

Bruce played more regular season games his last two seasons in Buffalo (31) than Bosa has in his last three (28).

 

Bruce hardly ever missed regular season games, while Bosa has missed a lot of regular season games.

[BillsShredder83]

2 hours ago, TheWeatherMan said:

Hedging you pass rush bets on Bosa is such a big gamble.  We only have three players capable of getting to the QB and one is a rookie.  If Bosa is not available we better pray our secondary is vastly improved.  

If your hedge is "we're going to carry healthy Bosa into the playoffs as our primary weapon on defense",than yes, you're an idiot.... but thats not what happened and the contract numbers + draft tell us that.

 

Bosa signing was 'prepare as if hes not on the team. Our rookie DL class and the PEDtwins should be firing on all cylinders BUUUUUUUTTTTTT.... wouldnt it be sick if bubble wrapped Joey was healthy for the playoffs as the cherry on top".  Im still fine with it. Basically pretend hes not there, and when/if we get him than cool!

[The Jokeman]

17 minutes ago, Augie said:

 

So you really ARE a Magician?   

and neither is Doug Flutie. 

[TheFunPolice]

Just please no Achilles... When Rodgers went to the Jets he had calf issues all offseason and then his Achilles blew up 4 plays into the season. 

 

Probably not a real concern but first thing I thought of. 

 

It would never work in the NFL but Bosa is a great candidate for load management, like he plays a handful on snaps all season long just to stay fresh until the playoffs. But football players want to play football, which makes sense, and want to be out there battling with their teammates, not watching from the sideline when they feel they could contribute.