John from Riverside Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I am actually expecting it.....regardless of what has been said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Surprised, no. Pleased, YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I wouldn't be surprised at all. They simply say "Travis isn't 100% yet, so Willis is a go." But if that's the case, they probably shouldn't say anything until gametime. Keep the Ravens guessing given that they both have different styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 A friend of mine strained his arch once. Said it wasn't right for over 6 months. It's a painful, slow-healing thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Word yesterday is that Travis was limping. If that's still the case today, and I doubt it would go away this fast, Willis should start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 As someone who has suffered that injury in both feet, I can tell you it isn't something to take lightly. There is no way to play through it, as it feels like someone is driving a railroad spike into your arch everytime you put weight on it. The chance for reinjury is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 If I heard right I think Travis had Plantar Faciitis. Which is a very painful injury I know from experience. With proper stretching techniques it could go away in a few weeks or if it's bad anywhere from 6 months or longer. If you develop bone spurs surgery could be an option. Although they say the best method for treatment is to let it heal on it's own. Playing rb when I was younger I know the pain travis is probably in right now. So unless travis and this coaching staff are really stupid I fully expect willis to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Does this whole situation remind anyone of the RJ/Flutie thing a few years back, when RJ injured his rib cartilage? Flutie kept getting the start because RJ "wasn't 100% healed." Meanwhile, Flutie just kept winning, and I think most of us secretly hoped RJ would stay 99.5% healthy for a few more weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 21, 2004 Author Share Posted October 21, 2004 If I heard right I think Travis had Plantar Faciitis. Which is a very painful injury I know from experience. With proper stretching techniques it could go away in a few weeks or if it's bad anywhere from 6 months or longer. If you develop bone spurs surgery could be an option. Although they say the best method for treatment is to let it heal on it's own. Playing rb when I was younger I know the pain travis is probably in right now. So unless travis and this coaching staff are really stupid I fully expect willis to start. 79633[/snapback] The thing is Travis is probably begging to get back onto the field.... Lets hope that smarter heads prevail...and that Willis keeps up his "stop asking the question....Travis Henry is the starter for this team and I am just filling in when I go for over 100 yards" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack D. Ripper Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I'd like to see Willis get the start. I know that Miami is a bad team but I have to say I was VERY impressed with the kid last week. I loved that stiff arm he gave Edwards (BTW Edwards is a big Safety) he just tossed him like a rag doll. I know he is not 100% but he I love what he showed us. Do it a few weeks in a row and I might even admit TD was right to have drafted him. He doesn't look like a step down from an injured Travis Henry. This will be a good test for our O-line this week. This is a winnable game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I am actually expecting it.....regardless of what has been said 79568[/snapback] I think I read an article somewhere stating that WM will start again cuz TH isn't ready yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Who knows? Perhaps they will surprise the Ravens and the viewing audience by handing the ball to a fullback... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fake-Fat Sunny Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I won't be surprised if Travis not ready to go because of injury, but given that MM and Willis himself have said Travis is the #1 RB, if will be surprised if Willis starts as an optional decision. If Travis is healthy, the Bills strike me as having so much more to gain from starting him and playing him and also a lot to lose by starting Willis over Travis if the choice is optional, I see them starting Travis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fla Bills Fan Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I'd like to see Willis get the start. I know that Miami is a bad team but I have to say I was VERY impressed with the kid last week. I loved that stiff arm he gave Edwards (BTW Edwards is a big Safety) he just tossed him like a rag doll. I know he is not 100% but he I love what he showed us. Do it a few weeks in a row and I might even admit TD was right to have drafted him. He doesn't look like a step down from an injured Travis Henry. This will be a good test for our O-line this week. This is a winnable game. 79707[/snapback] Miami has a good D. I would like to see Willis up against a great D like the Ravens have. If he plays as well as he did last week, does Henry ever start again for Buffalo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I know that Miami is a bad team 79707[/snapback] Why does everyone keep saying this? WM wasn't playing their offense! Miami still has a decent offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stussy109 Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 On ESPN around midnight, quoted Henry will be starting sunday vs the ravens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 If TH doesn't have 50 yards by halftime, he needs to be pulled. He's worried about his job now and not winning any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 50 yards by halftime on the ravens? that is high expectations against a VERY STRONG defense that plays run first agressively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 This will be the perfect game to use both running backs often. Start Travis and spell him with Willis frequently, constantly trying to keep the Ravens off balance. This is the second great defense we play in a row, we need to do something to keep the Ravens off Bledsoe and open some holes for the RB's. The best way to do that is not let them get used to going after the same guy over and over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garranimal Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 If TH doesn't have 50 yards by halftime, he needs to be pulled. He's worried about his job now and not winning any more. 80187[/snapback] Uh, according to the play-by-play on NFL.com, Willis had 32 yards rushing by half time......should he have been pulled? Also, interestingly, the average per running play for both teams was 4.4 ypc. I guess we should have kept sammy morris because he must also be a potential best RB in the NFL. See how stats don't tell much of a story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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