Michael Hoecht Achilles Injury (Confirmed torn Achilles out for the year)

[T.E.]

2 minutes ago, BeastMaster said:

LMAO

 

The hyperbole with this guy is off the charts stupid

 

Did he help the defense? Sure 

 

Was he the missing piece that was going to take us to the promised land?

 

Absolutely freaking not

 

 

I dunno man...for seven quarters he looked like the best pass-rusher we've had since Mario Williams.

[BuffaloBillyG]

This injury really dampens the big win. I had turned to my wife like 3 plays before and said "Hey, Christmas gift idea. Hoecht jersey." 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

I am always surprised at these Achilles injuries by pro athletes. Maybe it’s because I am an old man athlete now and have learned things the hard way, but I probably spend 20 minutes every night just stretching my Achilles, and then do 20 minutes more of that Achilles stretching before I play hoops (which I do 3-4 times per week).
 

And on top of that, I wear Achilles braces while playing all sports, including sports as low impact as pickleball and golf. 
 

 

 

[zow2]

The week to week injuries we can overcome. The season enders are horrible.  I think going forward they need to keep Bosa on a pitch count. He played a lot today. Big game. but they must have him healthy when it really counts 

[Rousseauisnoschmo]

2 minutes ago, BeastMaster said:

LMAO

 

The hyperbole with this guy is off the charts stupid

 

Did he help the defense? Sure 

 

Was he the missing piece that was going to take us to the promised land?

 

Absolutely freaking not

 

 

You clearly didn't watch the game. For the first time ever we consistently got Mahomes on the ground while he was on the field.

[NoSaint]

Just now, T.E. said:

I dunno man...for seven quarters he looked like the best pass-rusher we've had since Mario Williams.

that said, we both know he wasn’t the best we’ve had since Mario, right?

[CirclnWagons]

At this point, gonna have to get the guys that clean the facilities at night out there playing three technique on sundays 

[billieve420]

2 minutes ago, oldmanfan said:

I expect a trade for a DT tomorrow.  Higher priority than WR now

 

Upgrade both pass offense still not good enough. 

[Rousseauisnoschmo]

Just now, NoSaint said:

that said, we both know he wasn’t the best we’ve had since Mario, right?

And that has what to do with anything?

[Royale with Cheese]

19 minutes ago, BillytheKid said:

Having Hoecht gone for the year was the worst loss this defense could have in my opinion. 
 

He was the missing piece to getting over the hump. He brought pressure from many different spots and helped Bosa and Epenesa get open for more sacks. 
 

I wasn’t even that worried about the Oliver loss because we had Hoecht. Now with both of them gone not feeling good about it. 

Dorian Williams takes Hoechts place on rushing from the inside.

[McMuffin]

It’s like we’re trained to expect the loss of important players on defense.  It doesn’t matter if it’s pregame warmups, working out in the gym, walkthroughs, 1 second left in the game, or going out for ice-cream. Who gets injured this week?  This is so frustrating.

[NoSaint]

Just now, Rousseauisnoschmo said:

And that has what to do with anything?

That we can talk about him being a nice addition that we would rather have than not have but…. No need to pretend he’s the GUY.

[oldmanfan]

3 minutes ago, billieve420 said:

 

Upgrade both pass offense still not good enough. 

He’s shopping for both I’m sure.

[Wiz]

44 minutes ago, DJB said:

Absolutely a devastating loss 

No matter what he's done for the season, but does the ripple indicate a total tear rolling up into his calf?  He did stay on the field...  if it's a partial tear he could be good by next September.   

Edited 7 hours ago by Wiz

[Awwufelloff]

Hoecht looked so good, this injury hurts. First Oliver and now this. 

[Rousseauisnoschmo]

3 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said:

Dorian Williams takes Hoechts place on rushing from the inside.

And does absolutely nothing.

[BeastMaster]

4 minutes ago, Rousseauisnoschmo said:

You clearly didn't watch the game. For the first time ever we consistently got Mahomes on the ground while he was on the field.

We did it without him, too

 

Joey Bosa ring a bell

 

You guys anointed a PED user that probably hurt himself cause of his PED usage

 

Get over this guy. It was a team win

[Success]

5 minutes ago, zow2 said:

The week to week injuries we can overcome. The season enders are horrible.  I think going forward they need to keep Bosa on a pitch count. He played a lot today. Big game. but they must have him healthy when it really counts 

 

Hoecht is probably our first very significant season-ender (thought I'm holding out a sliver of hope).  

 

It sounds like Oliver could be back for the playoffs.  If we can stay relatively healthy now, and get some guys back, we'll be in good shape.  Every team loses a really key guy or 2 by the end.

 

Bummed, though.  He gave us a lot.

 

[Bills!Win!]

Hang a banner in highmark stadium. Hoecht #55 “Best player to ever play 1.5 games”

[BuffaloBillyG]

46 minutes ago, DJB said:

Absolutely a devastating loss 

Popped the Achilles and still tried to play through the whistle. That's tough.